Description
| Type of Tour: | Scheduled departure – escorted coach tour |
|---|---|
| Operates: | Departs Saturdays |
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Visit: | Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fez – Beni Mellal – Marrakech – Casablanca |
| Includes: | • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Casablanca (complimentary) • 7 Nights’ accommodation • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle including a multilingual tour escort throughout the tour • Local guide for sightseeing tours • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Porterage and tipping at hotels and restaurants for meals • Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) |
| Excludes: | • Airfare and airport taxes • Extras at hotels and meals not mentioned • Travel insurance, visa cost and tips |
| Notes: | Includes multilingual tour escort (English, Italian, Spanish and French) |
Full Itinerary
Saturday: CASABLANCA
You will arrive at Casablanca airport and be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Casablanca (D)
Sunday: CASABLANCA – RABAT
Visit the central market, the Habbous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the exterior of the impressive Hassan ll Mosque in Casablanca. Depart for Rabat and visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohamed V Mausoleum where Hassan II is also buried alongside his father; the Kasbah of the Oudayas and Royal Palace.
Overnight: Rabat (BD)
Monday: RABAT – MEKNES – FEZ
Drive to Meknes. In the heart of the delightful Moroccan countryside, Meknes is one of Morocco’s most striking imperial cities. It is surrounded by 40km of defensive walls and a series of monumental gateways, the most impressive of which is Bab al-Mansour. Visit the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter before departing for Volubilis. It was a thriving settlement until the 4th century, with fine mosaics, sculptures, and kitchenware. The city’s architectural splendour is ample proof of its rich past. Continue to Fez.
Overnight: Fez (BD)
Tuesday: FEZ
A full day to explore Fez. Surrounded by walls, it is the world’s oldest and most intact medieval city, with some 9000 intricate streets and alleys, exotic overlapping souks and a timeless swirl of smells, colors and voices. A visit to the bustling Medina is like entering another world. See the Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas, Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the 9th-century Karaouine Mosque (from outside). In the afternoon visit, a Koranic school and then have tea with a local family and visit a traditional oven. Thereafter visit Fez Jdid.
Overnight: Fez (BD)
Wednesday: FEZ – BENI MELLAL – MARRAKECH
Depart Fez and travel south passing through the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and the Cedar forests of Ifrane, the almost Alpine-like ski resort in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Continue through the fruit-growing region of Beni Mellal before arriving in Marrakesh.
Overnight: Marrakech (BD)
Thursday: MARRAKECH
This morning explore the historical sights of Marrakech. See the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Mosque, with a landmark minaret that can be seen from almost anywhere in the town. Return to the hotel for lunch. Thereafter visit the fabulous Djmaa El Fna Square with its myriad of street performers, soothsayers, storytellers, snake charmers and henna painters. Then visit some art galleries.
Overnight: Marrakech (BL)
Friday: MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA
This morning will offer you a bit more leisure time before the tour returns to Casablanca.
Overnight: Casablanca (BD)
Saturday: CASABLANCA
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Casablanca Airport. (B)
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