{"id":159143,"date":"2024-02-26T09:05:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=159143"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:45:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:45:04","slug":"middle-east-and-africa-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/middle-east-and-africa-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Leave No Stories Left Untold"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"immersive_panel_1\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Travel is a promise of stories waiting to unfold. It takes us out of our everyday and invites us to reconnect with our innermost selves and the world around us. No matter what type of traveller you are, exploring the tapestry of sights, sounds and flavours found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\">throughout the Middle East and Africa<\/a> will leave you with incredible new stories to tell. From curated wellness experiences and immersive excursions that showcase an area\u2019s rich culture and traditions to adventures that take you outside the ordinary, these distinctive properties offer a range of dynamic experiences as unique as the destinations themselves, delivered with the legendary service and attention to excellence Four Seasons is known for. Not sure where to start? Here are some of the expertly curated experiences you\u2019ll find throughout this incredible region.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_2\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Journey into the untold<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_3\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"3\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SDI_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Underwater image of woman wearing long-sleeve white bathing suit and snorkeling gear swimming through the water\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SDI_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SDI_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SDI_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SDI_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>The waters surrounding Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island are home to some of the best diving sites in the Seychelles, including coral outcroppings flourishing with marine life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-1\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MRK_040_970x540_v2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Blue-walled exterior of Yves Saint Laurent&#039;s Moroccan villa\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MRK_040_970x540_v2.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MRK_040_970x540_v2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MRK_040_970x540_v2-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MRK_040_970x540_v2-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>Walk in the footsteps of Yves Saint Laurent on a private tour of the Moroccan home he shared with Pierre Berg\u00e9, the Majorelle Garden and Mus\u00e9e Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, followed by a bespoke meal back at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159700\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159700\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159700\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-0\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FSDI_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share hidden\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159218\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159218\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159218\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-1\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FMRK_040_970x540_v2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-control-container\">\n                <button class=\"toggle-captions\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/span><\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_4\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">Natural immersion<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>These experiences tap into the beauty of the natural world and open up a fresh perspective on an area\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore above and below the water in the Seychelles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to try your hand at surfing, reeling in a Yellowfin Tuna or are curious to see the vibrant underwater world up close, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychellesdesroches\/\">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island<\/a> invites you to immerse yourself in tropical wonders. The experts at the Resort&#8217;s Castaway Centre can craft a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychellesdesroches\/experiences\/\">custom itinerary filled with all kinds of water adventures<\/a> suited to your preferences, seamlessly mixing thrilling excursions with tranquil moments of awe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wander through Yves Saint Laurent\u2019s blue gardens in Marrakech<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lose yourself in the labyrinthine, palm-covered passageways at Jardin Majorelle, the garden adjoining fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent\u2019s former home. The garden is a m\u00e9lange of rare tropical and flowering plants as well as ancient, storeys-high cactuses. The terra cotta buildings, all painted in the same electric blue by the previous owner, bring the landscape to life \u2013 appropriate for the city that Saint Laurent said introduced him to colour. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/marrakech\/experiences\/the-inspirations-of-yves-saint-laurent\/\">private tour of the home he shared with Pierre Berg\u00e9<\/a> and a guided visit to the adjacent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museeyslmarrakech.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mus\u00e9e Yves Saint Laurent<\/a> follows, then a tailor-made, YSL-inspired dinner back at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/marrakech\/\">Four Seasons Resort Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_5\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img   src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Man holds a falcon on his arm as two others look on\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DJB_1498_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Explore the dunes and dine at a traditional Bedouin camp on the Royal Safari Private Experience available at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159208\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159208\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159208\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FDJB_1498_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_6\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p><strong>Escape to the desert for a day in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch the sandy desert unfold before you from the back seat of a vintage 1950 Range Rover, driven by your private guide at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the UAE\u2019s first national park. After a thrilling hour-long desert safari, your next ride \u2013 a camel \u2013 is already saddled and waiting for