About the Journey 

Dazzling royal palaces and ancient medinas in Marrakech; Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains; black- and white-sand beaches lining the isles of a Spanish archipelago: experience them all on a grand voyage from Morocco to the Canary Islands aboard the elegant Sea Cloud Spirit. 

Begin with three nights in Marrakech, exploring its top museums, architectural gems, and breathtaking gardens. Wander through the medina’s winding alleyways and experience a 1,001 nights-themed gala dinner in a private tented camp before venturing on to Casablanca and boarding the Sea Cloud Spirit, an incomparable 69-cabin sailing ship launched in 2021.

Over the course of the next seven nights, the Sea Cloud Spirit will cruise south along the coast of Morocco and then across the Atlantic, calling at two of the Canary Islands. Along the way, participants will travel through Morocco’s Sous Valley to market towns and Berber villages; marvel at the Canary Island’s dramatic lunar-like landscapes created by centuries of volcanic activity; and discover the spectacular beauty of Tenerife with a cable car ride to the top of Spain’s highest peak in Teide National Park. 

Participants will be joined on this program by like-minded travelers from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Williams College, and Washington & Lee. 

Accommodation 

Le Naoura Marrakech, Morocco 
At the gates of the Medina and a few minutes from the souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and Marrakech's city center, Le Naoura offers absolute tranquility. With vast patios and private terraces, the grounds boast sublime views of the Koutoubia Mosque, the palm trees of the garden, and the pool. Amenities include a pool, two restaurants, spa, fitness center, hair salon, internet access, terrace, and flat screen TV. 

Sea Cloud Spirit 
The Sea Cloud Spirit combines the traditional windjammer experience with 21st-century comfort for up to 136 passengers. Featuring an entire deck with balcony cabins, an exclusive wellness and spa area, fitness room with sea view, and a bistro on deck as an evening alternative to ‘fine dining’ in the restaurant, the youngest member of the Sea Cloud family offers plenty of room for individuality in addition to genuine windjammer romance. 

Take a look at this recent Conde Nast Traveller article to learn more about the Sea Cloud Spirit onboard experience.

Reservations 

Please register online or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.