18 Day Absolute Morocco

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2 Rabat, 2 Tangier, 2 Fez, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ait Benhaddou, 3 Marrakesh, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a city tour of Rabat; view the Royal Palace, Oudaya Kasbah and Hassan Tower Visit Tangier, a city that served as Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting "Blue City" dating back to 15th century In Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit the 18th-century ksar Explore Ait Benhaddou, an ancient desert village on an old caravan route Marvel at the circus atmosphere of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square, busy with acrobats, performers, and snake charmers View the hilltop ruins of the 16th century kasbah in Agadir Stroll the inviting medina in seaside Essaouira, bustling with crafts shops and fishmongers View Hassan II Mosque, built to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Rabat, 2 Tangier, 2 Fez, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ait Benhaddou, 3 Marrakesh, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca

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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

  • Agadir
  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Casablanca
  • Erfoud
  • Essaouira
  • Fez
  • Rabat
  • Tangier

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Casablanca, Casablanca-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 16 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Rabat 2 nights Tangier 2 nights Fez 2 nights Erfoud 1 night Ait Benhaddou 3 nights Marrakesh 1 night Agadir 2 nights Essaouira 1 night Casablanca Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 28 meals: 16 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco

DAY 2, Tuesday - 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. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in Casablanca no later than 3 PM Overnight: Rabat Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Wednesday - Rabat City Tour
This morning, take a city tour of Rabat, Morocco's capital. Rabat, which means "Fortified Place" displays all of the fine architecture one might expect to see. View the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins of Chellah, a city that traces its origins to the Carthaginians and...
DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Tangier
Today, depart for Tangier, a fascinating Moroccan city guarding the Strait of Gibraltar. Take an orientation tour of Tangier, visiting the Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules. After free time for lunch, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight for dinner, you might want to sample tajine pescado (fish stew) a regional specialty Overnight: Tangier Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Friday - Explore Tangier
This morning, another opportunity to explore Tangier. The city has served as Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries. Its blend of international and cross-cultural influences is unique in Morocco. Visit the Tangier American Legation, a five-story mansion located in the ...
DAY 6, Saturday - Chefchaouen en route to Fez
Depart Tangier and head south to Fez. Along the way stop at Chefchaouen, nestled in Morocco's Rif Mountains. The city is 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 Span...
DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Fez
Spend a full day at leisure to bravely wander the old medina yourself or, choose to take a guided optional tour where you will visit the many hidden treasures of the medina that only a Moroccan guide will know. Fez is famous for its tanneries and the Fes el Bali Medina. ...
DAY 8, Monday - Travel to Erfoud
This will be a long touring day. After breakfast, depart for Erfoud via the montane cedar woods of the middle Atlas Mountains, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort. Continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley. Arrive to your Erfoud hotel in the early evening in time for dinner Overnight: Erfoud Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Tuesday - Rissani City Tour
This morning, depart to explore the small city of Rissani, on the edge of the Sahara. En route, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region. Upon arrival to Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit an 18th-century ksar. ...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Travel to Ait Benhaddou
This morning, continue your journey to Tinghir via the Tinjdad Road. View the Todgha canyons, which rise to a towering 800 feet. After a brief stop in the Dades Canyons, continue to Ait Benhaddou via the road of the thousand Kasbahs, and the Dades Valley, famous for its roses. Arrive at the hotel in the Ouarzazate Region later in the evening Overnight: Ait Benhaddou Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11, Thursday - Visit Ait Benhaddou, Travel to Marrakesh
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a ksar along a former caravan route. Its desert-dusted Kasbah and maze-like warrens are sure to enthrall you. The ksar has served as a backdrop in film and TV productions from Gladiator to Game of Thrones. Next, make your way to the city of Marrakesh for overnight Overnight: Marrakesh Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12, Friday - Marrakesh City Tour
After breakfast, take a morning tour of the city. Visit the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century. 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 Dj...
DAY 13, Saturday - Full Day in Marrakesh
Spend the day at leisure. 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 fin...
DAY 14, Sunday - Travel to Agadir
After breakfast, head south towards the resort town of Agadir, in the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend time at leisure. Tonight, head to the beachfront promenade lined with a wide variety of restaurants and cafes Overnight: Agadir Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15, Monday - Agadir City Tour, Travel to Essaouira
Embark on a city tour of Agadir where you will have the chance to view the beaches of this former fishing village, as well as the hilltop ruins of the old kasbah. This afternoon, set out for the city of Essaouira. Along the way, stop at the Marjana Cooperative to view tr...
DAY 16, Tuesday - Essaouira City Tour
This morning, take a guided tour through Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along the city's ramparts just north of Moulay Hassan Square. Continue on to the Skala de la Ville, which is a fortification built along the cliffs that defended the city from...
DAY 17, Wednesday - Travel to Casablanca, Casablanca City Tour
Today, travel to Casablanca. Along the way, stop for lunch on your own. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque* and the beautiful Corniche seaside. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the ...
DAY 18, Thursday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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Optional Activities
Cooking Class with Carriage Ride Head to the Medina to attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Riad. Learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, sit back and relax as you ride a horse-drawn carriage through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $70 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), Al Attarine Madrasa, 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. A visit to a carpet shop will provide a firsthand look at the local textiles. 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. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $55 Sahara Excursion Depart by 4x4 caravan into the desert, exploring numerous small villages before reaching Tisserdimine, an oasis village at the bottom of Erg Chebbi. Continue the journey to the peak of Erg Chebbi. After taking in this splendid view of the surrounding desert, option to journey into the heart of the dunes in a 4X4, or as the local nomads do; by camel back. Maximum 4 passengers per vehicle. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. A meal will be provided on your excursion. OnDay : 9 Price : $99 Ourika Valley Tour Depart for a morning excursion to scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the famous ski resort Oukaimeden, the Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. Here you will see the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery, which makes an excellent memento from your journey. Afterward, relax and enjoy your surroundings during lunch. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 13 Price : $29 Cooking Class with Carriage Ride Head to the Medina to attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Riad. Learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, sit back and relax as you ride a horse-drawn carriage through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 12 Price : $70 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), Al Attarine Madrasa, 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. A visit to a carpet shop will provide a firsthand look at the local textiles. 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. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $55 Sahara Excursion Depart by 4x4 caravan into the desert, exploring numerous small villages before reaching Tisserdimine, an oasis village at the bottom of Erg Chebbi. Continue the journey to the peak of Erg Chebbi. After taking in this splendid view of the surrounding desert, option to journey into the heart of the dunes in a 4X4, or as the local nomads do; by camel back. Maximum 4 passengers per vehicle. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. A meal will be provided on your excursion. OnDay : 9 Price : $99 Ourika Valley Tour Depart for a morning excursion to scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the famous ski resort Oukaimeden, the Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. Here you will see the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery, which makes an excellent memento from your journey. Afterward, relax and enjoy your surroundings during lunch. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 13 Price : $29
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