This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
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✓ Incredible sightseeing including city tours of Marrakech, Boulmane, Erfoud, Fez, Tangier & Rabat as well as visits to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, Ourzazate, Boulmane Dades, the Valley of the Kasbahs and more
✓ English speaking guide for the duration of the tour
✓ 8 nights in 4 and 5 stars accommodation
✓ 17 meals including daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 5 dinners
✓ Travel by comfortable bus throughout
✓ Airport arrival and departure transfers
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Welcome to Marrakech. Upon arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. At the end of the afternoon you will be able to experience a traditional Kalesa ride up to the famous Djema square.
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which gave the country its name. We will get to know the great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit to the Bahia Palace. After a delicious included lunch, we will still have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a famous Marrakech Souk (local market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional).
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually snow capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a place where several films have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route will be going through the so called biblical landscapes. We will spend some time in Ouarzazate city with its impressive Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Roses. BOUMALNE Dades.
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this section of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or not will depend on road access).
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert, the Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands of palm trees, Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent Todgha Gorge. On the way there, we shall stop at a small town built with adobe next to Khorbat. We will continue toward Erfoud for a delicious included lunch. Anyone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and experience dusk among the dunes.
In the early morning, we will leave the Sahara through the mountains and cross the nomadic areas situated in the elevated and cold landscapes. In the afternoon, Fes awaits us.
Today we will explore Fes with an informative scenic tour. We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Morocco. Arriving in Tangier in the mid-afternoon before enjoying dinner at the hotel.
We will journey through beautiful landscapes. Asilah is this small and picturesque walled city on the shores of the Atlantic was an ancient port and a base for pirates. Today the city is full of life. Time for lunch before we will resume our trip towards Rabat.
This morning we will go on a scenic tour of Rabat in which we will visit the immense Royal Palace, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. At midday, we will travel to Casablanca where we will have a short but informative tour of the city. The tour includes a visit to the outside of what is considered one of the most important mosques in the Arab world, the great Hassan II mosque. Then, we will head back to Marrakech for the night.
After breakfast and at the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your ongoing flight.
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity.
These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and subject to availability. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,300.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and cruise details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Type - Independant
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
This package is sold as land only, however you do have the option of adding international airfares to your booking. Simply click on’ book now’, and under upgrades , you will be asked “Would you like us to contact you around our flight service?”
By selecting this option Inspiring Vacations will contact you to discuss adding flights to your chosen destination. We can assist with flying the airline of your choice to turn your booking into a flight inclusive package.
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Online check-in
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