Highlights of Morocco (6780)

10 Day Tour from Casablanca to Casablanca

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Our affordable tour of Morocco truly is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Exotic and fascinating, the Kingdom of Morocco is rich in history and culture, revealing intriguing historic sights, authentic cuisine, and changing scenery that is perfect for value-minded travel lovers wanting to explore and learn about a new destination. This itinerary takes in the Imperial cities of Morocco, such as Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat, as well as inspiring cities, like Ouarzazate, Casablanca and Erfoud. In the red city of Marrakesh, step back in time as you wander through the Jemaa-el-Fna, the main square and exotic bazaar, offering some of the greatest open-air entertainment. Listen to the storytellers—an integral part of the culture—and browse for handicrafts. In Fez, take an optional tour to visit the ancient medina. Founded in the 9th century, it is one of the largest medieval cities in the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this comprehensive and affordable tour of Morocco, you will also be enchanted by beautiful oasis, stunned by the beauty of the desert, and surprised by the mountain scenery of the Middle Atlas. You’ll also visit Casablanca and see its modern great Mosque and Meknes. Your tour also takes you to Ouarzazate, where you'll visit the Kasbah de Taourirt, and the amazing, fortified city of Ait Benhaddou, used as set to the “Gladiator” movie. Stop at the mountain resort of Ifrane; overnight in Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and visit Rabat, Morocco’s vibrant capital. From the Middle Atlas Mountain range and Ziz Gorges to arid desert, this budget-minded Morocco vacation will amaze you with spectacular scenery.

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 5 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO

Check into your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

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Day 2 CASABLANCA–RABAT–MEKNES–FEZ

Skirt the Atlantic coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country’s capital. The highlights of the included sightseeing tour are the Royal Palace, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudayas. Visit the Chellah Gardens. Continue to Meknes and see its monumental gates, mosque, palace, and miles of protective walls during your guided tour. Travel east towards Fez, Morocco’s most enchanting city.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km

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Day 3 FEZ

Spend the day at leisure in ancient Fez, which occupies a position of outstanding scenic beauty. Envision a magic carpet ride in Fez with an optional sightseeing tour to visit the exotic ancient UNESCO World Heritage site of Medina and walk through a maze of narrow, bustling streets and alleys that are home to brilliantly hued souks.

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Day 4 FEZ–IFRANE–ERFOUD

Travel today into the very heart of Morocco. Stop in the quiet, French-built alpine mountain resort of Ifrane. Verdant cedar forests give way to volcanic mountains and windswept plains as you travel across the Middle Atlas range. Pass fortified mud-and-straw villages and descend into the spectacular Ziz gorges. The landscape becomes progressively more arid as you enter a stony desert. Approaching Erfoud, encounter an unexpected and breathtaking surprise: the peaceful oasis of the Ziz Valley.
Today’s Distance: 255 mi/ 410 km

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Day 5 ERFOUD

The best choice today is an included excursion to Rissani. See the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif, the first ruler of the Alaouite Dynasty, and get a feel for daily life in a Berber town. This evening, experience an oasis mirage while witnessing a magical sunset over the windswept Sahara Desert dunes.

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Day 6 ERFOUD–THE ROAD OF A THOUSAND KASBAHS–OUARZAZATE

Upon leaving Erfoud, we learn about the Khettaras, ancient underground irrigation systems. Enjoy the drive through the eastern slopes of the Atlas Mountains and arrive at the Tinghir oasis with its green valley of palms and local villages. On to the impressive Todra Gorge, then along the Dades Valley. Arrive in the film capital of Morocco, Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the Kasbah de Taourirt, the intricate and fascinating residence of Pasha Thami el Glaoui.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km

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Day 7 OUARZAZATE–AÏT BENHADDOU–TIZI-N-TICHKA PASS–MARRAKESH

Travel to Aït Benhaddou, an ancient, fortified city, famous as a film location for “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator.” Pass through picturesque villages surrounded by craggy mountains towards 7,414-foot-high Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Each new twist in the road leads to a different, more dramatic landscape. Leaving the pass behind, see the landscape gradually change to a tapestry of red ochre. Enter the gates of the red-hued imperial city of Marrakesh, justly considered the most fascinating of all Moroccan cities. Tonight, experience the vibrant culture and cuisine of the original inhabitants of North Africa with an optional exotic floor show and dinner in traditional Berber style.
Today’s Distance: 127 mi/ 205 km

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Day 8 MARRAKESH

Get to know this fascinating city on an included city sightseeing with a Local Guide, featuring Majorelle Gardens, created by the French Orientalist artist Jacques Majorelle over almost 40 years, starting in 1923, and purchased in 1980 by French fashion designers Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé; Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century and intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style, and former royal residence, and a walk through the ancient quarters to the fascinating Jemaa-el-Fna square and its exotic bazaar. You’ll feel as if you’ve stopped the march of time.

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Day 9 MARRAKESH–CASABLANCA

Leave Morocco’s magical city of Marrakesh for the journey back to Casablanca. On arrival, see the main sights and visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque in the company of a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km

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Day 10 CASABLANCA

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

GRAHAM LYE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Many years ago I moved to beautiful Morocco, beginning a journey to discover her rich culture and fascinating traditions. Today that journey continues with fellow world travelers who are often visiting an Islamic country for the first time. The warmth and acceptance of the people you will meet will leave you amazed. So, join me on this journey that will broaden your horizons in unexpected ways.”

Tour Director - GRAHAM LYE

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Fez
Erfoud
Marrakesh
Casablanca

Fez

Imperial Medina of Fez

Imperial Medina of Fez

Discover the holy city of Fez, a jewel of Spanish-Arabic culture famous for its old quarter and fascinating medina, on this half-day guided sightseeing tour with lunch at a local restaurant.

Price Range: $

Erfoud

Sahara Desert at Sunset 4WD Experience

Sahara Desert at Sunset 4WD Experience

Watch the sunset from the highest dunes in Morocco on this memorable 4-wheel-drive experience featuring a visit to an authentic Berber tent!

Price Range: $$

Marrakesh

1001 Nights in Marrakech

1001 Nights in Marrakech

The magic of Morocco awaits during this impressive evening featuring feast of local specialties and wine, and an amazing folklore show with music, belly dancing, and more!

Price Range: $$

Casablanca

Play it Again Sam, Dinner at Rick's Cafè

Play it Again Sam, Dinner at Rick's Cafè

Experience the heart of Casablanca on this superb evening outing featuring a cocktail demonstration and traditional Moroccan dinner in a picturesque setting.

Price Range: $$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Cosmos European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Cosmos tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience. For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party. Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $1,324*
18 guests in a party: $309*

Contact Cosmos or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Cosmos Private Touring.

*Supplement pricing is per person (USD) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2021 travel year. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.


The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).

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