(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca
This week-long tour explores the ancient cities of Fez and Marrakesh, plus a night in the fabled city of Casablanca. Arrive in Morocco and drive
to Fez, the intellectual and religious heart of the nation. Stay at the Sofitel Palais Jamai, a former Moorish palace overlooking the medieval medina (old town). Tour Fez el-Bali ("Fez the Old") and its medieval medina (old town), a UNESCO world heritage site crammed with narrow, winding streets, tiny squares and artisan workshops. Visit centuries-old mosques and universities, see the multi-colored vats of the open-air tanneries, and shop for traditional wares made from copper, ceramics and leather. Also visit Fez el-Djedid ("Fez the New"), built in the 13th century. Visit the Royal Palace and the mellah (Jewish Quarter), the largest in Morocco.
Continue to Marrakesh, an ancient city of weathered pink buildings and orange groves at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Stay at the exclusive Amanjena, a Moorish-style resort of gardens and reflection pools set behind high, ochre-colored walls. Facilities include a traditional hammam (steam bath) and spa, upscale shops, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and excellent restaurants. During private touring, see the Djemaa el-Fna, a carnivalesque public square where water sellers, snake charmers, magicians and storytellers compete for an audience. Also see the Jardin Majorelle, stunning gardens created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s; the Palais de la Bahia; the Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts; the Palmerie and the beautiful Jardin Menara, with its reflecting pools surrounded by a large grove of olive trees. Browse the city's most stylish shops and galleries, and dine at the finest restaurants.
One day, take a private excursion to the nearby Atlas Mountains to visit a morning market where Berber nomads and local villagers shop for livestock and daily goods. Also enjoy a memorable lunch at Kasbah Tamadot.
The tour concludes with a night Casablanca.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Casablanca - Fez
Private transfer to Fez for 2 nights. Afternoon private touring of Fez souks
Day 2
Fez
Continue private touring
Day 3
Fez - Marrakesh
Flight or private overland transfer (tour Ifrane and Berber villages en route) to Marrakesh. Accommodation at the Amanjena for 3 nights
Day 4
Marrakesh
Full-day private touring
Day 5
Marrakesh & Atlas Mountains
Full-day private excursion to Atlas Mountains and Berber market with lunch at Kasbah Tamadot
Day 6
Marrakesh - Casablanca
Private transfer to Casablanca for one night. Afternoon private city tour
Day 7
Depart Morocco
Private transfer to Casablanca airport
Hotels
Fez:
Sofitel Palais Jamai
Marrakesh:
Amanjena Resort
Casablanca:
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
Cost
$6,620
Per person (double occupancy)
$2,760
Single supplement
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
