presents
My Year of
Jubilee
In Marrakech
Celebrating Mable Taplin's 50th
“And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land.”
Leviticus 25:10
September 3 to 10, 2027
Marrakech, Morocco
A Welcome
From My Heart to Yours
My dear friends and family,
In Scripture, the fiftieth year is a Jubilee: a season of rest, release, and new beginnings. As I step into mine, I can think of no better way to mark it than in Marrakech, surrounded by the people I love.
I have planned a week of beauty and ease: candlelit evenings, a party under the desert stars, a sunrise balloon flight above the Atlas foothills for those who wish to fly, and plenty of unhurried time to rest by the pool or wander the souks at your own pace.
Thank you for saying yes to this journey with me. Everything you need to secure your place is below, and I am here for any question along the way.
With love and gratitude,
Mable
Why Marrakech
A Journey Come Full Circle
In 2000, Morocco became the first place I set foot on the African continent. I fell in love with its colors, its rhythm, and the warmth of its people, and I carried that love home with me.
While there, I bought my mother, Ernestine Joan Taplin, a caftan. The following year, I would lay her to rest in that caftan. Morocco wrapped her in beauty one last time, and it has held a piece of her story, and mine, from that day forward.
This year I turn fifty, and with that birthday I will live longer than my mother did. I carry that truth with grief and with deep gratitude. Returning to Marrakech is how I choose to honor her, to thank God for every year I have been given, and to begin my next fifty surrounded by the people I love most. This is my Year of Jubilee, and I want you there with me.
The Week
Our Days Together
One gathering each day at most, with the rest of your time entirely your own.
Friday, Sept 3Arrival
Welcome to Marrakech
A private driver meets you at the airport and brings you to our 5-star riad in the medina. From 5:30 to 8:00 pm, drop in to our Moroccan welcome reception: dates and milk on arrival in the Moroccan tradition, a generous grazing spread, and fresh mint tea poured tableside.
Saturday, Sept 4Gardens
Lunch, Then the Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent
Sleep in, then join us for lunch together at noon. At 2:30 pm, a private guide leads us through Villa Oasis, Saint Laurent's private garden, then on to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the cobalt-blue paths of Jardin Majorelle.
Sunday, Sept 5Agafay Desert
Party in the Desert
At 4:30 pm we leave the city behind for the Agafay Desert, where rolling stone hills turn gold and the Atlas Mountains rise on the horizon. Our private tented lounge awaits, dressed in lanterns, Berber rugs, flowers, and candlelight.
Toast the sunset from the terrace, then gather for a feast of grilled meats, vegetable pastilla, couscous, and Moroccan pastries with fine Moroccan wine. Gnaoua musicians set the rhythm, a dancer takes the floor, and our DJ keeps us dancing under the stars until a fire performer lights up the night.
Monday, Sept 6The Palmeraie
A Signature Scent, Then the Palmeraie
Spend the morning at a custom perfume workshop, blending a fragrance of your own to take home. Then a private transfer, with porters for your luggage, carries us to our garden estate in the palm groves for an afternoon by the pool.
Tuesday, Sept 7Optional Add-On
Rise with the Sun
While the city still sleeps, a private car collects us from the estate for the drive north to the Jbilets, the rugged hills beyond Marrakech. In the blue light before dawn, the crew unfurls our balloon across the earth, the burners roar to life, and it swells and glows like a lantern against the fading stars.
This is a private flight, for our group alone. As the ground gently falls away, we take our seats at a table set in the sky, where a catered breakfast is served in the air: Bacha Coffee, fresh orange juice, Moroccan mint tea, and a gourmet spread to share. For about an hour we float in near silence above wild plains, golden hills, and quiet villages, while the sky warms from violet to rose to gold and the distant Atlas Mountains catch the very first light.
Back on the ground, each flyer receives a flight certificate as a keepsake, and we return to the estate by mid-morning with the whole day still ahead.
Wednesday, Sept 8My Birthday
Formal Birthday Dinner Party
An evening in an exquisite garden, glowing with candlelight, with show-stopping entertainment from the first toast to the last dance by the pool. This evening is my gift to you.
Thursday, Sept 9At Leisure
A Day That Is Yours
Wander the souks, book a hammam or spa treatment, or spend a long, lazy day by the water. This is also our backup morning for the balloon if winds require it.
Friday, Sept 10Departure
Farewell, for Now
Breakfast together, then private transfers to the airport, timed to your flight.
Where We Stay
Two Beautiful Homes
September 3 to 6 · 3 nights
A 5-Star Riad Hotel in the Medina
A storied hideaway of tiled courtyards, fountains, and fragrant gardens, steps from the souks yet a world away from their bustle. Unwind in the hammam and spa, swim in the pool, and dine at the hotel's celebrated restaurants. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served daily, and every room is air-conditioned.
