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Premium Morocco Highlights 8 Days morocco tours

8 days
Age 12+
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Availability 50

Enjoy an eight-day Premium Adventure that explores Morocco’s rich history and varied culture. The Mosque of Hassan II, Casablanca is a stunning sight. You can also explore the medina of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will have a unique insight into Moroccan life by sharing stories and eating with local families in the Middle Atlas Mountains.

This trip is a must-see

  • You will get to know Morocco’s real heart as you travel with an experienced leader.
  • Enjoy an exclusive experience at Volubilis World Heritage Site, where you will discover the most striking Roman ruins of Morocco. You’ll also enjoy a picnic lunch with local ingredients.
  • During your Feature Stay at Bin el-Ouidane in the Atlas Mountains, you will be able to enjoy breathtaking beauty, world-class hospitality, and stunning views.
  • Enjoy the best Moroccan cuisine while you eat at Casablanca’s top restaurants. You can also enjoy pastillas with a local family (Exclusive Experience), enjoy mint tea in the Atlas Mountains, and participate in a Marrakech tasting tour.
  • Morocco’s cities will amaze you as you visit the Mosque of Hassan II, Casablanca. You can also dive into Fes’s medina to witness the evening transformation of Djemaa el-Fna in Marrakech.

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Casablanca Casablanca
Day 2 Meknes / Fes Fes
Day 3 Fes Fes
Day 4 Bine el Ouidane
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Bine el Ouidane
Day 5 Bine el Ouidane Bine el Ouidane
Day 6 Marrakech Marrakech
Day 7 Skoura Skoura
Day 8 Imlil Imlil
Day 9 Imlil Imlil
Day 10 Marrakech Marrakech
Day 11 Marrakech Marrakech
Day 12 Essaouira Essaouira
Day 13 Essaouira Essaouira
Day 14 Marrakech Casablanca
Day 15 Marrakech

 

Detailled Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca

Morocco, welcome! An Intrepid representative will meet you at Casablanca Airport and transfer you to your hotel. The adventure begins at 6 p.m. with a welcome meeting. The Villa des Arts is a wonderful option for those who arrive in Casablanca with plenty of time. The stunning Art Deco gallery hosts many exhibitions of international and contemporary Moroccan art. The Museum of Judaism offers a fascinating and unique experience in cultural experiences. Enjoy a delicious banquet-style meal with your group in the courtyard of a beautiful riad to celebrate the start of a new adventure. Moroccan cuisine is a major part of its cultural heritage. Tonight, you can try traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine and couscous.

Accommodation

  • Hotel Odyssee Centre or something similar (1 night).

Includes Activities

  • Complimentary Airport Transfer
  • Casablanca – Welcome Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Casablanca – The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventures – MAD948
  • Casablanca – Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) – Free
  • Casablanca – Jewish Museum (entrance fees) – MAD50

All Meals Included

  • Dinner

Additional Information

We will need to collect your insurance details and information about next of kin at the meeting. It is very important that everyone attends. Please let the hotel reception or your travel agent know if you will be arriving late. For more information about the location of the meeting, ask reception or find a note in lobby. We need to know your flight details at least 14 days before we can arrange airport collection.

Day 2: Meknes / Fes

Today you’ll visit the majestic Mosque of Hassan II, one of Casablanca’s most iconic sites. The Mosque of Hassan II is second in size only to Mecca’s great mosque. It sits on both land and over the sea and is the only open-to-all religious site here. You can then drive to Meknes from Casablanca, and explore the beautiful streets of Medina, the old walled area of the city. It’s a unique experience to see this less-known medina while the locals go about their day.

Continue onward to the Roman ruins of Volubilis that are dotted with mosaics. A local guide will take you around the area and help you picture the bustling city once it was. A picnic lunch with fresh bread, cheese, seasonal fruits, and olives from the local market is available. Continue to Fes in the afternoon for your next two nights.

Accommodation

  • Riad Yacout (or similar) (1 night).

Includes Activities

  • Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque
  • Walking tour from Meknes to Medina
  • Volubilis – Entrance and guided tour
  • Picnic Lunch at Volubilis

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast

Additional Information

The average driving time today is approximately 4.5 hours.

Day 3: Fes

Today, you will discover Fes’s massive, well-preserved medieval city. It is the mother of all medinas. As your guide takes you through the narrow streets and alleyways, you’ll see donkeys loaded with goods and will be able to explore the different sections of the souk. It’s easy to picture yourself in the Middle Ages as you pass historic khans, dye pits, and stalls filled with fragrant herbs, spices, and the sounds of copper craftmen filling the air. You can explore the city by visiting the beautiful inner courtyards of the centuries-old Islamic school El-Attarine Madrasa or Funduq al-Najjarin. This is a magnificent 18th-century hotel.

You are in for a surprise as you are welcomed into the home and served pastilla dinner by a local family. As you talk with your hosts about Fes, learn how to make the famous Moroccan pie.

Accommodation

  • Riad Yacout (or similar) (1 night).

