Discover Morocco with Bret’s Table & Moroccan Sahara Tours
Be part of an extraordinary adventure! Join Bret’s Table and Moroccan Sahara Tours for an unforgettable journey discovering the vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and the rich traditions of Morocco.
While we discover the beauty of Morocco during our adventure, we will also experience the welcoming embrace of the Moroccan people with their warm, friendly smiles.
This 11-day adventure immerses travelers in the culture, cuisine, and landscapes of this enchanting country from the bustling cities and charming villages to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Upon arrival at the Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) guests immediately experience the vibrancy of this North African city as you enter the 950-year-old Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here, in this ancient Medina, that you will find our Riad. We’ll be greeted with the typically warm Moroccan hospitality that we’ll quickly come to recognize! A Welcome Reception and Dinner is served on the terrace at the Riad our first night.
Travel in comfort in a temperature-controlled coach, learn from expert guides, and savor authentic Moroccan flavors through cooking classes, market tours, and a winery experience as we explore together the heart of North Africa. Plus, there will also be plenty of time to explore on your own.
Sunrise over the Desert Dunes
WHERE YOU WILL STAY
Riad Courtyard
We will spend several nights at an amazing riad nestled in Marrakech’s historic medina.
Riads are works of art that have been restored and transformed into luxurious guest houses, featuring lush courtyards, often with a plunge pool, a spacious roof-top sun terrace, and well-appointed rooms.
Your Riad is in the historic Medina of Marrakech and a short stroll to major attractions and shops.
DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Morocco is a feast for the senses. Imagine a cacophony of sounds and aromas with street vendors bartering their wares and fragrant conical towers of spices piled high.
During our time together, we will pass through the Atlas Mountains, exploring villages along the way. It will culminate in one spectacular night with dinner, stargazing and finally sleeping in luxury tent accommodations in the desert.
Sahara campsite example
We’ll pass through the highest pass in North Africa, the Tichka Pass. It’s a beautiful, mountainous area with breath-taking views.
Stopping on the spur of the moment is part of the excitement especially when our guide sees something unique or interesting like a roadside vendor selling hand-crafted rugs or women working in the field, or steaming hot bread being sold from a communal oven, or a group of children playing football.
On another day it’s off to the seaside village of Essaouira, one of the filming sites for Game of Thrones (Slaver’s Bay). It is a 2 ½ hour drive from Marrakesh. There will be multiple experiences to enjoy throughout this coastal city. We will be back at our Riad by the evening.
COOKING EXPERIENCES
Moroccan cuisine is as sophisticated and diverse as its aromas and flavors. It holds an enduring legacy, with a blend of Amazigh (Berber) roots, along with staples like couscous and tagines. Each region has its own specialty. We will experience many of these unique dishes and even learn how to make some of them.
Food influences in Morocco come from Arab, Andalusian, Jewish, and European cultures. The Arabs introduced key spices like cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, while Jewish migrants brought pickling and preservation techniques, influencing ingredients like preserved lemon.
European influences, especially French and Spanish, also added new culinary techniques and flavors over time.
We’ll enjoy hands-on and/or demonstration cooking classes where you will learn how to combine spices, fresh ingredients, and simple techniques to create delicious dishes to share with friends and family at home.
If time allows we may visit a women’s cooperative where traditional goat cheeses are made, learn about Moroccan cheesemaking processes and enjoy a picnic with local items.
There is plenty of free time to explore Marrakech on our own. Visit museums, gardens, shops, coffee shops, or spend the day at the spa or the terrace — it’s up to you! We can also arrange transportation for you if you would rather not walk. Dinner can be served on the terrace at our Riad or you can venture out on your own.
Each of our tours is unique and the above itinerary is brief as you never know exactly where the journey might lead. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, traveling with Bret’s Table and Moroccan Sahara Tours can sometimes be unpredictable. The itineary is a general guide of the tour and for the region and any mention of specific destinations and activities are by no means an absolute guarantee that they will be visited. We find this flexibility to be the joy of traveling with us.
You will depart Marrakech though with a suitcase full of memories and the goodies that caught your eye at the markets or on our sightseeing travels throughout our time together.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Small group with a thoughtfully curated itinerary
All accommodations including in the Sahara Desert
Hands-on and/or demonstration cooking classes afterwards enjoying our meal together
Winery experience with lunch
Excursions and day trips with knowledgeable and friendly multilingual guides with private coach transportation
Transfer from / to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to our Riad
Breakfast every morning, including a variety of pastries and breads, specialty egg dishes, yogurt, cheese, olives, fresh orange juice, coffee, mint tea.
