Grand Tour of Morocco

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

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Pricing and Departure Dates

(4* hotel option / 5* hotel option)

Low Season: $1490 / $2075 Single Supplement: $415 / $595

2019:  Nov. 10, 24; Dec 8

2020: Jan 5, 19; Jun 7, 21

Shoulder Season: $1555 / $2230 Single Supplement: $430 / $620

2019: Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1, 15

2020: Feb 2, 16; May 24; July 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sept 13

High Season: $1705 / $2310  Single Supplement: $465 / $545

2019: Sep 29; Oct 13, 27; Dec 22*

2020: Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 10; Sept 27; Oct 11, 25

Minimum 4 people for departure. Prices are per person, double occupancy, land only.

*Holiday supplement applies. Call for details.

Day 1/Sun Casablanca – Rabat

Arrival at Casablanca’s Mohamed V Airport. Welcome, assistance and transfer to join the group for sightseeing in Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V Square, the United Nations Place, the central market, the habbous sector and the residential area of Anfa before strolling along the Ain Diab corniche, dotted with swimming pools and restaurants. Lunch is on your own, then we depart for Rabat the white Imperial City. Visit the administrative capital of Morocco with the Hassan Tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudays and the medina. Late in the afternoon we will check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2/Mon Rabat – Meknes – Fez

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. See Bab Mansour, the best-preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani and the old medina. Arrive for dinner and overnight in Fes.

Day 3/Tues Fez

Spend the day exploring Fes including the medieval medina, where the craftsmen still work in their age-old traditions. You will visit the medieval medina, the medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, and the famous Nejjarine Fountain. Independent lunch, and continue your visit through the medina. Dinner and overnight in Fes.

Day 4/Weds Fez – Midelt – Erfoud

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: $30 per person, minimum 4 people.

Day 5/Thurs Erfoud – Tineghir – Ouarzazate

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 Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakesh

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 Marrakesh

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 Marrakesh – Essaouira

After breakfast depart for Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Independent lunch then visit the city. 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 Essaouira – Oualidia – Casablanca

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 Departure

After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for departure. End of services.

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INCLUDED:

• Accommodations at 4-5 Star hotels, sharing double room on half board basis (breakfast and 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 $5 per person for drivers and $10 for the guide per day)

Hotels:

• Rabat: Belere 4* / La Tour Hassan 5*
• Fez: Royal Mirage 4* / Fes Marriott Jnan Palace 5*
• Erfoud: Belere 4* / Xaluca 4*
• Ouarzazate: Le Berbere Palace 5* / Le Berbere Palace 5*
• Marrakesh: Atlas Asni 4* / Atlas Medina 5*
• Essaouira: Atlas Essaouira & Spa 5* / Le Medina Essaouira by M’Gallery 5*
• Casablanca: Idou Anfa 4* / Kenzi Tower 5*

Notes:

• Optional service : Full board supplement for 09 meals at 195 USD per person (including Diffa Fantasia dinner in Marrakesh)
• Excursion to Merzouga dunes by 4×4 : 30 USD per person (minimum 04 pax)
• Supplement for Bivouac night at Merzouga dunes with R/T transfers by 4X4 (instead the hotel)
  • $95 USD per person on category “Comfort” 5* (minimum 02 pax) – Single supp. $20 USD
  • $70 USD per person on category “Superior” 4* (minimum 02 pax) – Single supp. $15 USD

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