See highlights of Morocco on a 6-Day Tour
Highlights
Casablanca
gastronomical, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Days
Easy
English
Description
Set out on this 6-day tour of Morocco with your professional tour guide. As you go through Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira, you will see breathtaking sites: the largest mosque in Morocco, Hasan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and Jewish Quarter in Marrakech, and the colourful souks as well as wood-carving workshops in Essaouria. Also see local artists performing at the Marrakech Djamaa Elfena.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Casablanca
- On your arrival at our joining hotel in Casablanca, you will have time to rest till the evening. At 6:00 PM, your Morocco tour guide will brief you about the itinerary and tour details. Then, you could go out for a dinner with your group.
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Day 2: Casablanca - Marrakech
- First, visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque of Casablanca. This mosque is the largest in Morocco and one of the largest in the world. Its building's capacity can hold till 25,000 worshippers at one time, and the square outside, more than 80,000!
- Then, we will leave Casablanca and drive south to Marrakech. Upon arrival, we will check-in at our hotel and then have some free time to be spent at leisure.
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Day 3: Marrakech
On this day we see the best of Marrakech which is located in the heart of the country. It is because of its location that Marrakech has been the capital of many a dynasty that ruled Morocco.
- First, we will visit the Koutoubia Mosque the city's highest building and most important landmark. This mosque dates back to the 12th century and will be seen only from the outside.
- Move on the 16th-century Jewish quarter and into the Bahia Palace of the 19th century. The latter is one of the marvellous palaces in the country and was owned by Morocco's grand vizier in the late 19th century
- Then wander in the medina's twisted alleyways to see its traditional markets and souks. It will then be time to visit the famous square of Marrakech Djamaa Elfena where you can find snake charmers, acrobats, and musicians performing their art.
- After lunch, we will visit Majorelle Gardens that are named after the famous French painter who constructed his art deco villa and started the botanical gardens. In 1980, it became the residence of Yves Saint Laurent. There's provision of an optional dinner with a fantasia show on this day.
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Day 4: Marrakech - Essaouria
- Leave Marrakech after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Essaouira; a colourful fishing town situated within 15th-century Portuguese fortifications, where great beaches and surf beckon one.
- Take the day to relax on the beach or explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the medina, and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours.
- Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists' shops: buy a carpet or Thuya woodcarving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets. There is the opportunity to do partake in some activities such as quad biking, surfing, horse trekking and windsurfing. Enjoy a great night out in Essaouira
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Day 5: Essaouria - Casablanca
- It is time to leave Essaouira and head up to Casablanca, en-route which we will have lunch in the fabulous city Eloualidia.
- Then, pass by El Jadida's city named by the Portuguese as 'Mazagan'.
- At the end of the day, we will be in Casablanca where we will stay for the night.
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Day 6: Departure from Casablanca
- You will have to check out of the hotel room at 12:00 PM after which you are at liberty to fill the time till your flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Per Person | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |