10 Days / 9 Nights from $11,575 Price Per Person
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**Day 1: Casablanca > Rabat**
On arrival in Casablanca, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Rabat where you overnight.
**Day 2: Rabat > Meknes > Volubilis > Fes**
Depart Rabat this morning and travel to Fes, visiting the imperial city of Meknes and the World Heritage site of Volubilis. The city is the best preserved archaeological site in Morocco. See the extraordinary mosaic floors en route. On your arrival in Fes, enjoy your evening spent at leisure.
Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It’s primarily known for its architecture, vibrant souks and old-world atmosphere.
**Day 3: Fes**
Today, enjoy a full day guided sightseeing tour in Fes, known as the country’s cultural capital. Visit the old medina dating from the 9th century, the Medersa or Theological College, Bab Boujloud, the Jewish Quarter, El Attarine and the expansive souks – don’t miss the colourful spice souk!
**Day 4: Fes > Merzouga Sands**
Spectacular drive through cedar forests and the Pass of the She-Camel to Erfoud. Continue by 4WD to Erg Chebbi and the Merzouga Sands to your luxurious camp for overnight. In the desert, you are able to go dune driving or camel riding.
**Day 5: Merzouga Sands > Todra Gorge > Skoura**
Drive through spectacular Todra Gorge with soaring rock walls and lush valleys to Skoura where you will overnight.
**Day 6: Skoura > Ait Benhaddou > Marrakech**
Depart Skoura and continue your journey to Marrakech. This route offers wonderful photo opportunities, especially in Ait Benhaddou, a small town with one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco. Visit the Atlas Film Studios and the magnificent Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass en route to Marrakech.
**Day 7: Marrakech**
Visit El Bahia Palace, souks, Jemaa el Fna Square – the main open space in Marrakech and as old as the city itself, Koutoubia Minaret and the Saadian Tombs.
**Day 8: Marrakech > Essaouira**
Today transfer to the coast and check into your hotel in the fortified Portuguese fishing town of Essaouira. Enjoy your afternoon spent at leisure.
**Day 9: Essaouira**
Enjoy a guided walking tour of this late 18th century fortified town. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world. Visit the town walls, medina, Jewish Quarter and Sea Gate.
**Day 10: Essaouira > Casablanca**
Transfer by road to Casablanca Airport where arrangements end.
Tailor-made journey: This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.
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Ancient Cities and the High Atlas By World Journeys
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Explore the treasures of ancient Marrakech and Fes, travel through magnificent mountain passes to the High Atlas. Stay overnight in the desert in a luxurious tent and visit the charming village of Chefchaouen on this in-depth journey.
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Escape to the Desert By World Journeys
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In Moroccan Style By World Journeys
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