Best of Morocco Discovery Tour

Discover Morocco in style on this adventure tour from Casablanca to Tangier through Chefchaouen, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech.

Day 1: Casablanca

Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met and taken to your Casablanca hotel. Depending on arrival time, you will visit the city, including an visit to the Hassan II, one of the world’s biggest mosques, Sqala and Habous disctrict. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 2: Tangier

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Casablanca and take you the train station to board the high speed train to Tangier (2h10).  On your arrival, our local guide and driver in Tangier will be waiting for you outside the train station with a sign bearing your full name. Then you will start touring around Tangier and its surroundings as well as visit Spartel Cape and the Hercules caves. From this point you will get an exceptional view of the strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean.  You will then visit the Kasbah district, next to the port, the old Medina, with its craftsmanship shops and the magnificent Minaret, looking over the sea. You will have the opportunity to pass by the Grand Socco, where multiple small hotels have previously accommodated famous artists and writers such as Matisse, Camille Saint Saens and Paul Bowles. Overnight stay in Tangier

Day 3: Chefchaouen

After breakfast, we travel to Chaouen or Chefchaouen in Berber, one of the most beautiful towns of the Rif mountains which are the last rampart before the Mediterranean and the Iberian peninsula. It’s famous for its shady valleys Medina, its white coloured houses, blue doors and tiles roof. The local market of Chaouen are animated with traditionally dressed locals and a variety of beautifully displayed. Chaouen offers to its visitors the charm of a city which has preserved Arab Andalusian arts and traditions. in late afternoon, we head back to Tangier train station to catch the High speed train back to Rabat. Overnight stay in Rabat

Day 4: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis

This morning we do the tour of the capital Rabat. Strategically located on the Atlantic coastline, Rabat began as a settlement in the third century BC. We will enjoy a full day tour of the old city including visits to the Royal Palace, Ouadaya Gardens Kasbah and the Hassan Tower Mosque. We then drive to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire, will take you on a drive through tour of the imperial city of Meknes. You will head to Fes in the evening. Overnight stay in Fez.

Day 5: Fez

After breakfast you will begin our guided tour of the Fes medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the King’s Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will experience. For lunch you may choose to eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch you will continue the tour and return to your hotel for the evening. Overnight stay in Fez.

Day 6: Ouzoud Waterfalls

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Marrakech. The beautiful drive will take you up into the MIddle Atlas Mountains and along the base of the High Atlas Mountains and visit Ouzoud waterfall. Once in Marrakech, you will check into your hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center square of the medina. The famous Djemaa el-Fna, is one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is well worth the visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an adjacent cafe provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech

After breakfast, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the Menara and Majorelle gardens. Overnight stay in Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech – End of our services

Your day is free today to explore Marrakech further, and perhaps do some final souvenir shopping and sightseeing before we transfer you to Marrakech airport for your departure flight.

START

• Casablanca

FINISH

• Marrakech

INCLUSIONS

• 4* Hotel Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis
• Professional Local Guides
• Transportation in a comfortable A/C Minibus
• Guaranteed departure

EXCLUSIONS

• Monuments Entrance fee
• Lunch and Dinner