Imperial Cities & Coast

8 Days - from $819

Whistle stop tour of Morocco's Imperial cities and its beautiful Atlantic Coast

The Kingdom of Morocco is incredibly rich in history, culture and atmosphere and this is the ideal trip if you want to see everything on offer. The Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes are essential stopovers on our journey from Fez - undoubtedly one of the world's finest Islamic cities. This truly ancient city is a bombardment on the senses so prepare for a very foreign experience. We also visit Morocco's most prominent monuments, including the exterior of Rabat's Mohamed V Mauseoleum and Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, the tallest minaret in the world. We take an exhilarating train journey from Casablanca to Marrakech, to explore the labyrinth of souks and famous Djemaa el Fna Square. Our final reward is a day in Essaouira, where we have time to relax on the beach, visit the whitewashed old town or simply enjoy the incredible seafood with a stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Fez. 2 Guided tour of Fez, including visits to the Medersa Bou Ananiya and the enormous medina. 3 Explore Imperial city of Meknes and Roman ruins of Volubilis; on to Rabat, Moroccan's capital. 4 To Casablanca to visit the exterior of Hassan II Mosque; a unique experience as we take the train to Marrakech. 5 Guided tour of Marrakech with free time to explore the labyrinth of souks off Djemaa el Fna Square. 6 Morning departure by local bus for Essaouira; evening free to explore the medina. 7 Free time to explore the winding back streets, coastal ramparts and long sandy beaches; evening transfer to Marrakech. 8 End Marrakech.

Mode of travel: Travel by private mini/midibus, train and local bus.
Group size: Min. 5, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local guides.
Accommodation: 7 nights 3-star hotels.
Food: All breakfasts included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $255.15
Trip Reference: AMF
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.