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Trip Overview
This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. Travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, discovering age-old cultures and genuinely hospitable people.
Schedule by Day
- Mar 12: Depart for Casablanca, Morocco
- Mar 13: Arrive Casablanca/Rabat
- Mar 14: Rabat
- Mar 15: Rabat/Volubilis/Meknes/Fez
- Mar 16: Fez
- Mar 17: Fez
- Mar 18: Fez/Midelt/Erfoud
- Mar 19: Erfoud/Rissani/Merzouga
- Mar 20: Erfoud/Tinehir/Todra Gorge/Ouarzazate
- Mar 21: Ouarzazate/Ait ben-Haddou/Marrakech
- Mar 22: Marrakech
- Mar 23: Marrakech
- Mar 24: Marrakech/Casablanca
- Mar 25: Depart for home
Pricing
Air inclusive from Boston, New York City, or Washington, D.C. (including airline taxes and fees):
- $ 7,129 per person double occupancy
- $ 8,824 single occupancy
Land Only:
- $ 6,245 per person double occupancy
- $ 7,940 single occupancy
Accommodations
- Two nights at the La Tour Hassan, Rabat
- Three nights at the Riad Fes
- Two nights at the Le Palais du Desert, Erfoud
- One night at the Le Berbere Palace, Ouarzazate
- Three nights at the Sofitel Marrakech, Marrakech
- One night at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca, Casablanca
What to Expect
Busy pacing may include multiple hotel changes plus several long drives. There will be 1-3 miles of walking per day, up to two hours, sometimes during the heat of the day. A fair amount of walking along narrow cobblestone streets or uneven and/or slippery terrain and climbing several flights of stairs (some without railings) or walking up hills is to be expected. Travelers will need to get on/off the motorcoach several times a day without assistance.