Tour 4: Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour (8 days/7 nights)
Visit six of Morocco’s incredible UNESCO world heritage sites including all four of Morocco’s magnificent imperial cities, the ancient Roman capitol of Volubilis and charming Essaouira by joining one of our Deluxe Cultural Experience group tours of Morocco or choose this itinerary on your own private tour of Morocco.
Ө Itinerary Overview
Ө Deluxe Morocco Group Tours Departure Dates & Pricing
Ө Morocco Private Tours Dates – departures every day
MOROCCO TOUR INCLUSIONS
- 7 nights’ accommodation in riads & hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Full-day city tour of Fez with English speaking licensed professional local Fez guide
- Half-day city tour of Marrakech with English speaking licensed professional local Marrakech guide
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing
- Airport transfers
- Air-conditioned private professional tour vehicle with English speaking licensed professional tour driver guide
Day 1: Casablanca
Begin your tour to Morocco when you arrive at Casablanca Airport and are met by your Berber Treasures Morocco Tours driver guide and transferred to your Casablanca hotel. Afternoon city tour to Casablanca’s principal sights including Hassan II Mosque. Overnight in Casablanca hotel.
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez
Depart Casablanca for Morocco’s imperial city of Rabat, the capital of the Moroccan Kingdom and a UNESCO world heritage site. In Rabat tour the city’s sights including Oudaia Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace (Mechouar) (exterior) and the ancient Necropolis of Chellah, situated in the ruins of the Moroccan Roman town of Sala Collonia. Continue your Morocco travel adventure visiting the UNESCO world heritage 17th century imperial city of Meknes. Tour of Meknes, including the famous massive gate of Bab el Mansour, the main entrance the Alaouite sultan, Mouly Ismails’s 17th century city and the Agdal Basin. Before reaching Fez travel via Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s holiest town, to the ancient Roman town of Volubilis where you can explore the ancient ruins which include some marvellous mosaics and the remains of many significant buildings including the Basilica and Triumphal Arch. Entering the old Fez medina tonight you can enjoy one of the many beautiful Moroccan riads in Fez. Overnight in Fez riad. (Breakfast)
Day 3: Fes
Full-day heritage tour of Fez city, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities with your expert local Fez travel guide. Visit the UNESCO world heritage old walled medina, historical monuments (including Madrasa Bou Inania, the Kairaouine Mosque and Mihrab), traditional leather tanneries, bazaars and souks (such as Souk Ain Allou (leather souk), Souk Attarine (spices), Souk au Henne (henna and kohl)), Fes el Jdid, the exterior of Dar el Makhzen (Royal Palace) including the enormous Marinid gate of Bab Dekakene, formerly the main entrance of the royal palace, the Mellah (old Moroccan Jewish heritage quarter) and the late 16th century Borj Nord fortress. Return to your Fes riad. Overnight in Fes riad. (Breakfast)
Day 4: Fez – Beni Mellal – Ouzoud
Continue your trip to Morocco travelling via Ifrane, Azrou, Khenifra and Beni-Mellal south-west to Ouzoud. Passing cedar and pine forests, the route from Ifrane to Azrou crosses Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains. As you travel to Ouzoud waterfall, you transit through the Middle Atlas Mountains’ south-western foothill towns of Khenifra and Beni-Mellal. Visit Morocco’s highest waterfall, the 110 metre Cascade d’Ouzoud. Overnight in Ouzoud riad. (Breakfast)
Day 5: Ouzoud – Marrakech
Travel to Marrakech, Morocco’s imperial city known as the Jewel of the South and a highlight of your Morocco holiday. Afternoon half-day Marrakech tour with your expert local Marrakech travel guide. Your heritage tour of Marrakech’s stunning past, includes the UNESCO world heritage old walled medina, La Bahia Palace, el-Badi Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs, Djemaa El-Fna Plaza and Marrakech’s souks. Escape the bustle of the old medina as you enter the peace of your riad in Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)
Day 6: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
Full-day heritage tour to Essaouira. Situated on Atlantic coast this relaxed town with its incredible history, rich cultural roots and fascinating blend of 18th century European and Moroccan architecture. Today Essaouira is popular with domestic and international artists and hosts the famous Gnaoua music festival every June. You have free time to explore Essaouira’s UNESCO world heritage 18th century medina, sample some of the fresh seafood, or relax on the beach. Return to your Marrakech riad. Overnight in Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)
Day 7: Marrakech
Free day to explore more of Marrakech, its gardens (eg Majorelle Garden, Aguedal Garden, Menara Garden) and architecture, shop for some bargains in the souks, relax in a traditional Moroccan hammam or taste the delicious Marrakechi cuisine or enjoy the La Fantasia spectacle. Overnight in Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)
Day 8: Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech Airport where this tour of Morocco ends. (Breakfast)
Berber Treasures Morocco Private Tours of Morocco:
- Departures every day on our private tours of Morocco
- Luxury to budget accommodation options available
- Lots of fabulous kasbahs and riads in Morocco with great hotel options too
- Your personal chauffeured professional tour vehicle with English speaking licensed professional tour driver guide
- Private chauffeured airport transfer included on Day 1 and last Day
- Variations to the itinerary permitted – or choose a personalised tailor made Morocco tours itinerary
- No minimum numbers
- Lots of optional activities and inclusions available
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The price of your private tour of Morocco depends on the standard and type of accommodation you seek, the itinerary you choose, the number of people travelling and the time of year you are planning to travel to Morocco.
