About this trip
Morocco Imperial Cities Tour
- 7 nights / 8 days escorted group tour
- Excellent for first time visitors
- Guaranteed Saturday departures from Casablanca, ends in Casablanca
- Prices starting at US$1150 per person
- Accommodation in Comfort & Superior Class hotels
- English speaking driver and multilingual (English & French) licensed local guides
- Multilingual escorted tour guided throughout starting for a minimum of 8 participants
- Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach
- Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- Highlights: Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fez - Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca (D)
Welcome at Mohammed V airport by our represantative. Brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check-in, dinner and accommodation. (PS : The hotel’s restaurant closes at 10:30 PM. No possibility of dinner served in the room) Overnight: Casablanca
Day 2: Casablanca-Rabat (B, D) – 95km
Soft awakening before heading up to the monuments of Morocco’s economic capital city, Casablanca: The Mohamed V square, the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the residential area of Anfa, the unique Habous district and the exterior of the Royal Palace. Lunch break in a local restaurant. Continuation to Rabat the Administrative capital of the country for a City tour: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Rabat
Day 3: Rabat-Meknes-Fez (B, D) – 220km
Departure to Meknes and visit of the Ismalian capital, famous for its 40km long walls, visit of the Bab Mansour, and the Jewish quarter. Lunch break at a typical Moroccan Restaurant. Continuation to visit the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis with photo stop in the holy city of Moulay Idriss. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Fez. Overnight: Fez
Day 4: Fez (B, D)
The whole day is devoted to the city-sightseeing of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina and the Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine: Museum of woods, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of Karaouine mosque. Lunch break in a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon: visit of the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden door and then sightseeing of Fez Jdid. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Fez
Day 5: Fez-Beni Mellal-Marrakech (B, D) – 485km
Departure to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane (In case of bad wheather in winter time, itinerary can be modified via Meknes, Adaroch passing by farms and of husbandry cows, Mrirert, Khenifra). Lunch break and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centres of Morocco. Overnight: Marrakech
Day 6: Marrakech (B, D)
Visit of historical Marrakesh famous by its
beautiful palaces and monuments: The
Bahia Palace or Medersa Ben Youssef , the Koutoubia Minaret and
Menara Gardens. Lunch break in an old palace in
the medina. Afternoon: explore Majorelle Garden with its
French-influenced architecture and the
intriguing history due to the connection
with the iconic French designer Yves Saint
Laurent. Complete our sightseeing with a
stop at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square
with its surrounding souks and handicraft
quarters. Dinner and accommodation at
the hotel.
Overnight: Marrakech
Optional: Fantasia Dinner
Day 7: Marrakech-Casablanca (B, D) 220km
Enjoy a morning at leisure for shopping at the souks. After lunch break departure to Casablanca. Overnight: Casablanca
Day 8: Casablanca (B)
Transfer to Casablanca airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Morocco!
End of Services
Price
2023 - 2024 Departures |
Guaranteed departures from Casablanca on Saturdays. You can join the tour upon your arrival in Casablanca. All rates are in US$ per person in Dbl Room. Single room supplement is available and starting from $590 |
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2023 DATES |
COMFORT HOTELS |
SUPERIOR HOTELS |
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07 Oct |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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21 Oct |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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28 Oct |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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04 Nov |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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11 Nov |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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18 Nov |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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25 Nov |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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02 Dec |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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16 Dec |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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2024 DATES |
COMFORT HOTELS |
SUPERIOR HOTELS |
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13 Jan |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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10 Feb |
$1190 |
$1590 |
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17 Feb |
$1190 |
$1590 |
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09 Mar |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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13 Apr |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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11 May |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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08 Jun |
$1150 |
$1490 |
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13 Jul |
$1190 |
$1590 |
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10 Aug |
$1190 |
$1590 |
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14 Sep |
$1220 |
$1630 |
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12 Oct |
$1220 |
$1630 |
| More Saturday departures are available only in Spanish & Italian. Please Inquire. | ||
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OPTIONAL |
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| Full Board Supplement US$ 130 per person (In Local restaurants including lunch on day 2+3+4+5+6+7) | ||
| Dinner with Fantasia Show US$ 65 per person | ||
| Supplement for last evening in Marrakech instead of Casablanca with transfer to airport of Marrakech based on all categories but depending on availability: US$ 45 per person. | ||
Accommodation
Hotels as below or similar |
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| CITY | # OF NIGHTS | COMFORT | SUPERIOR |
| Casablanca | 1 | Novotel | Marriott Casablanca or Sofitel Tour Blanche |
| Rabat | 1 | Farah | Le Diwan - MGallery |
| Fez | 2 | Barcelo Fez or Zalagh Parc | Palais Medina or Les Merinides |
| Marrakech | 2 | Riad Ennakhil or Opera Plaza | Kenzi Rose Garden |
| Casablanca | 1 | Novotel | Marriot Casablanca or Sofitel Tour Blanche |
What's Included
Package Includes
- 7 nights accommodation in Comfort or Superior hotels including breakfasts
- All airport transfers (on scheduled tour dates)
- Half board basis; meals in the itinerary (B) breakfast, (D) dinner wherever indicated
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- English speaking driver and multilingual (English & French) licensed local guides
- Multilingual escorted tour guided throughout starting for a minimum of 8 participants
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included: Any airfare, departure & airport taxes and fees if any, Passport and visa services & fees, Beverages with meals, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips to drivers, guides and tour escorts, Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, taxi, excess baggage etc. Travel insurance, Optional tours