Adventurers and explorers traveled the oceans and the deserts to witness the majesty of Morocco. The sand dunes of the Sahara rise like mountains and the High Atlas Mountains sit in the clouds. Ancient fortress walls stand watch over the hills and the coastline. Minarets create an absorbing skyline and spices provide a rainbow of color in the historic, vibrant marketplace. In this 2 week Morocco tour, you will follow in the footsteps of Romans and sultans, discovering the wealth of culture and...
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Day 1
Casablanca – A City By the Sea
Welcome to Casablanca, a city connected to its heritage along the contemporary streets and life. The wide boulevards are lined with palm trees that sway in the ocean breeze. The Atlantic laps at the bordering shores and the Atlas Mountain foothills create the eastern boundary. Arrive at the airport and be met by your private transfer. Your hotel, furnished by one of Zicasso’s Morocco travel agents, is situated near the heart of the vibrant city. Art galleries present images of the people’s modern life that has also been informed by a rich cultural past. The minaret of Hassan II Mosque creates a solitary skyline against the shore. You can settle in to the wonders of Casablanca and see the majesty of Morocco.
What's Included:
Day 2
Meknes – Imperial Images of Casablanca and Rabat
Day 3
Meknes – The Modesty of the City
Day 4
Fes – The Exotic and Unforgettable
Day 5
Sahara Desert – The Secrets of the Desert
Day 6
Merzouga – The Power of Dunes
Day 7
Tinghir – Highlighting the Landscape
Day 8
Ouarzazate – Road to One Thousand Kasbahs
Day 9
Atlas Mountains – Contacting the Berbers
Day 10
Essaouira – In the Heart of Colliding Cultures
Day 11
Essaouira – Measures of Pace
Day 12
Marrakech – Emblematic Squares
Day 13
Marrakech – Rising Culture
Day 14
Marrakech – Capturing Highlights
Trip Highlights
- Explore the cosmopolitan culture of Casablanca, including the Hassan II Mosque
- Wander through the incredible Roman Ruins of Volubilis
- Experience Berber culture on an exploratory tour of the High Atlas Mountains
- Venture between the high rolling cliffs of the Todra and Dades Gorge
- Visit the Gates of the Desert at Ouarzazate
- Journey through the Sahara Desert to witness exceptional sand dunes
- Discover the historic charm of Fes’s Old City, known as the Medina
- Stroll through the narrow maze-like streets of Marrakech and find the picturesque image of Morocco
- Relax in a charming seaside village with deep historical roots
Detailed Description
This 14-day Morocco itinerary will show you snake charmers and fortunetellers, sprawling mountain ranges, and extensive deserts. The landscape influenced the culture and the culture influenced the world. Legend and history come to life in the charming streets that provide insight into royalty and heritage. Arrive in Casablanca to find a city set alongside the sea. Mohammad V Square is decorated with palm trees and neo-Moorish buildings. The emblematic garden shows you a small taste of the larger culture to come.
Follow your guide through the Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world. Travel through Rabat, the capital of Morocco, which has the inviting ambiance of a provincial town. Arrive in Meknes and experience the romantic palace and market areas that have decorated the city for centuries. Outside of Meknes are the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Columns and mosaics continue to decorate the countryside. In Fes you follow your guide along the historical streets to the Mederssa Bou Inania.
You can hear the Nejjarine Fountain and enjoy the casual culture of the unforgettable Medina. Travel into the desert and spend time exploring the landscape on camelback. Visit the famous Sahara sand dunes and spend a night under the stars. Luxuriate in the shade of the oasis canopy at Tinerhir and wander through Todra Gorge. Journey along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs, through Dades Gorge, and arrive at Ouarzazate. The desert city almost blends into the surrounding sands.
Continue onward to Ait Benhaddou and its treasured fortress. The Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains welcome you with traditional warmth. In Essaouira you have time to indulge in the seaside village and stroll along the 18th-century fortress streets. In Marrakech you can watch the fascinating myths and history of Morocco come to life. Tour around the Medina and see palaces and mosques. A private transfer will escort you to the airport after you have discovered and experienced enriching and enchanting Morocco.
Starting Price
$3,145 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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