Imperial Morocco & the Blue City from Tangier - 9 days Tour by On The Go Tours

9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Tangier, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Highlights

Tangier - Begin your Moroccan adventure in this important seafront trading town, an important port between Europe and Africa

Marrakech - See the UNESCO-listed Djemaa el Fna, medina and market place

Talassemtane National Park - Soak up the relaxing scenery of the waterfalls and God's Bridge

Chefchaouen - Wander around the beautiful blue city nestled in the Rif Mountains

Casablanca - Independently explore the city and visit the famous Hassan II Mosque

Fes - Get lost in the world's oldest city's maze-like medina

Rabat - Stroll around Morocco's charming capital, with its attractive walled medina

High Atlas Mountains - Relax by beautiful lake Bin El Ouidane and admire the spectacular Cascades d'Ouzoud

Volubilis – Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins at Morocco's best preserved archaeological site

Fes - Get lost in the world's oldest city's maze-like medina

Rabat - Stroll around Morocco's charming capital, with its attractive walled medina

High Atlas Mountains - Relax by beautiful lake Bin El Ouidane and admire the spectacular Cascades d'Ouzoud

Volubilis – Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins at Morocco's best preserved archaeological site

Itinerary

Embark on a 9-day group tour through Morocco, starting in Tangier. Explore the stunning blue city of Chefchaouen and the scenic Rif Mountains, then visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial cities of Fes and Rabat. Conclude your journey with the vibrant sights of Marrakech.

day 1 - Welcome

Welcome! Upon arrival at Tangier Airport or Tangier city Port (Tangier-Ville) you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

OverNight:Tangier

day 2 - Train to Casablanca

Tangier - Casablanca. This morning, enjoy breakfast before boarding the high-speed Al Boraq train to Casablanca. The journey will take approximately 2 hours, with speeds reaching up to 300 km/h.

Arrive in Casablanca for an overnight stay, with your guide accompanying you throughout the transfer and train journey to ensure a smooth start to your trip. The afternoon will be at leisure, allowing you to explore or relax as you wish.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Casablanca

day 3 - Casablanca & Rabat

Casablanca - Rabat. This morning after breakfast, we visit the incredible Hassan II Mosque, rising 210 meters into the air, the third largest mosque in the world is covered in ornate traditional tile work.

After exploring Casablanca, we make our way to Rabat, Morocco's charming capital, which is ours to explore this afternoon. Take a stroll along the long stretch of beach that starts behind the medina, or just up the hill from the medina is the well-preserved Kasbah of the Udayas, dating back to the 12th century.

Please note: For those who have opted to start in Marrakech you will be transferred to Casablanca on the morning of day 2 to meet the rest of the group.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Rabat

day 4 - Volubilis & The Blue City

Rabat - Volubilis - Chefchaouen. Departing Rabat this morning we visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Dating back to 40AD we take time to explore the triple arched Tingis gate, the columns of the Capitoline temple, the Basilica, the courthouse and much more. We'll then continue to Chefchaouen, nestled in the heart of the Rif Mountains, the city boasts incredible blue-washed buildings and majestic views of the surrounding landscape. The rest of the afternoon is ours to independently wander round the Plaza Uta el-Hammam in the heart of the Medina, or perhaps try some of the local street food and watch the sun set.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Chefchaouen

day 5 - Rif Mountains & Talassemtane National Park

This morning, we make our way to Talassemtane National Park. Located on the eastern side of the Rif Mountains, Talassemtane boasts a wide range of landscapes, as well as housing a number of plant species and mammals including the Barbary macaques and the otter. We make our way to the Akchour Falls and God's Bridge where we can relax and soak up the breath-taking views. Return to Chefchaouen for a late lunch and afternoon at leisure to further explore the Blue City.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Chefchaouen

day 6 - UNESCO listed Fes el Bali

Chefchaouen - Fes. Bordered on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains lies the imperial city of Fes, the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. On arrival we enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city, absorbing the chaos of the souks and getting lost in the medina's labyrinth layout. During the tour visit one of the pungent leather tanneries that Fes is famous for and see the giant dye pits. The remainder of the day is at leisure - why not take part in an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Fes

day 7 - High Atlas Mountains

Fes - High Atlas Mountains. Departing Fes this morning, our journey takes us past the Middle Atlas Mountains and the orange groves around Aforer before we ascend into the rugged High Atlas Mountains to the picturesque lake of Bin El Ouidane. Upon arrival relax by the swimming pool, or on the terrace at your lake-shore hotel and enjoy the spectacular views.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:High Atlas Mountains

day 8 - Marrakech & Djemaa el Fna

High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech. We continue our journey through the Atlas Mountains this morning, where almond trees and juniper covered rocky ridges abound. We stop to admire the spectacular Cascades d'Ouzoud, - the highest waterfall in North Africa, before travelling on to Marrakech via the berber town of Demnate.

This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech's old medina. Inside the rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city. Djemaa El Fna springs to life in the evening so be sure to return to the square this evening and experience it in all its glory!

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Marrakech

day 9 - Goodbye Morocco!

Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to the airport in Marrakech will be provided. You can also choose to pay a small supplement for a transfer to Casablanca, if you would prefer to end your tour here.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Imperial Morocco & the Blue City from Tangier - 9 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights 4 star hotels and traditional riads

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 lunch

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Guide

Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide

Others

Al Boraq high-speed Train Ticket from Tangier to CasablancaGuided sightseeing - Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech

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