Exploring Morocco, 14-Days


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TOUR INCLUDES
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
• Transportation in private vehicle 
• Experienced tour guide
• Admission to listed sites and events
• Meals indicated by  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Cost of visa
• Meals not listed
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuity to driver and guide

 


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Casablanca, Morocco

Arrive Casablanca; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight at Oum Palace Hotel or Similar

Day 2 Rabat / Volubilis / Fes

Tour the ancient Roman ruins of the UNESCO site of Volubilis with a local guide.

Tour of Meknes including Madrassa Bou Inania, Koubbet el Khyatin X, Heri el Souani X, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Royal stables, Museum of Moroccan arts, and Moulay of Idriss tomb.

Overnight at Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or Similar

Day 3 Fes

Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city, considered the "Athens of Africa" for its wealth of cultural, educational, and religious institutions. Explore the Merenid tombs, Borj Nord, Musee de Batha, Madrassa Bou Inania, and Nejjarine Fondouk museum.

Overnight at Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or Similar

Day 4 Midelt - Erfoud

Continue to Midely and Erfoud. Cross the fertile plains beyond Fez and continue through the Middle Atlas mountain range. We stop at the Azrouan handcraft center en route, then in the small town of Midelt for lunch.

Continuing on we cross the Ziz River, passing rows of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified villages before reaching our hotel in Erfoud late in the day.

Overnight at Hotel El Ati Erfoud or Similar

Day 5 Erfoud / Merzouga

Our day begins early with a sunrise excursion to the breathtakingly beautiful sand dunes at Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara.

In the enormous silence, we watch the sun climb over the desert, then take a camel ride along the dunes. We visit the holy city of Rissani, with its 18th century ksar, a virtually impenetrable warren of alleys; and the ruins of Ksar Abbar fortress.

Also, visit Sijilmassa Ruins, folkloric dance, and a tent night in Merzouga.

Overnight in tents.

Day 6 Tinhjir - Ourzazate

The day features one beautiful scene after another, including the village of Tineghir, a stunning mountain oasis rising on a series of riverside terraces lush with palm trees;

and the spectacular 984-foot Todra Gorge, home to a variety of rare bird and plant species. Visit El Kelaa des Mgouna, known for its roses, then set out on the fabled "Route of a Thousand Kasbahs" ancient caravan route.

Overnight at Hotel Belere or Similar

Day 7 Tinhjir - Ourzazate

The day features one beautiful scene after another, including the village of Tineghir, a stunning mountain oasis rising on a series of riverside terraces lush with palm trees; and the spectacular 984-foot Todra Gorge, home to a variety of rare bird and plant species. Visit El Kelaa des Mgouna, known for its roses, then set out on the fabled "Route of a Thousand Kasbahs" ancient caravan route.

Overnight at Hotel Belere or Similar

Day 8 Taroudant

Visit Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive 11th century structure that has been declared a historical treasure by UNESCO. Then, set out for a full day drive to Taroudant, an old walled city known as "Little Marrakesh." Walking tour of Taroudant.

Overnight at Palais Salam or Similar

Day 9 Agadir

Drive to Agadir. Continue to Essaouira.

Overnight at Atlas Amadil Beach Hotel Agadir or Similar

Day 10 Essaouira

Morning at leisure and departure to Essaouira. Visit of this idyllic fishermen town known as the former Mogador and Portuguese stronghold and famous for its woodcarving handicraft. Tour of Essaouira. Musee Sidi Ben Abdallah X.

Overnight at Des Iles Hotel or Similar

Day 11 Marrakesh

Tour Marrakesh Once the capital of southern Morocco, the imperial city of Marrakesh is an alluring oasis with a temperate climate, distinct charm, and fascinating sights.

Our daylong tour includes the beautifully proportioned Koutoubia Mosque with its distinctive 282-foot minaret, the Andalucian-style El Bahia Palace, and lush Majorelle Garden. Then we visit the heart of Marrakesh, Place Djemaa el Fna, crowded with snake charmers, entertaineres, barbers, and sellers of fruit, water, and spices.

And in the maze of narrow alleys in the heart of the medina here (also a UNESCO site), we visit the city's renowned souks: stall after stall selling fresh produce; basketry, dried fruits, and spices; textiles; carpets and wool; leather and jewelry.

Also included are Menara, Medina, Saadian tombs, Koutoubia, Dar Si Said museum, Museum of Modern Arts, Musee de Marrakesh, El Badi Palace, Dar Tizkiwin, Mardrasa Ben Youssef, Mamounia Gardens, Chez Ali Fantasia show and dinner, lunch with a Berber family.

Overnight at El Andalous Hotel Marrakech or Similar

Day 12 Marrakesh

Tour Marrakesh Once the capital of southern Morocco, the imperial city of Marrakesh is an alluring oasis with a temperate climate, distinct charm, and fascinating sights.

Our daylong tour includes the beautifully proportioned Koutoubia Mosque with its distinctive 282-foot minaret, the Andalucian-style El Bahia Palace, and lush Majorelle Garden. Then we visit the heart of Marrakesh, Place Djemaa el Fna, crowded with snake charmers, entertaineres, barbers, and sellers of fruit, water, and spices.

And in the maze of narrow alleys in the heart of the medina here (also a UNESCO site), we visit the city's renowned souks: stall after stall selling fresh produce; basketry, dried fruits, and spices; textiles; carpets and wool; leather and jewelry.

Also included are Menara, Medina, Saadian tombs, Koutoubia, Dar Si Said museum, Museum of Modern Arts, Musee de Marrakesh, El Badi Palace, Dar Tizkiwin, Mardrasa Ben Youssef, Mamounia Gardens, Chez Ali Fantasia show and dinner, lunch with a Berber family.

Overnight at El Andalous Hotel Marrakech or Similar

Day 13 Marrakesh/Casablanca

Continue tour of Marrakesh. Afternoon drive to Casablanca.

Overnight at Oum Palace Hotel or Similar

Day 14 Depart

Day at leisure before departing for your onward destination.


Tour prices

January - December

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of travellers
Price per person in US $
Double Occupancy Single Supplement*
1 If only one person travels, the price is $ 5870.00
2 $ 4490.00 $ 680.00
3 $ 4340.00 $ 680.00
4 $ 4250.00 $ 680.00

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Tour hotels

Sun terraces, lovely mature gardens and courtyards Two pools (one heated in winter, for use by residents only) Tennis club 500m from the hotel Fitness room, hammam, sauna and massage Two bars and lounge Safe facilities at reception Only 45 minutes from Agadir airport Very friendly, helpful staff 4 * status - choice of rooms in 4 price bands


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