Morocco in Style Tour

This two week trip gives us an amazing insight into the land once known as the ‘China of the West’. Staying in superbly restored kasbahs and riads, many of which were once owned by the Moroccan nobility, we’ll have the opportunity to see both the highlights of this enchanting land as well as some of the ‘little gems’ that are often overlooked by visitors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 12
Transfers: Airport transfer to hotel on day 1 and from hotel to airport on day 15
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides
Transport: Private coach, 1st class air-conditioned train
Activities: Extensive walking at sites, camel ride at Merzouga
Accommodation: 13 nights in restored kasbahs, riads and kasbah style hotels, 1 night tented camp
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Included for all sites visited as part of the itinerary
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
Single Supplement: Single travellers and those occupying a single room must pay this supplement.

CONNOISSEUR STYLE ANYTIME: If you prefer to travel without a group and / or not on the published departure dates - please contact us or refer to our trip dossier. Price is per person based on 2 people travelling together.

COMPULSORY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single supplements on this tour are compulsory for individual travellers or odd-numbered groups. Groups with an odd number of travellers will incur one single supplement charge for the whole group.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Stay in the dramatic High Atlas Mountains
• The exotic market city of Marrakech
• Accommodation in old Sultans' palaces and restored kasbahs

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 2: CASABLANCA – FES: Take the train to Fes. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore this city or relax. We stay in the heart of the ancient medina in a typical residence that has been transformed into a hotel but which retains all the splendour and atmosphere of the old private homes. (B)

Day 3: FES: Today we go on a guided tour around the city, said by many to be the best example of old Islamic architecture to be found anywhere in the world. (B)

Day 4: FES: Using Fes as our base, we visit the nearby Imperial City of Meknes, once home to one of Morocco’s greatest rulers. In the afternoon we visit the Roman site of Volubilis. (B)

Day 5: FES – MERZOUGA: We leave Morocco’s northern cities behind and embark on a long drive through mountains, forests and gorges until we end up in Merzouga, in the mighty Sahara Desert. Our accommodation tonight is in the style of a traditional kasbah fortress. (BD)

Day 6: MERZOUGA: In the morning we can visit nearby villages. In the afternoon we ride camels out into the dunes, to our private desert camp. Our accommodation tonight is in a traditional Berber tent, where we can fully appreciate the tranquillity of the desert. (BD)

Day 7: MERZOUGA - TODRA GORGE: Today we head to one of Morocco’s greatest natural wonders, the imposing Todra Gorge, where we have time to explore before moving on to Tinerhir. We stay in a hotel built in the classic style of the desert kasbahs. (BD)

Day 8: OUARZAZATE & AIT BEN HADDOU: Travel to the oasis town of Ouarzazate and the nearby village of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site that contains the best preserved collection of kasbahs in Morocco. We spend the night in a traditionally decorated converted kasbah. (BD)

Day 9: TAROUDANNT: We travel through the dramatic scenery of the Anti-Atlas Mountains to reach the Berber town of Taroudannt, where we stay in a restored Sultan's palace within the town walls. (BD)

Day 10: TAROUDANNT: A free day to explore this charming walled town. Perhaps visit the local markets or take a walk along the ramparts. (BD)

Day 11: HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS: Exploring another side of Morocco, we head into the dramatic High Atlas mountains, the highest range in North Africa. Our accommodation tonight is situated in the heart of the mountains. (BD)

Day 12: HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS: A full day to explore and walk amongst this fantastic scenery, gaining a great insight into rural Morocco. (BD)

Day 13: HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH: Descending from the mountains, we head to the fabled market city of Marrakech, once the great meeting place for Morocco’s remote tribes. This afternoon we have a guided tour around some of the city’s fantastic monuments. (B)

Day 14: MARRAKECH: A free day to explore Marrakech. (B)

Day 15: MARRAKECH: Tour ends. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You're drawn to exotic destinations but want to appreciate them in style. These trips stay in the finest accommodation with a high level of comfort.

Maximum Group Size - 12: You've travelled a fair bit but you are still looking for rewarding experiences. Price is not quite as important as it used to be and comfort is a little bit more important. You don't like throwing your money away but you do appreciate quality. Maybe you'd like the opportunity to revisit some favourite places or maybe you'd like to see somewhere new. Welcome to the next level.
Single Supplement: Compulsory for all single travellers.
Please Note: Single supplements do not apply on any overnight boats and trains. [Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]