September 6 to 10 · 4 nights
A Boutique Garden Estate in the Palmeraie
Selected by the Michelin Guide, this estate of private houses and pools sits among palm groves and fragrant gardens. It is home to our balloon morning and my birthday dinner, with breakfast served each morning.
Solo
A private room of your own at both homes.
Couple
One room with one bed, shared together.
Shared Twin
Two friends share one room with two twin-size beds.
The Details
What Your Trip Covers
Included
- Seven nights of accommodation
- Daily breakfast at both homes
- Welcome reception on arrival evening
- Group lunch on September 4
- Gardens visit with tickets and a private guide
- Cocktail dinner party in the Agafay Desert with live entertainment and transfers
- Custom perfume workshop with your own bottle to take home
- Professional photography at the desert party and the birthday celebration
- A welcome gift
- A thank-you gift to take home
- Private airport transfers on September 3 and 10
- Private transfers for every group outing and the move between homes
- Gratuities for our guides, drivers, and house staff
- Formal garden birthday dinner party, my gift to you
Yours to Arrange
- International flights to and from Marrakech
- Travel insurance, required for every guest
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight, an optional add-on
- Lunch each day, except our group lunch on September 4
- Dinner on September 4, 6, 7, and 9
- Drinks beyond our planned gatherings
- Spa and hammam treatments
- Shopping, personal tips, and personal expenses
- Additional nights before September 3 or after September 10
Please make sure your passport is valid through at least March 2028, with one blank page. No vaccinations are required to enter Morocco; the FAQ covers recommended vaccines and traveling with prescription medication. Answers to common questions are in the FAQ.
Pricing
Reserve Your Place
A $500 deposit per person is due by Friday, November 13, 2026. It is non-refundable and is applied to your total. Choose how you are traveling to see your amounts.
$6,500
Per person, private room
Choose How to Pay at Checkout
Reserve by Friday, November 13, 2026
Deposit + Monthly Plan
$500 today
A non-refundable deposit today, then 5 × $1,200 charged automatically on the 8th of each month, January 8 through May 8, 2027.
Pay in Full
$6,500 today
Your full trip cost in one payment at checkout.
$8,300
Per couple, one room and one bed
$4,150 per person
Choose How to Pay at Checkout
Reserve by Friday, November 13, 2026
Deposit + Monthly Plan
$1,000 today
A non-refundable deposit today, then 5 × $1,460 charged automatically on the 8th of each month, January 8 through May 8, 2027.
Pay in Full
$8,300 today
Your full trip cost in one payment at checkout.
$4,100
Per person, sharing a twin room
Two twin-size beds; each roommate reserves and pays separately
Choose How to Pay at Checkout
Reserve by Friday, November 13, 2026
Deposit + Monthly Plan
$500 today
A non-refundable deposit today, then 5 × $720 charged automatically on the 8th of each month, January 8 through May 8, 2027.
Pay in Full
$4,100 today
Your full trip cost in one payment at checkout.
Optional Add-On
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Tuesday, September 7, with Thursday, September 9 held as our backup morning. A private flight for our group, with a catered breakfast served in the air and round-trip transfers. Pay in full, or in 5 monthly payments of $130 on the 8th of each month, January 8 through May 8, 2027, with nothing charged until January. Please decide by November 13, 2026.
$650Per person
Add the Balloon
Payments are processed securely at checkout. You will receive an email receipt for every payment.
Travel Insurance Is Required
- Cancel for Any Reason coverage must typically be bought within 14 to 21 days of your deposit. To keep this option open, please purchase by early December 2026.
- Your policy must include trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care abroad, and medical evacuation.
- Proof of insurance is due to me by Sunday, August 15, 2027.
Good to Know
Payment and Cancellation Terms
Deposit. Your $500 per person deposit is non-refundable. It reserves your room with our hosts and is applied to your total.
Cancellation before February 1, 2027. Payments made beyond your deposit are refunded in full.
Cancellation from February 1 to June 1, 2027. Payments are refunded less any costs our hosts and partners are unable to return.
Cancellation after June 1, 2027. Payments are non-refundable, as rooms and experiences are fully committed.
Your place. Each place is reserved by name and is non-transferable.
Payment plans. If a monthly payment does not go through, you will receive an email to update your card. Your balance must be complete by June 1, 2027 to hold your room.
Shared twin rooms. If a roommate match does not come through, you may be reassigned to keep costs down.
Travel insurance. Every guest must carry a policy with trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care abroad, and medical evacuation. Proof is due by August 15, 2027.
Changes. Timings may shift for weather, and the balloon flight moves to Thursday, September 9 if winds require it.
