10-Nights Best of Morocco - Classic Group from $3,124

Itinerary Details

Insight Vacations: Best of Morocco

Day 1 - Welcome to Casablanca
Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner, enjoying an evening of good food and great company.
Accommodations: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Rabat, Imperial Meknes and Fes Relaxed Start
During an exploration of the sights of Casablanca view the huge Hassan II Mosque, the third largest in the world. Depart for the capital of Rabat to see the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower and visit one of the few holy places open to non-Muslims, the lavish Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. This site is both an architectural marvel and a monument to a great ruler. You'll be delighted with a superb Moroccan dinner in an ancient palace at the entrance to the Medina. A colourful array of meze plates, aromatic tagines, exotic fruits and wine will be laid before you while you are entertained with a traditional folklore show.
Accommodations: Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Fes Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to the non-profit American Fondouk. Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. Pass one of the world's oldest universities and see the hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks where an array of vendors sell food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
Accommodations: Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - The Ziz Gorges to Erfoud
Head for the spectacular snowcapped High Atlas Mountains. After stopping for lunch at Midelt, continue through the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm-fringed towns to Errachidia. Your destination is Erfoud, where the red sand buildings stand in stark contrast against the patches of greenery and surrounding desert.
Accommodations: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Desert Town of Rissani Relaxed Start
Today, discover the authentic desert town of Rissani. See the Tomb of Moulay Ali Cherif, one of the founders of the Alaouite family who reigned during the second half of the 17th century.? Next, a visit to the quarries of marine fossils with an antiquity of 360 million years. Stop at the famous Ksar Oulad Abdelhalim. This afternoon experience a traditional lunch of Madfouna, also known as ‘Berber Pizza’, this dish is a delight for the senses with seasonal fillings and spices. The rest of the afternoon will be free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. In the evening, there is an Optional Experience to marvel at the glorious Sahara sunset on a four-wheel drive vehicle. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Accommodations: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Spectacular Ouarzazate
Venture towards the oasis of Tinehir and explore the Todra Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne du Dadès you will encounter the dry and rugged Dades Valley, dotted with oases of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses—hugging the slopes. Meet the locals of the region when you visit a traditional Nomad house and try authentic Berber tea. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate, also known as the film capital of Morocco. Many blockbusters have been filmed here, including Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars.
Accommodations: Le Berbère Palace, Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - To Marrakesh
Marvel at and photograph the architectural wonder of Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts one of Morocco's finest kasbahs. Your journey continues via the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass, before descending to the ochre-coloured city of Marrakesh. With the rest of the day at your leisure, why not relax and enjoy the immaculate facilities of your hotel?
Accommodations: Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Marrakesh, Pearl of the South Relaxed Start
In the morning, visit Dar El Bacha - an iconic landmark in the city of Marrakech. Meet your Local Expert and wander the maze of the Medina and see the Koutoubia Mosque, with its minaret dominating the Marrakesh skyline. Next, to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can take a moment to watch the dancers, snake charmers and storytellers. With time at leisure, you are free to continue exploring: enjoy the sensorial experience of strolling through the souks or maybe visit a museum. In the evening, perhaps choose to join fellow guests at a vibrant restaurant on Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Here, you will enjoy a slew of classic Moroccan dishes as you absorb the ambience and watch twirling belly dancers balance plates of lit candles on their heads.
Accommodations: Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Elegant Essaouira Relaxed Start
Venture to the west coast of Africa to reach the laid-back fishing town of Essaouira. After an orientation with your Travel Director, explore the busy fishing port. Continue to El Jadida with its unique architectural mixture of Moorish-Portuguese-French influence.
Accommodations: Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf and Spa, El Jadida
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Return to Casablanca Relaxed Start
Once you’ve experienced the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca is a fascinating place to return to and offers a unique insight into modern Morocco. Perhaps visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque famous for its intricate Islamic architecture and one of the largest in the world. In the evening 'of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world' there really is only one place to be. Join your Travel Director at Rick's Café, recreated from the famous movie. Enjoy a hearty dinner with drinks and no doubt a rendition of ‘As Time Goes By'. Here's looking at you kid!
Accommodations: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - Au revoir Casablanca
Today, bid farewell to your journey through Morocco as you transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast