Imperial Cities of Morocco
7 – 10 Days

ITINERARY

7 DAYS: Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech
10 DAYS: Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Ourzazate, Marrakech

Tour overview:

The mystery and lure of this fabled kingdom begins in Casablanca and continues through the souks, dense winding kasbahs and entrancing architecture of fascinating cities including magnificent Marrakech. An extension is available exploring the road of 1,000 Kasbahs with the option of spending a night in a Bedouin tent.


Day 1 – Casablanca / Rabat

Morning arrival in Casablanca. Enjoy a tour of “The White City”, driving through the wide avenues and walking the narrow streets of the Medina. Visit United Nations Square, Habous district, Hassan II Mosque (outside) and Corniche Boulevard. Continue to Rabat, the capitol of Morocco. (D)


Day 2 – Rabat / Moulay Idriss / Volubilis / Meknes / Fes

This morning in Rabat, visit the Kasbah of Oudayas, Hassan Tower, the minaret of the great mosque, Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Medina, the Royal Palace, the city gates and Chellah Necropolis. Continue to Meknes, with a brief stop at Moulay Idriss, a sacred Islamic town and the Roman Ruins of Volubilis. Tour around Meknes, the “Moroccan Versailles,” before reaching Fes. (BD)


Day 3 – Fes

A full day tour of Fes includes the medieval Medina and religious Islamic centers, Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, the University, as well as the Nejjarin Fountain. Visit the famous souks (markets) of Fes. (BD)
*For those continuing on the 10-day tour, see the Kasbah Trail Extension.


Day 4 – Fes / Marrakech

Depart to Marrakech, heading across the Atlas Mountains traveling via Berber villages and small towns. (BD)


Day 5 – Marrakech

A full day tour of Marrakech, founded by the Almoravides dynasty at the end of the 12th century. Discover the souks and the Djemaa el Fna Square. Visit Saadyines Tombs, Menara and Agdal gardens, the Koutoubia, and the Bahia Palace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical Moroccan restaurant with an accompanying folklore show. (BLD)


Day 6 – Marrakech / Casablanca

Morning at leisure. Later travel to Casablanca where you may spend time shopping, walking or relaxing at the Corniche. (B)


Day 7 – Depart Casablanca

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)


KASBAH TRAIL EXTENSION
Day 4 – Fes / Erfoud

Depart by way of Atlas Mountain Berber villages and the ski towns of Ifrane and Azrou (which look more like Bavaria then Morocco!) to Erfoud, with stops in Midelt, Errachidia and Blue Meski along the way. (BD)


Day 5 – Erfoud – Rissani & Erg Chebbi

Morning at leisure. This afternoon excursion to Rissani to visit the 17th century kasbah and the ruins of Ksar Abbar. In the afternoon switch to a 4WD vehicle to traverse the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi which were featured in the film Lawrence of Arabia. Experience a camel ride and spend time walking among the majestic dunes and witness the magnificent sunset. You have the option to stay out in the desert and spend the night in a Bedouin tent (additional cost). (BD)


Day 6 – Erfoud / Tinghir / El Kelaa / Ouarzazate

Travel to Tinghir via Tinejdad with its magnificent kasbahs. Visit the Todra Canyons and continue to El Kelaa through the Dades Valley. Travel the road of 1,000 Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. (BD)


Day 7 – Ouarzazate – Zagora & Draa Valley

Choose to spend the day at leisure in Ouarzazate or a full day desert excursion. En route to Zagora we visit the Kasbah of Agdz. Continue through the Draa Valley and visit the old Jewish village of Amzrou. Explore the Tamgroute Library and the local pottery village before a walk on Tinfou sand dunes. (BD)


Day 8 – Ouarzazate / Marrakech

Visit the kasbahs of Tiffeltout and Taourirt, and the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, before continuing to Marrakech though the Tichka Pass. (BD)


Day 9 – Marrakech

A full day tour of Marrakech, founded by the Almoravides dynasty at the end of the 12th century. Discover the souks and the Djemaa el Fna Square. Visit Saadyines Tombs, Menara and Agdal gardens, the Koutoubia, and the Bahia Palace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical Moroccan restaurant with an accompanying folklore show. (BLD)


