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Tour Overview
The magic and mystique of Morocco come to life over eight fascinating days exploring the impressive imperial cities of North Africa’s last kingdom. Visit the awe-inspiring cities of Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Casablanca. Discover the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Volubilis and experience the rustic charms of the Atlas Mountains’ market towns. Accommodation is in choice hotels on a half- or full-board basis, with plenty of opportunities to savour the best in traditional Moroccan cuisine, including a spectacular dinner show in a historical palace in the Marrakech Medina. ...more ...less
Highlights
:Casablanca: Enjoy a tour of this cosmopolitan city and admire the magnificent Hassan II Mosque
Rabat: Discover the capital’s many attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and the Oudayas Gardens
Meknes: Behold the ancient city gates of Bab Mansour and Bab El-Khemis
Fez: See the magnificent Moulay Idriss Zaouia, enjoy lunch in the Medina, explore the historic Jewish quarter and take in the panoramic views from the Royal Palace and fortifications
Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and wander through the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market
Itinerary
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Accommodation Name: Oum Palace or Best Western Toubkal
Meals Included: Dinner
Once you have collected your luggage, you’ll find the driver/agent waiting for you in the Arrivals hall with your name on a board. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the driver/agent first. Then transfer to your hotel, where you will check in and have dinner.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 2
:
CASABLANCA
Simo Ba
Casablanca, Morocco
kamal chafai
Casablanca, Morocco
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation Name: Oum Palace or Best Western Toubkal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy part of the morning at leisure, during which time you can start exploring this bustling city at your own pace, before joining the tour for an optional lunch. After eating, discover in depth the economic capital of Morocco with a guided panoramic tour that will take you to the central market, the charming Habous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Square, the residential area of Anfa and the exterior of the majestic Hassan II Mosque, which stands imposingly by the sea and the Corniche, the coastal walkway of Casablanca. In the evening return to your hotel to prepare yourself for a new day full of surprises.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 3
:
CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FEZ (355 Km – 5 hrs)
Moustafa Elmouden
Fes, Morocco
Moustafa Elmouden
Fes, Morocco
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: Menzeh Zalagh or Escale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before departing to Rabat, the capital city of the country. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided panoramic tour of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Kasbah of Oudayas, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After an optional lunch, continue your route to Meknes, where you’ll go on a tour of this former imperial capital, the glory days of which were under the reign of Moulay Ismail in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Such was the grandeur of the city that he built, that Meknes became known as the ‘City of a Hundred Minarets’ and is today a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. See the imposing city walls and the beautifully decorated gates of Bab Mansour and Bab El-Khemis, the vast El Hedhim Square, the Dar El Ma souk and much more. It’s then time to continue, passing by the ruins of the ancient Phoenician city of Volubilis (entrance not included) and past the holy city of Moulay Idriss, before finally arriving to Fez.
Overnight in Fez.
Day 4
:
FEZ
Moustafa Elmouden
Fes, Morocco
Moustafa Elmouden
Fes, Morocco
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: Menzeh Zalagh or Escale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a day exploring the fascinating city of Fez. Boasting more than 12 centuries of history, as well as a medina that is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and the oldest university on the planet, Fez is a multifarious city renowned for the splendour of its faded glory. The medina, Fez el Bali, is a vast network of winding alleys hemmed in by ancient walls. Despite being car-free, the bustle, noise, shouting, and the smells of tanned leather, oriental perfumes, barbecues and sweet pastries create a sense of movement and vibrancy that draws you deep into its soul. Head to the Bou INania or Attarine madrasah (depending on availability), both of which showcase exquisite central courts. Then see the Quaraouiyine Mosque as well as the Nejjarrine fountain and smell the cedar from the carpenters’ district. The alleys are lined with places of study or prayer such as madrasahs or the magnificent mausoleum of Moulay Idriss Zaouia, the most important saint’s shrine in Morocco. In the afternoon, continue through the rustic narrow streets of the Mellah, the former Jewish district, and head to the outskirts to see the Royal Palace and enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view of the whole city offered by the fortifications of the north. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Fez.
Day 5
:
FEZ – BENI-MELLAL – MARRAKECH (550 Km – 7 hrs)
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah or Atlas Asni
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Fez after breakfast at the hotel, heading southwest towards Marrakech. Today’s road journey provides an enormous range of landscapes and allows for many enticing photo stops as we drive along the foothill of the Atlas Mountains. Pass the quaint mountain town of Ifrane (1,650 metres high), the Berber villages of Azrou and Khenifra, and make an optional in Beni-Mellal. Surrounded by beautiful orange and olive groves, the town of Beni-Mellal is a rendezvous point for nature and mountain lovers, as well as for adventure seekers. Later arrive in Marrakech and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 6
:
MARRAKECH
Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah or Atlas Asni
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a trip to the top monuments charting the history of Marrakech. Contemplate the magnificent Koutoubia mosque, whose 70-metre-high minaret is the city’s most famous landmark. It dates from the late 12th century, when most of northern Africa and the southern Iberian Peninsula were part of the Almohad Empire. Later, behold the beautiful Bahia Palace, with its exceptional cedar and marble decorations, and then discover the fascinating Heritage Museum. After lunch in the hotel, continue to the walled Medina and its maze of alleys and side streets. Browse the souks and admire the rich craftsmanship of their wares before arriving at Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Marvel at this bustling hive of activity as the sun sets over this vast space packed with stalls, snake charmers, Gnawa musicians and myriad colourful characters. Also, enjoy a visit to a Moroccan herbalist, where you can purchase traditional herbal products and remedies. If you want to end the day on a high note, have dinner in an old palace in the Medina while watching a folkloric show (optional).
