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DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Morocco
Depart for Morocco
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Casablanca, Travel to Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel in Rabat where you have the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in Casablanca no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Wednesday - Rabat City Tour
This morning, take a city tour of Rabat, Morocco's capital. Rabat, which means "Fortified Place" displays all of the fine architecture one might expect to see. View the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins of Chellah, a city that traces its origins to the Carthaginians and Phoenicians. Visit the Oudaya Kasbah and the Hassan Tower. Spend the afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Tangier
Today, depart for Tangier, a fascinating Moroccan city guarding the Strait of Gibraltar. Take an orientation tour of Tangier, visiting the Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules. After free time for lunch, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight for dinner, you might want to sample tajine pescado (fish stew) a regional specialty
Overnight: Tangier
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Friday - Explore Tangier
This morning, another opportunity to explore Tangier. The city has served as Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries. Its blend of international and cross-cultural influences is unique in Morocco. Visit the Tangier American Legation, a five-story mansion located in the medina. Walk through Perdicaris Parc, a lush natural landscape within the city. Experience the atmosphere of the Grand Soco, Tangier's largest market, as well as the legendary kasbah
Overnight: Tangier
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6, Saturday - Chefchaouen en route to Fez
Depart Tangier and head south to Fez. Along the way stop at Chefchaouen, nestled in Morocco's Rif Mountains. The city is known as "The Blue Pearl" is painted in various shades of blue, a custom that dates back to the 15th century, when an influx of Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition settled here. They brought along the tradition of painting buildings blue to mirror the sky and remind them of God. Afterward, continue to Fez. Take a short bus tour of the city, conducted by your Tour Manager, on the way to the hotel
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Fez
Spend a full day at leisure to bravely wander the old medina yourself or, choose to take a guided optional tour where you will visit the many hidden treasures of the medina that only a Moroccan guide will know. Fez is famous for its tanneries and the Fes el Bali Medina. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops gives you the best view of the tanneries. See the Attarine Medersa, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and visit the Nejjarine Fountains and Museum. Finally, view the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the Jewish Quarter of the medina. This evening, enjoy dinner together
Optional: Full Day Fez (AM)
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Monday - Travel to Erfoud
This will be a long touring day. After breakfast, depart for Erfoud via the montane cedar woods of the middle Atlas Mountains, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort. Continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley. Arrive to your Erfoud hotel in the early evening in time for dinner
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Tuesday - Rissani City Tour
This morning, depart to explore the small city of Rissani, on the edge of the Sahara. En route, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region. Upon arrival to Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit an 18th-century ksar. Next, pass by the ancient ruins of Sijilmasa on the River Ziz, once a medieval trade depot. Return to Erfoud for an afternoon at leisure or, join the optional tour of the Sahara, including a camel ride into the desert
Optional: Sahara Excursion
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Wednesday - Travel to Ait Benhaddou
This morning, continue your journey to Tinghir via the Tinjdad Road. View the Todgha canyons, which rise to a towering 800 feet. After a brief stop in the Dades Canyons, continue to Ait Benhaddou via the road of the thousand Kasbahs, and the Dades Valley, famous for its roses. Arrive at the hotel in the Ouarzazate Region later in the evening
Overnight: Ait Benhaddou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Thursday - Visit Ait Benhaddou, Travel to Marrakesh
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a ksar along a former caravan route. Its desert-dusted Kasbah and maze-like warrens are sure to enthrall you. The ksar has served as a backdrop in film and TV productions from Gladiator to Game of Thrones. Next, make your way to the city of Marrakesh for overnight
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12, Friday - Marrakesh City Tour
After breakfast, take a morning tour of the city. Visit the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century. Your tour also includes the Koutoubia Minaret, as well as the beautiful Bahia Palace. Finally, end the tour by walking through the medina before arriving at the Djemaa el Fna Square. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join the optional Cooking Class with Carriage Ride. Participate in a cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan tajine as well as Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, take a horse-drawn carriage through Djemaa el Fna Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night
Optional: Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Saturday - Full Day in Marrakesh
Spend the day at leisure. Perhaps join the morning optional Ourika Valley tour. The Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. See the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence
Optional: Ourika Valley tour (AM)
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Sunday - Travel to Agadir
After breakfast, head south towards the resort town of Agadir, in the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend time at leisure. Tonight, head to the beachfront promenade lined with a wide variety of restaurants and cafes
Overnight: Agadir
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15, Monday - Agadir City Tour, Travel to Essaouira
Embark on a city tour of Agadir where you will have the chance to view the beaches of this former fishing village, as well as the hilltop ruins of the old kasbah. This afternoon, set out for the city of Essaouira. Along the way, stop at the Marjana Cooperative to view traditional methods of extracting Argan Oil, reputedly rich in nutrients and antioxidants, beneficial to skin and hair. Continue on to Essaouira, also known as Mogador. The modern city was not constructed until the late 18th century by Mohammed III. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Free time this evening to explore the city before dinner
Overnight: Essaouira
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16, Tuesday - Essaouira City Tour
This morning, take a guided tour through Essaouira's medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along the city's ramparts just north of Moulay Hassan Square. Continue on to the Skala de la Ville, which is a fortification built along the cliffs that defended the city from sea attacks. In the Medina, artisans, and craftsmen practice their trades as they have for hundreds of years. Explore the many souks in the medina, including the spice and jewelry souks. Visit a jewelry shop, renowned for its quality and design, and browse the collection of uniquely handcrafted silver jewelry. Spend the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Essaouira
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 17, Wednesday - Travel to Casablanca, Casablanca City Tour
Today, travel to Casablanca. Along the way, stop for lunch on your own. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque* and the beautiful Corniche seaside. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the city center to visit the Mohamed V Square, the Habous quarter, and the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. Tonight during dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
*Hassan II Mosque is subject to unexpected closures for local religious observances. Details will be provided locally by your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 18, Thursday - Depart Morocco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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