Highlights of Morocco
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10 Days
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Morocco
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Steady pace
Experience the aromatic souks, visit the real life film set of ‘Gladiator’, and venture to a desert village on this Arabian adventure that includes Rabat, Marrakech and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs.
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| VIP private home pick-up service |
| Flights |
| Transfers |
| Services of a tour director |
| Accommodation |
| Selected meals |
| Porterage |
| All airport taxes |
| Single share option |
| VIP private home pick-up |
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Overview
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Your detailed itinerary
Tour departing on 30th November 2017
Meals included: 9 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Overview
Experience the aromatic souks, visit the real life film set of ‘Gladiator’, and venture to a desert village on this Arabian adventure that includes Rabat, Marrakech and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs.
At a glance
- Rabat See the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of Oudaias on a guided tour of the capital.
- Rissani Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif on an excursion to this desert village.
- Valley of 1000 Kasbahs Experience the splendour of the Dades Valley on your drive to Ouarzazate.
- Ouarzazate Visit the neighbourhood used as a set for 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator'.
- Marrakech Experience the hustle and bustle of a traditional Moroccan souk.
Day 1
UK - Marrakech
Fly to beautiful Marrakech where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2
Marrakech - Casablanca
Drive to Casablanca this morning and discover the city's highlights on a city sightseeing tour with a local guide. Learn more about Morocco's colonial past, see the market and the magnificent Hassan II Mosque.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3
Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez
Journey along the coast to Rabat, Morocco's historic capital. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide, including the Royal Palace, Hassan's Tower, the Kasbah of Ouidais and the magnificent Chellah Gardens. Later, continue to Meknes, famous for its 16 miles of protective wall. See the Moulay Ismail Mosque and visit the former royal stables and granaries with a local guide. Next stop is the ancient city of Fez, the oldest of Morocco's four splendid Imperial Cities, where you will stay for two nights.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4
Fez
The day is yours to explore this ancient city, which occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty. Why not join our optional city sightseeing tour to visit the huge ornate arch of Bab Boujeloud and the maze of colourful souks and spice stalls in the bustling streets as well as the atmospheric alleyways of Old Medina.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5
Fez - Atlas Mountains - Ziz Valley - Erfoud
Journey through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains drive and stop at the picturesque mountain resort of Ifrane. Later, a chance to view the spectacular Ziz Valley and Ziz gorges. You will stay for two nights in Erfoud, part of the oasis of Tafilalt on the edge of the mighty Sahara Desert.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6
Erfoud - Rissani - Erfoud
Enjoy an excursion to the fortified village of Rissani in the Tafilalt region. Rissani is a traditional desert village that houses the impressive Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif, the first ruler of the Alawite dynasty, which thrived here in the 17th century. In the afternoon, take advantage of the optional excursion to the desert, and take in it's colours and silence.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7
Erfoud - Road of 1000 Kasbahs - Ouarzazate
Journey through the impressive Todra Gorges and past the eastern slopes of the Atlas Mountains to Tinerhir Oasis, with its green valley of palms and local villages, and continue on a scenic drive through the Dades Valley, also known as the 'Valley of 1000 Kasbahs'. On to Ouarzazate, a charming oasis resort with an exotic Kasbah.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8
Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
This morning, enjoy an orientation drive of Ouarzazate and a visit to the Kasbah de Tourirt. Today's highlight is a visit to the beautiful Ait-Benhaddou, the setting of many films including 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator' Continue through the picturesque villages and rugged mountain scenery to the 7,414ft hight Tizi-n-Tichkas Pass, in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in the imperial city of Marrakech.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9
Marrakech
Discover the beauty of Marrakech on the guided city sightseeing tour, including Jemaa-el-Fna square, the bazaar, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10
Marrakech - UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Marrakech.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Hotels
- Marrakech: Zalagh Kasbah & Spa Hotel
- Casablanca: Idou Anfa or Novotel
- Fez: Menzeh or Parc Palace
- Erfoud: Kasbah Tizimi
- Ouarzazate: Ibis
Notes
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Latest customer reviews
12/03/2017
Fascinating country of contrasts culturally and geographical, a wonderful holiday enhanced by the hard work and good humour of tour director Graham, his enthusiasm seemed boundless.