you. Afterwards, you\u2019ll take in a falconry show and a four-course dinner at an authentic Bedouin camp to round out the incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaidifc\/experiences\/desert-experiences\/the-royal-safari-private-experience\/\">Royal Safari Private Experience<\/a>, available exclusively at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaidifc\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_7\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Explore the beauty of the natural world<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_8\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"8\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-0\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAH_285_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bah 285 970x540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAH_285_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAH_285_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAH_285_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAH_285_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay provides a romantic setting for wellness offerings such as the Couple\u2019s Escape treatment and the Night Spa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-1\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SBT_264_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Person wearing all-white clothing stands in warrior pose at the top of a mountain with the sun setting in the background\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SBT_264_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SBT_264_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SBT_264_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SBT_264_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>A mountaintop meditation session starts your unforgettable day in Pella, a historic village located two hours from Four Seasons Hotel Amman.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159666\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159666\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul 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\/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159149\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-1\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FSBT_264_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-control-container\">\n                <button class=\"toggle-captions\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/span><\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_9\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">One-of-a-kind wellness and self-discovery<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Rejuvenate your body and mind with experiences designed to promote relaxation, self-reflection, and spiritual or personal growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have the spa all to yourself in Bahrain Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The middle of the night always brings an air of mystery. The Night Spa package at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/bahrain\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay<\/a> kicks off an hour before midnight with a 60-minute massage next to the Spa\u2019s elegant tile-bottom pool. Sparkling wine and chocolates follow, along with having the space all to yourself for a full hour. If romance is on your mind, this is just one of two different couple\u2019s packages that help set the stage for love. Your other option? The Couple\u2019s Escape treatment starts with an aromatic steam and full-body scrub and ends with an aromatherapy massage, after which bubbles are served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourish body and soul in Pella<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pass rolling hills and scenic valleys as you make your way north from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/amman\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Amman<\/a> en route to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/amman\/experiences\/\">historic village of Pella<\/a>. A welcome ceremony followed by a mountaintop meditation session with a shepherd and his sheep immediately connects you with the unique energy of this spiritually charged archaeological site that has been continuously inhabited for 6,000 years. Enjoy lunch at the Marsam, learn about dream weaving from a local artisan, practice some art therapy techniques and then reflect on it all during a private yoga session at sunset.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_10\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Find a new kind of balance<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_11\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"11\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-0\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DOH_1868_970x540_v2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Two people walk around the exterior of National Museum of Qatar\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DOH_1868_970x540_v2.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DOH_1868_970x540_v2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DOH_1868_970x540_v2-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DOH_1868_970x540_v2-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>See the best of the city on the curated Heart of Doha tour from Four Seasons Hotel Doha.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-1\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CAI_197_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Felucca boat sails down the Nile River\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CAI_197_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CAI_197_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CAI_197_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CAI_197_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>A ride in a traditional felucca down the Nile River is the perfect way to end your day in Cairo. The team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza can arrange for a private sail.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159219\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159219\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159219\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-0\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FDOH_1868_970x540_v2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share hidden\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159769\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159769\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159769\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-1\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FCAI_197_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-control-container\">\n                <button class=\"toggle-captions\"><span class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/span><\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_12\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">Exclusive opportunities for cultural engagement<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Experience some of the world\u2019s most iconic cultural sights through private, individually curated moments you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Observe ancient and modern worlds in Qatar\u2019s