Four Jewels Adventure: Imperial Cities
Looking for the essential Morocco? This tour is for you! The Imperial Cities are home to some of the world’s most cherished historical treasures. You’ll feel yourself transported through time as you walk the ancient medina streets where trade crafts are still practiced by hand. Inhale the scent of sweet spices so treasured by old-world traders. Or hone your own trading skills – bargain for a carpet as a lasting memento of your marvelous Moroccan adventure!
Key Tour Highlights
- Imperial Cities: Rabat*, Meknes*, Fes*, Marrakech*
- Guided walking tours of major points of interest: Fes, Meknes, Marrakech medinas; optional vehicle support for tour of Rabat
- Roman ruins: Volubilis*
- Azrou cedar forest: sighting Barbary monkeys
- Visit to women’s co-operative (argan oil production)
- Fes: visit to ceramics factory: hand-made zellig tiles
- El Jadida: Old Portuguese City*, cistern
- Winery tour with lunch and optional tasting: Essaouira
- Exceptional cuisine, beautiful accommodations
Seasonal: Participation in, or access to local festivals and cultural events. Contact us for details.
*UNESCO World Heritage Sites
11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS:
Day 1: Arrive: Casablanca (Marrakech, Rabat, Fes departures available)
Day 2: Tour Casablanca, inc. Hassan II Mosque; travel to Rabat
Day 3: Tour Rabat*
Day 4: Travel to Meknes; tour medina*, city highlights
Day 5: Travel to Fes and tour Volubilis*, Moulay Idriss
Day 6: Tour Fes medina*; visit ceramics factory
Day 7: Travel to Marrakech; lunch and tour at Meknes winery
Day 8: Tour Marrakech medina,* Majorelle Gardens
Day 9: Travel to, tour Essaouira*; visit women’s argan oil co-operative, lunch and tour at artisanal cheese-maker
Day 10: Return to Casablanca; optional visit: El Jadida and Old Portuguese City*
Day 11: DEPARTURE
PRICE PER PERSON
USD $3080
Tour price includes airport transfers, all ground transportation, services of the driver, private 4X4 vehicle or 8-passenger van (depending on numbers), fuel, 3/4 star accommodations, all breakfasts. Some lunches and dinners may be included. Accommodations confirmed prior to final payment. See “What’s Included” tab for full details.
Prices valid to December 31. Subject to currency fluctuations.
BOOKING CONDITIONS: A 30% deposit is required to reserve your spot on the tour. It is 100% refundable up to 30 days prior to tour departure. Final payments are due 30 days prior to departure. Your reservation is confirmed when we have received your full payment and a signed Contract for Travel Services.
Full and final payments are non-refundable once received. If you cancel within 30 days of your tour departure for any reason, we issue a credit for the full value of your payment less any non-refundable costs we have incurred on your behalf and a USD$75. administration fee. The credit can be used for any trip of any length for any number of people within 18 months of the original departure date, and is also transferable.
See Bookings and Reservations for full details including refunds and cancellations.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: All ground transportation in a private 4X4 vehicle or 8-passenger van (depending on numbers), including the vehicle, fuel, and services of your Moroccan host/driver each day. Airport transfers on both ends of your tour are also included.
ACCOMMODATIONS: All accommodations in private rooms with private bathrooms for 10 nights in Moroccan-owned and operated riads/hotels. Contact us to see a detailed itinerary including the proposed properties. Properties will be confirmed before final payment is due. You always know where you will stay before we ask for final payment.
MEALS: Breakfast is included each morning at your accommodations except your day of arrival. Two lunches are included: lunch at a winery near Meknes and lunch at the cheese-maker’s near Essaouira.Other lunches are not included. No dinners are included.
We encourage you to discover hidden gems or local specialties for the meals when you’re on your own, but we’re happy to make recommendations. Your accommodations may offer dinner with advance notice. (We can arrange this for you if you wish.)
GUIDING SERVICES:
We hire a professional guide fluent in the language of your choice for your walking tours in Fes, Meknes, and Marrakech. We also hire a guide for your visit to Volubilis. The guides and walking tours are included in the price. No guide is needed at the Majorelle Gardens. A guide is included in the price of your visit to the Hassan II Mosque.
ADMISSION FEES: Admission fees are included to the Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis, Majorelle Gardens (including the Berber Museum and YSL Museum).
NOTE: Payments made on your behalf for third-party services or activities are non-refundable.
NOT INCLUDED:
MEALS: Lunches other than those mentioned above and noted on the itinerary, are not included. Dinners are not included.
ADMISSION FEES: Admission fees to attractions you may want to visit on your guided walking tours are not included so that you can more freely decide what you want to visit.
GRATUITIES: Gratuities are not included so that you can make a personal decision about how or if you would like to recognize the services of your driver, guides, and other service personnel who help you along the way.
PERSONAL BEVERAGES: Personal beverages (including bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices and alcohol) are not included, nor are snacks you might purchase along the road or at your accommodations.
Good to Know
MOROCCO’S CULTURAL MOSAIC:
Your Four Jewels tour showcases the blend of history and cultural traditions that shape modern Morocco. Each city has its own personality and special attractions that are sure to touch you. Each one also provides a good base for day excursions to nearby attractions – you can customize it!
TRIP LENGTH:
11 DAYS
DEPARTURE:
CASABLANCA (Marrakech, Rabat, Fes departures available)
STARTING PRICES
11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS
USD $3080 per person
Incl. all taxes and fees. Reductions for larger groups. No single supplement. Subject to currency fluctuations. See “What’s Included” tab for complete details.
DEPARTURE DATES
11 Days: TBA
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