Marrakech Trip Overview
Join our 8-day TUI tour and discover the gem of Morocco, dizzying diversity of the African getaway. Explore its rich culture and traditions while visiting the busy Djemaa El Fna and admire the vibrant atmosphere if this market. Casablanca will tempt you by its marvelous architecture and romantic vibe, so well-known from many movies and vast network of winding alleys of Fez el Bali will unveil the tradition and originality of this culture. Learn about the impressive history, fascinating local culture and art, marvel at the diverse landscapes of this incredible country, and take advantage of the opportunities to savour the best traditional Moroccan cuisine during eight unforgettable days.
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* Duration: 8 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Join our 8-day TUI tour and discover the gem of Morocco, dizzying diversity of the African getaway. Explore its rich culture and traditions while visiting the busy Djemaa El Fna and admire the vibrant atmosphere if this market. Casablanca will tempt you by its marvelous architecture and romantic vibe, so well-known from many movies and vast network of winding alleys of Fez el Bali will unveil the tradition and originality of this culture. Learn about the impressive history, fascinating local culture and art, marvel at the diverse landscapes of this incredible country, and take advantage of the opportunities to savour the best traditional Moroccan cuisine during eight unforgettable days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 : ARRIVAL MARRAKESH
Stop At: Marrakesh Menara Airport, RAK Mhamid saada 6 n209، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Upon your arrival at International Airport in Marrakesh, meet and greet an assistant who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. If you’re feeling knackered after the flight, you can stay in the hotel to put your feet up and make the most of the available services. But if you’re itching to start exploring this fascinating city, then hit the streets and make your own way towards the local shops and bars and explore this vibrant city on your own. Dinner serves at the hotel.
Overnight in Marrakesh.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Wazo or similar 4*
Day 2: Day 2 : MARRAKESH
Stop At: Wazo Appart-Hôtel, Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi، Rte de Casablanca, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Wake up to your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your full-day tour of Marrakesh. Admire the magnificent Koutoubia mosque and its 70-metre-high minaret. It dates from the late 12th century, when most of northern Africa and the southern Iberian Peninsula were part of the Almohad Empire. Behold the beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptional cedar and marble decorations. Take rest in Menaras Gardens and enjoy its tranquil and calm atmosphere. In the afternoon visit the famous place Djemaa El Fna, Main Square and market place of Medina, full of local products and craft centres. During the day you can experience surprising sights, like monkey trainers or snake charmers and during the night it becomes the centre of the local musicians and other traditional shows. You will enjoy a demonstration of the preparation of Msemmem (Maroccan pancakes) and visit of the Pikala bike TUI Car Foundation project. Once back in the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner serves at the hotel. If you feel like to enter deeper into the traditional cuisine of this energetic culture, you can book a Fantasia Chez Ali Dinner (not included, optional extra) on which you step back in time to the nights of Scherazade’s Fantasia, and be entertained by traditional dancers whilst enjoying local cuisine. The highlight of the show is a display of Arabian warrior horsemanship with acrobats and belly dancers. The most popular and talked about night out in Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakesh.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Wazo or similar 4*
Day 3: Day 3 : MARRAKESH – CASABLANCA (245 km – 2.45 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel Odyssee Center, Angle rue Kamal Mohamed et، Rue Mohamed Al Quori, Dar-el-Beida 20000, Morocco
Enjoy your luscious breakfast at the hotel, after which you will be leaving Marrakech for Casablanca. Upon your arrival check.in and after the lunch (not include) enjoy a guided panoramic tour of the economic capital of Morocco, which will take you to the central market, the charming Habous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Square, the residential area of Anfa, the majestic Hassan II Mosque looming high over the city by the sea (exterior visit), and will allow you to contemplate the formidable exterior of the Royal Palace, which stands by the sea and the Corniche, the coastal walkway of Casablanca. Wrap up the day with the delicious dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Odyssee Center or similar 4*
Day 4: Day 4 : CASABLANCA – FEZ (300 km – 3.15 hrs)
Stop At: Zalagh Parc Palace, Lotissement Oued Fes, Rte Principale Fès Meknès, Fes 30090, Morocco
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before departing to Rabat, the capital city of the country. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided panoramic tour of the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Kasbah of Oudayas, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After lunch (not included), continue your route to Meknes, where you’ll go on a tour of this former imperial capital, the glory days of which were under the reign of Moulay Ismail in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Such was the grandeur of the city that he built, that Meknes became known as the ‘City of a Hundred Minarets’ and is today a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. See the imposing city walls and the beautifully decorated gates of Bab Mansour and Bab El-Khemis, the Royal Stables and the Jewish Quarter. It’s then time to continue, passing by the ruins of the ancient Phoenician city of Volubilis (entrance not included) and past the holy city of Moulay Idriss, before finally arriving in Fez. Dinner serves at the hotel.
