8-Day Moroccan Odyssey: From Casablanca to Marrakesh
Highlights
Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech
Locations Covered
Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech
architectural, cultural, historical
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Embark on an immersive 8-day tour of Morocco, beginning with a warm welcome in Casablanca, where you will explore iconic landmarks like the Hassan II Mosque and Mohamed V Square before journeying to the imperial city of Rabat. Then, traverse through historic sites in Fez and Meknes and marvel at the scenic beauty en route to Marrakesh, where you will discover the Saadian tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and vibrant souks. Next, enjoy a leisurely day in Marrakesh before returning to Casablanca for departure, culminating in an unforgettable exploration of Morocco's rich culture and heritage.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
- Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport. Welcome, assistance, and transfer to the hotel in Casablanca.
- Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 2: Casablanca Exploration, Rabat Journey
- Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the tour guide at 9:30 am.
- Sightseeing of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco:
- Visit the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque.
- Explore Mohamed V square.
- See the United Nations place.
- Visit the central market.
- Explore the habbous sector.
- Discover the residential area of Anfa.
- Stroll along the Aïn Diab coast, dotted with swimming pools and restaurants.
- Independent lunch. Departure to Rabat, the white imperial city.
- Visit of Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco:
- Explore the Hassan tower.
- Visit the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum.
- Explore the Kasbah of Oudayas.
- Discover the Medina.
- Late afternoon check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 3: Journey to Fez via Meknes
- After breakfast, departure to Fez.
- Visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
- Continue to Meknes.
- Independent lunch. Visit of Meknes, known as "the Moroccan Versailles":
- Explore Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco.
- Visit Hari Souani.
- Explore the old medina.
- Arrival in Fez.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 4: Discovering Fez
- Breakfast at the hotel. Full day devoted to the sightseeing of Fez, the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco.
- Visit of the medieval medina.
- Explore the Medersas.
- Visit the Karaouine mosque.
- See the famous Nejjarine fountain.
- Independent lunch.
- Continuation of the visit through the old medina:
- Observe different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition.
- Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 5: Travel to Marrakesh via Beni-Mellal
- After breakfast, departure to Marrakesh.
- Cross the region of the Middle Atlas.
- Pass through Immouzer du Kander and Ifrane, a charming ski resort in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest.
- Stop at Beni-Mellal to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
- Independent lunch.
- Continuation to Marrakesh.
- Witness the gradual transition from the greenery of the cedar forest to the red earth of the country contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 6: Exploring Marrakesh
- Breakfast at the hotel. Full day spent visiting Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South."
- Visit the Saadian tombs.
- Explore the Koutoubia.
- Visit the Bahia Palace.
- Explore the Menara gardens.
- Return to the hotel for lunch.
- In the afternoon, visit the souks, the winding little streets, and the Djemaâ El Fna place.
- Experience various and non-stop entertainment including storytellers, snake charmers, fire-eaters, and more.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 7: Leisure in Marrakesh, Return to Casablanca
- After breakfast, morning free at leisure for a final plunge into the atmosphere of Marrakesh or relaxation by the pool of the hotel.
- Independent lunch.
- In the afternoon, departure to Casablanca.
- Arrival at the hotel.
- Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 8: Departure from Casablanca
- After breakfast, departure transfer to Mohamed V airport.
- Assistance to the boarding formalities.
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.