Grand Tour of Morocco

10 Day tour of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, and Essaouira

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Pricing and Departure Dates

Low Season: $1530
Single Supplement: $375

2011 Nov 13, 27; Dec 11
2012 Jan 8, 22; May 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22

Shoulder Season: $1720
Single Supplement $400

2011 Oct 30
2012 Feb 5, 19; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2, 16

High Season: $1895
Single Supplement: $425

2011 Oct 2, 16; Dec 25*
2012 Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 15, 29; May 13; Oct 14, 28

Minimum 4 people for departure. Prices are pre person, double occupancy, land only.
*Holiday supplement applies. Call for details

Day 1/Sun - Arrive in Casablanca. Board the bus for a tour of Casablanca. See the impressive Hassan II Mosque and stroll along the Ain Diab corniche. This afternoon, depart for Rabat and enjoy sightseeing in the administrative capital. Dinner and overnight in Rabat.

Day 2/Mon - After breakfast depart for fabled Fes (Fez), the oldest of the Imperial Cities, known for its spiritual and educational contributions to Moroccan culture. En-route, stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred Islamic town of Moulay Idriss for lunch. Continue to Meknes, "The Moroccan Versailles," which was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail. Arrive for dinner and overnight in Fes.

Day 3/Tues - Spend the day exploring Fes including the medieval medina, where the craftsmen still work in their age-old traditions. Dinner and overnight in Fes.

Day 4/Weds - After an early breakfast depart for Erfoud. Along the way, as we pass through the mountainous terrain, stop at Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative. Continue on to Midelt and the Ziz River valley through fortified villages and on to Erfoud for dinner and overnight. There is an optional excursion by Land Rover to the Merzouga Dunes at the edge of the Sahara.

Day 5/Thurs - After breakfast depart for Ouarzazate. Along the way visit the ruins of Ksar Abbar. The road to Ouarzazate passes through Tenghir and the Toda Gorges, sheer walled canyons carved into the mountains. Pass through the Dades Valley and visit Al Kala'a M'Gouna. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 6/Fri - After breakfast spend some time exploring Ouarzazate before departing for Marrakesh. Visit the kasbahs of Tifoutout and Taorirt, then on to Ain Ben Haddou, another majestic kasbah, nestled in the midst of a forest of almond trees. Continue on through the Tiz-In-Tichka Pass at 2260 meters, enjoying spectacular mountain scenery and views of the valleys below. Arrive in Marrakesh for dinner and overnight.

Day 7/Sat - The day is devoted to exploring Marrakesh, the "Pearl of the South." Marrakesh was founded in the 11th Century by the Almoravides. Stops may include the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadien Tombs ~ a 14th Century necropolis, the Dar Si Said Museum, Agdal and Menara gardens, Bahia and Bedii places and the tanners square. Continue on to the souks with their narrow paths known for their fascinating colors, and the Djemaa El Fna, filled with fascinating characters, fire eaters, teeth pullers, fortune tellers, spice, nuts, and incense merchants, story tellers, snake charmers, and tame monkeys, to name a few! Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 8/Sun - After breakfast depart for Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Stop along the way at Magador and Chichaoua. Essaouira is an excellent example of a Portuguese port and is an exotic blending of Moorish and Portuguese art and architecture. Traders and artists have gathered here since the 18th century. Dinner and overnight in Essaouira.

Day 9/Mon - After breakfast depart for Casablanca. Stop along the way at El Jadida, another former Portuguese stronghold with a spectacular 1100 square meter underground reservoir, for a tour before continuing on to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca.

Day 10/Tues - After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for departure.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INCLUDED:
* Accommodations at 4 Star hotels, sharing double room on half-board
basis (breakfast, lunch or dinner)
* Air-conditioned motor coach with microphone
* A fully licensed multi-lingual (English & Spanish) guide
* All applicable entrance fees for tours and sites on the itinerary

NOT INCLUDED:
* Air fare
*
Personal expenses such as room service, mini-bar charges, phone/fax
calls, laundry, dry cleaning, etc.
* Optional tours or entrance fees not shown on the itinerary
* Refreshments, alcoholic beverages, snacks, etc., en route or during
meals, tips
* Travel insurance - which we highly recommend you purchase
* Tips for guide & drivers (we usually recommend $4 per person
for drivers and $7 - $8 for the guide per day)

Hotels:
Casablanca: Idou Anfa
Rabat: Chellah
Fez: Menzeh Zalagh
Erfoud: Palm’s Club
Ouarzazate: Berbere Palace
Marrakesh: Atlas Asni
Essaouira: Ryad Mogador

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