EARLY BIRD Morocco Escorted Tour with Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance tickets to sites on tour
- Escorted tour
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Porterage (up to two bags per person)
- Professionally guided local tours
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- Visa handling fees
Tour overview
Imagine bustling bazaars, sweeping deserts, rugged mountains and the winding alleyways of ancient medina. Witness one of the most diverse countries in Africa, with the multi-colourful Moroccan culture as your backdrop.
Travel in comfort on this escorted group tour from the fascinating city of Rabat to the vibrant port of Casablanca. Discover imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez, decorated with beautiful palaces and gardens. Experience the Saharan lifestyle in the small city of Rissani and Ouarzazate. Explore the ancient desert village of Ait Benhaddou and much more, before drawing your Moroccan journey to a close in Casablanca.
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Inclusions at a glance
- Return economy class airfare to Casablanca, Morocco
- Fly from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth (extra $250pp from Adelaide, Canberra or Hobart)
- 11 nights first class accommodations
- 2 nights Rabat
- 2 nights Fez
- 2 nights Erfoud
- 1 night Ouarzazate
- 3 nights Marrakesh
- 1 night Casablanca
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- 16 meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special features
- Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take a short bus tour of the imperial city of Fez
- In Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit the 18th-century ksar
- Explore Ait Benhaddou, an ancient desert village on an old caravan route
- Marvel at the circus atmosphere of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square, busy with acrobats, performers, and snake charmers
- Admire the 12th century Koutoubia Minaret, used as the prototype for Seville’s La Giralda Tower
- View the exterior of Hassan II Mosque, built to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday
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Fly to Morocco
Board your flights from Australia to Casablanca, Morocco
Arrive in Casablanca & Travel to Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca and make your own way to the Rabat hotel, where you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the capital city of Morocco. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 3 PM or earlier, if possible.
Overnight: Rabat
Rabat Morning City Tour
This morning, take a city tour of Rabat, Morocco's capital and second largest city. Rabat, which means "Fortified Place" displays all of the fine architecture one might expect to see. View the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins of Chellah, a city that traces its origins to the Carthaginians and Phoenicians. Also visit the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Hassan Tower. Spend the afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Fez
Today, depart for Fez. En route, stop and visit the ancient ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman Road, and city layout. As you travel through the Moroccan countryside, pass by the Holy City of Moulay Idriss for a photo opportunity. Upon your arrival in Fez, admire a breathtaking view of the ancient city of Fez from a hill overlooking the medina. Take a short bus tour of the imperial city conducted by your Tour Manager on the way to the hotel. This evening, dinner together with your fellow travellers
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Full Day in Fez
Spend a full day at leisure to bravely wander the old medina yourself or, choose to take to guided optional tour where you will visit the many hidden treasures of the medina that only a Moroccan guide will know. Fez served as the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the world. It is particularly famous for its tanneries and the Fes el Bali Medina. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops gives you the best view of the tanneries. See the Attarine Medersa, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, and visit the Nejjarine Fountains and Museum. Opportunities for shopping for authentic Moroccan carpets will be provided. Finally, view the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the famed Jewish quarter of the medina. Though the city has endured periods of hardship, it has emerged more vibrant than ever, boasting its own distinctive culture, art, and cuisine
Optional: Full Day Fez (AM)
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast
Sightseeing en route to Erfoud
This will be a long and rewarding touring day. After breakfast, depart for Erfoud via the montane cedar woods of the middle Atlas Mountains, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort. Continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley. Arrive to your Erfoud hotel in the early evening
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rissani City Tour
This morning, depart to explore the small city of Rissani, on the edge of the Sahara. En route, stop at a fossil factory to learn more about this unique activity which is famous in the region. Upon arrival in Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit an 18th-century ksar. Next, pass by the ancient ruins of Sijilmasa on the River Ziz, once a bustling Berber city and medieval trade depot. Return to Erfoud for an afternoon at leisure or, join the optional tour of the Sahara, including a camel ride into the desert. After sunset, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight
Optional: Sahara Excursion
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sightseeing en route to Ouarzazate
This morning, continue your journey to Tinghir via the Tinjdad Road. Stop to visit the magnificent Todgha canyons, which rise to a towering 800 feet. After a brief stop in the Dades Canyons, continue to Ouarzazate via the road of the thousand Kasbahs, and the Dades Valley, famous for its roses and the yearly Rose Festival. Arrive at the hotel in Ouarzazate later this evening in time for dinner