capital<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experience all that Doha has to offer with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/doha\/experiences\/tours\/heart-of-doha-city-tour-full-day\/\">curated day of the city\u2019s top sights<\/a>, a roundup of nature, shopping and art all curated by the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/doha\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Doha<\/a>. Your morning begins with a leisurely drive along the Corniche with your private guide and a stop to admire the ultramarine waters at Katara Beach, often called the prettiest beach in Qatar. Pick up a handwoven rug at the Souk Waqif, the city\u2019s bustling marketplace that sells everything from spices to strands of pearls, then wind down your day learning about the area\u2019s rich heritage and culture at the Museum of Islamic Art and the futuristic, Jean Nouvel\u2013designed <a href=\"https:\/\/nmoq.org.qa\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Museum of Qatar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dine beside the world\u2019s most famous monuments in Cairo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the sun sets over the Great Sphinx and the majestic Pyramids of Giza, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/caironp\/experiences\/dine-at-one-of-the-seven-wonders\/\">first course of dinner arrives in your private tent<\/a>. Both the view and customized dinner are spectacular, even more so after spending the day with your private tour guide learning about the history of these 7,000-year-old monuments, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After dessert, a traditional Tanoura dance show makes for another sweet treat. For an even deeper appreciation of Egyptian heritage, have the Concierge at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/caironp\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza<\/a> arrange for\u00a0 personalized itinerary for you to to explore the markets, grand palaces and cultural centres of the city, culminating with a mesmerizing felucca ride down the Nile River at sunset.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_13\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img   src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Exterior of Alexandria National Museum\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ALX_678_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Let Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria arrange for behind-the-scenes access to some of the cities most intriguing museums.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159731\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159731\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159731\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FALX_678_970x540.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_14\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p><strong>Marvel at royal gems in Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The riches of the Muhammad Ali dynasty are on glittering display as you take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/alexandria\/experiences\/a-sparkling-evening-at-the-royal-jewellery-museum\/\">private evening tour through the grand halls of the Royal Jewellery Museum<\/a>, filled with the priceless jewellery of Egypt\u2019s royal family. As you make your way through the newly restored, 19th-century royal palace, your expert guide reveals the stories behind magnificent these royal artefacts. This extraordinary experience is available only at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/alexandria\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_15\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Get to know new cultures<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_16\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"16\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-0\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DJB_994_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Djb 994 970x540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DJB_994_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DJB_994_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DJB_994_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DJB_994_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>The Desert Thrills Safari at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach offers a desert adventure like no other.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-1\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/RIY_532_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Riy 532 970x540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/RIY_532_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/RIY_532_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/RIY_532_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/RIY_532_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>Journey to the edge of the world on this unique excursion curated by Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159772\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159772\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159772\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-0\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaijb\/experiences\/cultural-tours\/desert-thrills-safari\/\">Desert Thrills Safari<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/dubaijb\/\">Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach<\/a> starts with some invigorating dune bashing, an always unpredictable SUV ride across constantly shifting dunes with plenty of stops, starts and slides. After that, you\u2019ll hop into a dune buggy for a different kind of tour across the landscape. Sandboarding and a camel ride follow, and to wrap it all up, you&#8217;ll enjoy a curated international dinner served in a traditional Bedouin tent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk to the edge of the world in Riyadh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set off from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/riyadh\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre<\/a> on an afternoon drive through the Arabian Desert and make your way to one of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most magnificent natural wonders: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/riyadh\/experiences\/journey-to-the-edge-of-the-world\/\">Edge of the World<\/a>. This 1,131-metre (3,710-foot) cliff juts out of the desert floor and offers an unparalleled vantage point. Gaze out onto the endless horizon, spotting samar and acacia trees dotting the valley as well as towering mountains carved by time. As the sun begins to set, the whole landscape is drenched in shades of gold, orange and pink. A simple dinner filled with local flavours follows as you take in the magic of the desert at night.