Royal Cities & Essaouira from Marrakech

Royal Cities & Essaouira from Marrakech

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Royal Cities & Essaouira from Marrakech

8 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca, Fès

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

8781

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1046

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

On this 08-day journey discover Morocco's popular tourist destination and its four royal cities - Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes, and Rabat. Starting our visit from Essaouira which's known for its artisan industries, notably inlaid cabinet work. It is connected by road with Safi, Marrakech, and Agadir. As you will get the chance to discover the cosmopolitan coastal town of Casablanca and continue to Morocco’s old city "Fes" is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its numerous riads, lose yourself in the labyrinthine markets of the medieval medina of Fez, then heading to Morocco's capital Rabat; view some of the best-preserved Roman architecture in Rabat. Witness the devilish charisma of the snake charmers and storytellers of Marrakech.

Highlights

  • Visit Essaouira, a city with rich Portuguese history and the most ancient fortified port in the world

  • Tour the Economic Capital of Casablanca, including the Central Market, Habous district, and the Royal Palace

  • Discover Meknes, the Ismailia capital, with its famous Bab Mansour gate and Royal Stables

  • Explore the holy city of Moulay Driss and the Roman ruins of Volubilis

  • Spend a day in Fes visiting the Medieval Medina, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, and the Nejjarine fountain

  • Visit Rabat, the Administrative Capital, including the Royal Palace, Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, and the Hassan Tower Mosque

  • Experience the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech with its non-stop entertainment

  • Explore mosques, tombs, fortresses, royal palaces

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Friday : Arrival Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Atlas Asni

Arrival to Marrakech Menara airport.

Welcome and transfer to your hotel.

Check-in, dinner & accommodation.

Day 2 : Saturday: Marrakech Essaouira Eljadida Casablanca

Location: Casablanca

Accommodation Name: Novotel Casablanca City Center

Early departure to Essaouira. Visit of this city once known as capital of the hippies and which is full of Portuguese history as a harbour city with the most ancient fortified port in the world still preserved.

Fish lunch (Optional).

Afternoon, departure to Casablanca passing by the Atlantic road, with several stops in Oualidia and El Jadida. According to arrival time, orientation tour of the city former fortress of Mazagan which was built by the Portuguese & possibility to visit the Portuguese Cistern.

Late arrival to Casablanca.

Dinner & Accommodation.

Day 3 : Sunday: Casablanca Meknes Fes

Location: Fès

Accommodation Name: Zalagh Parc Palace

Visit of the Economic Capital: The Central Market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II. Departure to Meknes.

Lunch (optional).

Visit Meknes, the Ismailia capital, which has the longer ramparts in Morocco (40 km) : the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter. Departure to the holy city of Moulay Driss and the ruins of Volubilis, the Roman City. Continuation to Fez.

Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 : Monday : Fes

Location: Fès

Accommodation Name: Zalagh Parc Palace

The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital : the Medieval Medina, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum and the outside Karaouyne Mosque.

Lunch optional in a traditional restaurant in Medina.

Continuation the visit of the souks.

Dinner and accommodation at your hotel.

Day 5 : Tuesday: Fes Rabat Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Atlas Asni

Drive to Rabat, the Administrative Capital Visit of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower Mosque.

Fish lunch (optional).

Continuation to Marrakesh using the high-way.

Check-in, dinner and accommodation.

Day 6 : Wednesday: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Atlas Asni

Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city called «the pearl of the south". The historical sightseeing includes the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the Dar Si Said Museum.

Lunch at hotel.

Afternoon, visit of the souks and handicraft quarters. Then, visit of the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square with its non stop entertainment.

Dinner optional with show.

Accommodation at hotel.

Day 7 : Thursday: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Atlas Asni

Free day for leisure – optional lunch at restaurant – Dinner & accommodation at hotel.

Day 8 : Friday: Marrakech Departure

Location: Marrakech

Transfer with assistance to Marrakech Menara airport for departure.

End of our services.

What's Included

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers with assistance

  • Air conditioned transportation with driver

  • Sightseeing & visits as described in the program

  • Entrance fees to the monuments as indicated in the program

  • Accommodation on HB (07 breakfasts 01 lunch and 06 dinners)

    Accommodation with 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners is included.

  • Bilingual tour-escort during the trip

  • Our full assistance

  • VAT taxes

  • Accommodation on HB (07 breakfasts 01 lunch and 06dinners)

What's Not Included

  • Air-tickets

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips for guide and driver

    Tips for the guide and driver are not included.

  • Tips for guide and drive

Mode of Transport

Travel in air-conditioned transportation with a driver, ensuring a comfortable journey between cities and sightseeing locations.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at the Atlas Asni in Marrakech, Novotel Casablanca City Center in Casablanca, and Zalagh Parc Palace in Fes, with dinner and accommodation included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides air-conditioned transportation with a driver.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers with assistance are included in the tour package.

  • Is there a tour guide available during the trip?

    Yes, a bilingual tour-escort will be available during the trip.

  • Are entrance fees to monuments included in the tour?

    Yes, entrance fees to the monuments as indicated in the program are included.

  • What meals are included in the accommodation package?

    The accommodation package includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive at Marrakech Menara airport, be welcomed and transferred to your hotel, followed by check-in, dinner, and accommodation.

  • What activities are planned for the visit to Essaouira?

    In Essaouira, you will visit the city known for its Portuguese history and the ancient fortified port. There is an optional fish lunch, and in the afternoon, you will depart to Casablanca with stops in Oualidia and El Jadida.

  • What will we see in Casablanca?

    In Casablanca, you will visit the Central Market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa, and the outside of the Mosque Hassan II.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Fes?

    In Fes, you will visit the Medieval Medina, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of the Karaouyne Mosque. You will also explore the souks.

  • What can we expect during the visit to Rabat?

    In Rabat, you will visit the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Ouadayas Garden & Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower Mosque.

  • What is planned for the full day visit to Marrakech?

    The full day visit to Marrakech includes historical sightseeing of the Menara Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia, and the Dar Si Said Museum. In the afternoon, you will visit the souks, handicraft quarters, and the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is a free day for leisure on the seventh day of the tour.

  • How does Today Voyages work?

    We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.

  • Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?

    Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.

  • What is an additional excursion or tour optional?

    Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!

  • What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?

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    If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.

  • What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?

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  • What happens after I book?

    The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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