Overnight in Fez.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Zalagh Park Palace or similar 5*
Day 5: Day 5 : FEZ
Stop At: Zalagh Parc Palace, Lotissement Oued Fes, Rte Principale Fès Meknès, Fes 30090, Morocco
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and follow your trip exploring the fascinating city of Fez. Boasting more than 12 centuries of history, as well as a medina that is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and the oldest university on the planet, Fez is a multifarious city renowned for the splendor of its faded glory. The medina, Fez el Bali, is a vast network of winding alleys hemmed in by ancient walls. Despite being car-free, the bustle, noise, shouting, and the smells of tanned leather, oriental perfumes, barbecues, and sweet pastries create a sense of movement and vibrancy that draws you deep into its soul. Head to the Bou Anania or Attarine madrasah (entrances to Attarine and Bou Anania included), both of which showcase exquisite central courts. Then see the Quaraouiyine Mosque as well as the Nejjarrine fountain and smell the cedar from the carpenters’ district. The alleys are lined with places of study or prayer such as madrasahs or the magnificent mausoleum of Moulay Idriss Zaouia, the most important saint’s shrine in Morocco. In the afternoon, continue through the rustic narrow streets of the Mellah, the former Jewish district, and head to the outskirts to see the Royal Palace and enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view of the whole city offered by the fortifications of the north. Return to the hotel and end the day with a tasty dinner.
Overnight in Fez.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Zalagh Park Palace or similar 5*
Day 6: Day 6 : FEZ – BENI-MELLAL – MARRAKECH (530 km – 5.5 hrs)
Stop At: Wazo Appart-Hôtel, Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi، Rte de Casablanca, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Depart Fez after breakfast at the hotel, heading southwest towards Marrakech. Today’s road journey provides an enormous range of landscapes and allows for many enticing photo stops as we drive along the foothill of the Atlas Mountains. Pass the quaint mountain town of Ifrane (1,650 metres high), the Berber villages of Azrou and Khenifra, and make an en-route stop in Beni-Mellal. Surrounded by beautiful orange and olive groves, the town of Beni-Mellal is a rendezvous point for nature and mountain lovers, as well as for adventure seekers. Later arrive in Marrakech and check in to your hotel. Dinner serves at the hotel.
Overnight in Marrakesh.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Wazo Hotel or similar 4*
Day 7: Day 7 : MARRAKESH
Stop At: Wazo Appart-Hôtel, Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi، Rte de Casablanca, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Start your day with savoury breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day at leisure in Marrakesh. Stroll down the vibrant streets of this busy town and explore its rhythm on your own pale. You can book an optional half-day Spa experience and live the famous rite of Moroccan Hammam in a real Riad wellness in the medina (own expenses). This beautiful experience will make you discover the traditional body scrubbing, the various natural products which have a magical effect on the skin. After a delicious mint tea, relaxing Massage with essential oil will close pleasantly this wellness half day. Dinner serves at the hotel, however, if you wish to taste the local cuisine, you can book Moroccan Dinner in the medina and experience the real taste of Morocco with traditional food and excellent service (own expenses). All this is served up in a warm and friendly atmosphere of a beautiful Riad.
Overnight in Marrakesh.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Wazo Hotel or similar 4*
Day 8: Day 8 : DEPARTURE MARRAKESH
Stop At: Marrakesh Menara Airport, RAK Mhamid saada 6 n209، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Big farewell to Marrakesh. Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel before you follow to your next destinations.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