Includes Activities

  • Fes – Home-cooked Pastilla Dinner
  • Fes – Funduk Nejjarine
  • Fes – Medersa El Attarine

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 4: Bine el Ouidane

You can travel from Fes to Bin el-Ouidane with many stops along the way to enjoy the changing Moroccan landscape. For a memorable experience, visit an Amazigh family (Berber) in the Khenifra area for a unique insight into their way of living. The family will show you how to make mint tea, and they will prepare a delicious home-cooked meal using local ingredients. You will learn about their traditions, customs and how life is in the Atlas Mountains. You’ll later arrive at Bin el-Ouidane. This small settlement is perfectly situated on the banks of the lake and surrounded by sheer rock faces. The Feature Stay accommodation is perched at the edge of the enormous, sparkling lake, at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. You can spend a relaxing afternoon floating in the idyllic swimming pool, or taking in the stunning views from the terrace.

Accommodation

  • Widiane Resort (Featured Stay) or something similar (1 Night)

Includes Activities

  • Khenifra: Home-cooked lunch
  • Khenifra – Tea-making demonstration

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Additional Information

The total driving time today is approximately 7 hours.

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Day 5: Bine el Ouidane

Today, you’ll be heading out on the water and hopping into a speedboat so that you can see more of the turquoise lakes and the surrounding rocky gorges. You can cool off by taking a dip in the calm waters or just enjoying the beautiful views. Before returning to the hotel, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in a shaded spot with a view of the lake. You can spend the rest of the day as you please. Enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or a jacuzzi session at the hotel’s health spa.

Accommodation

  • Widiane Resort (Featured Stay) or something similar (1 Night)

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Day 6: Marrakech

Today, you’ll travel from Bin el-Ouidane towards Marrakech. You don’t need to rush, the scenery is always fascinating and there will be a stop at the Ouzoud Falls. Arriving in Marrakech, you will be taken to Djemaa El-Fna Square, which is the city’s most famous landmark and one of the biggest public spaces in the entire world. To get to know the vibrant city, join your Trip Leader for an orientation tour. The square becomes a hub of activity as the day turns to night. Explore the evening. You might choose to have dinner on the balcony of one of the restaurants overlooking the bustling square and the Koutoubia Mosque.

Accommodation

  • BCK Art Riad (1 night)

Includes Activities

  • Ouzoud – Ouzoud Falls

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast

Additional Information

The total driving time today is approximately 4 hours.

Day 7: Marrakech

Meet your guide today for breakfast and a tour of the Old Medina. This will take you through the souks, which are the heartbeat of the city. You will find tranquil courtyards that are filled with orange blossom scent and many chambers and salons within Bahia Palace. The Koutoubia Mosque is only for Muslims, but the famous minaret makes it a must-see. Continue on through the old medina streets to Djemaa El-Fna. You can only really enjoy the food in this area if you are a local. Your local guide will take your to a special tasting session, where you will be able to try some seasonal delights like freshly squeezed orange juice or fried Moroccan donuts. You can explore the rest of your day at your own pace. You can visit Le Jardin Secret, an old medina garden that has a beautiful courtyard, or go back to the medina to practice your haggling skills. Perhaps you’d like to join your group for a farewell dinner. Your leader can recommend great local restaurants worth a toast.

Accommodation

  • BCK Art Riad (1 night)

Includes Activities

  • Marrakech – Palais Bahia
  • Marrakech – Djemaa El Fna tasting walk
  • Marrakech-Medina walking tour

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast

Day 8: Marrakech

After breakfast, your trip will be over. If you want to spend more time exploring Marrakech, additional accommodation can be booked in advance. Talk to your leader to learn more about Marrakech’s many extra activities.

Optional Activities

  • Marrakech-Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling daytrip with lunch – MAD2000
  • Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Ride MAD2050
  • Marrakech – Imlil & Aroumd Day Trip – MAD1817
  • Marrakech – Asni & Ouirgane Day Trip with Lunch – MAD1806
  • Marrakech – Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. – MAD640

All Meals Included

  • Breakfast

You would like to customize this itinerary?

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Activities included

  • Complimentary Airport Transfer
  • Casablanca – Welcome Dinner
  • Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque
  • Walking tour from Meknes to Medina
  • Volubilis – Entrance and guided tour
  • Picnic Lunch at Volubilis
  • Fes – Home-cooked Pastilla Dinner
  • Fes – Funduk Nejjarine
  • Fes – Medersa El Attarine
  • Khenifra: Home-cooked lunch
  • Khenifra – Tea-making demonstration
  • Ouzoud – Ouzoud Falls
  • Marrakech – Palais Bahia
  • Marrakech – Djemaa El Fna tasting walk
  • Marrakech-Medina walking tour

Important notes

  1. If you arrive on Day 1, or have pre-booked accommodation through us, a complimentary airport transfer will be provided. Your flight details must be provided to your booking agent no later than 14 days before you travel.
    2. If you don’t want to share a hotel room, a single supplement is available. You can apply the single supplement to all nights of your trip, but it is subject to availability. Only a few single supplements are available for each trip departure. For more information, please speak with your booking agent.
    3. Our 11-day Premium Morocco Highlights itinerary with Essaouira is available.
  • Included
    Airfare
    Local transportation
    5 Star Accomodation
    Professional Guide
  • Not Included
    Departure Taxes
    Entry Fees

Important

Please keep in mind that the itinerary provided is merely a suggestion. If it does not suit your needs, feel free to reach out to us. We will be happy to create a customized tour itinerary specifically designed to meet your preferences and the length of your stay. We offer personalize tours and trips throughout Morocco. The cost of the tour is based on the number of participants, with a lower cost per person for larger groups. The transportation fee remains constant, and the cost will be divided among participants. The price also varies based on the quality of the chosen accommodation. For a precise quote, please get in touch with us.

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