Morocco on a Shoestring tour

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This budget trip offers an amazing insight in to Morocco's historic cities, with bustling medinas and fantastic historic sites to see, and a wonderful chance to experience local Moroccan cuisine
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This budget trip offers an amazing insight in to Morocco's historic cities, with bustling medinas and fantastic historic sites to see, and a wonderful chance to experience local Moroccan cuisine

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMeknes
End CityMarrakech

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Marrakech

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • English speaking tour leader and local guides.
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (half board)
    • Sightseeing tours & visits as detailed in the itinerary
    • Entrances fees to monuments visited
    • Luggage porterage & tips at hotels
    • VAT & local hotel taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive into Casablanca. Transfer to hotel
On your arrival in Casablanca airport (CMN) our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the centre of the city. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in, relax after your flight, and have a first look around. Extra nights before the tour starts are available on request.

OVERNIGHT:
Casablanca hotel

MEALS:
Dinner

EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (MOSHSH) Extra day in Casablanca - pre-tour Superior level hotel upgrade (MOSHSH)

Day 2 Casablanca, Meknes and Volubilis
We start today with a tour of Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital. We'll visit the central market, the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Habous disctrict, Mohamed V Square, the Anfa residential area and the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque on the seafront. ...
OVERNIGHT:
Fes hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 3 Fes, city tour
Over 1200 years old, the city of Fez is a labyrinth of souks, mosques and spice filled streets. We delve into the fascinating history of the city with a full tour encompassing the outside of the Moulay Idrss mausoleum and Karouine Mosque, the Royal Palace, Nejjarine foun...
OVERNIGHT:
Fes hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 4 Rabat tour, drive to Marrakech
We'll leave Fes behind us with reluctance today and drive to the Imperial City of Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital, on the Atlantic coast. Our tour here will include the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower Mosque, as well as the Oudayas Garden and Kasbah. After an optional seafood lunch (full board package) we'll continue on the highway to Marrakech.

OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 5 Marrakech, full day city tour
We'll spend the whole day today exploring the exotic city of Marrakech, Morocco's second oldest Imperial City, also known as the 'ochre city'. Our tour will include the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city, the Menara Garden,...
OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 6 Marrakech. Free time & optional tours
Your full day is free today to head back into the centre of Marrakech and do some final sightseeing and shopping in the souqs. You could also visit the beautiful Majorelle Garden with its French-influenced architecture and colour schemes, excellent cactus and palm collec...
OVERNIGHT:
Marrakech hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

EXTRAS:
Marrakech hot air balloon flight Ourika Valley day trip Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 7 Transfer to Casablanca, free afternoon
We drive back to Casablanca this morning, arriving in time for lunch at the hotel. Your afternoon is then free today to head into the centre of Casablanca and do some final sightseeing and shopping in the souqs. If you would prefer to finish the tour in Marrakech, we can arrange this for you. Please contact us for details.

OVERNIGHT:
Casablanca hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

EXTRAS:
Full board supplement (Morocco on a Shoestring)

Day 8 Casablanca, free time, transfer to airport for departure
You have some free time in Casablanca today until you are transferred to the Mohamed V Airport airport for departure.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Casablanca - post-tour

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Dates & Availability

Price From $925
Price per day$116
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tipsfor guide & driver
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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