Marrakech & Fes
Riad Elegancia · Riad Salam
Hand-carved courtyards, plunge pools, and dawn breakfasts on the rooftop.
A Kensington Private Journey · 26 July – 3 August 2027
Shadows Over the Sahara:
Morocco in Totality
Nine nights. One kingdom. One unforgettable sky.
Nine quietly spectacular days through Morocco — riads of Marrakech, the painted kasbahs, a private camp beneath the Saharan stars — gathering at last in Tangier for one of the rarest celestial appointments of our lifetime: the total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027.
11
Guests
9
Days
4m 51s
Totality
An Overture
For the few who have already seen the world — and wish to feel it.
We have quietly crafted this passage over several months to immerse you authentically in your destination and connect you meaningfully with people who call it home. Eleven seats. One extraordinary horizon. From the rose-walled riads of Marrakech to the palm oases of Skoura, from the towering ergs of Merzouga to the cobalt-blue lanes of Chefchaouen, every mile has been considered, every evening composed.
Your driver knows your name. Your astronomer knows the sky. Your chef has prepared the tagine that has been in his family for four generations. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is shared with strangers.
“In the desert, time is not measured. It is given.”
The Culmination · 2 August 2027
Four minutes and fifty-one seconds
of perfect dark.
On the morning of August 2, 2027, the Atlantic coast of Morocco will fall under one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century — the moon’s shadow racing across Tangier in absolute totality. We will be there, on a private terrace above the strait, glasses raised as the stars vanquish daylight.
Maximum Totality
4 minutes 51 seconds — a rare and prolonged window of total darkness.
Our Vantage
A reserved private terrace overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar in Tangier.
Exclusively Private Touring
Private tours led by specialist-guides who are experts in their fields.
The Passage
Nine days, composed like a piece of music.
Day 1 – 2
Marrakech
Arrival into a private riad. Hidden souks and a Moroccan night at Dar Soukar.
Day 3
Skoura
Across the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Tamadot. A cooking course; the cinematic Aït Ben Haddou.
Day 4
Merzouga
Through Dadès & Todra Gorges into the Sahara. Stargazing with a private astronomer.
Day 5 – 6
Fes
A 4×4 dawn from the dunes; the medina of Fes — a city frozen in time.
Day 7
Chefchaouen → Tangier
The blue city by day. Coastal evenings on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Day 8
Tangier · Eclipse
Totality. Then a seamless transfer down the Atlantic to Casablanca.
Day 9
Casablanca
Bon voyage. Private transfer to your onward flight.
Where You Sleep
Riads, kasbahs, and a tent beneath the Milky Way.
Sahara · Merzouga
Luxury Camp Chebbi
Private tents dressed in Berber textiles. Brass lanterns. A chef. The stars.
Eleven Seats
Should the desert be calling you, we ask only that you tell us.
Pricing and a complete itinerary are shared upon request. Place your name on the interest list and Andrew will personally be in touch within forty-eight hours.
View the Full Kensington Tours ItineraryDo not delay. A deposit of 30% of the journey cost is required to reserve your place.
Pricing based on double occupancy. Single occupancy available at an additional supplement. Inquire for details.
Pricing subject to change based on final group size. Maximum group size of 11 people. Final itinerary and accommodations selection subject to revision based on availability at time of group deposit.
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