Savor Morocco
Morocco’s climate is generous: it produces a bountiful array of all things delicious! Moroccan chefs have masterfully woven into the cuisine the influences of other countries whose herbs and spices have been traded across Morocco’s borders. For centuries Prepare your tastebuds: this tour is experiential! You’ll be introduced to key ingredients, both exotic and familiar, how they’re made and how they’re used. You’ll also be introduced to cooking methods (including the use of the tagine) that have evolved with Morocco’s people and culture. The program includes a winery tour and optional tasting, visits to a saffron farm and local markets, and seasonal participation in harvest festivals. All meals are included. Along the way, you’ll also tour some of Morocco’s key historically and culturally significant points of interest.
Key Tour Highlights
- Escorted
- Four different regional cuisines
- Local specialties (some seasonal)
- Participatory cooking class
- Winery visit and lunch with optional wine tasting
- Visit to saffron farm/botanical garden (optional: seasonal participation in harvest)
- Visit to women’s co-operative: culinary and cosmetic argan oil production
- Seasonal participation: harvest festivals (cherries, almonds, dates, saffron)
- Souqs and medinas – 4 Imperial Cities: Rabat*, Meknes*, Fes*, Marrakech* plus Essaouira*
- Exceptional cuisine, beautiful traditional Moroccan accommodations
*UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS:
Day 1: Arrive: Casablanca, travel to Rabat (Spanish-influenced dinner)
Day 2: Tour Rabat,* tour Volubilis,* travel to Fes
Day 3: Tour Fes medina*, traditional “Fassi” dinner
Day 4: Cooking class and market tour (lunch included)
Day 5: Travel to Marrakech, olive farm tour, observe olive oil production (seasonal)
Day 6: Tour Marrakech medina,* visit to spice market, Majorelle Gardens
Day 7: Day excursion: Atlas Mountains, saffron farm/botanical garden (seasonal participation in harvest)
Day 8: Travel to Essaouira, visit to women’s argan oil co-operative (seafood dinner)
Day 9: Tour Essaouira medina*, winery tour, lunch and optional tasting
Day 10: Return to Casablanca — DEPARTURE
PRICE PER PERSON
USD $3790
Tour price includes airport transfers, all ground transportation, services of the driver, private 4X4 vehicle or 8-passenger van (depending on numbers), fuel, and 3/4 star accommodations, All meals and gratuities are 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 are included. 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: All meals — breakfasts, lunches, dinners — are included, as well as associated gratuities for service personnel.
GUIDING SERVICES: We hire a professional guide fluent in the language of your choice for your walking tours in Fes and Marrakech. We also hire a guide for your visit at Volubilis.The guides and walking tours are included in the price. No guide is needed at the Majorelle Gardens or in Essaouira. Guides are included in the admission price at the Hassan II Mosque.
ADMISSION FEES: Admission fees are included to the Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis, and Majorelle Gardens (including the Berber Museum and YSL Museum), saffron farm.
ACTIVITIES: A half-day participatory cooking class is included. Visits to women’s co-operatives are included.
NOTE: Payments made on your behalf for third-party services or activities are non-refundable.
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 for services OTHER than meals 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
BRING YOUR APPETITE!
We schedule this tour so we can catch seasonal peaks for harvesting or processing various culinary specialties. Spring (mid-March to end of May) or Fall (mid-September to end of November) are best. This tour may not be suitable for individuals with certain food allergies or sensitivities. Contact us to discuss options.
TRIP LENGTH:
10 DAYS
DEPARTURE:
CASABLANCA
(Marrakech departure available)
STARTING PRICE
PER PERSON
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS: USD $3790
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
Fall 2025: September 19 to 28
Spring 2026: April 24 to May 3
Contact us to request other dates.
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