Morocco Imperial, Cities Express tour
Overview
Guaranteed Departures: Fridays all year round.Escorted Experience
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Guaranteed Departures
- Fixed Dates
- Professional Guide Throughout
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- First Class Hotels
Itinerary
Depart along the Costa del Sol tourist route and arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa. Board the ferry for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Arrive in Tangier, disembark, go through customs, and depart by coach to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the oldest and most monumental of the Imperial Cities, exploring the most interesting sites: the 7 doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, and a walk through its grand Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast and early departure towards Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the city's most iconic sites, such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca to explore the main attractions, including the United Nations Square, the Corniche Boulevard, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque. After the visit, enjoy a free lunch on the route and continue to Marrakech. Optionally, you can have a traditional Fantasia Chez Ali dinner under citadel tents. Overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the city, known as the 'Pearl of the South,' starting with the grand Menara Gardens, which features a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Next, visit the exterior of the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin sister of Seville’s Giralda. Once in the old part of the city, tour of the Bahia Palace, once owned by a city noble. Finally, explore Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of Morocco’s most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Visit some artisan guilds: woodworkers, potters, leatherworkers, spice merchants, and more. Lunch at the hotel and depart for Casablanca. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tangier. Transfer to the port to board the ferry for the return trip across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. Continue to the Costa del Sol. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
Guided city tour with local guides in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and Fez / Tour director throughout the journey / Transportation in luxury coach / Accommodation at selected hotel class / Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners / Travel insurance.
Exclusions
International Airfare
Visas
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.
Personal expenses.
Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.
Notes
Hotels Used OR Similar
Superior
Fez - Menzeh Zalagh / Volubilis or similar
Marrakech - Mogador Kasbah / Meriem / El Andalous or similar
Casablanca - Kenzi Basma / Mogador Marina / Oum Palace or similar
Superior Plus
Fez- Royal Mirage / Zalagh Parc Palace or similar
Marrakech - Kenzi Rose / Mogador Agdal / Adam Park or similar
Casablanca - Le Grand Mogador / Farah / Le Palace d’Anfa or similar
(*) Morocco:
- It is necessary to have the passport data at least 45 days before departure to manage the passage to Morocco.
- It is a mandatory requirement by the Moroccan government that passports have a validity of more than 6 months, including the entire stay in the country.
- Only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Passengers must go through customs control with their luggage.
- The itinerary of the part of Morocco can be modified without substantial variations of the services.
- It is recommended to reconfirm the departure time at least 48 hours in advance.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON FRIDAY.
Optional tours available on request.