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_18\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Extraordinary adventures await<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_19\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"19\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-0\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MAS_424_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Three people stand over a grill seasoning vegetables\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MAS_424_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MAS_424_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MAS_424_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MAS_424_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>Join a chef for the Creole Cooking Class at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita and learn how to make some of the island\u2019s signature dishes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-1\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CBL_141_970x540.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Cbl 141 970x540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CBL_141_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CBL_141_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CBL_141_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CBL_141_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p>Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca invites you to go behind the scenes of P\u00e2tisserie Bennis Habous on a private tour to see how their famous cornes de gazelles are made.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_159158\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_159158\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_159158\" class=\"collapse share-options\"  id=\"share-0\">\n<li><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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These experiences serve culture and history by taking you into the kitchens and restaurants that reflect its taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn how to cook Creole-style cuisine in Mauritius<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Snip some fresh herbs growing in the Cotomili herb garden at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mauritius\/\">Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita<\/a> and then step into the kitchen with a chef for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mauritius\/dining\/culinary-experiences\/culinary-experiences\/creole-cooking-class\/\">Creole Cooking Class<\/a> to learn how to make some of the island\u2019s signature, bold dishes such as rougaille: a classic, tomato-based comfort food that\u2019s usually made with dried fish and herbs such as garlic, ginger, curry and chili. After you\u2019ve created your own Creole dish, savour it with a glass of wine, expertly paired to make those flavours sing. You can also opt for a chef-prepared picnic on the Resort&#8217;s grounds, served after a short hike tailored for you by the fitness team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour the city\u2019s top bakery in Casablanca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taste the famous cornes de gazelles at P\u00e2tisserie Bennis Habous tucked away in the Quartier Habous, and learn how this four-generation family bakery has made a name for itself in Casablanca and beyond. Your private tour, arranged by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/casablanca\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca<\/a>, will take you behind the scenes and into the kitchen to see how these traditional Moroccan cookies, made from almonds and orange water, are shaped by hand. Afterwards, enjoy your cookies with a glass of sweet mint tea on the terrace of the nearby Cafe Imperial.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_21\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Indulge in new flavours<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_22\" class=\"body-block body-block-image-gallery large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-slideshow captions-open\">\n<div data-block=\"22\" class=\"fs-slideshow-container\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\" data-share=\"share-0\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n        <img width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PME_231_970x540.jpg\" 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Through experiences aiming at education and preservation, you\u2019ll work with those dedicated to keeping their traditions and ecosystem alive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Help restore coral reefs in the Seychelles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/experiences\/wiseoceans\/\">marine education and conservation specialists from WiseOceans<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/\">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn about a coral reef\u2019s importance as part of the ocean\u2019s ecosystem. Then you attach your own rescued coral fragment to a steel frame just off the shore of Petite Anse Bay. As the fragment grows bigger and stronger, you\u2019ll receive updates on its progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work alongside locals to conserve their culture in Umm Qais<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join locals for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/amman\/experiences\/\">a day in the hilltop town of Umm Qais<\/a> \u2013 located just a couple hours from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/amman\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Amman<\/a> \u2013 in their efforts to conserve hallmarks of their ancient culture. You\u2019ll weave your own basket and make hadabs with the older women still making the traditional Jordanian headdress by hand, and create \u201cseed bombs\u201d of wild za\u2019atar, and learn about its ecological and medicinal significance. With each activity, you\u2019ll work alongside those who are keeping their traditions alive for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_24\" class=\"body-block body-cta large-body-media body-block-cta-small-body\">\n<div class=\"body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"cta-text-container\">\n<h3>Give back to the community<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/meaexperiences\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-small\">Discover More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"immersive_panel_25\" class=\"body-block large-body-media body-block-cta-large-body text-class\">\n<div class=\"large-body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"section-head\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n<p>Discover the wonders of the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<picture class=\"cta-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-970x369.jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img width=\"970\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-970x369.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Decorative details on building\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-970x369.jpeg 970w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-768x292.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX-1024x389.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-ALX.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>            <\/picture>\n<div class=\"cta-selector-container\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cta-outer-shell\">\n<div class=\"cta-selector dropdown cta-large-selection\">\n<p>                        <select name = \"select_destination\" id = \"select_destination\" class=\"destination_select\" style=\"padding: 11px;\"><br \/>\n                                                        <optgroup label=\"Africa &amp; 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