Overnight: Ouarzazate.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Ouarzazate City Tour, Travel to Marrakesh
Take a city tour of Ouarzazate, a desert city at the gates of the Sahara. Its strange name means "without noise" in the Berber language. Walk in the Taourirt village, which was constructed in the 12th century and still inhabited today. It was an important village located at the crossroads between the Sahara Desert and the north of Morocco. Your tour also includes the Kasbah Taourirt, an impressive structure that was built to house hundreds of people. Finally, visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon travel to Marrakesh via the highest road point in Morocco, the Tichka Pass, offering an impressive landscape in the heart of the Atlas Mountain range
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
Marrakesh City Tour
After breakfast, take a morning tour of the city. Visit the Saadian Tombs, dating back to the 16th century, where Saadian royalty found their final resting place. Your tour also includes the Koutoubia Minaret, as well as the beautiful Bahia Palace. Finally, end the tour by walking through the medina, getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their craft before arriving at the Djemaa el Fna Square, the lively centre of the city, a dazzling display of acrobats, story tellers, and snake charmers. Spend the afternoon at leisure or, perhaps, join the optional Cooking Class with Carriage Ride. Participate in a cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan tajine as well as Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, take a horse-drawn carriage through Djemaa el Fna Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night
Optional: Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
Full Day in Marrakesh
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Marrakesh. See the bustling Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the vibrant street life of the city firsthand, or, perhaps join the optional tour to Essaouira, whose medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an excellent example of a fortified North African town. Walk along the city's ramparts just north of Moulay Hassan Square where local artists sell their paintings. Continue on to the Skala de la Ville, which is a fortification built along the cliffs that defended the city from sea attacks, but now provides visitors with an unparalleled view of the port and its bright coloured fishing boats. Explore the many souks in the medina, including the spice and jewellery souks. Visit a jewellery shop, renowned for its quality and design. Browse the extensive collection and watch artisans create beautiful silver pieces
Optional: Full Day Essaouira (AM)
Overnight: Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
Depart Marrakesh, Travel to Casablanca
This morning, travel to Casablanca, the commercial heart of Morocco. Upon arrival, join a half day sightseeing tour of Casablanca, which includes the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque* and the Corniche seaside. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the city centre to visit the Mohamed V Square, the Habous quarter and the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
*Hassan II Mosque is subject to unexpected closures for local religious observances. Details will be provided locally by your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Morocco
The tour ends after breakfast, then it's time to check out of your hotel in the morning and make your own way to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
More about Morocco
My Travel Experience Review
Morocco is one of those destinations where you'll benefit immensely from being on an escorted tour. This trip is a great affordable option with a good balance of included activities and free time. Plus, with flights from Australia included, it gets even better.
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Tour departures
This tour departs Mondays and Thursdays:
2022 – 25 April to 10 June, 20 July to 10 September, 10 October to 30 November
2023 – 10 January to 31 March, 25 April to 10 June, 20 July to 10 September, 10 October to 30 November
The dates listed are for lead-price tours and other departures are available at higher prices. Price may vary or change without notice, depending on your travel date.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and cost.
Tour start time
The start time listed for this tour is 3:00pm but this is just a guide and details will be confirmed upon confirmation.
The tour starts in Rabat, so you need to allow travel time to travel from Casablanca and it's recommend that you arrive no later than 3:00pm. Rabat is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from the Casablanca airport. We can advise the cost for transfers if you wish to pre-book.
If you book international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your reservation is confirmed.
Is this tour right for you?
This program is moderately active. Walking is done over various surfaces. The pacing is moderate as numerous sites are included. The longest day spent on the bus is between Fez and Erfoud, which is approximately 9 hours. While most of the sightseeing is between one to three hours, the full day Fez optional tour requires approximately four hours of walking. Please note that both a 4x4 vehicle and camels are used for transportation if participating in the Sahara excursion tour.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, sea or river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
During Ramadan (2 April - 1 May, 2022 & 22 March - 21 April, 2023), historic and cultural sites may close early and operate with minimal staff. The order of sightseeing may be changed to accommodate the holiday observance. Many hotels, restaurants, and bars may not serve alcoholic beverages and some local restaurants may not be open. Entertainment may be limited to be respectful of the holiday observance. Modest dress is suggested during Ramadan (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops). Use discretion when drinking, eating, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.
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