CASABLANCA | RABAT | MEKNES | FEZ | MARRAKECH
Delve deep into the history and vibrant culture of Morocco’s Imperial cities as you trace the path left by ancient civilizations. On this escorted tour, begin in the capital of Rabat, visit Meknes en route to Fez and revel in the architecture, tradition and colours of Marrakech. Morocco’s distinct landscape and heritage offer an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of North Africa.
Highlights:
- Tour of Casablanca with visit to Hassan II Mosque
- Tour of Rabat with visit to Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Tour of Volubilis and Meknes
- Full-day tour of Fez
- Full-day tour of Marrakech with visit to souks
- Diffa Fantasia dinner in Marrakech
Package Includes:
- Total 7 nights accommodation at 5-Star hotels
- 2 nights each in Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech
- 1 nights in Rabat
- Deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
- All guided regular shared tours as per itinerary
- Continental breakfast and dinner daily
- Hotel taxes and service charges
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International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
Saturday departures. Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality.
Not valid during special events, festivals or congresses. Blackout periods may apply. Pricing for other dates available upon request.
Rates are subject to availability at time of booking.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday
Dinner
| CASABLANCA Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and chief port. Welcome assistance and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and relax this evening. |
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Day 2 – Sunday
Breakfast / DinnerCASABLANCA – RABAT After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the Mohammed V Mosque and the United Nations Squares, the central market, the Habbous Quarter and the ancient residential area of Anfa. Stroll along the seaside of Aïn Diab with its swimming pools and restaurants. Enjoy your lunch at leisure then begin your departure for Rabat, the white Imperial city and administrative capital. See the Hassan Tower, the remarkable Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the Medina. Late afternoon, check-in at the hotel; enjoy dinner.
Day 3 – Monday
Breakfast / DinnerRABAT – MEKNES – FEZ After breakfast, depart for Fez with a visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss I along the way. Continue to Meknes. Enjoy lunch at leisure then visit the city formerly known as the Moroccan Versailles, founded at the end of the 17th-Century. Tour Meknes including Bab Mansour, the best preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani and the old medina. Arrival in Fez, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 – Tuesday
Breakfast / DinnerFEZ After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Fez, the oldest cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit the medieval Medina of Fez, the religious Islamic centers and schools known as Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque and the famous Nejjarine Fountain. Enjoy lunch on your own and spend the afternoon touring famous souks. Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Day 5 – Wednesday
Breakfast / DinnerFEZ – BENI-MELLAL – MARRAKECH After breakfast, depart for Marrakech by crossing the region of the middle Atlas mountains and passing through Immouzer du Kander, Azrou and Ifrane, a charming ski resort town in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest. Stop at Beni-Mellal to relax and observe the olive groves in the distance. Enjoy lunch on your own and continue to Marrakech. Dinner at hotel.
Day 6 – Thursday
Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerMARRAKECH After breakfast, your entire day will be devoted to sightseeing in Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial City, also known as the Pearl of the South. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th-Century, Marrakech sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Visit the famous Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia mosque, and Bahia Palace. After lunch at the hotel, continue your sightseeing at the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. A Diffa Fantasia dinner will be served under caïdal tents at the famous 'Chez Ali' restaurant with a performance complete with belly dancers, camels and horses.
Day 7 – Friday
Breakfast / DinnerMARRAKECH – CASABLANCA After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure for a final dive into the intoxicating atmosphere in Marrakech or relax by the pool. In the afternoon, drive to Casablanca; arrive at your hotel for check-in and dinner.
Day 8 – Saturday
Breakfast CASABLANCA – HOME After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your return flight home.
General Information & Maps
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.
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