Highlight of Morocco - 12 Days Tour
Overview
Explore exotic Morocco, from the timeless walled city of Fez to the bustling medina in Marrakech, viewing local Berber life in the ruggedly beautiful High Atlas Mountains and staying at a luxury Desert Camp nestled among the towering dunes of the Sahara.
AMT Advantages:
- Drive into the Sahara by 4×4 and camelback for an unforgettable overnight stay at luxury desert camp that includes dinner and live Moroccan music.
- Explore Fez el-Bali, Morocco’s cultural heart, on a guided walk through its winding alleyways and past its myriad souks.
- Share lively conversation with a female professor over dinner and freely discuss the role of women in modern Morocco.
- Tread the ancient Roman paths of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to marvel at soaring arches and vivid, well-preserved 2,000-year-old mosaics.
- Discover Marrakech at its most authentic, taking in the sights, sounds and scents of its UNESCO-listed medina.
- Visit local artisans whose works still reflect the influences of Morocco’s historic Roman, Moorish and Berber cultures.
What’s Included
- Private Comfort Transportation
- Guiding Services
- Accomodations.
- 11 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Camel Ride
- Intrances Fee
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Other Meals
Itinerary
Day 2
RABAT & FEZ
Begin the day in the port city of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest metropolis and its commercial hub. Visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, which accommodates up to 25,000 worshipers; its minaret stands as the tallest religious structure in the world. Then, travel to the Moorish city of Rabat, capital of Morocco, to visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco and grandfather of the current king. View the Mauresque-style Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, along with its palm-dotted Andalusian garden. Continue to Fez for a special cocktail reception, followed by a welcome dinner. You'll be joined by a female professor who shares her insights on the role of women in modern Morocco, offering an A&K-exclusive experience at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 4
VOLUBILIS | ROMAN RUINS
Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. With its triumphal arches, basilicas, and capitals, the Volubilis skyline brims with iconic examples of Roman architecture. Among its greatest treasures, however, are the mosaic floors of former family dwellings, which include depictions of Orpheus charming animals with his lyre, nine dolphins signifying good luck, and a portrait of Amphitrite in a seahorse-drawn chariot. Return to Fez, with your evening at leisure at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 6
THE SAHARA | INTO THE DESERT DUNES
This morning, discover the fortified desert town of Rissani. Continue into the desert dunes of the Sahara, first by four-wheel-drive vehicle, amid stunning reddish-hued sand dunes that reach up to 500 feet high, creating an otherworldly landscape. Then, switch modes of transport and ride camelback to your nomadic tented camp, where a reception with mint tea and pastries awaits you. As the sun sets over the Saharan dunes, celebrate your unforgettable desert foray with a Scenic Sundowner. Return to your camp for a traditional meal before a campfire, along with distinctively Moroccan entertainment. Finally, slumber in comfort as the sounds of the desert lull you to sleep at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp.
Day 8
OUARZAZATE
Embark on your day in Ouarzazate, a city originally built as a French garrison in the 1920s. Today, it is a regional trade center known for its pottery and carpets. See the Kasbah of Tifoultoute, a majestic 17th-century fortress featuring a panoramic view of the valley of Ouarzazate and the scenic High Atlas Mountains. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the region’s most exotic kasbahs, some of which have been featured in famous films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Later, relax and unwind at Le Berbère Palace.
Day 10
MARRAKECH | EXPLORING THE RED CITY
Today, begin to unearth the secrets of Marrakech, starting in the medina, the old walled section of town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at its architectural jewels, including the soaring Koutoubia Minaret. Then, visit Ben Youssef Madrasa, once the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb. Later, walk Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s main square, populated by orange juice stalls and vendors, along with acrobats, dancers, and street musicians performing at every turn. You may also wish to stroll the city’s fabled, labyrinthine souks.
Day 12
DEPART MARRAKECH
Transfer to Marrakech airport and board your international flight home.
