Overview
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Continue to Fez, considered to be Morocco’s spiritual and artistic center, and see the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace. Drive through the old Jewish quarter, travel to the traditional entrance to Old Fez at Bab Bou Jeloud, and follow your Local Guide through the labyrinthine streets of its Medina and the remarkable architecture of the Medersa Bou Inania. Next stop is the vibrant oasis of Marrakesh. Explore the “Red City” amid its sandstone walls and buildings with your Local Guide. You’ll visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs (or Badia Palace), the Djemaa El-Fna town center and colorful marketplace. Return to Casablanca, for panoramic drive to visit the Hassan II Mosque. Then, top it all off with a delicious farewell dinner to celebrate your Moroccan Escape!
Highlights
RABAT Orientation drive
MEKNES Guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Stables
FEZ Guided sightseeing, visit the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania
MARRAKESH Guided sightseeing, visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead), and Djemaa El-Fna
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO.
Day1
Welcome to Casablanca! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
CASABLANCA–RABAT–MEKNES–FEZ.
Day2
Follow North Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country’s capital. Enjoy an orientation drive to see the massive medieval battlements, the Royal Palace, and more. Continue to Meknes. Originally founded as a military settlement it was transformed into an impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl. During your guided sightseeing, admire the monumental gates of the city walls, the mosques, and the palace. Visit the ROYAL STABLES, constructed to house 12,000 of the royal horses. Next is Fez. Blessed with an ample supply of water and strategically situated, Fez became the capital of Morocco when the country shook off foreign rule under Berber King Idris in the 8th century. To this day, Fez has remained Morocco’s spiritual and artistic center.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FEZ.
Day3
Admire the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace, drive through the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the traditional entrance to Old Fez. Your Local Guide also leads you through labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. Tonight, an optional folklore dinner completes a fascinating day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FEZ–MARRAKESH.
Day4
A scenic drive through this fascinating country will take you to Marrakesh, beautifully located in an oasis, and also known as the “Red City” for its red walls and red sandstone buildings.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MARRAKESH.
Day5
Follow your Local Guide and visit BAHIA PALACE, the 16th-century SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA PALACE instead), and to DJEMAA EL-FNA, the vibrant town center dominated by the 222-foot-high Koutoubia Minaret. In the evening, an exciting optional excursion is available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MARRAKESH–CASABLANCA.
Day6
Return to Casablanca and join your Local Guide, on a panoramic drive, featuring a visit to the HASSAN II MOSQUE, a splendid monument designed to mark the end of the century. This evening, LF a farewell dinner at one of Casablanca’s lively restaurants celebrates your Moroccan Escape. .
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CASABLANCA.
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Movenpick Casablanca
Moderate Deluxe
This 184-room upscale property is centrally located within the business district of Casablanca and only a short distance from the Old Medina with Free Wi-Fi access throughout. The hotel's rooftop area is packed with great amenities, including a small but lovely wooden decked pool, a sushi bar with expansive city views, a fitness center, and a spa. The main restaurant serves both Moroccan and international cuisine in a stylish dining room and the lounge bar area has live music several times a week.
Location
Rond Point Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
Barcelo Fez Medina
First-Class
A hotel that combines comfort and functionality which can be seen in its modern rooms decorated in a contemporary style with designer furniture.
Location
53 Avenue Hassan Ii, Fez, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
Movenpick Mansour Eddahbi
Superior First-Class
Located in the central L'Hivernage district, just a few minutes away from the bustling Medina, this 503-room resort embodies the soul of Ahmed Al Mansour Eddahbi, Sultan of the Saadian dynasty, offering contemporary luxury in an oasis style setting. The property's five restaurants offer a fine selection of international, Mediterranean and Moroccan delicacies and the rooftop bar and lounge serves delicious cocktails and snacks under starry skies. Leisure facilities include a spa, wellbeing center and three swimming pools with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout.
Location
Av. Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
Novotel Marrakesh Hivernage
First-Class
This modern 112-room is located in the new Hivernage area of Marrakech. The hotel brasserie is open daily for lunch and dinner, there is a relaxing outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Rue Haroun Errachid, Quartier de l'hivernage, Marrakesh, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