Berber Treasures Morocco Group Tours:
- Deluxe Cultural Experience group tours of Morocco
- Average 4 **** star accommodation
- Fabulous kasbahs and riads in Morocco with great hotel options too
- Small groups only
- Our deluxe Morocco group tours are guaranteed to operate
- Regular departures
- Private professional tour vehicle with English speaking licensed professional tour driver guide
- Complimentary group airport transfer included on Day 1 and last Day at scheduled time
- Lots of optional activities, inclusions and private airport transfers available
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CE4 Departure Dates & Pricing
| 2024 MOROCCO GROUP TOURS CE4: IMPERIAL CITIES OF MOROCCO TOUR (8 days/7 nights) Casablanca – Marrakech [Casablanca finish option] | |
| Departures | Cost per person (double/twin share)* AUD$ |
| 06 Jan – 13 Jan | $2698 |
| 20 Jan – 27 Jan | $2698 |
| 03 Feb – 10 Feb | $2698 |
| 17 Feb – 24 Feb | $2698 |
| 02 Mar – 09 Mar | $2698 |
| 16 Mar – 23 Mar | $2698 |
| 30 Mar – 06 Mar | $2698 |
| 06 Apr – 13 Apr | $2698 |
| 13 Apr – 20 Apr | $2698 |
| 20 Apr – 27 Apr | $2698 |
| 27 Apr – 04 May | $2698 |
| 04 May – 11 May | $2698 |
| 11 May – 18 May | $2698 |
| 18 May – 25 May | $2698 |
| 25 May – 01 Jun | $2698 |
| 01 Jun – 08 Jun | $2698 |
| 08 Jun – 15 Jun | $2698 |
| 22 Jun – 29 Jun | $2698 |
| 29 Jun – 06 Jul | $2698 |
| 06 Jul – 13 Jul | $2698 |
| 13 Jul – 20 Jul | $2698 |
| 20 Jul – 27 Jul | $2698 |
| 27 Jul – 02 Aug | $2698 |
| 09 Aug – 16 Aug | $2698 |
| 16 Aug – 23 Aug | $2698 |
| 23 Aug – 30 Aug | $2698 |
| 30 Aug – 07 Sep | $2698 |
| 07 Sep – 14 Sep | $2698 |
| 14 Sep – 21 Sep | $2698 |
| 21 Sep – 28 Sep | $2698 |
| 28 Sep – 05 Oct | $2698 |
| 05 Oct – 12 Oct | $2698 |
| 12 Oct – 19 Oct | $2698 |
| 19 Oct – 26 Oct | $2698 |
| 26 Oct – 02 Nov | $2698 |
| 02 Nov – 09 Nov | $2698 |
| 09 Nov – 16 Nov | $2698 |
| 16 Nov – 23 Nov | $2698 |
| 23 Nov – 30 Nov | $2698 |
| 30 Nov – 07 Dec | $2698 |
| 07 Dec – 14 Dec | $2698 |
| More 2024 dates available | |
* A single supplement for single client bookings (single room only) applies. Please ask for details.
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