Magic of Morocco 2018

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Morocco... ancient cities, medinas, kasbahs, and souks... windswept coastline and desert treasures... an incomparable 10-day experience that includes four nights in the melting pot of Marrakech, three nights in spiritual Fes, and one night in both Imperial Rabat and fashionable Casablanca.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Lunch in a private home near the ruins at Volubilis; exclusive dinners in beautiful riads in Fes and Marrakech; private tea ceremony in a Berber home; lecture on contemporary Morocco from the woman's perspective; a day in the desert outside Marrakech - riding camels
    • dining in a Berber tent
    • music and more; choice of a Moroccan cooking class
    • a photography tour of Essaouira
    • or a hammam spa treatment; themed walking tours in Fes; guided tour of the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech; in Casablanca
    • a private tour of the Hassan II Mosque; visit to the stables and granary of Moulay Ismail in Meknes

What's this trip about?

    Morocco... ancient cities, medinas, kasbahs, and souks... windswept coastline and desert treasures... an incomparable 10-day experience that includes four nights in the melting pot of Marrakech, three nights in spiritual Fes, and one night in both Imperial Rabat and fashionable Casablanca.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRabat, Morocco
End CityMarrakech, Morocco

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Marrakech
  • Rabat

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Tour of Marrakech by horsedrawn carriage Lunch in a terraced home in Moulay Idriss near the ruins at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunch at Rick's Cafe in Casablanca, modeled on the one in the film Casablanca Exclusive dinners in beautiful riads in Fes and Marrakech Choice of a Moroccan cooking class, a photography tour of coastal gem Essaouira, or a pampering hammam spa treatment A day of immersion in Berber culture and cuisine, including dining, music, and entertainment under desert tent, and a camel ride Visit the stunning stables and granary for the 12,000 horses of Moulay Ismail in Meknes Guided tour of the Majorelle Garden at the former home of Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech Lecture on contemporary Morocco from the woman's perspective Visit to the colorful leather tanneries of Fes Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 23 meals (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners), gratuities to local guides, taxes, service charges, admission fees and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Rabat
Tour begins: 6:30 PM. A transfer is included from Rabat-Salé Airport or Mohammed V International Airport to La Tour Hassan in the heart of the city. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner with live music at the hotel. MEALS : D LODGING : La Tour Hassan PORTOFCALL : Rabat, Morocco

Day 2 Rabat, Morocco's capital & on to Fes
Morocco's seaside capital city is an intriguing blend of medieval Arabic and modern European influences, wide palm-lined boulevards, enclaves of elegant French colonial architecture, and Moorish-style palaces, mosques, and ramparts that echo the city's golden age as an A...
Day 3 The souks & bazaars of Fes
The sprawling city of Fes is over 1,200 years old, and its well-preserved old town is a vast maze of winding streets and alleys, crowded aromatic bazaars, and eclectic architecture; no cars are allowed so transport here is in the ancient, traditional style, on foot. Choo...
Day 4 Roman ruins at Volubilis & more
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, in the rolling hills and fertile farmland between Fes and Meknes. Volubilis was a remote military outpost of the Roman Empire that fell to local tribes in 285 and was never retaken; it is one of the richest archaeological sites in Nort...
Day 5 Walled Meknes to famed Casablanca
This morning, drive to Meknes. This walled city of lavish Spanish-Moorish architecture dates back to the 11th century but rose to glory in the 17th century under the rule of Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made it the capital of his burgeoning empire. Known as the Warrior King...
Day 6 Casablanca, Rick's Cafe & Marrakech
In Casablanca, visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque, set on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic with a towering minaret, 689 feet high; completed in 1993, it is the largest mosque in the country, built to accommodate 25,000 worshippers inside and another 80,000 on the ground...
Day 7 Discovering magical Marrakech
Marrakech is surrounded by imposing stone walls from its medieval days as the wealthy capital of an empire. Within those well-preserved fortifications are palaces of red-hued stone, gardens and palm groves, and a Medina of narrow streets and arches packed with fascinatin...
Day 8 An idyll in the desert
Explore Marrakech on your own this morning, then join us for a drive aboard 4x4 vehicles outside of the city to spend an afternoon and evening in the desert. Enjoy a tea ceremony with local residents and get acquainted with Berber history and culture. Dinner is served Be...
Day 9 Your choice, in & around Marrakech
You'll have a choice of sightseeing activities in and around Marrakech this morning. You can attend a local cooking school to learn about Moroccan cuisine, its history and influences (and enjoy a lunch you help to prepare); take an excursion to the walled seaside town of...
Day 10 Journey home
Tour ends: Marrakech. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Four Seasons Marrakech to the Marrakech Menara Airport (about a half-hour drive) or Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (a drive of approximately 2.5 hours). Allow three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Marrakech, Morocco

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Last Updated: 10/26/2018

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