Historic Cities of Morocco
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- Immerse in old and new Marrakesh including the main Djemaa el Fna square
- Relax in the mountain town of Chefchaouen with its distinctive blue-washed homes
- Enjoy a full day tour of the fascinating city of Fes and surrounds
- Explore the perfectly preserved Roman ruins at Volubilis and the pilgrimage town of Moulay Idris
- Discover the mosques, tombs and impressive architecture of the one-time capital Meknes
- Stay in traditional riads as we trace Morocco's ancient civilisations
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- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Airport transfers (day 1 and 8 only)
- 5 nights in traditional riads on a twinshare basis
- 2 nights in good quality hotels on a twinshare basis
- English speaking tour leader and local driver
- city guides in Marrakesh, Fes, Volubilis, Meknes, Rabat
- entry fees and sightseeing as listed in itinerary
- private transport
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On arrival in Marrakesh you will be met and transferred to the group hotel, which is actually a traditional Moroccan Riad. (Transfer is included if arriving on Day 1 only. Please contact your reservations consultant for rates if you require an arrival transfer on any ...
Today we explore the fabled 'red city' of Marrakesh, so named for its ochre colored walls. We will start with a walking tour through the old town, or Medina, and visit the Medersa Ben Youssef (koranic school), stroll through the souks to the majestic Bahia Palace and...
Enjoy the picturesque Moroccan landscape today as we drive to the world renowned city of Fes. It will be a long driving day (approx 8 hrs) but one that is incredibly scenic. Along the way we will visit the rural town of Beni Mellal surrounded by huge fertile fields. T...
Today we have a full-day of sightseeing in the enchanted city of Fes. We take a guided walking tour through the very narrow streets of the medina, including the Kairaouine Mosque, the Nejjarine square and the Medersa, as well as the souks and tanneries. The medina al...
A scenic drive from Fes to Volubilis begins our day. We will visit these awe-inspiring Roman ruins which feature some well-preserved mosaics. A short drive away is the Islamic pilgrimage village of Moulay Idris (non-Moslems are not permitted inside the holy shrine ded...
This morning we leave Meknès and drive north towards the Rif mountains. Again, we are surrounded by picturesque scenery with rustic farmhouses dotted amongst fields and olive groves. The town of Chefchaouen is our destination, built on the lower slopes of the Rif moun...
Leaving Chefchaouen, we drive to Ouazzane with spectacular views of the Rif mountains and its forests. Passing through Souk el Arba du Rharb we reach the Atlantic coast near Kenitra and continue south to the Moroccan capital, Rabat. We will enjoy a short, mid-afternoo...
Our trip concludes after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport if you depart Casablanca today. For departure on any other day, transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.
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