Day 1
Welcome to Casablanca
Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner, enjoying an evening of good food and great company.
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Accommodation
Grand Mogador City Center
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Meals
Dinner
Locations Visited
Casablanca, Rabat, Meknès, Fes, Midelt, Erfoud, Todra River, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Essaouira, El Jadida, Rissani
Countries Visited
Morocco
Travel Style
Regional
Accommodations
10 nights included
Age Requirements
Minimum age 5
Day 1
Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner, enjoying an evening of good food and great company.
Accommodation
Grand Mogador City Center
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
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.
Accommodation
Marriott Jnan Palace Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
See the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche.
Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate on Place El-Hedim in the heart of the Medina.
Join in the fun at a colourful Moroccan feast, complete with music, belly dancers and an array of local delicacies.
Day 3
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.
Accommodation
Marriott Jnan Palace Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops.
Visit the American Fondouk, founded in 1927, and speak with passionate volunteer veterinarians who care for local animals and families. Your visit supports United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Day 4
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.
Accommodation
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Enjoy the beauty of this little oasis with the backdrop of the Sahara desert whilst you explore the red walled streets.
Day 5
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.
Accommodation
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Enjoy Madfouna, known as Berber Pizza. Traditionally baked in the sands of the Sahara, this dish is a delight of seasonal fillings and spices.
Day 6
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.
Accommodation
Le Berbère Palace
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Stop at a traditional Nomad house and meet the locals as you sip Berber tea.
Visit Todra Gorge to marvel at this fascinating ravine, created by a fault that split the orange-coloured limestone as deep as 300 meters.
See the castellated mud houses and oases.
Learn more about this quiet town in a city orientation and see why it has been the backdrop to many films as you wander its red sandy streets.
Day 7
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?
Accommodation
Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast
The Ksar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. See the crowded houses within the defensive walls that are reinforced by the corner towers and explore one of Morocco's finest kasbahs.
Day 8
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.
Accommodation
Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast
Across from the Koutoubia Minaret, stroll past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and through the entangled streets of the Medina.
Visit Dar El Bacha, a beautiful palace that has been standing since the 18th century and is a symbol of the city’s rich history and culture.
Day 9
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.
Accommodation
Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf and Spa
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
See the beauty of this bohemian coastal town as you explore the many spice-scented streets of the medina.
Day 10
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!
Accommodation
Grand Mogador City Center
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Indulge in a four-course dinner with drinks at Rick's Café, made famous by the 1942 film.
Day 11
Today, bid farewell to your journey through Morocco as you transfer to the airport.
Meals
Breakfast
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Visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat • Bahia Palace in Marrakesh.
City tours of Fes and Marrakesh, all with Local Experts.
See Casablanca • Meknes • Erfoud • Ouarzazate • the Ksar in Aït Benhaddou • Essaouira.
Moroccan performance with dinner in Fes • Celebration Dinner at Rick's Café in Casablanca.
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