Day 1
ARRIVE CASABLANCA.
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your luxurious accommodations, designed with contemporary styling and traditional Moroccan accents. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this exotic setting, the inspiration for the eponymous 1942 Humphrey Bogart film. Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Day 3
FEZ | local guided Tours of Fes
Explore Fez el-Bali (Old Fez), the cultural heart of Morocco. Founded in the eighth century by Moulay Idris I, this imperial capital was a renowned center of medieval learning. Stroll the old quarter with its 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks on a market visit of exceeding authenticity. Watching local craftsmen in action, working with bronze and pottery, makes for an engaging artisan visit as well. Proceed to the intricately detailed Karaouine. Built in AD 859, it is one of the oldest still-functioning universities in the world. You also visit Nejjarine Square before continuing to Fez el-Jadid (New Fez), where you see the Royal Palace, madrasas (Islamic schools), and the mellah (Jewish quarter) at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 5
ERFOUD | DESERT OASIS
Travel to small, desert-fringed Erfoud, pausing for lunch en route and marveling at everyday life as you pass Berber villages, endless date palm plantations, and the majestic Atlas Mountains. After the day’s scenic drive, settle into your hotel before gathering for dinner this evening. Tonight’s meal is prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients at L'Hotel by Chateau de Sable.
Day 7
OUARZAZATE | ROAD OF A THOUSAND KASBAHS
Journey through oases and valleys to Ouarzazate, once a stopping point for African traders traveling to the cities of Morocco and Europe. En route, absorb stunning views of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the flourishing crops, irrigation canals, and palm trees of the Dades Valley. Travel along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" to Ouarzazate and arrive at your delightful oasis of a hotel, Le Berbère Palace.
Day 9
OUARZAZATE | CROSSING THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Journey over the High Atlas Mountains, observing everyday life in remote rural towns, to the fascinating “Red City” of Marrakech, where you check into your luxurious hotel, such as Hotel La Sultana or Four Seasons Marrakech Hotel.
Day 11
MARRAKECH VISIT
Start your day at Jardin Majorelle, a picturesque garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by design legend Yves Saint-Laurent. Stop at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum nearby for an up-close look at some of the famed designer’s creations. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities: Learn to Cook with Moroccan Spices with a cooking demonstration and tasting, explore the Souks of Marrakech with an expert guide, walking narrow streets lined with centuries-old shops, or enjoy a Guided Walk of the Jewish Quarter, once a thriving center of religious freedom and tolerance. Tonight, attend a special farewell dinner with entertainment by a local gnaoua band at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech.
Day 1
ARRIVE CASABLANCA
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your luxurious accommodations, designed with contemporary styling and traditional Moroccan accents. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this exotic setting, the inspiration for the eponymous 1942 Humphrey Bogart film. Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Day 2
RABAT & FEZ
Begin the day in the port city of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest metropolis and its commercial hub. Visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, which accommodates up to 25,000 worshipers; its minaret stands as the tallest religious structure in the world. Then, travel to the Moorish city of Rabat, capital of Morocco, to visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco and grandfather of the current king. View the Mauresque-style Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, along with its palm-dotted Andalusian garden. Continue to Fez for a special cocktail reception, followed by a welcome dinner. You'll be joined by a female professor who shares her insights on the role of women in modern Morocco, offering an A&K-exclusive experience at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 3
FEZ | local guided Tours of Fes
Explore Fez el-Bali (Old Fez), the cultural heart of Morocco. Founded in the eighth century by Moulay Idris I, this imperial capital was a renowned center of medieval learning. Stroll the old quarter with its 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks on a market visit of exceeding authenticity. Watching local craftsmen in action, working with bronze and pottery, makes for an engaging artisan visit as well. Proceed to the intricately detailed Karaouine. Built in AD 859, it is one of the oldest still-functioning universities in the world. You also visit Nejjarine Square before continuing to Fez el-Jadid (New Fez), where you see the Royal Palace, madrasas (Islamic schools), and the mellah (Jewish quarter) at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 4
VOLUBILIS | ROMAN RUINS
Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. With its triumphal arches, basilicas, and capitals, the Volubilis skyline brims with iconic examples of Roman architecture. Among its greatest treasures, however, are the mosaic floors of former family dwellings, which include depictions of Orpheus charming animals with his lyre, nine dolphins signifying good luck, and a portrait of Amphitrite in a seahorse-drawn chariot. Return to Fez, with your evening at leisure at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa.
