STACEY’S BIRTHDAY
MARRAKESH
With Chef Ludo Lefebvre
April 30 - May 4, 2026
$5,500 per person - 5 days / 4 nights
Pack your kaftans, your dancing shoes, and your most dramatic sunglasses - Stacey is turning a year hotter and we’re celebrating in Marrakech, where the mint tea is strong, the camels are judgmental, and sleep is optional.
We’ll kick things off with villa cocktails and a Moroccan feast, then spend our days getting pampered like sultans, bargaining like locals in the medina, and eating food so good you’ll consider relocating. Prepare for dinner cooked by culinary royalty Chef Ludo and Chef Moha, followed by late-night dancing with world renowned dj Amine K, who has no respect for your circadian rhythm.
Just when you think you've peaked, we head to the Agafay Desert for lunch, pool time, buggies, camels, massages, and a dinner under the stars straight out of a movie - minus the CGI. If you survive that, a sunrise hot air balloon ride awaits, followed by gardens, brunch, more massages (yes, again), and another feast because apparently calories don’t count in Morocco.
Five days. One epic birthday. Zero regrets.
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVE & EXHALE
Welcome to Morocco! Drop your bags, grab a drink, and slide into vacation mode.
We kick things off with welcome cocktails followed by a traditional Moroccan dinner at the villa - think tagines, mint tea, and the first of many “how is this real?” moments.
DAY 2 - MEDINA MAGIC & MIDNIGHT MISCHIEF
Morning: Moroccan breakfast at the villa + massages that turn your bones into butter.
Lunch: An unexpected delight - Moroccan barbecue at The Gas Station (trust us, it slaps).
Afternoon: Medina tour with local artists who know every secret alley, artisan, and snack.
Evening:
Dinner at Kasbah Oumnass with culinary rockstars Chef Ludo & Chef Moha
Berber live band because dinner without drums is just eating
Late-night dancing
After-party DJ set by Amine K, who believes sleep is a suggestion, not a rule
DAY 3 - DESERT TAKEOVER
Breakfast at the villa, then buckle up - literally.
We head to White Camel Camp in the Agafay Desert for a day that feels like stepping into another dimension.
Agenda:
Lunch in the desert
Pool time with views that turn your camera roll into art
Spa + Hammam treatments (steam, scrubs, massages - choose your destiny)
Activities: buggies, quads, camels, horses, yoga, hiking, stargazing, and other ways to question your life back home
Dinner under the stars - impossibly cinematic, zero CGI
Return to the villa around 10pm, glowing, dusty, euphoric.
DAY 4 - FLOAT, FEAST, FLAUNT
Sunrise: Hot air balloon ride because gravity is overrated
Breakfast + massages back at the villa (again, you’ve earned it)
Brunch from 11am–2pm - it’s a lifestyle, not a meal
Afternoon: Cultural chic - Jardins Majorelle & Musée Yves Saint Laurent
Evening:
Dinner at the villa by Chef Ludo & Chef Myriam
Traditional Guembri player & immersive sounds from local artists
The night may or may not end in barefoot dancing - history suggests yes
DAY 5 - FAREWELL, FOR NOW
One final Moroccan breakfast at the villa, heartfelt hugs, and the collective realization that no birthday will ever compare.
Five days. Zero boredom. Infinite bragging rights.
This is not a trip - it’s Stacey’s Marrakech era.
CHEF LUDO LEFEBVRE
Chef Ludo Lefebvre trained in France for 12 years before rising to prominence in Los Angeles, where he earned Mobil Five-Star Awards and pioneered the pop-up restaurant movement. A James Beard Award finalist for Rising Star Chef and Best New Restaurant (Petit Trois) and was named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Chefs, he’s also known for The Taste and Mind of a Chef. Ludo’s acclaimed restaurants include Trois Mec, Petit Trois, Chez Maggy, and Delphine, showcasing refined French technique with modern, vibrant flair.
THE VILLA
We have taken over Villa Loudi a serene and sophisticated retreat, where Moroccan architecture meets contemporary comfort. Elegant suites and private bungalows provide quiet, beautifully designed sanctuaries, each space thoughtfully appointed to encourage rest and reflection. The central lounge invites guests to unwind in soft, natural light, surrounded by warm décor and panoramic views that capture the essence of Marrakech. Two outdoor pools - one overlooking the landscape, the other nestled within a private garden - offer tranquil settings for relaxation throughout the day. With a dedicated spa for hammam rituals and tailored treatments, Villa Loudi becomes more than a place to stay; it is a grounding backdrop for connection, renewal, and the shared experience of Stacey’s celebration.
UP UP AND AWAY
At sunrise, we pile into a hot air balloon and float over Marrakech like we own the place. The city’s still yawning, the desert looks endless, and we’re up there wondering why we don’t start every day like this. It’s weirdly peaceful and absolutely legendary.
Jardins Majorelle & Musée Yves Saint Laurent
We stroll into the Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum like VIPs with culture cred. Bright blues, bold design, and stories behind every corner - you’ll leave knowing two things: YSL had great taste, and your camera roll has never looked better.
MEDINA TOUR WITH LOCAL ARTISTS
We dive into the medina with local artists who know every hidden alley, secret shop, and story worth hearing. Expect colors, crafts, curious purchases you can’t explain later, and the feeling that you’ve unlocked Marrakech’s backstage pass.
MOROCCAN HAMMAM
Experience a Moroccan hammam - a traditional steam and cleansing ritual unlike a typical spa. Using black olive soap, warm marble, and a vigorous exfoliation, it’s both deeply cleansing and culturally rooted, leaving you refreshed in a way that feels ancient and entirely new.
DESERT DAY
We spend a full day in the Agafay Desert, starting with a Moroccan breakfast at the villa before heading to White Camel Camp. Lunch is served among rolling dunes, followed by pool time and optional spa treatments, including hammam rituals and massages. For the adventurous, there are buggies, quads, camels, horses, yoga, hikes, and stargazing once the sun drops. We end with dinner under the open sky, then head back to the villa by 10pm - sandy, satisfied, and very impressed with our life choices.
