Magnetic North: Atlantic & Mediterranean Coasts
Time to replenish your spirit? Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Assilah and Tangier and discover coastal life Moroccan style! Discover why writers and artists flock to this region to find their inspiration. Is it the honey-colored beaches? Teal and turquoise surf? The Spanish twist to the regional cuisine? Or perhaps inland jewels like the “Blue Village” of Chefchaouen and beautiful Fes. You decide – you’ll see them all (and more) on this tour!
Key Tour Highlights
- Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque visit
- Guided walking tours of major points of interest: Tangier, Tetouan*, Chefchaouen, Meknes*, Fes*; optional vehicle support for tour of Rabat*
- Grottes d’Hercule
- “Blue Village”: Chefchaouen
- Roman ruins: Volubilis*
- Three Imperial Cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes)
- Optional winery visit and tasting: Meknes area
Seasonal: Participation in, or access to local festivals and cultural events. Contact us for details.
*UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS:
Day 1: Arrive: Casablanca
Day 2: Tour Hassan II Mosque; travel to, tour Rabat medina*
Day 3: Travel to Tangier; visit Lixus, Assilah, Grottes d’Hercule
Day 4: Tour Tangier
Day 5: Travel to Chefchaouen, tour Tetouan medina*
Day 6: Tour Chefchaouen
Day 7: Travel to Fes; visit Roman ruins at Volubilis*, Moulay Idriss
Day 8: Guided walking tour of Fes medina*
Day 9: Travel to, and tour Meknes medina*
Day 10: Travel to Casablanca; winery tour, tasting, snack/lunch — DEPARTURE
*UNESCO World Heritage Sites
PRICE PER PERSON
USD $2940
Tour price includes airport transfers, all ground transportation, services of the driver, private 4X4 vehicle or 8-passenger van, 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 9 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. No lunches or dinners are included. NOTE: if your flight schedule allows you time to have lunch at the Meknes-area winery, this lunch will be 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 Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Fes, and Meknes. We also hire a guide in the language of your choice for your visit to Volubilis. The guides and walking tours are included in the price. Guides are included in the admission price at the Hassan II Mosque.
ADMISSION FEES: Admission fees are included for the Hassan II Mosque and Volubilis.
NOTE: Payments made on your behalf for third-party services or activities are non-refundable.
NOT INCLUDED:
MEALS: Lunches and dinners are not included.
ADMISSION FEES: Admission fees for 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.