11 Day Marrakesh & Northern Morocco featuring the Blue City, Chefchaouen

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1 Rabat, 2 Tangier, 1 M'Diq, 2 Fez, 1 Bin El Ouidane, 2 Marrakesh
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Rabat including the Royal Palace, ancient ruins of Chellah, and the Oudaya Kasbah Visit Asilah, a fortified town on the Atlantic Coast, dating back to 1500 BC Tour Tangier, a city that served as Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries Explore the multicultural city of Tetouan, nestled in the foothills of the Rif Mountains Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting "Blue City" dating back to 15th century In Fez, walk through the maze of lanes in the bustling Fes el Bali Medina with its souks and tanneries Join a Fez family for a dinner of home-cooked fare in their home Marvel at the impressive 330-foot high Ouzoud Waterfalls Admire Majorelle Gardens, a mirage of over 300 plant species from five continents and Le Jardin Secret Enjoy a camel ride through the Palmeraie, a palm oasis outside of Marrakesh †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    1 Rabat, 2 Tangier, 1 M'Diq, 2 Fez, 1 Bin El Ouidane, 2 Marrakesh

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Chefchaouen
  • Fez
  • Ouzoud
  • Rabat
  • Tangier

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Casablanca, Marrakesh-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class accommodations
    • 1 night Rabat 2 nights Tangier 1 night M'Diq 2 nights Fez 1 night Bin El Ouidane 2 nights Marrakesh Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 20 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners (including a home hosted dinner) Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Casablanca, Transfer to Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca this morning and transfer to Rabat. On arrival, check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in no later than 4 PM Overnight: Rabat Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Wednesday - Rabat City Tour, Asilah en route to Tangier
This morning, take a city tour of Rabat, Morocco's capital. View the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins of Chellah, a city that traces its origins to the Carthaginians and Phoenicians. Visit the Oudaya Kasbah and the Hassan Tower. Following lunch, travel to Tangier stopp...
DAY 4, Thursday - Caves of Hercules, Explore Tangier
Begin the day with a drive to Cap Spartel, located at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Then, visit the Caves of Hercules. Afterward, return to Tangier* for a city tour. Visit Borj dar el Baroud...
DAY 5, Friday - Tetouan en route to M'Diq
Depart Tangier and travel to the Mediterranean town of M'Diq. Along the way, visit the multicultural city of Tetouan, nestled in the foothills of the Rif Mountains. Wander through the Spanish influenced medina with its Jewish, Andalusian and Berber quarters. Then, visit...
DAY 6, Saturday - Discover Chefchaouen, Travel to Fez
Depart M'Diq and head south to Fez. Along the way stop at Chefchaouen, nestled in Morocco's Rif Mountains. The city known as "The Blue Pearl," is painted in various shades of blue, a custom that dates back to the 15th century, when an influx of Jews escaping the Spanish ...
DAY 7, Sunday - Tour Fez
The exploration of Fez begins at Borj Sud, offering panoramic views of the city. Enter via the Bab Boujloud, or "Blue Gate," and visit Fes el Bali Medina, a UNSECO World Heritage Site. View the Attarine Medersa and stop at a tanner's workshop to see how leather is cut an...
DAY 8, Monday - Cross Middle Atlas Mountains, Drive to Bin El Ouidane
Begin the day with a long drive into Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains towards Bin El Ouidane. Ascend scenic roads, past cedar and oak forests. Stop for lunch in Beni Mellal, located in the heart of Morocco. This evening, upon arrival in Bin El Ouidane, take an orientatio...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Ouzoud Falls, Travel to Marrakesh
Today, admire Morocco's natural beauty. During the scenic drive to Ouzoud, pass by olive groves of the Tadla plains and rolling foothills. Stop at a Berber family's home for mint tea and an authentic cultural exchange. Afterward, visit the famous Ouzoud Waterfalls, a 330...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Marrakesh City Tour, Majorelle Gardens, Dar el Bacha, Le Jardin Secret
Discover historic Marrakesh today. Begin at Majorelle Gardens and then visit Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret. Continue to Dar el Bacha Palace & Museum, built by Pasha Thami el Glaoui in the early 1900's. View exhibits on Moroccan culture and admire the z...
DAY 11, Thursday - Depart Morocco
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