On the edge of Africa, Morocco has much to offer, from the great former Imperial capitals of Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech, to the mighty Atlas Mountains and the frontier of the South. Elegant towns, built by the French, border the traditional mosques, palaces, defensive walls and Souks. Old artisan skills exist alongside more modern techniques.
This is a Personal Choice private tour, organised for two people travelling together.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to Casablanca and drive to Rabat for one night.
Day 2 – In Rabat see the walled Kasbah of the Oudaia. The buildings are largely the work of the ‘Moriscos’, the Moors forced to leave Andalucia at the time of the Reconquest. Continue to Fez for three nights.
Day 3 –Today explore the labyrinth of alleyways in old Fez, the most extensive souk in Morocco. Opening onto the narrow lanes are the madrasas of the oldest university in the world. Traditional tanneries give a splash of colour.
Day 4 – Today we drive to Meknes. The town reached its most important period in the 18th-century under Sultan Moulay Ismael, who set out to build a copy of Versailles. We continue to Volubilis, the most remote base of the Roman Empire.
Day 5 – Today we drive through the Middle Atlas and Beni Mellal to Marrakesh where we stay for three nights.
Day 6 – The day is spent exploring Marrakesh. Here the great golden city walls, fine Moorish buildings and maze of souks are enlivened by the vivacity of Africa. In the square of the Djema al Fna entertainers, storytellers, peddlers of spells, all ply their trade to an enthralled audience. The olive groves of the Menara gardens give welcome shade at midday.
Day 7 – The day is at leisure for independent exploration of Marrakesh.
Day 8 – Transfer to the airport for the return flight to London.
Price per person |
Single Supplement |
Deposit per person |
From £950 |
From £175 |
£250 |
These prices are based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin room.
Morocco Cultural Tour
Price Includes: 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels in Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh, 5 lunches and 7 dinners, excursions with local guides. Upgrades to your choice of hotels subject to availability.
Travel: Travel to Morocco not included. We can either book your flights for you or recommend suitable flights. All flights booked by us must be paid for at the time of booking.
Departures: Fridays (subject to availability).
Suggested British Airways scheduled flight timings.
| BA6918 |
Departs Heathrow |
15.15 |
Arrives Casablanca |
18.30 |
| BA6919 |
Departs Marrakesh |
09:20 |
Arrives Heathrow |
14.20 |
