Discovery of Morocco - Escorted Tour
Experience all Morocco has to offer with 2 nights in Casablanca, 1 night in Rabat, 2 nights in Fez, 1 night in Merzouga with the option to sleep under the stars, 1 night in Ourzazate, 2 nights in Marrakech, and 1 night in Essaouira.
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Discovery of Morocco departs on selected Fridays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.
Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira
From $2539 Including Airfare
Detailed Description
TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:
- Roundtrip airfare on Royal Air Maroc including fuel surcharge*
- 2-night hotel accommodations in Casablanca
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Rabat
- 2-night hotel accommodations in Fez
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Merzouga
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Ourzazate
- 2-night hotel accommodations in Marrakech
- 1-night hotel accommodations in Essaouira
- Breakfast and lunch OR dinner daily throughout the tour
- 9-day tour of Discovery of Morocco by air-conditioned 4x4
- Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees
- The service of an English speaking guide during the tour
- All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort
- Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort
- Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- 24 Hour "Emergency" Hotline.
- USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
DAY 1, FRIDAY: USA
Depart USA for an overnight flight to Casablanca. Full service on board.
DAY 2, SATURDAY: CASABLANCA
Arrival in Casablanca. You will be met by a Homeric Tours representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at lesiure. (D)
DAY 3, SUNDAY: CASABLANCA / RABAT
After breakfast depart for a morning sightseeing tour of Casablanca. Visit Central Market, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, Anfa area and outside Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon drive to Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom. Tour of the city. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
DAY 4, MONDAY: RABAT / MEKNES / FEZ
After breakfast, depart for Meknes and Volubilis. Continue to Fez with visit of Moulay Idriss. Dinner and overnight in Fez. (B,D)
DAY 5, TUESDAY: FEZ
After breakfast depart for a full day tour of Fez. Visit the Old Medina, Attarine, Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss and Karaouine Mosque. In the afternoon visit the new Fez, Fez Jdid. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
DAY 6, WEDNESDAY: FEZ / MIDELT / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA
Departure to Erfoud via Atlas mountains. Drive through Ifran and Azrou with a stop in Midelt. Depart for Erfoud via Errachidia and Ziz Valley. Continue by 4x4 to Merzouga for dinner and overnight. Choice of overnight at the hotel room or at the nomadic tent. (B,D)
DAY 7, THURSDAY: MERZOUGA / RISSANI / TINGHIR / OUARZAZATE
Early morning excursion to see the sunrise over the sands dunes of Merzouga. Afterbreakfast continue to Ouarzazate. Visit the Rissani Kasbah, Tinghir, Toudgha canyons and Dades valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate. (B,D)
DAY 8, FRIDAY: OUARZAZATE / BENHADDOU / MARRAKECH
After breakfast visit Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Tiffeltout, Taourirt and Ait Benhaddou. Continue to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
DAY 9, SATURDAY: MARRAKECH
After breakfast depart for a full day tour of Marrakech. Visit the Menara Garden, Saadien Tombs, Bahia Palace and Koutoubia. After lunch visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and hadcraft quarters. Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L)
Optional Moroccan Dinner with Fantasia Show at $75 pp
DAY 10, SUNDAY: MARRAKECH / ESSAOUIRA
Late morning depart for Essaouira, the fishermen's city and former Mogador. Optional sea food lunch by the sea. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)
DAY 11, MONDAY: ESSAOUIRA / SAFI / EL JADIDA / CASABLANCA
After breakfast depart for Casablanca. Visit Safi, stop at Oualidia and continue to El Jadida for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (B,D)
DAY 12, TUESDAY: CASABLANCA / USA
Your will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

