| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Morocco encapsulates the romance of travel like few other countries in the world. Riding camelback through the Sahara to a spectacular desert sunset or eating delicious tajine against the backdrop of the Arab old town. Winding down the road of a thousand Kasbahs, following an ancient trail of nomads and traders through the Atlas Mountains. Witnessing oases speckled valleys, the medieval medina of Fez or the elaborate souks of Marrakesh. Snake charmers, storytellers, magic genie lamps, fire-eaters – Morocco is at the apex of international travel: cities, culture and country so different from your own that just sitting in a café sipping sweet mint tea is an adventure and the drive from one town to another might be remembered forever. On our Best of Morocco tour, you truly experience an in-depth encounter with this unique destination. You’ll tour all four of Morocco’s imperial cities as well as Casablanca and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, journey to the Sahara and the country’s premier desert dunes, and along the way discover the tiny oasis towns, bustling marketplaces, and ancient citadel Kasbahs that Morocco is known for. Become immersed in a place beyond imagination - and don't forget your camera! This country is a photographer's dream.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK), including fuel surcharge and taxes and fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 10 nights in first class hotels with private bath
- 26 Meals: 11 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 9 dinners
- Comprehensive guided touring program including all entrance fees to places visited
- Experienced English-speaking tour director
- Advanced audio headset guided tour system
Optional add-ons
- Home-hosted dinner in Marrakesh
- Full day excursion to the seaside town of Essaouira with a visit to a winery and an Argan cooperative
Why you'll love it
- Tour the wineries and castles of Meknes beneath the middle Atlas Mountains.
- Discover the ruins, mosaics and thermal baths of Volubilis, considered the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania.
- Create one of a kind pottery at a workshop in Fez.
- Journey through the sweeping sands of the Sahara Desert in a 4x4 Jeep.
- Attend a traditional dance performance in the Khamlia village.
- Ride by camelback over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to witness an incredible Moroccan sunset.
- Marvel at Todra Gorge Canyon, a natural wonder carved out by the Dades River.
- Travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road to Ait-Ben-Haddou, an ancient city constructed of clay on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Wander through the souks of Marrakesh, full of storytellers, snake charmers and fire-eaters.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Casablanca
- 3 Rabat, Meknes, & Fez
- 4 Fez
- 5 Volubilis & Fez
- 6 Fez, Middle Atlas Mountains, Erfoud
- 7 Rissani & Full Day Desert Excursion
- 8 Tinghir Oasis, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley
- 9 Ouarzazate, Ait-Ben-Haddou, Marrakesh
- 10 Full Day sightseeing in Marrakesh
- Optional Excursion: Home-hosted Dinner , $85
- 11 Free day in Marrakesh
- Optional Excursion: Essaouira Full Day Tour , $145
- 12 Return to USA
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Your journey to Morocco begins this evening as you depart from the USA
Day 2 Casablanca
- Upon arrival in Casablanca, following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Casablanca, including the Great Hassan II Mosque
- Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner with wine
Hotel Sheraton Casablanca or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 3 Rabat, Meknes, & Fez
- Tour of Rabat
- Enjoy a visit to a local winery with a tasting
- Visit Meknes, the Moroccan Versailles
Palais Ommeyad or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 Fez
- Sightseeing in Fez
- Lunch in the old city and henna session
- Explore the medina of Fez
Palais Ommeyad or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Volubilis & Fez
- Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Join a pottery workshop this afternoon
Palais Ommeyad or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 Fez, Middle Atlas Mountains, Erfoud
- A memorable scenic drive from Fez to Erfoud
- Along the way, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Rissani & Full Day Desert Excursion
- Spend the day journeying through the Sahara by 4x4 vehicles
- Visit an open-air market in Rissani
- Enjoy traditional mint tea and a dance performance at the Khamlia Village
- Go by camelback through the Sahara to admire the sunset over the dunes of Grand Erg Chebbi
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Tinghir Oasis, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley
- Enjoy panoramic views of the stunning landscape on a scenic drive through the Dades Valley
- See the desert oasis of Tinghir
- Marvel at the Todra Gorge canyon
Hotel Xaluca Dades or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Ouarzazate, Ait-Ben-Haddou, Marrakesh
- Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
- Travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road
- Visit the ruins of the ancient Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah
Radisson Blu or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Full Day sightseeing in Marrakesh
- Discover Marrakesh on a full day tour
- Explore the souks and Djemma El Fna place
Radisson Blu or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Free day in Marrakesh
- Spend your final day in Morocco at leisure, or join an optional excursion
- Enjoy a final evening with your fellow travelers over a farewell dinner with wine
Radisson Blu or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 Return to USA
- This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight via Casablanca
- Arrive in the USA later today
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Hotels
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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