(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakesh
This classic tour of Morocco explores the ancient cities of Fez and Marrakesh,
and does so in style. You'll tour of all the most famous sights, while being
cloaked in luxury and the best that Morocco has to offer.
Casablanca and Fez
- Upon arrival in Morocco, take a brief introductory tour of Casablanca before driving to Fez — the intellectual heart of Morocco.
- Spend several days exploring the ancient Medina, filled with mosques and universities, and fine restaurants.
- Make your way through narrow alleyways that have been devoted to the sale of leather goods, olives, spices, copper bowls, and musical instruments for centuries.
- Relax in your accommodations in Fez: the prestigious Sofitel Palais Jamai, an exquisite luxury hotel overlooking the Medina.
Marrakesh
- Continue to Marrakesh, a festive city with groves of orange, olive, and palm trees, weathered pink adobe-style buildings, and public squares filled with artists and performers.
- Begin with a stay close to the Medina at the legendary La Mamounia — an Art Deco masterpiece.
- Enjoy personalized 'insiders' touring with visits to favorite Marrakesh souks, palaces, gardens, and monuments. Experience the elegant beauty of these surroundings, which result from a careful combination of light, water, symmetry, and color.
- Spend a day in the nearby Atlas Mountains visiting a morning market that attracts Berber nomads and local villagers from miles away in search of livestock and general goods.
- Back in Marrakesh, browse the city's most stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Conclude your journey at the exclusive Amanjena, a uniquely Moroccan Aman resort, with rose-colored walls, Moorish architecture, and snow-covered mountains in the distance.
- Relax for a day, enjoying Amanjena's gardens and reflection pools, library, tennis courts, swimming pool, restaurants and boutiques, and traditional hammam and spa.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 01 | Arrive
Casablanca - Fez
Arrival tour of Casablanca
and Hassan II Mosque. Private transfer to Fez to the Sofitel Palais
Jamai Hotel for 3 nights in a room overlooking the Medina. Begin
touring late afternoon. |
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| Day 02 | Fez
Touring in Fez, including
Fez el-Bali (Old Fez) and New Fez. Visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
and tanneries. Explore the ancient Medina and souks, the Attarin
Medersa, the Bou Inania Medersa, the Kairaouine Mosque, the Medersa
El Attarin, and the Museum of Moroccan Crafts. (B,L) |
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| Day 03 | Fez
Half-day of continued
touring in Fez. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy hotel's facilities.
(B) |
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| Day 04 | Fez
- Marrakesh
Transfer and flight to
Marrakesh to La Mamounia for 3 nights. Begin touring in Marrakesh.
(B) |
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| Day 05 | Marrakesh
Private touring, including
the Jardin Majorelle, the Medina and souks, the Koutoubia Mosque,
Ben Youssef Medersa, Saadian tombs, Dar Si Said Arts and Crafts
Museum, and Djemaa el Fna. Lunch is at Ryand Tamsna. (B,L) |
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| Day 06 | Marrakesh
Full-day private Atlas
Mountains excursion to Ourika Market. (B,L) |
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| Day 07 | Marrakesh
Continue private Marrakesh
touring. Visit El Bahia Palace, the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), and
the Palmery. Ride by caleche (horse-drawn cart) to Menara Park.
Also browse the galleries and shops of Gueliz (new town). In afternoon,
check-in at the Amanjena for 2 nights. (B) |
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| Day 08 | Amanjena
At leisure to enjoy the
Amanjena. Optional touring or shopping can be arranged, upon request.
(B) |
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| Day 09 | Depart
Morocco
Transfer to airport in
Marrakesh or Casablanca. (B) |
Accommodation
| Fez |
Sofitel Palais Jamai |
| Marrakesh |
La Mamounia
Amanjena Resort |
Cost
Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,310
To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing
your own itinerary, please contact
an Artisans of Leisure travel expert.
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