4-Day Mountain Retreat

Michlifen Resort

Dates:

4 Days (pre or post tournament)

Travelers:

2 or 4

Itinerary:

• DAY 1 - IFRANE

  • Depart Rabat at your leisure to travel to Ifrane.

  • OPTIONAL: Make a stop in Volubilis and tour the site with a guide.  The site of the ancient Roman ruins dates back to 3 BCE, when it was the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania.  The Roman rule began in the 1st century CE, and continued until it fell to local tribes in 285.  The remains of many ancient structures are still being excavated, as well as the triumphal arch still standing.  There are several large mosaic floors still fully intact, and they will still reveal vibrant colors when wet. 

  • Check into your resort, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the offered activities or perhaps head out to the golf course for 9 or 18 holes.  

  • Overnight in Ifrane.

• DAY 2 - IFRANE

  • Take the day to enjoy the beautiful property of Michlifen.  Nestled in the picturesque Atlas Mountains, Michlifen offers a charming escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities.  

  • You may wish to take advantage of Morocco’s largest spa, offering a variety of treatment options, including a Berber massage.  

  • Perhaps head to Michlifen’s golf course to play 18 holes.  Michlifen offers a superb 18-hole championship course at an altitude of 1650 meters.  Personally designed by 18-time major champion winner Jack Nicklous, the course takes advantage of the rugged terrain.  The course leads you along craggy outcrops, through forests, and finishes on a spectacular note with a fairway bordered by a cliff along its left and tall, dense trees along the right.  

  • Or just exploring the property, which has animals, gardens, traditional outdoor cooking classes, and more.

  • Overnight in Ifrane.

• DAY 3 - DAY TRIP TO FES

  • Head to Fes and tour the city with a private guide.  (Walking tour with some transportation between sites.)  

  • Begin at the royal palace, with its seven golden doors, and learn about the significance of the intricate decor. 

  • Stroll through the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, which was built next to the palace to offer protection. 

  • Take in the view of the city from Borj Sud, a former fortress and one of the lookouts on a hill where you can see all of Fes laid out, allowing you to spot landmarks otherwise hidden by the skyline-obscuring buildings. 

  • Visit a pottery co-op to see how they make the unique Fes pottery, as well as handcrafting the intricate mosaics adorning half of Morocco. 

  • Head into the ancient medina and step into a sort of living museum.  The Fes medina is very much a local community that lives and works and goes about daily life in the medina, so be sure to keep moving and watch out for the donkeys! 

  • Stop by the Al-Quaraouiyine University, the oldest degree-granting university still in operation, having been founded in 859CE by a woman. 

  • Visit handicraft workshops, where you will see why Fes is considered the handicraft capital of Morocco.  This can include, among other things, the silk weavers, where beautifully colorful fabrics are woven from silk fibers of the agave plant; and the famous Fes tannery, where they process all manner of animal hides by hand, much as they have for nearly 1,000 years.  

  • During your tour of the medina, you will stop for lunch in a restaurant that would be very easy to walk right past, but is truly a hidden gem.  Lunch included.

  • Return to Ifrane in the evening.

  • Overnight in Ifrane

• DAY 4 - DEPART/MEET PARTY

  • PRE-TOURNAMENT: After an early breakfast, head to the stunning Hassan II Mosque to meet up with the rest of the group to begin the tournament.

  • POST-TOURNAMENT: After breakfast, head to the Casablanca airport for your departure flight.

Cost:

2 PAX - $1280 per person, based on double occupancy

4 PAX - $1105 per person, based on double occupancy

Includes:

• Ground transportation via SUV (2 pax) or van (4 pax) with English speaking driver, Wi-Fi, and water

• 3 nights at Michlifen Resort with breakfast

• Private city tour of Fes with English speaking guide, entrance fees, and lunch

• Local taxes and fees

Does Not Include:

• Airfare

• Beverages

• Meals not noted as included

• Snacks and incidentals

• Hotel services, such as room service or laundry service

• Tips and gratuities

• Travel Insurance