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)
Send This Tour To A FriendDATES/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) | ||
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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