Tour Inclusions
- Accommodations in your choice of first class or deluxe hotels
- 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
Package inclusions are subject to change
Imperial Cities of Morocco (First Class-10 Days)
10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS
10 Days : Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Erfoud, Ourzazate, Marrakech
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.
Tour Itinerary
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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.
Accommodation
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Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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).
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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Day 7: Ouarzazate - Zagora & Draa Valley
Enjoy an excursion to Zagora, Draa Valley and the old Jewish village of Amzrou. Visit M’hamid, the last settlement before the Sahara. Return to Ouarzazate with a stop to view the sunset on the sand dunes at Tinfou.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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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.
Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Please note: The actual hotel is not confirmed until the booking is completed.
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Day 10: Depart Marrakech
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
