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Imagine…

Escape to the Maldives is for anyone wanting time out from their regular life, time for creativity and an opportunity to meet like-minded travellers.

Welcome to Paradise … The Maldives

Join us for an unforgettable Maldives adventure, where serene beach time meets rich cultural exploration.

Begin your journey with leisurely days on pristine beaches, indulging in the crystal-clear waters and tranquil ambiance of this island paradise. Immerse yourself in the local culture through guided tours of historic sites, traditional fishing villages, and local places of worship.

Engage in embroidery classes with Wendy Williams and learn about traditional Maldivian embroidery.

This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and cultural enrichment, ensuring a memorable and rejuvenating experience in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations.

Join in as little or as much as you want. It’s your holiday!

Book today as this tour is selling fast.

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21st – 28th June 2025

8 days / 7 nights

AUD $3533 per person (twin share)

AUD $950 single supplement

Inclusions:

Eco friendly 4-star resort
Return flight to/from Male and airport transfers
Buffet breakfast and dinners
Experiences and tours listed
Embroidery classes with Wendy Williams
Fully escorted tour with Nicole
Maximum 25 guests
Gratuities
Local taxes

Exclusions:

International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches
Drinks

      
   Red Door Tours
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   Narelle Green 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  Magically Morocco 2024. Just the most fabulous tour with a truly brilliantly planned and organized tour by host, Nicole.
  
 
       
   Lynne Lambell 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  My Red Door Tour to Morocco was a magical 14 days. We've seen a large percentage of this extraordinary country from the coast to the forests & into the desert. We've met many of the kindest people in the world and eaten fabulouslocal food. Nicole& Mohammed provide a unique view of this beautiful country and every effort is made to ensure that the individual needs of each group member is well satisfied.
  
 
       
   Kim Levy 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  This was my first time traveling in a tour group & what a wonderful group of 15 people to share the trip with! Morocco is an incredible country & Nicole along with Mohamed ensured we saw everything and enjoyed everything. The beautiful nature of the Moroccans was such delight & this along with the scenery, food & culture ensured a truly memorable holiday. Thank you Nicole.
  
 
       
   Ann Franklin 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  India a place full of exotic sights, sounds, food and smells with adventure around every corner some you do not even have to look for. We had the most enjoyable tour with Nicole and Red Door Tours  in February 2020 seeing the famous sights of the Golden Triangle on the Royal Rajasthan tour  with 14 other lovely people. Our group of four friends had the trip of a lifetime experiencing India and all it has to offer. All needs were attended to and we were never short of food or  fluid with plenty of stops . Finding some of the most hidden places that were just beautiful . The time on our tour gave me the confidence to continue on unguided in this magical country for another 14 days . Thank you so much Nicole, Imran and your staff for teaching us so much about this beautiful country. I cannot wait to travel with Red Door Tours again.
  
 
       
   Ellen Witherly 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  This is the first trip I've taken in a number of years and also my first trip solo. I loved that all the details were taken care of. All I had to do was book my flights, pack my bags, and have a fabulous time touring Morocco!  Red Door Tours and Nicole, our local guide Mohamed, and our driver Hassan all go above and beyond to ensure every guest on the tour is well looked after. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Julie Kennedy 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  My tour to Morocco was absolutely fabulous! It was my first organised tour - it was stress free and I always felt so safe!
Nicole has designed a tour that gives you so many highlights - the Sahara, the changing scenery of the country,  the riads, the Medinas, learning about the Moroccan people - they are so friendly and welcoming. It is impossible to choose a favourite highlight, I just loved it all ❤️
The variety of food was also fantastic, the fish kebabs in Essaouira were beyond delicious.
Our guides Nicole and Mohamed along with driver Hassan were delightful company, nothing was ever too much trouble and we had a lot of laughs along the way. Thank you all for showing me beautiful Morocco 🇲🇦 I will look forward to touring with Red Door Tours again, I can hear Uzbekistan calling!
  
 
       
   Russell Zimmerman 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  Red Door Tours would be the best guided tour trip that I have ever been on. From when the travel group was formed in Australia, to the commencement of our trip in Morocco and to the final day, we were kept informed and updated by our host Nicole. Our Moroccon guide Mohammed was informative, helpful, humorous and very engaged with the Group. I can certainly recommend Morocco as a country to visit for its culture, shopping, architecture friendly people and its variety and  delicious food. I cannot recommend Red Door Tours highly enough for the professional way the tour was conducted. Red Door only runs small group tours, so the opportunity to ask questions of both Nicole and Mohammed to understand anything and everything about the country was fabulous. Nicole goes out of her way to ensure the group is cohesive with lots of fun and adventure.
  
