Autumn high season is here, and we’ve put together a line-up of fresh updates to inspire your upcoming Morocco bookings. This month, we’re spotlighting rugged desert-to-oasis transfers in the south, a vibrant evening street-food tour in Tangier and hands-on artisan workshops that empower local youth. We’re also featuring two exceptional luxury properties in Northern Morocco: Fairmont Tazi Palace in Tangier and Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, alongside new museum debuts, upcoming November festivals and updates from our team on the ground.
Get inspired - Featured experiences
Scenic Nature: Erg Chigaga
to Ait Benhaddou
Full day
Depart from Erg Chigaga and travel through the captivating Iriki National Park, with its salt flats and ancient rock engravings. Stop for lunch in Foum Zguid before continuing to Taznakht to discover traditional carpet weaving.
Ideal client type:
- Adventure travellers
- Repeat visitors to Morocco seeking off-the-beaten-path routes.
Food Tour in Tangier
Evening
Captures Northern Morocco’s distinct coastal nightlife in the spirit of Anthony Bourdain, combining local cafés, street-food stalls and historic bars away from standard tourist itineraries.
Ideal client type:
- Epicureans
- Luxury FIT couples
- Culture lovers
Social Impact Crafts Workshop
Half day
Experience a hands-on workshop rooted in centuries-old technique while making a direct social contribution. Hosted by an organisation dedicated to empowering local youth through vocational art and craft training, participants select from four traditional disciplines: zellij tilework, carved plaster, woodwork or leatherwork, and craft their own personal memento alongside master artisans.
Featured properties
Fairmont Tazi Palace
Tangier
Restored 1920s palace set on a hill overlooking Tangier, featuring lush gardens, traditional craftsmanship and expansive views of the city. Accommodations blend Andalusian architecture with modern luxury, alongside multiple dining venues, a serene spa and an outdoor pool.
Ideal client type:
- Luxury FIT couples, families seeking resort amenities and discerning travellers looking for an elegant retreat in Tangier.
Four Seasons at Kasr Al Bahr
Rabat
Oceanfront luxury property built within a restored 19th-century royal palace complex, surrounded by five hectares of cliffside gardens in Rabat. Offers refined rooms and suites, signature restaurants, an expansive wellness centre and sweeping Atlantic views.
Ideal client type:
- High-end leisure travellers, MICE and culture lovers seeking premium oceanfront accommodations in Rabat.
Destination news
Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture (Fez Mellah): Inaugurated on 12 October in the heart of Fez’s historic Mellah. As the first public museum of its kind in the city, it showcases over 2,500 years of Judeo-Moroccan history through rare religious artefacts, manuscripts, traditional clothing and craftwork. Located near the newly restored Al-Batha Museum of Islamic Arts, this milestone opening offers a profound cultural highlight to weave into Fez medina walking tours and heritage-focused itineraries
Marrakech International Film Festival (20-28 November): One of North Africa’s premier international cultural events. Expect higher hotel occupancy, tight room availability and local traffic congestion around major venues like Palais des Congrès and Jemaa el-Fna. Agent Tip: Secure transfers and central accommodations as early as possible for late November bookings.
Marrakech Coffee & Tea Festival (14-16 November): Returning for its second edition at the Mossalla Sidi Amara in Marrakech, this three-day international festival celebrates the rich cultural history of coffee and tea against the stunning Atlas Mountains.
New hotel opening
Royal Hideaway Casablanca (Barceló Group): Recently opened following a reflagging and renovation, this newly transformed urban sanctuary marks the former Farah Hotel’s complete evolution into an entry-level 5-star property. Conveniently situated in downtown Casablanca near the Casa-Port train station, the property features 310 rooms, including 14 upscale suites. Guests can enjoy six distinct dining concepts with rooftop seating, comprehensive wellness and spa facilities, and expansive event venues designed to balance modern luxury with the city’s rich Art Deco heritage.
EXO Sustainability Awards:
We are thrilled to share that our trusted local partner supplier, Zawayaty, has been selected as a finalist for the EXO Foundation support programme, a proud validation of their dedication to community-led tourism and sustainable local impact.
EXO team insight
PURE Life Experiences: Another inspiring edition of PURE Life Experiences in Marrakech came to a close, leaving our team with fresh perspectives on bespoke travel opportunities. Engaging with global industry partners allowed us to share how EXO brings destinations to life through personal, highly curated itinerary design.
Germany sales trip: To expand our commercial footprint in Europe, our team completed a successful sales roadshow across Germany connecting with agency partners to promote Morocco as a destination.
Cycling inspection: Our team went to the High Atlas Mountains to personally ride and test new cycling routes, road conditions and support logistics.
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