8 Day Affordable Morocco 2017 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Take a short bus tour of the imperial city of Fez
    • Enjoy a special home hosted dinner by a local family in Fez
    • Admire the 12th century Koutoubia Minaret, used as the prototype for Seville’s La Giralda tower
    • View Hassan II Mosque, build to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday

What's this trip about?

    1 Rabat, 2 Fez, 2 Marrakesh, 1 Casablanca

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Fez
  • Rabat

Activities

  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Casablanca, Casablanca-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 6 nights First Class accommodations 1 night Rabat 2 nights Fez 2 nights Marrakesh 1 night Casablanca Hotel porterage
    • All transfers
    • 8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Farewell dinner with wine

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Itinerary

This 8 day program is a comprehensive fast-paced tour featuring the highlights of Morocco in a brief visit.

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Casablanca & Travel 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 or relax in your hotel for your upcoming adventure. This evening, enjoy a complimentary welcome Moroccan mint tea with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager Overnight: Rabat

DAY 3, Monday - Rabat Sightseeing then Travel to Fez
This morning, enjoy a city tour of Rabat. View the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins of Chellah, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Hassan Tower. En route to Fez, stop and visit the ancient ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Full Day in Fez
Enjoy a full day at leisure to bravely wander the old medina yourself or choose to take the guided optional tour where you will visit the many hidden treasures of the medina that only a Moroccan guide can know. Fez served as the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Travel to Marrakesh
This morning, depart for Marrakesh, a day-long journey taking you through the ever-changing landscape of the Moroccan valleys and Atlas Mountains along the way. Kindly note that this will be the longest coach ride of your tour. You will depart Fez in the early morning an...
DAY 6, Thursday - Morning Tour of Marrakesh
Morning tour of this fabulous city begins at the 16th century Saadian Tombs, where Saadian royalty found their final resting place. Continue to the Koutoubia Minaret and the beautiful Bahia Palace. You will also have the opportunity to shop for authentic Moroccan argan o...
DAY 7, Friday - Travel to Casablanca & City Tour
After breakfast, travel to Casablanca and transfer to your hotel. Later this afternoon, tour Casablanca. Your half day sightseeing tour includes the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque*, the largest Mosque in Morocco and the beautiful Corniche seaside. Take a moment to catc...
DAY 8, Saturday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $699
Price per day$87
Last Updated: 3/18/2018

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Optional Activities
Full Day Fez with lunch Join a day-long tour devoted to Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, which is best known for its spiritual and educational contribution to the Moroccan culture. Your tour includes visits to the medieval Fez el Bali Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Attarine Medersas, Nejjarine Fountains and Museum, and the exteriors of the Al Karaouine mosque and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops will provide the best view of the famous tanneries. After a light lunch is provided at a beautiful riad within the medina. You will also have the chance to explore the famous Souks, where craftsmen still practice their trades the traditional way. In the afternoon, visit Fes Jdid, the modern district of Fez, where the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter are located. Departs at 8:00 am. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $49 Dinner with Horse-drawn Carriage Ride This evening, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lively streets of Marrakesh. Upon entering the restaurant, step back into the time of Arabian folklore and relax among the sound of classic Moroccan music. Delight in the tastes of typical Moroccan fare while live music and an elegant belly dancing performance cap off the night. (The horse drawn carriage holds a maximum of four passengers. Please note that this is not a private carriage ride). Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $65 Marrakesh Culinary Demonstration, Museum, Palace & Gardens with lunch Your tour begins with an instructional cooking demonstrations of how the traditional Berber dish, couscous is made in a beautiful authentic restaurant near Djamaa Fna square, learn from a local chef how to successfully prepare the famous dish at home. After completing your cooking demonstration and lunch, visit the Marrakesh Museum housed in a beautiful 19th century building called the Dar M’Nebhi Palace, this jewel of Marrakesh displays a fine array of Jewish, Berber and Muslim artifacts. Continue on to the Majorelle Gardens. First created in the 1920s, these beautiful botanical gardens have been owned and maintained by French artists since their creation, first by painter Jacques Majorelle, then fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Departs at 12:00 pm. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $69
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