Day 5
ERFOUD | DESERT OASIS
Travel to small, desert-fringed Erfoud, pausing for lunch en route and marveling at everyday life as you pass Berber villages, endless date palm plantations, and the majestic Atlas Mountains. After the day’s scenic drive, settle into your hotel before gathering for dinner this evening. Tonight’s meal is prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients at L'Hotel by Chateau de Sable.
Day 6
THE SAHARA | INTO THE DESERT DUNES
This morning, discover the fortified desert town of Rissani. Continue into the desert dunes of the Sahara, first by four-wheel-drive vehicle, amid stunning reddish-hued sand dunes that reach up to 500 feet high, creating an otherworldly landscape. Then, switch modes of transport and ride camelback to your nomadic tented camp, where a reception with mint tea and pastries awaits you. As the sun sets over the Saharan dunes, celebrate your unforgettable desert foray with a Scenic Sundowner. Return to your camp for a traditional meal before a campfire, along with distinctively Moroccan entertainment. Finally, slumber in comfort as the sounds of the desert lull you to sleep at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp.
Day 7
OUARZAZATE | ROAD OF A THOUSAND KASBAHS
Journey through oases and valleys to Ouarzazate, once a stopping point for African traders traveling to the cities of Morocco and Europe. En route, absorb stunning views of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the flourishing crops, irrigation canals, and palm trees of the Dades Valley. Travel along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" to Ouarzazate and arrive at your delightful oasis of a hotel, Le Berbère Palace.
Day 8
OUARZAZATE
Embark on your day in Ouarzazate, a city originally built as a French garrison in the 1920s. Today, it is a regional trade center known for its pottery and carpets. See the Kasbah of Tifoultoute, a majestic 17th-century fortress featuring a panoramic view of the valley of Ouarzazate and the scenic High Atlas Mountains. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the region’s most exotic kasbahs, some of which have been featured in famous films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Later, relax and unwind at Le Berbère Palace.
Day 9
OUARZAZATE | CROSSING THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Journey over the High Atlas Mountains, observing everyday life in remote rural towns, to the fascinating “Red City” of Marrakech, where you check into your luxurious hotel, such as Hotel La Sultana or Four Seasons Marrakech Hotel.
Day 10
MARRAKECH | EXPLORING THE RED CITY
Today, begin to unearth the secrets of Marrakech, starting in the medina, the old walled section of town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at its architectural jewels, including the soaring Koutoubia Minaret. Then, visit Ben Youssef Madrasa, once the largest Islamic college in the Maghreb. Later, walk Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s main square, populated by orange juice stalls and vendors, along with acrobats, dancers, and street musicians performing at every turn. You may also wish to stroll the city’s fabled, labyrinthine souks.
Day 11
MARRAKECH VISIT
Start your day at Jardin Majorelle, a picturesque garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by design legend Yves Saint-Laurent. Stop at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum nearby for an up-close look at some of the famed designer’s creations. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities: Learn to Cook with Moroccan Spices with a cooking demonstration and tasting, explore the Souks of Marrakech with an expert guide, walking narrow streets lined with centuries-old shops, or enjoy a Guided Walk of the Jewish Quarter, once a thriving center of religious freedom and tolerance. Tonight, attend a special farewell dinner with entertainment by a local gnaoua band at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech.
Day 12
DEPART MARRAKECH
Transfer to Marrakech airport and board your international flight home.
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