 
       
   Margaret MacKay 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
  I loved this tour and the flexibility it allowed when catering for individual needs.  Our mode of transport, driver and guide were excellent.  Both hotel and riad accommodations were a far better standard than I was expecting. Nicole was available and responsive in guiding and advising when necessary.  Morocco is a vibrant, diverse land. Its people are hospitable, warm, and welcoming.  So many sights and sounds over the past couple of weeks! I'd definitely recommend Red Door Tours and the Moroccan adventure and can see myself returning in the future.
  
 
       
   Colbey Reid 
 August 26, 2024
 
 
  Red Door Tours planned an extraordinary trip for two colleagues and me this spring. We were working in Casablanca and wanted to travel around afterwards. Red Door picked us up at the hotel once we were finished working and drove us to Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains, and Marrakesh. They ensured that we had tour guides everywhere, booked our riads and excursions, and were flexible with special requests (we specifically asked for the Atlas Mountain stop). The riads were all well-chosen--beautiful and accommodating places that really added to our experience in each location. We loved the oceanside riad embedded in the ramparts around Essaouira's old town with its stunning views and stylish interiors, the breezy mountaintop riad that served a cozy homecooked dinner after our hike, the Marrakesh riad whose icy plunge pool was just the thing after hot days in the souk. My favorite experiences included listening to punked-out Gnaoua music in a cafe in Essaouira after strolling through the night market, hiking to a waterfall and enjoying fresh squeezed juice from oranges chilled in a stream, the class in which we learned how to make couscous and two kinds of tagines at a cooking school for women, buying carpets woven by women from the Atlas Mountains from a shop on the waterfall hike trail.
This was a great trip and Red Door made it as easy as it could be. I would book another one with them in a heartbeat.

Highlights

Meet local ladies who’ll share traditional embroidery from the Maldives

White sandy beaches and crystal clear water

Embroidery classes with Wendy Williams and meet friendly and creative new friends!

Sample traditional cuisine from the Maldives

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Testimonials

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Trip of a lifetime

I travelled on Nicole’s Red Door Tours Southern India tour which was a trip of a lifetime.

Nicole’s itinerary provided such unique and authentic experiences I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be immersed in the real India.

We had a fun group and were well looked after by Nicole and our local driver and guide Selva.

I highly recommend Red Door Tours.

Rachael – Southern India, 2024

Highly recommend

What an amazing experience in Southern India with Nicole!

Very well organised, great guide, great local food and venues and wonderful people.

Can highly recommend Red Door Tours without hesitation.

Julie – Southern India, 2024

Above and beyond

Having used several tour companies with reasonable/ok/quite good service, Red Door Tours was an eye opener! So much thought and care has gone into the experiences and adventures Nicole has chosen made the trip quite simply, fantastic!

We experienced first hand how it is to prepare and cook in an Indian household; seeing numerous cultural events; visiting both standard and different historic sites; and, best of all, visiting artisans and crafts people who still practise their arts as they have for hundreds of years.

Nicole made sure all our tastes were catered for, whether shopping, history, culture. Her preparations were wonderful – individual cards with any “help” number we could possibly need including personalised insurance information.

Above and beyond, is this tour and I highly recommend it.

Chris – Southern India, 2024

Thoughtfully curated

The very essence of Southern India was totally captured on my Red Door Tour with Nicole.

My sensory experience was incredible, and the tour provided countless opportunities for tastes, textules, sights, sounds and aromas that intertwine and explode in India.

The Red Door Tours ethos, organisation and actual jounrey all exceeded my expectations and were true to the descriptions provided online and in social media, demonstrating the integrity of Nicole and her bespoke tours.

The thoughtfully curated tour allows for immersion in the diversity, vibrance, contradictory, flawed but fabulous society and culture that India is.

Nicole and her team were able to provide this opportunity in a safe, secure, and fully supported manner allowing peace of mind and the ability to submerse oneself comfortably.

Victoria – Southern India, 2024

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Frequently asked questions

I'm not crafty. Can I still join?

Absolutely! Everyone is welcome. The embroidery classes are optional. Take $200 off the tour cost if you choose not to join.

Can my partner join the tour?

Yes, we already have several partners joining. There is plenty to do on the island.

What will the weather be like?

June is in the monsoon season, but our local agent mentioned that the past five seasons have experienced minimal rainfall. You might experience an afternoon shower, but not the usual monsoon downpours. Regardless, we have a fantastic sewing venue and a fabulous project lined up, even if it does rain!

Do I need a visa?

Australians can apply for a visa on arrival. There is no cost.

What facilities are at the resort?

Wi-Fi
Diving Centre
Resident marine biologist
Bikes, a gym and daily yoga
Salt water swimming pool
Spa with ayuvedic treatments and
massages
Library and board games
Non-motorized water sports
Boutique with tailor
Room service and laundry service