Tour Overview
Morocco's dazzling mosaic of African, Arab and Berber cultures - with a dash of European influence - is at once strange and romantic, alluring and discomfiting. It's little wonder that Morocco has regularly drawn seekers of the exotic. The country is one of Africa's most popular travel destinations. No matter how well-seasoned a traveler you are, you'll find plenty to see and do: fine Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, desert excursions, wondrous imperial cities, Islamic landmarks, wild Joujoukan trance music, Roman antiquities, resort facilities, mountain villages and towering sand dunes. Just be aware that the combination of heat, dust, spicy flavors and intrusive touts can be overwhelming at times.Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Casablanca - Rabat, MoroccoOn arrival in Casablanca you are met and transferred to Rabat for check into and overnight.
Rabat Hilton Hotel Day 02: Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fez
Depart to Fez, enjoy sightseeing at Meknes and Volubilis en route. Meknes, the holy village of Moulay Idriss, was founded by the Arabs who brought Islam and the first Arab dynasty to Morocco. The Roman ruins here include an impressive triumphal Arch. You will also visit Volubilis, site of the Imperial Palace built by Moulay Ismail who wanted his new capital, Meknes, to be as beautiful and immense as Versailles. Arrive in the late afternoon at Fez, one of Morocco’s finest Imperial Cities, and check into your hotel.
Breakfast
Palais Jamai Hotel Day 03: Fez
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour in Fez. Fez is the oldest of Morocco’s four “Imperial Cities”. During your tour of the old city you will visit the exotic Bou Inania Medersa, the Medina and the Kairaouine Mosque. In the afternoon you will visit Fez El Jdid, or “New Fez”, where the museum of Moroccan Arts can be found. You may also like to visit the Mellah.
Breakfast
Palais Jamai Hotel Day 04: Fez - Marrakech
Say goodbye to Fez this morning and make your way to Marrakech. En-route you will stop in Beni Mellal, known as the “gateway to the south”. On arrival in the exotic city of Marrakech, surrounded by palm groves at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, check into your famous hotel, La Mamounia.
Breakfast
Villa Des Oranges Day 05: Marrakech
Enjoy a full day tour in Marrakech. Your tour today will include a walk through the fabled Djemaa el Fna Square, which is crowded with acrobats, jugglers and snake charmers. You will also visit the 16th century Saadian Tombs and have an opportunity to bargain in the souks. Visit El Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Gardens, a lush secluded place, which is now owned by Yves St Laurent.
Breakfast
Villa Des Oranges Day 06: Marrakech
Today, enjoy a morning Garden Tour by calèche, the traditional horse-drawn carts that are an integral part of the city’s charm. Afternoon lesson in Moroccan cuisine followed by your choice of a lecture on Moroccan history, religion, or architecture, etc.
Breakfast, Lunch
Villa Des Oranges Day 07: Marrakech - Depart
Transfer to Marrakech International Airport for your homebound flight.
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