Best of Morocco - Classic Group, 2021
Best of Morocco - Classic Group, 2021
Best of Morocco - Classic Group, 2021
10 Days Starting and ending in Casablanca
Visiting: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Essaouira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E938A16
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Insight Vacations with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Morocco is a colourful mix of Islamic, Arabic and African influences. Spain and France have left their marks too. This unique travel experience includes a stay in Essaouira and at the amazing Berbère Palace Hotel in Ouarzazate.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Accommodation: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca.
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival at Casablanca airport, your transfer leaves for your landmark city hotel at 09:00, 12:00 or 15:00. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at 18:00 for your Welcome Dinner, with the opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of good food.(Dinner)
Day 2: Rabat, Imperial Meknes And Fes
Location: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace (Pool View rooms), Fes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
An exploration of the sights of Casablanca will show you the huge Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country. Venture to the très chic seaside strip known as the Corniche, which stretches to the west and is lined with trendy restaurants and cafes. 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 which is both an architectural marvel and a monument to a great ruler. Travel to Meknes, one of the kingdom’s great imperial cities dating back to the 11th century; its surroundings have remained unchanged for centuries. Stand before the Bab el-Mansour, the monumental entrance to the imperial city and focal point of Place El-Hedim before continuing to Fes. You'll be delighted with a superb Moroccan Highlight 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. Enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere of belly dancers, drums and authentic music — a truly unforgettable experience!(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 3: Fes Sightseeing
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace (Pool View rooms), Fes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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. Learn about the ancient craft of carpet making, witness age-old techniques of pottery making and learn how khobz, the traditional local bread, is made.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 4: The Ziz Gorges To Erfoud
Location: Fes, Midelt
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Efroud.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
Leave the bustle of the city behind and head for the spectacular snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane before reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. After stopping for lunch at Midelt, continue through the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm-fringed towns to Er Rachidia, built by the French at an important crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, where the red sand buildings contrast against the patches of greenery and surrounding desert. In the evening, there is an Optional Experience to meet the nomadic desert dwellers and marvel at the glorious Sahara sunset on a four-wheel drive vehicle.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine)
Day 5: Spectacular Ouarzazate
Location: Ouarzazate
Accommodation: Le Berbère Palace, Ouarzazate.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
Venture towards the oasis of Tinehir and explore the Todra Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne-du-Dades you will encounter the dry, rugged Dades Valley that is 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 to try authentic Berber tea. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate. It is known as the Film Capital of Morocco, with blockbusters such as Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars having been filmed here.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine)
Day 6: To Marrakesh
Location: Ouarzazate, Marrakesh
Accommodation: Kenzi Rose Garden, Marrakesh.
Meals Included: Breakfast
See and take pictures of the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture, boasting one of Morocco’s finest kasbahs. Your journey continues via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, before descending past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green fields 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?(Breakfast)
Day 7: Marrakesh, Pearl Of The South
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Kenzi Rose Garden, Marrakesh.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Local Expert in the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can take a moment to watch the dancers, snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats. Explore the Medina and see the Koutoubia Mosque, with its minaret dominating the Marrakesh skyline.Visit the intricately decorated Palais Bahia, intended to be the greatest palace of its time, when it was built in the late 19th century.With time at leisure, you are free to continue exploring, try your hand at haggling in the souks or maybe visit a museum? In the evening, perhaps choose to join us at a vibrant restaurant on Jemaa el-Fnaa Square where 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.(Breakfast)
Day 8: Elegant Essaouira
Location: Marrakesh, Essaouira
Accommodation: Atlas Essaouira & Spa.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Venture to the west coast of Africa to reach the laid-back fishing town of Essaouira. After checking into your hotel, why not spend the afternoon navigating the narrow alleyways, exploring the busy fishing port or maybe just relaxing on the beach? In the evening, you could sample the local seafood and wine at a waterside restaurant.(Breakfast)
Day 9: Return To Casablanca
Location: Essaouira, Casablanca
Accommodation: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Once you've experienced the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca is a fascinating place to return to as it offers a unique insight into modern Morocco.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 Celebration Dinner with drinks and no doubt a rendition of ‘As Time Goes By'. Here's looking at you kid!(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 10: Au Revoir Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure transfers arrive at Casablanca airport at 05:00, 07:00, 10:00 and 12:00.(Breakfast)
What's Included
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Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas
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Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned coach
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We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
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Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
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We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
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Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
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If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times
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From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
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If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport
Check out our Q&As
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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