You are invited to join us for an exotic trip on our Marrakech Express Tour. You'll arrive in the tantalizing Rose City and be transported on a memorable journey through the heart of Morocco. Cosmopolitan Casabalanca, windswept Rabat, Imperial Fes and the rugged natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains will all unfold for you before returning again to Marrakech. Return home with memories to last a lifetime.
Arrivals in Marrakech, Transfers to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Marrakech, seeing the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the tranquil escape that is the Jardins Majorelle. After an early evening horse-drawn caleche ride along the rose colored ramparts of the city, be marveled and entertained at the world-famous Chez Ali Fantasia dinner and show. Overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Marrakech. Afternoon departure for Casablanca. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca.
Following breakfast, tour Casablanca, Morocco's cosmopolitan center. Over the last fifty years, Casablanca, originally known as Anfa, has grown into an important international capital of business, yet still maintains a strong cultural and religious tradition. You will have an opportunity to visit Hassan II Mosque, the most recent and perhaps crowning adornment of Morocco's most modern city. Built by thousands of Moroccan artisans using a combination of traditional and state-of-the-art technology, the towering mosque rises almost mystically from the sea and has a prayer room that can accommodate up to 25,000 worshippers with an esplanade for another 80,000. Other highlights of your visit to Casablanca may include an exploration of the Central Market and medina, a stroll along the Boulevard de la Corniche (Casablanca's Atlantic boardwalk). Afternoon departure to Rabat. Overnight in Rabat.
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour in Rabat. Onward journey to Fes via Meknes and Moulay Idriss. Experience a short walking tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis before arriving in the Imperial City of Fes. Dinner and overnight in Fes.
After breakfast, a full day of sightseeing and shopping in Fes. The inhabitants of Fes will tell you that their city is the religious, cultural and culinary capital of Morocco and it's difficult to argue with them after visiting the former Imperial city. Founded in 789, Fes has remained almost unchanged through the ages and is oldest and largest medieval city in the world. See the archetectural marvels of one of the world's oldest inhabited cities. Your walking tour of the old city will include visits to the Bou Inania Medersa, the 9th Century Karouine Mosque, the Fundouk Nejjarine, the 14th Century Attarine Medersa, henna and spice souks, and the Suuq Dabbaghin - Fes' nearly infamous Tanners' District. Dinner at the Restaurant al-Fassia and overnight in Fes.
Depart for Marrakech after breakfast with visits to the stunning natural waterfalls at the Cascades du Ouzad. Wander the famous Djemaa el-Fna upon arrival in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast, transfer to airport for onward journeys.
Spend a full day exploring the medina, shops and historical sites of Marrakech. Relax with a horse-drawn caleche tour of the city at evening. That night choose to experience the world reknowned dinner and fantasia of Chez Ali or be immersed in the medieval pageantry of Marrakech's central plaza, Djema el-Fna.
Departure from Marrakech mid-morning for a journey through mountains to the secluded and beautiful Cascades d'Ouzoud. Spend an afternoon at leisure at the waterfall before continuing to Fes.
With the assistance of a local guide, explore the narrow and winding avenues of the medina in Fes. Discover the Andalous Mosque, the Keroine University, the tanneries and Tombs of the Merinids. That evening partake in a soothing bath and massage at the local hammam (Turkish style bath) before dinner at the opulent palace Restaurant al-Fassia.
Have another day to explore on your own the sights and attractions of Fes.
Depart early for a trip to Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Wander through the former capital of Roman Mauritania and marvel at the exquisite mosaics and chiseled architecture of one of the ancient world's well preserved cities. Arrive that night in the picturesque Rif Mountain village of Chefchaouen.
Spend the day exploring the tranquil village, its wonderfully restored kasbah and strolling the idyllic mountain trails. Dine that evening at the Restaurant Aladdin.
On your way to the modern capital of Morocco Rabat, you travel through scenic country escapes Departure in the morning and. Spend the remainder of the day touring the capital, its historic sites and, if you like, any of the several museums to be found.
A short trip down the coast from Rabat will bring you to the grand metropolis of Casablanca. Spend an afternoon visiting the Central Market and medina, being awed by the Grand Mosque and relaxing along the promenade overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Depart in the evening to return again to Marrakech.
Departures from Marrakech.