Description
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO TRAVEL WITH US!! Space is limited so secure your space today with a $400 deposit (you can make payments as long as paid in full by Jan 2026)
Cost is $3400/per person (based on double occupancy)
Single Supplement $650
Escorted Tour Package Includes:
- - Flights
- - 8 nights
- - First Class accommodations - 2 nights Rabat - 2 nights Fez - 1 night Casablanca - 3 nights Marrakesh
- - Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- - Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- - 14 meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- - Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- - Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- - Services of English-speaking local guides
- - Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features During the city tour of Rabat, view the Royal Palace, Oudaya Kasbah and Hassan Tower In Fez, walk through the bustling Old Quarter with its souks and tanneries Enjoy a special home hosted dinner with a local family in Fez Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the interior of Hassan II Mosque, build to commemorate the former king's 60th birthday Explore Marrakesh with its Dar El Bacha Palace & Museum, towering Koutoubia Minaret, and opulent Bahia Palace Is
- This Trip Right for You? Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking every touring day, as well as considerable time standing. Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel in Rabat where you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the capital city of Morocco. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3:40 PM
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Rabat Sightseeing
This morning, take a city tour of Rabat. View the Royal Palace, the ancient ruins of Chellah, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the towering 12th century red sandstone Hassan Tower. Visit the Museum of Ornaments, showcasing an exquisite collection of decorative pieces from intricate jewelry and finely crafted metalwork to delicate ceramics and textiles. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and spend the afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4, Sunday - Wine Tasting en route to Fez
Today, take a tour of a vineyard and learn about wine production in the area. Sample some of their white and red wines, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, depart for the imperial city of Fez. On arrival, check into your hotel. This evening, enjoy a special dinner hosted by a local family and learn about Moroccan culture and traditions*
*Home hosted dinner in Fez may be moved to another day, according to your host's availability.
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Fez City Tour
Begin the day with a city tour of Fez. Visit the many hidden treasures of the medina that only a Moroccan guide will know. Fez served as the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine. It is particularly famous for its tanneries and the Fes el Bali Medina. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops give you the best view of the tanneries. View the Attarine Medersa, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and visit the Nejjarine Fountains and Museum. Opportunity for shopping for authentic Moroccan carpets. Finally, view the exterior of the Royal Palace, and walk through the famed Jewish Quarter of the medina where you will get a chance to walk through one of the few remaining Jewish cemeteries in Morocco
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6, Tuesday - Medina of Meknes, Volubilis en route to Casablanca
Today, discover the walled city of Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the monumental horseshoe-shape Bab Mansour gate, with its priceless mosaics, lavish tiles, and inscriptions. Afterward, visit the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Morocco. View a series of mansions, monuments and olive mills surrounded by remnants of the city's defense walls. The most notable highlights include the preserved Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, a series of mosaics and colorful tiles depicting Roman mythology. The drive then takes you to Casablanca, inspiration for the classic 1942 film
Overnight: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Casablanca City Tour, Travel to Marrakesh
Begin the sightseeing tour of Casablanca, including the interior of the Hassan II Mosque* and the beautiful Corniche seaside. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the city center to visit the Mohamed V Square and the Habous Quarter. Later, depart Casablanca and head south to Marrakesh. Arrive and check into your hotel with time at leisure
*Hassan II Mosque is subject to unexpected closures for local religious observances. Details will be provided locally by your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Marrakesh City Tour
Take a morning tour of the city. Visit Dar el Bacha Palace & Museum, once the home of Pasha Thami el Glaoui. Your tour also includes the Koutoubia Minaret, as well as the beautiful Bahia Palace. Finally, end the tour by walking through the medina before arriving at the Djemaa el Fna Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join the optional Cooking Class with Carriage Ride. Participate in a cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, then savor your delicious meal. Take a horse-drawn carriage through Djemaa el Fna Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh
Optional: Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Friday - Full Day in Marrakesh
Arise before dawn to participate in today's optional Hot Air Balloon Ride.* Take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise. Drift above the beautiful landscape, before returning back to earth to enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast. Explore the city on your own today or perhaps join the morning optional Ourika Valley tour. * The Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. See the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour manager
*The Marrakesh Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast and Ourika Valley Tour operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours.
Optional: Marrakesh Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast (AM)
Optional: Ourika Valley Tour (AM)
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
