All the highlights of Morocco Grand Tour of Morocco
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Explore the highlights of Morocco including Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Erfoud on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, and Essaouira.
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- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
Arrival in Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca’s Mohamed V Airport. Welcome, assistance and depart 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. (D)
Rabat - Meknes - Fes
After breakfast continue your sightseeing in Rabat then depart for fabled Fes (Fez), the oldest of the Imperial Cities, known for its spiritual and educational contributions to Moroccan culture. Enroute, stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred Islamic town of Moulay Idriss for independent 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. (B/D)
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. (B/D)
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. (B/D)
Optional excursion by Land Rover to the Merzouga Dunes at the edge of the Sahara: $30 per person, minimum 4 people.
Bivouac overnight in the dunes with 4x4 transportation: $95 pp/do, minimum 2 people.
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. Independent lunch. Pass through the Dades Valley and visit Al Kala’a M’Gouna. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate. (B/D)
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. Independent lunch. 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. (B/D)
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, Menara gardens, and Bahia palace. Independent lunch. 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. (B/D)
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. (B/D)
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. On arrival in Casablanca check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Assistance with check in. (B)
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Pricing Information - prices are per person, double occupancy in 4* hotel option or 5* hotel option.
Minimum 2 people for departure. Prices are per person, double occupancy, land only.
Low Season: $1675 / $22405 Single Supplement: $285 / $445
Applicable Dates:
- 2022: Nov 6, 20; Dec 4
- 2023: Jan 15; Jun 4, 18
Shoulder Season: $1765 / $2590 Single Supplement: $305 / $475
Applicable Dates:
- 2022: Sep 11
- 2023: Jan 29; Feb 12; Apr 9; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10
High Season: $1905 / $2685 Single Supplement: $330 / $520
Applicable Dates:
- 2022: Sep 25; Oct 9, 23; Dec 25*
- 2023: Feb 26; Mar 12, 26; Apr 23; May7, 21; Sep 24; Oct 8, 22
*Holiday Supplement applies for New Year's Eve Dinner Party $190 (4*) and $260 (5*)
- Excursion to the Merzugha Dunes requires a minimum of 4 people and is $45 pp
- Supplement for overnight camping in the Merzugha Dunes is $95 (4*) or $110 (5*) per person, minimum 2 people, Single supplement is $30
Hotels: (Comfort/Superior)
- Casablanca: Idou Anfa 4*/Kenzi Tower 5*
- Rabat: Belere 4*/La Tour Hassan 5*
- Fez: Royal Mirage Fes 4*/Fes Marriott Jnan Palace 5*
- Erfoud: Belere 4*/Xaluca 4*
- Ouarzazate: Le Berbere Palace/Le Berbere Palace
- Marrakesh: Adam Park 4*/Kenzi Rose Garden 5*
- Essaouira: Atlas Essaouira & Spa 5*/La Medina Essaouira by M'Gallery 5*
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