Day 1 ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
Check into your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Dinner)

Day 2 CASABLANCA–RABAT–MEKNES–FEZ
A short ride along the coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country’s capital. Sightseeing includes the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudayas. You are reminded of the time when Morocco was the Roman province of Mauretania as you visit the fine Roman relics of Chellah and its gardens. Next stop, Meknes—see its monumental gates, mosque, palace, and miles of protective walls. Travel east towards Fez, Morocco’s most enchanting city. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 3 FEZ
At leisure in ancient Fez, which occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty. Visit the exotic ancient Medina on the optional sightseeing tour, a maze of narrow bustling streets and alleys that make up the old Medina with its colorful souks. (Breakfast)

Day 4 FEZ–IFRANE–ERFOUD
Travel today into the very heart of Morocco. Morning break in the quiet, French-built alpine resort of Ifrane. Verdant cedar forests give way to volcanic mountains and wind-swept plains as you motor across the Middle Atlas range to Midelt. Pass fortified mud-and-straw villages. Descend into the spectacular Ziz Gorges and arrive in Er-Rachidia, an important crossroad once controlled by the French Foreign Legion. Afterwards, the landscape becomes progressively more arid and you enter a stony desert. On your last stretch to Erfoud, an unexpected and breathtaking surprise: the miraculous and peaceful oasis of Ziz Valley. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 ERFOUD
The best choice today is an included excursion to Rissani to see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif, the first ruler of the Alaouite Dynasty. This evening, enjoy an optional excursion in the desert. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6 ERFOUD–THE ROAD OF A THOUSAND KASBAHS–OUARZAZATE
Enjoy the drive through the eastern slopes of the Atlas Mountains and arrive at the Tinerhir oasis with its green valley of palms and local villages. Drive north to the impressive Todra Gorge, then west along the Dades Valley to the film capital of Morocco, Ouarzazate, for an overnight stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 7OUARZAZATE–AÏT BENHADDOU–TIZI-N-TICHKA PASS–MARRAKESH
Enjoy an orientation drive this morning in Ouarzazate, famous for its film studios and a visit of the Kasbah de Taourirt. Next to Aït Benhaddou, a Kasbah famous as a film location for Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Pass through picturesque villages surrounded by craggy mountains while motoring towards the 7,414-foot-high Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Each new twist in the road leads to a different, more dramatic landscape. Leaving the pass behind, the landscape gradually changes to a tapestry of red ochre. Afternoon arrival in the red-colored imperial city of Marrakesh, justly reputed the most fascinating of all Moroccan cities. An optional evening excursion will be a fitting choice to end the day. (Breakfast)

Day 8 MARRAKESH
The included city sightseeing starts this morning with an orientation drive followed by a walk through the ancient quarters to the fascinating Jemaa-el-Fna square and its exotic bazaar. You’ll really feel as if you’ve stopped the march of time. Marrakesh has always been a meeting place—first just a group of nomad tents, now a bustling city. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9 MARRAKESH–CASABLANCA
Leave Morocco’s magical city of Marrakesh for the journey northwest back to Casablanca. In the afternoon, see the sights in the company of a Local Guide. (Breakfast)

Day 10 CASABLANCA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH US
Learn more about booking an air-inclusive vacation - the reasons why include, you'll receive free airport transfer on published dates and your air will be coordinated with your vacation.

AIRPORT TRANSFER TIMES
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Fez, Ifrane, Erfoud, Rissani, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Atlas Mountains, Ziz Gorges and Oasis, Road of 1000 Kasbahs, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge

INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

GUIDES
Local Guides for city sightseeing in Rabat, Meknes, Marrakesh, Casablanca. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring

STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
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MEALS
Buffet breakfasts; 6 dinners

HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
Casablanca Prince de Paris (F) or Ibis Moussafir (F), Fez Menzeh Zalagh (ST), Erfoud Kasbah Tizimi (ST), Ouarzazate Ibis (ST), Marrakesh Zalagh Kasbah & Spa (F) or similar

TRANSPORTATION
Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach

Optional Excursions

Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.

Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.

CITY: Erfoud

Sahara Dunes At Sunset
An exciting trip to the 450-foot-high Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Time here to visit a Berber shepherd's family tent and possibly climb to the top of the dunes for unforgettable views at sunset.
Approximate value: EUR €30 per person

CITY: Fez

Imperial Medina Of Fez
Fez is famous for its old feudal quarter with narrow winding streets, native markets, the Mederas and grand palaces, such as the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II. Also see the Jewish quarter and the oldest tannery.
Approximate value: EUR €20 per person

Traditional Moroccan Evening
Your program gets under way with an illuminated tour of this Imperial city. The evening continues with a typical four-course Moroccan dinner at the "Al Fassia" restaurant located in the old part of the town - an ideal setting to soak up the exotic atmosphere. The dinner includes wine and local mint tea. Arabian and Berber entertainers will complete your "Moorish" experience.
Approximate value: EUR €45 per person

CITY: Marrakesh

"1001 Nights"
An illumination drive of Marrakech, a four-course dinner with delicious Moroccan specialties and wine and a spectacular oriental folklore show with music and dancing.
Approximate value: EUR €45 per person