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7
:
MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA (250 Km – 3 hrs)
kamal chafai
Casablanca, Morocco
Simo Ba
Casablanca, Morocco
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation Name: Oum Palace or Best Western Toubkal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a transfer to your hotel in Casablanca. After checking in, you are free to have lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Find an appetising restaurant in which to try the local cuisine or ask at the hotel for a recommendation. Later you can either rest by making the most of the services available at the hotel or hit the streets to further explore this vibrant city at your own rhythm. Today, you set the pace.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 8
:
DEPARTURE CASABLANCA
Simo Ba
Casablanca, Morocco
kamal chafai
Casablanca, Morocco
Location: Casablanca
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel. Then check out and bid farewell to Morocco as you are transferred to the Casablanca Airport, where you’ll arrive in time to catch whichever flight you have scheduled to reach your following destination.
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
Operated with guide speaking English , French, or Spanish during the whole tour on a private basis
German-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra)
ACCOMMODATION:
7 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2, 7 Casablanca:
Standard Hotel Category= Oum Palace or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Toubkal or similar 4*
Day 3-4 Fez:
Standard Hotel Category = Menzeh Zalagh or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Escale or similar 4*
Day 5-6 Marrakech:
Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Atlas Asni or similar 4*
MEALS:
7 Breakfasts
1 Lunch (Day 6)
6 Dinners
Full-board (optional extra): 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners including a Moroccan dinner show (lunch on Day 7 not included)
TRANSPORT:
Air-conditioned bus for the duration of the tour
Private Transfers from Casablanca Airport to Casablanca Hotel on day 1
Private Transfer from Casablanca Hotel to Casablanca Airport on day 8
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
Admission to all museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary: panoramic tour of Casablanca with visit exterior of Mosquee Hassan II, panoramic tour of Rabat, the Kasbah Oudayas, panoramic tour of Meknès; Bou Inania or Attarine madrasah in Fès, exterior visit of Quaraouiyine Mosque, Royal Palace exterior; Koutoubia mosque exterior, Bahia Palace, Heritage museum, Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech
OTHERS:
Meet & Greet on day 1
What's Not Included
Visas, international flights and airport taxes (clients pay directly)
Driver-guide tips
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks
Requirements
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
Once you have collected your luggage, the driver/agent will be waiting for you in the Arrivals hall with your name on a board. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first.
For unmarried couples with Moroccan nationality, please inquire about local legislation concerning accommodation.
Please note that some of the hotels do not serve alcohol.
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
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Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2, 7 Casablanca:
Standard Hotel Category= Oum Palace or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Toubkal or similar 4*
Day 3-4 Fez:
Standard Hotel Category = Menzeh Zalagh or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Escale or similar 4*
Day 5-6 Marrakech:
Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Atlas Asni or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus for the duration of the tour, with private transfers from Casablanca Airport to your hotel on day 1 and from your hotel to the airport on day 8.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels, with options including Oum Palace or Best Western Toubkal in Casablanca, Menzeh Zalagh or Escale in Fez, and Zalagh Kasbah or Atlas Asni in Marrakech.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2, 7 Casablanca:
Standard Hotel Category= Oum Palace or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Toubkal or similar 4*
Day 3-4 Fez:
Standard Hotel Category = Menzeh Zalagh or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Escale or similar 4*
Day 5-6 Marrakech:
Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Atlas Asni or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the tour is operated with a guide speaking English, French, or Spanish during the whole tour on a private basis. A German-speaking guide is available at an additional cost.
What is the itinerary for the day traveling from Fez to Marrakech?
You will depart Fez after breakfast, heading southwest towards Marrakech. The journey includes passing through the mountain town of Ifrane, the Berber villages of Azrou and Khenifra, and a stop in Beni-Mellal. You will then continue to Marrakech and check in to your hotel.
What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy 7 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels, with options including Oum Palace or Best Western Toubkal in Casablanca, Menzeh Zalagh or Escale in Fez, and Zalagh Kasbah or Atlas Asni in Marrakech.
What should I do if I have not met the driver/agent upon arrival?
Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the driver/agent first. They will be waiting for you in the Arrivals hall with your name on a board.
What should I wear when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco?
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can also be very useful during your stay.
What activities are planned for the second day in Casablanca?
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy part of the morning at leisure. Later, you will join a guided panoramic tour of Casablanca, visiting the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Square, the residential area of Anfa, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque.
What will we see in Fez?
In Fez, you will explore the medina, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, visit the Bou INania or Attarine madrasah, see the Quaraouiyine Mosque, the Nejjarrine fountain, and the Moulay Idriss Zaouia. You will also visit the Mellah, the former Jewish district, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the fortifications of the north.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch (on Day 6), and 6 dinners. There is also a full-board option available which includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners, including a Moroccan dinner show.
What can I expect to see in Marrakech?
In Marrakech, you will visit the Koutoubia mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Heritage Museum, the walled Medina, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. You will also have the opportunity to visit a Moroccan herbalist.
What happens on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, once you have collected your luggage, you’ll find the driver/agent waiting for you in the Arrivals hall with your name on a board. You will then be transferred to your hotel, where you will check in and have dinner.
Are entrance fees to attractions included?
Yes, admission to all museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary is included, along with panoramic tours of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknès, and visits to various historical sites in Fez and Marrakech.
What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus for the duration of the tour, with private transfers from Casablanca Airport to your hotel on day 1 and from your hotel to the airport on day 8.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Destination Services Morocco requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
Imperial Cities of Morocco from Casablanca 8 Days, Private tour
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