Classic Morocco – Casablanca, Fes & Marrakech

7 Nights / 8 Days · 1N Casablanca, 1N Rabat, 2N Fes, 3N Marrakech — from ₹2,08,100 per person (all taxes & GST included)

Hotel: Three Star Hotels (or similar)

Overview

This week-long tour connects Morocco's great imperial cities in one smooth loop. Admire the soaring Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the royal landmarks of Rabat, the ramparts and gates of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, before losing yourself in the ancient medina of Fes with its mosques, madrasas and artisans., Crossing the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, you arrive in Marrakech for its palaces, gardens and the electric Jemaa el-Fna square, with a day in the Ourika Valley amid Berber villages and waterfalls. With breakfasts, dinners and a private vehicle included, it is a well-paced introduction to Morocco for families and couples alike.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Arrive at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, where your driver and English-speaking escort guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat

After breakfast, visit Casablanca's most important monument, the majestic Hassan II Mosque – one of the largest mosques in Africa, crowned by one of the tallest minarets in the world, with a laser beam pointing towards Mecca. Continue to the Habous district, a charming blend of French and Moroccan architecture.

Lunch at leisure, then drive to Rabat, the administrative capital of the Kingdom. An orientation tour takes in the Royal Palace, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the Chellah, followed by a walk through the medina and its souks. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Rabat

Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, drive to Meknes, the imperial city of Moulay Ismail, famous for its long ramparts, the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the royal stables and the old Jewish quarter. Stop at the remarkable Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing to Fes. Check in, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Fes City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, Morocco's oldest cultural and spiritual city. Begin in the medieval medina founded in the eighth century, home to some of the country's finest buildings such as the Andalusian Mosque and the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque, along with historic madrasas and the famous Nejjarine fountain.

After lunch (not included), stroll through the old medina where craftsmen still work in age-old traditions. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Marrakech

Depart for Marrakech via the Berber village of Imouzzer Kandar and Ifrane, known as the 'Switzerland of Morocco' for its chalets and ski station. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Marrakech. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 6: Marrakech City Tour

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the Red City, the second oldest imperial city after Fes, founded by the Almoravids in the eleventh century. The tour covers the Koutoubia Mosque, the Menara Gardens, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace.

Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, explore the souks and the craftsmen's quarter, ending at the famous Jemaa el-Fna square. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 7: Day Trip to the Ourika Valley

After breakfast, leave late morning for the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Drive along the Ourika Valley past clinging Berber villages and colourful hillside landscapes to Setti Fatma, a favourite weekend escape for Moroccans, known for its streams, waterfalls, cliffs and green terraces.

Walk around the valley for photos and hike with a local guide to the first waterfall, followed by lunch at a restaurant with mountain views. Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport Departure

After an early checkout, transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your onward journey.

Inclusions

• Seven nights' accommodation in three-star hotels or similar
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Five dinners at an Indian restaurant and two dinners at the hotel (buffet or three-course set menu)
• Lunch on the Ourika Valley day trip
• Dinners are served at Indian restaurants; guests of other nationalities may have dinners at local restaurants instead
• Deluxe vehicle at disposal from arrival till departure
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• English-speaking guide at disposal from arrival till departure for groups of more than fifteen guests
• Entrance fees to monuments and sites mentioned in the programme
• Local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

• Domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Meals not mentioned in the programme (all lunches)
• Drinks and beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Extras and expenses of a personal nature
• Any service not mentioned under inclusions
• Optional visits such as the Majorelle Garden, the YSL Museum or a dinner show (available at a supplement)
• International airfare
• Visa fees
• GST and TCS as applicable

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