About this trip
Imperial Tour of Morocco
- 7 nights / 8 days escorted group tour
- Excellent for first time visitors
- Guaranteed Saturday departures from Casablanca, ends in Casablanca
- Prices starting at US$1490 per person
- Accommodation in Comfort & Superior Class hotels
- Multilingual tour escort & local guides
- Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach
- Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- Highlights: Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fez - Marrakech - Casablanca
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca (D)
Welcome at Mohammed V airport by our represantative. Brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check-in, dinner and accommodation. (PS : The hotel’s restaurant closes at 10:30 PM. No possibility of dinner served in the room) Overnight: Casablanca
Day 2: Casablanca- Rabat - Tangier (B, D)
Breakfast and visit the residential district of Anfa, the United Nations Square, the Habous district before going to the cornice area for an (external) visit to the Hassan II Mosque. After lunch break continue to Rabat. Founded in 1150 by the Almohades for military purposes, it became an imperial city at the end of the 18th century under the reign of the Alaouite sultan Mohammed III. Brief visit of the city to discover the Mohamed V mausoleum, an architectural masterpiece. Right next the Hassan Tower with an architecture very close to the Giralda of Seville. You then visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Transfer to Train station to enjoy the experience of Train TGV al bouraq . Arrival to Tangier and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Tangier
Day 3: Tangier- Chefchaouen - Fez (B, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing of the Tanger. Start by visiting Tangier Port and the outskirts of the city, crossing the modern town with its large boulevards and exclusive areas of large villas, celebrity homes and palaces, including the summer residence of the Moroccan royal family. Continue to Cape Spartel at the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar, and see the lighthouse that marks the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. After that, drive to ‘Blue Pearl city’ or Chefchaouen city, famous for its blue-painted walled medina. The blue palette derives from the 15th century, when the town attracted exiles from Spain. Arriving Jewish refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition painted their houses blue to reflect their divinity a tradition that continued through the centuries. Enjoy a walking tour through Chefchaouen’s cobbled medina, absorbing the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere & admire the striking blue-and-white houses. Continue to Fes. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Fez
Day 4: Fez (B, D)
After breakfast, we will begin our full day sightseeing tour of Fez, the most ancient city of the Imperials, founded by Idris I (789) and his son Moulay Idris II (810). Weèll visit the medieval Medina and the Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine : Museum of woods, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of Karaouine mosque. Afternoon visit of the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden door and then sightseeing of Fez Jdid. and return to our hotel. Overnight: Fez
Day 5: Fez-Beni Mellal-Marrakech (B, D) – 485km
Departure to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane (In case of bad wheather in winter time, itinerary can be modified via Meknes, Adaroch passing by farms and of husbandry cows, Mrirert, Khenifra). Lunch break and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centres of Morocco. Overnight: Marrakech
Day 6: Marrakech (B, D)
After breakfast, we will begin
our full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech, the
second largest city in Morocco also known as the
pearl of south. Today we will visit the Menara
Gardens, the Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Minaret.
Afternoon: Explore Secret Garden; Rebuilt in the mid19th century by an influential Caïd of Atlas. Complete
our sightseeing with a stop at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Marrakech
Optional: Fantasia Dinner
Day 7: Marrakech-Casablanca (B, D) 220km
Enjoy a morning at leisure for shopping at the souks. Afternoon departure to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Casablanca
Day 8: Casablanca (B)
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Morocco!
End of Services
Price
2024 - 2025 Departures |
Guaranteed departures from Casablanca on Saturdays. You can join the tour upon your arrival in Casablanca. All rates are in US$ per person in Dbl Room. Single room supplement is available and starting from $790 |
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2024 DATES |
COMFORT HOTELS |
SUPERIOR HOTELS |
10 Aug |
$1490 |
$1890 |
14 Sep |
$1590 |
$1990 |
12 Oct |
$1590 |
$1990 |
02 Nov |
$1560 |
$1990 |
16 Nov |
$1560 |
$1990 |
30 Nov |
$1490 |
$1890 |
2025 DATES |
COMFORT HOTELS |
SUPERIOR HOTELS |
04 Jan |
$1490 |
$1890 |
18 Jan |
$1490 |
$1890 |
01 Feb |
$1560 |
$1990 |
15 Feb |
$1560 |
$1990 |
29 Mar |
$1630 |
$2060 |
12 Apr |
$1630 |
$2060 |
03 May |
$1630 |
$2060 |
17 May |
$1630 |
$2060 |
31 May |
$1490 |
$1890 |
14 Jun |
$1490 |
$1890 |
12 Jul |
$1560 |
$1990 |
02 Aug |
$1560 |
$1990 |
16 Aug |
$1560 |
$1990 |
30 Aug |
$1560 |
$1990 |
13 Sep |
$1630 |
$2060 |
27 Sep |
$1630 |
$2060 |
04 Oct |
$1630 |
$2060 |
18 Oct |
$1630 |
$2060 |
01 Nov |
$1560 |
$1990 |
15 Nov |
$1560 |
$1990 |
OPTIONAL |
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Full Board Supplement US$ 140 per person (In Local restaurants including lunch on day 2+3+4+5+6+7) | ||
Dinner with Fantasia Show US$ 65 per person | ||
Supplement for last evening in Marrakech instead of Casablanca with transfer to airport of Marrakech based on all categories but depending on availability: US$ 45 per person. |
Accommodation
Hotels as below or similar |
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CITY | # OF NIGHTS | COMFORT | SUPERIOR |
Casablanca | 1 | Novotel | Marriott Casablanca or Sofitel Tour Blanche |
Tangier | 1 | El Minzah | Barcelo |
Fez | 2 | Barcelo Fez or Zalagh Parc | Palais Medina or Les Merinides |
Marrakech | 2 | Riad Ennakhil or Opera Plaza | Kenzi Rose Garden |
Casablanca | 1 | Novotel | Marriot Casablanca or Sofitel Tour Blanche |
What's Included
Package Includes
- 7 nights accommodation in Comfort or Superior hotels including breakfasts
- All airport transfers (on scheduled tour dates)
- Half board basis; meals in the itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) lunch (D) dinner wherever indicated
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- Multilingual tour escort & local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included: Any airfare, departure & airport taxes and fees if any, Passport and visa services & fees, Beverages with meals, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips to drivers, guides and tour escorts, Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, taxi, excess baggage etc. Travel insurance, Optional tours