Fly to Marrakesh, meet your tour manager and transfer to your Riad. Relax or, depending on the time you arrive, head out to take in the city's exotic atmosphere this evening.

Join your guide for an unforgettable tour of Marrakesh's historic centre, journeying back in time as you explore the city's ancient Medina. This restored Old City is surrounded by red ochre walls, centred on the great square of the Djemâa El Fna, and watched over by the great Almohad Koutoubia Minaret - the city's most famous monument. You'll also visit the exquisite Saadian Tombs, the dazzling legacy of the Sultan Ahmed el Mansour and the Saadian dynasty. Close by, the Bahia Palace is the restored former home of the Grand Vizier Bou Ahmed, and perhaps the city's most opulent building. Enter the labyrinthine maze of narrow streets and alleyways that house the souks, the fascinating collection of traditional markets, all arranged by craft or trade, and a cacophony of sound and kaleidoscope of colour. Your guide will introduce you to the centuries-old ways of the souks, and you can look forward to returning to them under your own steam. You'll then return to Djemâa El Fna, as it comes alive at the end of the day, changing into one of the world's most colourful night markets, with countless food and drink stalls. The vast square is also one of the world's most fascinating free carnivals - a mesmerising mix of snake-charmers, acrobats and contortionists, monkey-trainers, dancers and henna-tattoo-artists - where traditional storytellers ensnare the crowds around them – all against the backdrop of hypnotic, heady, rhythmic tunes played by troupes of traditional musicians. The Djemâa is unfailingly exhausting, and no doubt you'll want to take it all in from the terrace of the Café de France or the aptly named Café du Grand Balcon. Spend time just soaking up the wonderful atmosphere, then return to your riad with the sound of the Djemâa still ringing in your ears.