Dinners, where noted
A more detailed Itinerary upon request
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Ground Transportation not specified
Tips to our drivers, guides, and guesthouse staff
Beverages (sold at the Riad and along the way)
Laundry services in Marrakech
Entrance fees to attractions (nominal)
Add-on experiences and excursions to gardens, individual guided tours (during your free time) and museums
Lunches
Dinners not specified
Refunds for previously planned and paid activities, accommodations, or day trips not completed for any reason
TRIP COSTS
The price for this Bret’s Table Culinary Tour is $5,250.00 USD per person, based on double occupancy. Limited single-occupancy rooms are available.
A single supplement charge of $500.00 USD for solo travelers.
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 USD per person is required to reserve the travel dates.
First payment Installment due: March 1, 2026 – $2,750.00 USD (non-refundable)
Final payment Installment due: June 1, 2026 – $2,000.00 USD (non-refundable)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Zelle: bretbannon@bretstable.com
Checks made out to Bret Bannon with a note on the check: “Bret’s Table Moroccan Tour”, 1805 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul MN 55105
REGISTRATION FORM
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Be part of an extraordinary adventure! Join Bret’s Table and Moroccan Sahara Tours for an unforgettable journey discovering the vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and the rich traditions of Morocco.
While we discover the beauty of Morocco during our adventure, we will also experience the welcoming embrace of the Moroccan people with their warm, friendly smiles.
This 11-day adventure immerses travelers in the culture, cuisine, and landscapes of this enchanting country from the bustling cities and charming villages to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Upon arrival at the Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) guests immediately experience the vibrancy of this North African city as you enter the 950-year-old Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here, in this ancient Medina, that you will find our Riad. We’ll be greeted with the typically warm Moroccan hospitality that we’ll quickly come to recognize! A Welcome Reception and Dinner is served on the terrace at the Riad our first night.
Travel in comfort in a temperature-controlled coach, learn from expert guides, and savor authentic Moroccan flavors through cooking classes, market tours, and a winery experience as we explore together the heart of North Africa. Plus, there will also be plenty of time to explore on your own.
Sunrise over the Desert Dunes
WHERE YOU WILL STAY
Riad Courtyard
We will spend several nights at an amazing riad nestled in Marrakech’s historic medina.
Riads are works of art that have been restored and transformed into luxurious guest houses, featuring lush courtyards, often with a plunge pool, a spacious roof-top sun terrace, and well-appointed rooms.
Your Riad is in the historic Medina of Marrakech and a short stroll to major attractions and shops.
DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Morocco is a feast for the senses. Imagine a cacophony of sounds and aromas with street vendors bartering their wares and fragrant conical towers of spices piled high.
Sahara campsite example
We’ll pass through the highest pass in North Africa, the Tichka Pass. It’s a beautiful, mountainous area with breath-taking views.
Stopping on the spur of the moment is part of the excitement especially when our guide sees something unique or interesting like a roadside vendor selling hand-crafted rugs or women working in the field, or steaming hot bread being sold from a communal oven, or a group of children playing football.
On another day it’s off to the seaside village of Essaouira, one of the filming sites for Game of Thrones (Slaver’s Bay). It is a 2 ½ hour drive from Marrakesh. There will be multiple experiences to enjoy throughout this coastal city. We will be back at our Riad by the evening.
COOKING EXPERIENCES
Food influences in Morocco come from Arab, Andalusian, Jewish, and European cultures. The Arabs introduced key spices like cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, while Jewish migrants brought pickling and preservation techniques, influencing ingredients like preserved lemon.
European influences, especially French and Spanish, also added new culinary techniques and flavors over time.
We’ll enjoy hands-on and/or demonstration cooking classes where you will learn how to combine spices, fresh ingredients, and simple techniques to create delicious dishes to share with friends and family at home.
There is plenty of free time to explore Marrakech on our own. Visit museums, gardens, shops, coffee shops, or spend the day at the spa or the terrace — it’s up to you! We can also arrange transportation for you if you would rather not walk. Dinner can be served on the terrace at our Riad or you can venture out on your own.
Each of our tours is unique and the above itinerary is brief as you never know exactly where the journey might lead. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, traveling with Bret’s Table and Moroccan Sahara Tours can sometimes be unpredictable. The itineary is a general guide of the tour and for the region and any mention of specific destinations and activities are by no means an absolute guarantee that they will be visited. We find this flexibility to be the joy of traveling with us.
You will depart Marrakech though with a suitcase full of memories and the goodies that caught your eye at the markets or on our sightseeing travels throughout our time together.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
TRIP COSTS
PAYMENT OPTIONS