9-Nights Best of Morocco from $2,616

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1497089

Best Of Morocco
An in-depth Morocco trip featuring all the exciting sights, sounds and flavors befitting of its status as the gateway to Africa. Explore the ancient alleyways of Fes, spend the evening like a local in a riad and learn about the healing touch of Moroccan ingredients like argan oil.


Dining Summary

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 2 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
  • Fes: Meet Khalid, the owner of a 19th-century riad, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal while hearing about his family's life in the medina, all set against stunning views of Fes and the Zalagh Mountains.
Dive Into Culture
  • Fes: Visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit for a fascinating glimpse into an ancient practice.
  • Marrakesh: Visit a Moroccan pharmacy to learn about local healing creams and cosmetics made from regional ingredients.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Fes: Visit the non-profit American Fondouk founded in 1927, and speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals and the families who are so dependent on their labor. Your visit includes a donation to the clinic.Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Fes and Marrakesh
  • Discover Rabat, Meknès, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Essaouira and Casablanca
  • Visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit in Fes, Midelt and Bahia Palace
  • View the Royal Palace, the Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou and the Hassan II Mosque
Trafalgar Difference
  • Dades Valley: Promising paradise in the middle of the Atlas Mountains, the African-styled Xaluca Dades is surrounded by a spectacular mountainscape with panoramic views of the Dades Valley and its Berber villages.

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.


9 nights from $2,616 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Best of Morocco

Day 1 - Welcome to Casablanca
The intoxicating sights and sounds of Morocco are revealed on this epic adventure through an ancient land. Delve into the intrigue and romance of Casablanca, immortalized by Hollywood, before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.
Accommodations: Hotel Mogador Marina Casablanca
Meals: Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Journey to Rabat, Meknès and on to Fes
We continue along the coast to the capital, Rabat. Here we’ll embark on an orientation tour of the city which includes views of the grand 17-century Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Traveling to the imperial city of Meknès, we'll see the grand gate of Bab elMansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa, adorned by green and white zeillij tiles. We arrive in Fes later today where you can choose to spend the evening at leisure in the country's oldest imperial city or Enjoy a local meal of fine food, and traditional entertainment on our evening optional experience.
Accommodations: Marriott Jnan Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Discover Vibrant Fes Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
Join a Local Specialist today to explore the Medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centers in the world. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience to the non-profit American Fondouk, speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals. See the Royal Palace and Dive Into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries, revealing Morocco's ancient leathercraft. Later, you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect With Locals over dinner for a Be My Guest experience, featuring Moroccan specialties served with wine in a traditional riad.
Accommodations: Marriott Jnan Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Onwards to Erfoud
We follow the old caravan trail south, stopping for a lunch in Midelt, a market town set within the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafilalt oasis, we arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'. Its golden façades and towering dunes have made it a popular location for filmmakers for decades. This evening we dine at our hotel.
Accommodations: Kasbah Xaluca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Off to Tinghir Oasis and the Stunning Dades Valley Stays With Stories
Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco and home to the ruins of the ancient Glaoui palace. We continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one of the most dramatic views in the country. Here we will overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
Accommodations: Dades Xaluca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Venture through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh
Blending effortlessly into the arid landscape, Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. See the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city - the Medina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling.
Accommodations: Ryad Mogador Menara, Xaluca Dades, Le Berbere Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Dades Valley
Fes (Fez)
Essaouira
Marrakech
Erfoud
Casablanca

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
11/15/2024 - 11/24/2024
from $2,906 per person *
12/20/2024 - 12/29/2024
from $3,130 per person *
12/29/2024 - 01/07/2025
from $2,786 per person *
01/10/2025 - 01/19/2025
from $2,906 per person
01/24/2025 - 02/02/2025
from $2,906 per person
02/07/2025 - 02/16/2025
from $2,616 per person
02/21/2025 - 03/02/2025
from $2,616 per person
03/07/2025 - 03/16/2025
from $2,616 per person *
03/21/2025 - 03/30/2025
from $2,616 per person
03/28/2025 - 04/06/2025
from $2,672 per person *


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
9 Nights
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Deluxe
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