Moroccan Highlights - Overland Trip

1 week: Casablanca to Marrakech (IMT-MTMH)

Intro

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Morocco, discovering the Andalucian influences of Rabat, exploring the medina in the old city of Fes, experiencing the bustling bazaars of Marrakech and the travelling entertainers in the Djemaa el Fna square. We’ll also visit the historical sights of the famed Imperial Cities and wander amongst the Roman ruins of Volubilis, renowned for its excellent mosaics

Maximum Group Size

Arrival Transfer

Airport transfer to hotel Day 1

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides

Transport

1st class aircon train, minibus

Activities

Extensive walking at sites

Accommodation

7 nights tourist class hotels

Entrance Fees

Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary

Note

Casablanca is a 3.5hr train journey from Marrakech. Tickets cost approx US$13

Itineraries

Day 1,CASABLANCA

Arrive and check in to your hotel. No meals

Day 2,CASABLANCA - RABAT

Travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Walking tour of the medina, Kasbah des Oudaias, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Tour Hassan. (B)

Day 3,RABAT - FES

Free morning to further explore Morocco’s capital. Afternoon departure to the exciting city of Fes. (B)

Day 4,FES

Guided walking tour of the fascinating medina and souqs (markets) of Fes, including the leather tanneries. (B)

Day 5,MEKNES - VOLUBILIS

Drive to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four ‘Imperial Cities’ and a fascinating place to explore. In the afternoon continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Return to Fes for the night. (B)

Day 6,FES - MARRAKECH

We take the bus or train to the great city of Marrakech, Morocco’s most exotic city. (B)

Day 7,MARRAKECH

Morning guided tour of Marrakech medina. Free afternoon to soak up the atmosphere of the bazaars and the famous Djemaa el Fnaa square. (B)

Day 8,MARRAKECH

Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Last updated: 22nd October 2009