11 Day Deluxe Morocco 2017 Itinerary

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2 Rabat, 2 Fez, 1 Casablanca, 4 Marrakesh

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Exploration of Rabat includes the Royal Palace, ancient ruins of Chellah, and the Oudaya Kasbah
    • View Meknes’s monumental Bab Mansour gate with its priceless mosaics and lavish tile inscriptions
    • In Fez, walk through the maze of lanes in the bustling Old Quarter with its souks and tanneries
    • Visit Nejjarine Square with its elaborate mosaic tile fountain and Fez’s historic Jewish Quarter
    • Journey to the dramatic Roman ruins of Volubilis that offer a glimpse into ancient Morocco
    • Stand in awe at Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, an architectural masterpiece
    • See Marrakesh’s 16th century Saadian Tombs, towering Koutoubia Minaret, and opulent Bahia Palace
    • Bargain for treasures at the sprawling medina in Marrakesh, with its endless maze of souks
    • Admire Yves St. Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens, a mirage of over 300 plant species from five continents
    • Drive by 4x4 vehicles to serene Lalla Takerkoust Lake and the rocky Agafay Desert with views to the High Atlas Mountains

What's this trip about?

    2 Rabat, 2 Fez, 1 Casablanca, 4 Marrakesh

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Atlas Mountains
  • Casablanca
  • Fez
  • Rabat

Activities

  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Casablanca, Marrakesh-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 9 nights accommodations in well-located 5-Star Luxury Hotels
    • 2 nights Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses, Rabat 2 nights Hotel Sahrai, Fez 1 night Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, Casablanca 4 nights Four Seasons Hotel & Resort Marrakesh, Marrakesh All transfers Maximum 24 passengers per tour 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches with soft drinks, 6 dinners with wine Welcome and Farewell receptions Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary Tour manager throughout plus local guides in each city Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and local guides

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Itinerary

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Morocco. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to magical Morocco, at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, with its maze-like medinas, colorful souks, ancient cities and rich culture. And at the end of each day, you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to Morocco with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Morocco
Depart on your flight to Casablanca, Morocco

DAY 2, Tuesday - Transfer to Rabat, Welcome Reception & Dinner
Welcome to exotic and enchanting Morocco. Upon arrival in Casablanca, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your deluxe hotel in the Imperial capital city of Rabat. Spend the rest of your day at leisure. This evening, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for...
DAY 3, Wednesday - Rabat Morning City Tour
Our exploration of Rabat begins at the impressive Dar al-Makhzen Palace, the residence of Morocco’s King, where independence was declared in 1956. Continue to the ancient necropolis of Chellah, now abandoned and overgrown by fruit trees and wild flowers. From the viewing...
DAY 4, Thursday - Medina of Meknes and Wine Tasting en route to Fez
Today, as we journey inland to discover the walled city of Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that rose to glory under the rule of the Sultan Moulay Ismail, we’ll see the monumental horseshoe-shape Bab Mansour gate. This beautifully patterned gate with its priceless mo...
DAY 5, Friday - Fascinating Fez, Walking Tour in the Medina, Jewish Quarter
A fascinating day lies ahead in medieval Fez, cultural heart of the country. Founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss I, this imperial city was the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years and an important center of learning. Enter the blue Moorish-style Bab Bou Jel...
DAY 6, Saturday - Volubilis, Casablanca
This morning the dramatic well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique glimpse into ancient Morocco. View a series of mansions, monuments and olive mills surrounded by remnants of the city's defense walls. The most notable highli...
DAY 7, Sunday - Lively Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Rick’s Café, Magical Marrakesh
This morning, a get-acquainted tour of the lively seaside city of Casablanca. Stand in awe at the splendid Hassan II Mosque*, with its soaring minaret that shines a beam towards Mecca every evening. This architectural masterpiece is larger than St Peter’s Basilica in Rom...
DAY 8, Monday - Enthralling Marrakesh, Henna & Moroccan Tea Ceremony, Private Discussion Group
The enthralling city of Marrakesh is a celebration of beauty. Our day begins at the 16th century Saadian Tombs, where Saadian royalty found their final resting place. View the towering Koutoubia Minaret, a landmark of the city as well as the opulent 19th century Bahia Pa...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Leisure Time, Takerkoust Lake, Berber Home, Dinner in the rocky Agafay Desert
Refresh and enjoy a lovely morning at leisure, or join your Tour Manager for a souking adventure through Marrakesh’s famous stalls of spices, perfumes, carpets, and shoes. Later, we drive by 4x4 vehicles to serene Lalla Takerkoust Lake with views to the High Atlas Mounta...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Choice of Essaouira, or Hammam treatment, or Hot Air Balloon Flight, Farewell Dinner
Choose your activity for your last day in magical Morocco! Travel to seaside Essaouira, a port city and resort on the Atlantic coast with an active medina and beautiful beaches, popular for surfing and windsurfing. The light and beauty here have always attracted artists,...
DAY 11, Thursday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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