Moroccan Treasures | Guided Group Tour | 9 Days

DAY 1:                                 MARRAKECH

Arrive at Marrakech Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel. (D)

DAY 2:                                 MARRAKECH

After breakfast, explore Marrakesh, including the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the Mellah, and Jemaa el-Fna, a UNESCO living heritage square. Stroll the souks, discovering artisan workshops and Berber argan products. Lunch at a traditional restaurant, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Marrakech. (B, L)

DAY 3:                                 MARRAKECH – RABAT  

After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital and one of its imperial cities. Explore the Hassan Tower, an unfinished mosque with over 200 columns, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, guarded by the Royal Guard in colourful ceremonial dress. Stroll through the Kasbah of the Oudayas and along the Bouregreg River promenade. In the evening, enjoy a city night tour followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Rabat. (B, D)

DAY 4:                                 RABAT – TANGIER  

After breakfast, departure to Tangier. Upon arrival panoramic tour to discover the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos of Hercules (ticket not included) and Cape Spartel. Rest of the afternoon free. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                TANGIER  

Breakfast and free day to relax or explore at your own pace. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                 TANGIER – VOLUBILIS – FEZ  

Breakfast and departure through the Middle Atlas toward Fes. Stop at Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins, including the Decumanus Maximus and the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla. Continue to Meknès, an imperial city and former capital under Moulay Ismail, visiting its medina, El-Hedim Square, and the stunning Bab al-Mansour gate. Arrive in Fez in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                FEZ

Breakfast, then explore Fez, Morocco’s intellectual and religious capital. Visit the Royal Palace, wander the medina of Fez el-Bali, see artisan workshops, a medersa, and traditional copper craftsmen. Lunch included. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Fez. (B, L)

DAY 8:                               FEZ – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH

Breakfast and departure to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Enjoy a free lunch (not included) along the Corniche and visit the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, crafted by over 3,000 artisans. Continue to Marrakech in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                MARRAKECH

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

MARRAKECH: Adam Park, or Palm Plaza

RABAT: Le Diwan MGallery, or Barcelo Farah

TANGIER: Hilton City Centre

FEZ: Heritage Fez Boutique, or Zalagh Parc Palace

INCLUDES:

• Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of tour
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 8 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Sightseeing tours in Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier and Fez
• Guided with a multi-lingual guide

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.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. 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.
• Passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage. Only one piece of luggage per person is permitted.
• In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.