Four- or Six-Night Stay for Two at Widiane Suites & Spa in Morocco
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Cooking classes, spa services & guided tours at lakefront resort overlooking Atlas Mountains
What You Get
Stay for two in a classic room
- $725 for four nights
- $965 for six nights
Included in both options: - Daily breakfast for two
- Boat tour of Bin el Ouidane
- One-hour Moroccan cooking class with a three-course dinner for two afterward
- Two-hour trek through nearby mountains
- Two one-hour Thai massages
- Hammam with scrub
- Tea service with moroccan pastries
- Two welcome cocktails
- One welcome fruit basket
- Bottle of Moroccan wine
Mountain Views from Lavish Lakeside Oasis
In the High Atlas Mountains north of the Sahara Desert, winds whistle through dusty, scrub-covered crags. But down by the banks of Bin el Ouidane, the arid breeze is mostly blocked by a valley, creating a sheltered environment from which to take in the deep blue water and dramatic landscape. Along this shoreline, the five-star Widiane Suites & Spa boasts a glittering oasis of its own—a broad, circular infinity pool that seems to meld with the lake below. The resort's castle-style buildings, seemingly hewn out of the same red rock of the mountains, surround the pool as if guarding a royal enclave, hinting at the luxury within.
Upon arrival, a basket of fresh fruit, a bottle of Moroccan wine, and colorful cocktails welcome newcomers. Later on, a one-hour cooking class in the main kitchen (held three times per week at 5 p.m.) delves into local flavors more intimately, as guests don chef uniforms and learn to prepare tagine, a blend of meats and veggies slowly cooked in cone-shaped earthenware. After revealing the secrets of regional culinary history and the characteristics of native spices, a Moroccan chef serves students a three-course dinner in the main restaurant, which fuses Western, Asian, and North African influences.
The elegant spa likewise fuses international approaches. Thai, Balinese, and Turkish traditions blend within a space filled with elaborately carved hardwood and freshly plucked blossoms. Two 60-minute massages banish tension, and a traditional hammam ritual steeps frames in a steamy sauna before an attendant scrubs them clean of dirt, oil, and temporary tattoos. Classic rooms offer a similarly luxuriant experience amid gilded brocade and satin cushions. Each morning, a lavish international breakfast buffet on the terrace includes dishes such as croissants and spongy moroccan pancakes.
Province d'Azilal, Morocco: Lakefront Valley in High Atlas Mountains
Tucked away in the middle of Berber country, the hotel is surrounded by snow-capped alpine grandeur. A local guide leads two-hour treks through nearby slopes, pointing out rare migratory birds from vantage points overlooking the sparkling expanse of Bin el Ouidane. For an exploration of the lake itself, a guided half-hour boat tour skims through canyons and inlets.
The High Atlas Mountains stretch across the middle of Morocco like a belt, with the 11th-century citadel of Marrakech marking the eastern edge of the range, about three hours away from the hotel. In the Marrakech Souk, a legendary bazaar, spices, leather goods, and handicrafts come with an extra helping of friendly price haggling. Nearby, guided tours explore the fortified medieval city, and camels break dance for dirham, the local currency.
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Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call or email Widiane Suites & Spa by 12/1/12.
- Choose a date prior to 12/29/12.
- Mention Groupon and provide valid credit-card info.
Room Details
- Two twin beds, one king bed, or one double bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 3
- Adding occupants above standard: $63 per night for one guest 12 or older; $31.50 per night for one guest aged 6–11; one guest 5 or younger stays free. Rates include a rollaway bed.
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- LCD TV
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: noon
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: included with additional-occupant fee
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: upgrade to a deluxe or Ambassador suite for an extra $100 per night during booking; room upgrades at check in are based on availability.
What It's Worth
Stay for two in a classic room
- $725 for four nights (up to a $1,600 value) with daily breakfast for two (a $180 value)
- $965 for six nights (up to a $2,400 value) with daily breakfast for two (a $270 value)
Included in both options: - Boat tour of Bin el Ouidane (a $250 value)
- One-hour Moroccan cooking class (a $200 value) with a three-course dinner for two afterward (a $75 value)
- Two-hour trek through nearby mountains (a $63 value)
- Two one-hour Thai massages (a $100 value)
- Hammam with scrub (a $63 value)
- Tea service with moroccan pastries (a $38 value)
- Two welcome cocktails (a $60 value)
- One welcome fruit basket (a $20 value)
- Bottle of Moroccan wine (a $28 value)
Total value: up to $3,657
Amenities
- Infinity pool and hot tub
- Onsite spa and fitness center
- Onsite restaurants overlooking lake
- Outdoor lounge spaces and terraces
- Complimentary WiFi
Traveler's Tips
- Hotel guests can rent boats, paddleboats, or jet skis for an additional fee.
- Hotel staff members are bilingual in French and English.
- Most outlets in Morocco are only 220 volts and may damage American appliances without a converter.
- The High Atlas Mountains can be subject to extreme cold in winter—pack appropriately.
- During the month of Ramadan (7/20/12–8/20/12), some Moroccan businesses and restaurants may close during the day.
Getting There
- By plane: 143 miles (230 km) from Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK); 155 miles (250 km) from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
- By car: About 140 miles (225 km) from Marrakech
- By shuttle: $55 per person each way for a hotel shuttle from RAK or CMN (book in advance)
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Dec 1, 2012. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 12/1/12 and travel by 12/29/12
- Limit 2/person, may buy multiple as gifts for 4-night option, may buy 8 more as gifts for 6-night option
- Limit 2/visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Subject to availability
- 2-week cancellation notice or fee of applicable 1-night's stay up to the amount paid for Groupon applies
- Must be 18+ to check in, 21+ to consume alcohol
- Credit card required at check-in
- $4.50/day tourist tax not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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