Royal Cities and Essaouira from Marrakech

Essaouira
Essaouira
Marrakech
Marrakech
Casablanca
Casablanca
Meknes
Meknes
Fes Souk
Fes Souk
 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
8 days and 7 nights
Morocco (Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Meknes, Fez, Rabat)
Morocco (Marrakech)

Description

Begin your tour in Essaouira, known as the “capital of the hippies” for its relaxed vibe and artisan industry, notably inlaid cabinet work. and explore the UNESCO-Heritage-listed old city. Then head to the cosmopolitan coastal town of Casablanca, the colorful economic capital of the country. This magnificent city boasts famous attractions including the Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Morocco’s old city, Fez, a popular tourist destination famous for its numerous riads. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine markets of the medieval medina of Fez, then head to Morocco's capital Rabat where you’ll see some of the best-preserved Roman architecture. Head back to Marrakesh and witness the devilish charisma of the snake charmers and storytellers before having a free day in this extraordinary city.
 
Guaranteed departures every Friday (with no minimum passenger) from Tangier, with a *Bilingual speaking guide at disposal during the whole tour.
 
*Note: 2 languages per vehicle and they are done by affinities: English With German, Spanish with Portuguese & Italian with French.

Category

 
Category 4* Premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 4 Stars
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Category 5* Standard (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrival – Marrakech
Arrival to Marrakech airport and transfer with assistance to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

Day 2:
Marrakech – Essaouira – Casablanca (540 km)
Early departure to Essaouira the Portuguese city anciently called Mogador. Visit of this city once known as the capital of the hippies and which is full of Portuguese history as a harbor city with the most ancient fortified port in the world still preserved. Afternoon, departure to Casablanca passing by the Atlantic road, with stops in Oualidia and El Jadida. Orientation tour of El Jadida (built by the Portuguese and previously known as Mazagan “Mazagão”) with the possibility to visit the Portuguese Cistern. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional seafood lunch.


Day 3:
Casablanca – Meknes – Fez (320 km)
Short visit of the Economic Capital: the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II. Departure to Meknes. The visit Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in Morocco (40 km) that includes the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter. Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss (panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Then Continuation to Fez. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch.

Day 4:
Fez
The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital : the Medieval Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum and Karaouine Mosque. Afternoon continuation of the visit. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Medina.

Day 5:
Fez – Rabat – Marrakech (495 km)
Departure to Rabat, the Administrative Capital, and visit of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower Mosque. Continuation to Marrakesh via the highway. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
- Optional seafood lunch.

Day 6:
Marrakech
Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city called «the ochre city". The historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, visit of the souks and handicraft quarters. Then, visit of the famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its non-stop entertainment. Overnight in hotel.
- Optional dinner with show.

Day 7:
Marrakech
Free day for leisure or optional excursions. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
- Optional lunch at local restaurant.

Day 8:
Marrakech – Departure
Transfer with assistance to Marrakech Menara airport for departure.

Price includes

- Airport transfers with assistance at arrival & departure
- Accommodation in Half-board as per category and hotels in the program
- Sightseeing & visits according to described program
- Transportation with adequate AC deluxe vehicle with driver
- Bilingual tour escort during the trip
- Entrance fees to the monuments as in the program
- Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels
- VAT taxes

Price does not include

- Airfare to and from the trip destination
- Gratuities (FOC rooms)
- Personal items purchased during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program
- Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€)
- All non-mentioned services
- Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4* Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech   Marrakesh Menara Airport, Marrakech - Arrival Terminal
2 4*:Novotel / Imperial / Mogador Marina. 5* hotels : Movenpick /Palace d’Anfa/ Grand mogador or similarCasablanca   Essaouira
3 4*: Zalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott / Heritage boutique / Palais medin or similarFez   Meknes
4 4*: Zalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott / Heritage boutique / Palais medin or similarFez
5 4* Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech   Rabat
6 4* Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech
7 4* Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarMarrakech
8   Marrakesh Menara Airport, Marrakech

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceCategory 4* PremiumCategory 5* Standard
Marrakech4* Palm plaza / Rawabi / Zalagh kasbah. 5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similarKenzi rose garden / Adam Park / Mogador Menara or similar
Casablanca4*:Novotel / Imperial / Mogador Marina. 5* hotels : Movenpick /Palace d’Anfa/ Grand mogador or similarMovenpick / Palace d’Anfa / Grand mogador city center or similar
Fez4*: Zalagh Parc / Volubilis / Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott / Heritage boutique / Palais medin or similarMarriott / Heritage boutique / Palais Medina or similar