Day 10 – Depart Marrakech

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS

2024
Departs: Sundays, minimum 2 passengers
7 Days FIRST CLASS
Scheduled Departures Dbl Occ Sgl Occ
Jan 07 - Jan 13 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jan 14 - Jan 20 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jan 21 - Jan 27 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jan 28 - Feb 03 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Feb 04 - Feb 10 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Feb 11 - Feb 17 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Feb 18 - Feb 24 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Feb 25 - Mar 02 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Mar 03 - Mar 09 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Mar 10 - Mar 16 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Mar 17 - Mar 23 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Mar 24 - Mar 29 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Mar 31 - Apr 04 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Apr 07 - Apr 13 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Apr 14 - Apr 20 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Apr 21 - Apr 27 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Apr 28 - May 4 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
May 05 - May 11 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
May 12 - May 18 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
May 19 - May 25 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
May 26 - Jun 01 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Jun 02 - Jun 08 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jun 09 - Jun 15 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jun 16 - Jun 22 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jun 23 - Jun 29 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jun 30 - Jul 06 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jul 07 - Jul 13 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jul 14 - Jul 20 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jul 21 - Jul 27 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Jul 28 - Aug 03 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Aug 04 - Aug 10 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Aug 11 - Aug 17 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Aug 18 - Aug 24 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Aug 25 - Aug 31 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Sep 01 - Sep 07 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Sep 08 - Sep 14 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Sep 15 - Sep 21 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Sep 22 - Sep 28 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Sep 29 - Oct 05 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Oct 06 - Oct 12 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Oct 13 - Oct 19 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Oct 20 - Oct 26 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Oct 27 - Nov 02 CAD 3,745 CAD 5,245
Nov 03 - Nov 09 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Nov 10 - Nov 16 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Nov 17 - Nov 23 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Nov 24 - Nov 30 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Dec 01 - Dec 07 CAD 3,495 CAD 4,620
Dec 08 - Dec 14 CAD 3,995 CAD 5,495
Dec 15 - Dec 21 CAD 3,995 CAD 5,495
Dec 22 - Dec 28 CAD 3,995 CAD 5,495
Supplements may apply for special events and holidays
Service of local guides for sightseeing. A dedicated guide is provided with departures with 8 or more passengers, or with an additional fee
10 Days with Kasbah Trail FIRST CLASS
Scheduled Departures Dbl Occ Sgl Occ
Jan 07 - Jan 16 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jan 14 - Jan 23 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jan 21 - Jan 31 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jan 28 - Feb 06 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Feb 04 - Feb 13 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Feb 11 - Feb 20 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Feb 18 - Feb 27 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Feb 25 - Mar 05 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Mar 03 - Mar 12 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Mar 10 - Mar 19 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Mar 17 - Mar 26 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Mar 24 - Apr 02 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Mar 31 - Apr 09 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Apr 07 - Apr 16 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Apr 14 - Apr 23 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Apr 21 - Apr 30 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Apr 28 to May 7 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
May 05 - May 14 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
May 12 - May 21 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
May 19 - May 28 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
May 26 - Jun 04 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Jun 02 - Jun 11 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jun 09 - Jun 18 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jun 16 - Jun 25 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jun 23 - Jul 02 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jun 30 - Jul 09 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jul 07 - Jul 16 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jul 14 - Jul 23 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jul 21 - Jul 30 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Jul 28 - Aug 06 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Aug 04 - Aug 13 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Aug 11 - Aug 20 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Aug 18 - Aug 27 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Aug 25 - Sep 03 CAD 4,870 CAD 6,620
Sep 01 - Sep 10 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Sep 08 - Sep 17 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Sep 15 - Sep 24 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Sep 22 - Oct 01 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Sep 29 - Oct 08 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Oct 06 - Oct 15 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Oct 13 - Oct 22 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Oct 20 - Oct 29 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Oct 27 - Nov 05 CAD 5,245 CAD 7,370
Nov 03 - Nov 12 CAD 4,995 CAD 6,620
Nov 10 - Nov 19 CAD 4,995 CAD 6,620
Nov 17 - Nov 26 CAD 4,995 CAD 6,620
Nov 24 - Dec 03 CAD 4,995 CAD 6,620
Dec 01 - Dec 10 CAD 4,995 CAD 6,620
Dec 08 - Dec 17 CAD 5,495 CAD 7,745
Dec 15 - Dec 24 CAD 5,495 CAD 7,745
Dec 22 - Dec 31 CAD 5,495 CAD 7,745
Supplements may apply for special events and holidays
Service of local guides for sightseeing. A dedicated guide is provided with departures with 8 or more passengers, or with an additional fee
Hotels
Rabat
Sofitel Jardins des Roses (F)
Villa Mandarine (D)
Fes
Marriott Jnan Palace (F)
Hotel Sahrai (D)
Marrakech
Kenzi Menara Palace (F)
Al Maha Riad (D)
Casablanca
Kenzi Tower (F)
Sofitel la Tour Blanche (D)
EXTENSION
Erfoud
L' Hotel by Chateau des Sables (F/D)
Merzouga
Saharian Camp (F/D)
Ouarzazate
Ksar Ighnda (F)
Berbere Palace (D)

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INCLUSIONS

Inclusions & Highlights:

  • Accommodations in your choice of first class or deluxe hotels
  • 7-day itinerary: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
  • 10-day itinerary: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Entrance fees
  • Local guide
  • Kasbah Trail extension: Camel ride in Sahara Desert
  • Join-in departure tour

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