09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Description :
Make vacation planning easy with this Essential Morocco tour. Learn about the country’s history and immerse yourself in its traditions by visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed cities such as Marrakech, Fes, Volubilis, Meknes, and Rabat. Along the way, travel through the different landscapes, including the High Atlas Mountains, old Kasbahs, dramatic gorges and the mystical Sahara Desert. The tour begins and ends from and to Casablanca airport.
Introduction :
Make your vacation planning easy with this 09 Day Essential Morocco tour. Travel through the different Royal Cities and landscapes, including the High Atlas Mountains, palm groves, dramatic gorges and the mystical Sahara Desert.
Program details :
Day 1: Arrival to Casablanca
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by Morocco Discovery representative at the airport. In the afternoon, join the welcome meeting at the hotel lobby with your fellow travelers and Tour Director. Enjoy an exotic and delicious Moroccan cuisine tonight on a group dinner.
Meals: Dinner included.
Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fez
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Start your morning with a drive along the picturesque coastline to Rabat, the amber-washed landscape of the capital provides prime examples of classic and modern Moroccan culture. Unfold the charm of the imperial city over a guided walking tour, visiting the Kasbah overlooking the Bou Regreg River, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II Tower. Dive deep into history at the exceptionally well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis. View the imperial beauty of Meknes perfectly depicted at Bab Mansour Gate, before visiting the Holy Town of Moulay Idriss. Drive through the countryside to the medieval city of Fez in time for dinner at the hotel and rest for the night.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included.
Day 3: Fez Guided Tour
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Meet your private tour guide after breakfast to explore the first imperial city of Morocco, Fez; this UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded in the 9th century, and is home to the world's oldest university. The first stop of the morning is a visit to the entrance of the largest royal palace in Morocco. Afterwards, we will drive for a wonderful panoramic views of the whole medina from the southern tower of Fes, visit a pottery co-operative where tiles and Moroccan mosaic are made. We will visit the tanneries, to watch the locals working with the skins of animals such as goat, camel and cow. We will explore a Medrassa (Koranic school), the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine Mosque University. Enjoy a Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afterwards, continue to explore the medina and its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices, copper urns and musical instruments. The rest of the day is at leisure with overnight and breakfast at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Meraouga Sahara Desert
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
After breakfast, we leave the bustle of the city behind and head for the spectacular snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane before reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. After stopping for lunch at Midelt, continue through the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm-fringed towns to Er Rachidia, built by the French at an important crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, where the red sand buildings contrast against the patches of greenery and surrounding desert. Arrive to Merzouga where we will enjoy a camel ride into the apricot coloured sands of Morocco’s highest dunes. Reaching the desert camp in time to watch the sunset and providing wonderful photo opportunities. In the evening you will be served Moroccan cuisine dinner and can enjoy live Berber music around the campfire. You can sleep in your tent in the silence of the desert, or outside under the stars.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included
Day 5: Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Rose Valley - Ouarzazate
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Today you will venture towards the Oasis of Tineghir to explore the Todra Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. Later, you will encounter the dry, rugged Dades Valley that is dotted with oases of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses hugging the slopes. Meet the locals of the region when you visit a traditional Nomad house to try authentic Berber tea. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate. It is known as the Film Capital of Morocco, with blockbusters such as Lawrence of Arabia to Star Wars having been filmed here. Check in at the hotel for the overnight with dinner.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhdaou Kasbah – Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Today we leave the Hollywood of Africa Ouarzazate to visit the Cinema Studio. We drive to Ait Benhaddou village where you will go for a walk to visit this ancient village. An authentic site where a list of movies were filmed starting with the first movies “Lawrence of Arabia”, ”Jesus of Nazareth”, ”Gladiator” and the list is still going on. It is also listed in UNESCO as a site of the world and national culture in 1987. After that we head to the north of High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass. You will enjoy a spectacular road of red Mountains and Berber villages to reach the pink city of Marrakech for the overnight with dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included
Day 7: Marrakech Guided Tour
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Today you will head out for a full-day tour of the pink city. Start your guided tour by visiting the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, and then continue to the Bahia Palace to see traditional Moroccan architecture and tile mosaics. Stop by the Mellah, or former Jewish Quarter, to learn about Morocco's little-known but significant Jewish heritage. Stop for a mid-day lunch on a terrace overlooking the spice markets. Try the tagine and refreshing mint tea, and then head out for the afternoon to explore the souks, or markets, which spread through the winding alleyways of the medina. The shops sell everything from spices to clothing, household goods, and a variety of traditional Moroccan gifts and souvenirs. In the evening make your way to the sprawling Djema El Fna Square to see a colorful medley of street performers, fortune-tellers, musicians, and food vendors. The rest of the day is at leisure with overnight and breakfast at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 8: Marrakech - Casablanca
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.
Depart to the economic capital after breakfast via the highway. Enjoy a half day guided tour in Casablanca. You will visit The Hassan II mosque, Habbous quarters, Bab Marrakech and the exterior of the Royal palace. You will enjoy a farewell dinner at the Rick’s Café Restaurant and Overnight in Casablanca.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast included
Day 9: Casablanca - Back to the airport
- 09 days Morocco shared group tour from Casablanca.Our marvelous cultural tour comes to an end over breakfast with newfound friends. Make sure to bid farewells and exchange numbers before checking-out of the hotel. Complementary airport transfers are available all day, have a safe and smooth journey!
Inclusions :
- Private air conditioned vehicle at disposal.
- Private English Speaking driver.
- Private English Speaking tour guide for 08 people and more.
- 08 nights' accommodation in the category of hotel chosen.
- Daily breakfast.
- Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Camel treks, where applicable, with the services of a local camel guide.
- Local guides as per itinerary in Fes & Marrakech for less than 08 people.
- Hotel Taxes.
Exclusions :
- Air fare tickets.
- Travel Insurance.
- Lunches.
- Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the monuments & Museums.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
Additional Info :
You will receive the final confirmation at time of booking.Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 12 years.
Vegetarian food option is available during the tour.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Dates & rates :
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15 to 23 Oct 10 to 18 Nov 15 to 23 Dec 20 to 28 Jan 05 to 13 Feb 15 to 23 Mar 05 to 13 Apr 10 to 18 May 20 to 28 May 01 to 09 Juin |
Classic / 4 Star | Min 06 / Max 20 | $725 / 645€ Supp Single ($320 / 285€) |
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