Imperial Cities from Casablanca | Guided Group Tour | 9 Days

DAY 1:                                     CASABLANCA

Arrive at Casablanca Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Casablanca. (D)

DAY 2:                                     CASABLANCA – TANGIER

After breakfast, depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the city or relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Tangier. (B, D)

DAY 3:                                     TANGIER – FEZ

After breakfast, depart for Fez, travelling via Larache, a former capital of the Spanish Protectorate. Continue to Fez for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 4:                                     FEZ

After breakfast, discover Fez, Morocco’s spiritual and religious capital and one of the country’s four imperial cities. The tour includes an exterior visit of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the famous Bab El Jeloud gateway, which leads into the ancient Medina of Fez. Explore the medina’s maze of narrow streets, traditional souks and artisan workshops, where centuries-old crafts, aromas and flavours create a fascinating glimpse into Morocco’s past. Dinner and overnight in Fez. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                     FEZ – RABAT – MARRAKECH

After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco’s diplomatic and administrative capital. Visit some of the city’s most emblematic landmarks, including the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Marrakech, arriving later in the day. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                     MARRAKECH

After breakfast, explore Marrakech, known as the “Pearl of the South.” Begin with a visit to the beautiful Menara Gardens, featuring a historic pavilion and expansive olive groves. Continue to the exterior of the Koutoubia Minaret, one of Marrakech’s most iconic landmarks and architectural counterpart to Seville’s Giralda. In the old city, visit the magnificent Bahia Palace, once the residence of a local nobleman. Continue to Jemaa el-Fna Square, the vibrant heart of Marrakech and gateway to the souks and medina. Wander through the traditional artisan quarters, where woodworkers, potters, leatherworkers and spice merchants practise their crafts. Lunch at the hotel, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Marrakech. (B, L)

DAY 7:                                     MARRAKECH

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore Marrakech independently. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                     MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA

After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Enjoy a panoramic tour featuring some of the city’s most notable sights, including the exterior of the magnificent Hassan II Grand Mosque, Boulevard de la Corniche and United Nations Square. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                     CASABLANCA 

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Casablanca Airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

SUPERIOR CLASS (Class T) 

CASABLANCA: Kenzi Basma Hotel

TANGIER: Kenzi Solazour  

FEZ: Hotel Menzeh Zalagh

MARRAKECH: Meriem Hotel

SUPERIOR PLUS CLASS (Class A) 

CASABLANCA: Le Palace d’Anfa 

TANGIER: Kenzi Solazour  

FEZ: Zalagh Park Palace 

MARRAKECH: Kenzi Rose

INCLUDES:

• 8 nights’ accommodation in your choice of superior or superior plus class hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Guided city tours in Fez, Marrakech and Casablanca
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Shared arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of tour
• Bilingual tour director throughout the tour
• Local multi-lingual guides during sightseeing tours

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your tour director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore, coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Baggage Policy: 1 suitcase per person up to a maximum of 25 kilos and maximum measurement of 157cm dimension (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of length, width and height). Only suitcases of higher measures will be accepted if they are shared between two passengers. Handbags should be taken care of personally with you. Only one hand baggage per person is allowed. Compulsory excess baggage penalties apply. We recommend that you carry only the luggage you will need. Remember that your trip will be more enjoyable if you don’t have to continually worry about heavy and bulky baggage.
• When the group is made up of 12 or fewer passengers, the circuit will have no guide, but a knowledgeable expert driver-guide. Such change will not be considered as a significant change of the trip.