MOROCCO COACH TOUR - IMPERIAL CITIES - 8 days / 7 nights
March - October 2019

Regular Coach Tour of Morocco
8 day program starting in Casablanca on Saturdays
Weekly departures guaranteed with 2 participants
Tour visits: Casbalanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech
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Day 1 Saturday CASABLANCA

On arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport our representative will assist with transfers to your confirmed hotel for dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 Sunday CASABLANCA / RABAT

Breakfast and meet with your tour guide at 0930am. Begin sightseeing of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, with an exterior visit of the Hassan II Mosque before strolling along the Ain Diab corniche. Enjoy free time for lunch before departing for Rabat, visit the administrative and political capital of Morocco with the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum. In the evening check-in to your hotel. Dinner.

Day 3 Monday RABAT / VOLUBILIS / MEKNES / FES

Breakfast, and then depart for Fes with a stop at the sacred Islamic Town of Moulay Idriss before continuing to Volubilis. Regarded by many as the best Roman ruins in Africa, Volubilis is, as history suggests, where the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, of “Gladiator” fame was based during his campaign through North Africa. Then continue to the Imperial city of Meknes with its many palaces and historic buildings including an impressive 40kms of walls that still surround the city. Sightseeing highlights of the old city include the El Hdim square with its stalls, musicians and snake charmers, and Bab Mansour, one of the most impressive gates to be found in Morocco, an impressive sight and good photo opportunity, Free time for lunch. Next is fabulous Fes for hotel check-in and dinner.

Day 4 Tuesday FES

The most ancient of the Imperial cities, founded in the 8th century, Fes has become the cultural centre of Morocco. Exploring and sightseeing can be enjoyed for hours or days; this wonderful city is home to the “World Heritage Medina”, Fes el-Bali. A visit to the dyers and tanners quarters where sheep and goatskins are coloured and processed into fashionable garments is typically enjoyed by travellers.

Lunch is optional at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Dinner at your hotel

Day 5 Wednesday FES / BENI-MELLAL / MARRAKECH

After breakfast, departure to Marrakech passing through Immouzer du Kandar and Azrou, Berber villages well known for their local handicraft. Continue through this impressive wooded and mountainous region. Next is the agricultural centre, Beni-Mellal, where free time has been allocated for lunch before continuing to Marrakech for hotel check-in and dinner.

Day 6 Thursday MARRAKECH

Breakfast and the whole day will be devoted to the discovery of Marrakech. "The Pearl of the South" is the second oldest Imperial city. Sightseeing includes the Menara Garden, Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia tower, and the Bahia palace, Lunch at your hotel. In the afternoon, explore the colourful souks and the wonderfully atmospheric Djemaa El Fna square with its magical sights and sounds including snake charmers, jugglers, acrobats, storytellers, pickpockets and even dentists. Djemaa El Fna is special.

Tonight an optional fun dinner and show under Caidal tents at the famous restaurant "Chez Ali Fantasia" where you can enjoy live folklore bands, dancers and spectacular horsemen from different Moroccan regions.

Day 7 Friday MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA

Breakfast and the morning free at leisure for personal exploration or relaxation by the hotel pool, free time for lunch before your afternoon departure for Casablanca travelling via Settat, on arrival check-in for dinner and accommodation.

Day 8 Saturday CASABLANCA

After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Mohamed V airport with assistance for your flight departure.

END OF TOUR

2019 Departure Dates Saturdays	*5 Category Per Person in Double / Twin Room**	*5 Category Per Person in Single Room**	*4 Category Per Person in Double / Twin Room**	*4 Category Per Person in Single Room**
March: 9, 16, 23, 30 April: 6, 13, 20, 27 May: 4, 11, 18, 25 September: 21, 28 October: 5, 12, 19, 26	AU$1910	AU$2485	AU$1445	AU$1860
June: 1, 8, 15	AU$1640	AU$2165	AU$1200	AU$1650
June: 22, 29 July: 6, 13, 20, 27 August: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September: 7, 14	AU$1750	AU$2300	AU$1320	AU$1795
Option Supplements: Optional full board supplement (5 lunches) 4 star & 5 star program / AUD180 per person Optional Folkloric dinner at Chez Ali restaurant, Marrakech / AUD80 per person

5* Tour Hotels used or similar: Casablanca – Kenzi Tower, Rabat – Tour Hassan, Fez – Marriot Jnane Palace, Marrakech – Atlas Medina & Spa
4* Tour Hotels used or similar: Casablanca – Idou Anfa, Rabat – Belere, Fez – Royal Mirage, Marrakech – Atlas Asni
(B/L/D) = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Season supplements may apply

THESE PRICES INCLUDE:

Welcome & assistance at Mohamed V airport
Half board (breakfast and dinner) accommodation at the hotel
Transport in air conditioned vehicle
Multilingual tour escort / guide throughout & local guides
Entrance fees indicated in program
Portage of luggage, tips at hotels & restaurants

Generally, coach tours in Spain, Portugal & Morocco use local guides in cities and destinations visited. Tours are also normally accompanied by a multilingual tour escort unless they are specifically listed as only ‘English Speaking’. Your tour may comprise a combination of tours and other participants in your tour may be going to or leaving for other destinations. Your tour escort may also change during the course of your program. Your fellow travellers could be from all over the world, speaking various languages. Tour information and descriptions will be given in English, and possibly French and other language(s) depending on those spoken by tour participants.

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IMPERIAL CITIES - 8 days / 7 nights

MOROCCO COACH TOUR - IMPERIAL CITIES - 8 days / 7 nights March - October 2019