Morocco | Imperial Cities
 Spice market |
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8 days / 7 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Casablanca | 1 |
| Rabat | 1 |
| Fes | 2 |
| Marrakech | 3 |
Day 01 Arrive Casablanca
A royal welcome to this imperial kingdom of North Africa. Private transfer to your hotel.
Casablanca (choice of category)
Day 02 Casablanca - Rabat
This morning explore Casablanca. Highlights include the fascinating Old Medina and Hassan II Mosque, a dominating structure that can accommodate up to 25,000 worshippers at a time. This afternoon drive to Rabat where you will explore the superbly preserved relics of its Moorish past including the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah des Oudaias (B).
Rabat (choice of category)
Day 03 Rabat-Meknes-Fes
Travel to Meknes, one of the Imperial Cities of Morocco where the impressive monuments reflect the splendour of this 17th century city. Visit Bab Mansour gateway and the Medrassa Bou Inania. Continue on to the Roman ruined city of Volubilis with its beautifully preserved mosaics dating back to the 2nd and 3rd century AD (B,L).
Fes (choice of category)
Day 04 Design Your Day Fes
With countless wonders in this beautiful medieval town, plot your day to suit. Choose two of the following activities: a sightseeing tour of the city including the Medina, the Karaouine Mosque, the walled town and the bustling souks; travel outside Fes into the countryside to the village of Bhalil where local resident Mohammed Chraibi will introduce you to his unique cave home; dine in the magical riad of La Maison Bleue; or experience traditional Moroccan hospitality dining in the home of a local family (B,D).
Fes (choice of category)
Day 05 Fes – Marrakech
Depart south-west for Marrakech passing through the Berber villages of Immouzer de Kandar and Azrou, Ifrane and Beni-Mellal. Arrive Marrakech in the late afternoon (B,L).
Marrakech (choice of category)
Day 06 Marrakech
Explore the souks, bazaars, gardens and palaces of this fascinating city. A morning historical tour of Marrakech, including a visit to the city’s architectural attractions starting with Medrassa Ben Youssef, one of the jewels of Marrakech, and the 11th century Koubba Almoravid, one of the town’s first fountains. Continue on to the intriguing souk Smarine (clothing souk) and the famous Djemaa-el Fna square where you will see groups of acrobats, drummers, snake charmers and a whole festival of musicians and street entertainers. Continue on to see the palaces of Marrakech, including Badii Palace and Bahia Palace (B).
Marrakech (choice of category)
Day 07 Design Your Day Marrakech
A day to explore and discover this colourful, vibrant and amazing imperial city. Choose one of the following activities: drive to the Berber village of Imlil and meet with your mountain guide and mule escorts for a days trekking in the Atlas Mountains; if food is your passion, unravel the secrets of fine Moroccan cuisine with a visit to a cooking school; or for an adrenalin rush a half day quad bike excursion in the Atlas Mountains is not to be missed. Tonight is a fitting farewell to Morocco with dinner at the renowned ‘Yacout’ or Palais Soleyman restaurant (B,D).
Marrakech (choice of category)
Day 08 Depart Marrakech
Today your journey ends with a transfer to Marrakech airport (B).
Optional Extensions
As well as exploring the accommodation options outlined in this itinerary you can choose to combine your journey with one of A&K’s fantastic Moroccan of Dubai Stopover Extensions.
Morocco | Ouarzazate Desert Extension
United Arab Emirates | Ritz Carlton Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Burj Al Arab Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Madinat Jumeirah – Dar Al Masyaf Dubai Stopover
United Arab Emirates | Al Maha Desert Resort Stopover
Return to 1940s ‘Casablanca’ with drinks and dinner at Rick’s Café close to where the medina walls end. Though not actually filmed on-site, Rick’s Café recreates the famous setting with an Oyster & Champagne Bar on Saturday evenings for added indulgence – play it again Sam!
Choice of Accommodation
| City | Platinum | Gold |
| Casablanca | Le Royal Mansour Meridien (Junior Suite) | Le Royal Mansour Meridien (Superior Suite) |
| Rabat | Villa Mandarine (Suite) | La Tour Hassan (Standard Room) |
| Fes | Riad Fes (Junior Suite) | Palais Jamai (Medina Room) |
| Marrakech | Villa Des Orangers (Junior Suite) | Le Meridien N'Fis (Deluxe Room) |
