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From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

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All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Meals

2 Dinner (D) 9 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner with Wine (DW) 2 Lunch (L) Fes: Join in the fun at a colourful Moroccan feast, complete with music, belly dancers and an array of local delicacies. Casablanca: You must remember this...a fabulous 4-course dinner with drinks at Rick’s Café, made famous by the 1942 film.

Others

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Dades Valley: Stop at a traditional Nomad house and meet the locals as you sip Berber tea. Marrakesh: Visit Dar El Bacha, a beautiful palace that has been standing since the 18th century and is a symbol of the city’s rich history and culture. Fes: Visit the non-profit American Fondouk founded in 1927 and speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals and the families who are so dependant on their labour. Your visit supports United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. Rabat: See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. Casablanca: See the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche. Meknès: Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate on Place El-Hedim in the heart of the Medina. Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world’s oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights. Erfoud: Enjoy the beauty of this little oasis with the backdrop of the Sahara desert whilst you explore the red walled streets. Tinghir: Visit Todra Gorge to marvel at this fascinating ravine, created by a fault that split the orange-coloured limestone as deep as 300 meters. Dades Valley: See the castellated mud houses and oases. Ouarzazate: Learn more about this quiet town in a city orientation and see why it has been the backdrop to many films as you wander its red sandy streets. Aït Ben Haddou: The Ksar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. See the crowded houses within the defensive walls that are reinforced by the corner towers and explore one of Morocco’s finest kasbahs. Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret. Essaouira: See the beauty of this bohemian coastal town as you explore the many spice-scented streets of the medina. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Casablanca

Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for your welcome dinner, with the opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of good food.
Day 2 Day 2: Rabat, Imperial Meknes And Fes Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rabat, Imperial Meknes And Fes Relaxed Start

During an exploration of the sights of Casablanca, view the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the third largest in the world. Venture to the très chic seaside strip known as the Corniche, which stretches to the west and is lined with trendy restaurants and cafes. Depart for the capital of Rabat to see the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower and visit one of the few holy places open to non-Muslims, the lavish Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. This site is both an architectural marvel and a monument to a great ruler. Travel to Meknes, one of the kingdom’s great imperial cities where little has changed since its founding in the 11th century. Stand before the Bab el-Mansour, the monumental entrance to the imperial city and focal point of Square El-Hedim, before continuing to Fes. You’ll be delighted with a superb Moroccan Highlight Dinner in an ancient palace at the entrance to the Medina. A colourful array of meze plates, aromatic tagines, exotic fruits and wine will be laid before you while you are entertained with a traditional folklore show. Enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere of belly dancers, drums and authentic music.
Day 3 Day 3: Fes Sightseeing Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Fes Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up one of the largest thriving ancient Medina’s in the world, here you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Pass one of the world’s oldest universities and see the hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks where an array of vendors sell food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
Day 4 Day 4: The Ziz Gorges To Erfoud
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: The Ziz Gorges To Erfoud

Leave the bustle of the city behind and head for the spectacular snowcapped High Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane before reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. After stopping for lunch at Midelt, continue through the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm-fringed towns to Errachidia, built by the French at an important crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, where the red sand buildings stand in stark contrast against the patches of greenery and surrounding desert. In the evening, there is an Optional Experience to meet the nomadic desert dwellers and marvel at the glorious Sahara sunset on a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Day 5 Day 5: Spectacular Ouarzazate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Spectacular Ouarzazate

Venture towards the oasis of Tinehir and explore the Todra Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne du Dadès you will encounter the dry and rugged Dades Valley, dotted with oases of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses—hugging the slopes. Meet the locals of the region when you visit a traditional Nomad house to try authentic Berber tea. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate, also known as the film capital of Morocco. Many blockbusters have been filmed here, including Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars.
Day 6 Day 6: To Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: To Marrakesh

Marvel at and photograph the architectural wonder of Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site that boasts one of Morocco’s finest kasbahs. Your journey continues via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, before descending past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green fields to the ochre-coloured city of Marrakesh. Meet the inspiring ladies of a local women’s cooperative over tea and snacks on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. With the rest of the day at your leisure, why not relax and enjoy the immaculate facilities of your hotel?
Day 7 Day 7: Marrakesh, Pearl Of The South Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Marrakesh, Pearl Of The South Relaxed Start

In the morning, visit Dar El Bacha - an iconic landmark in the city of Marrakech. Meet your Local Expert and wander the maze of the Medina and see the Koutoubia Mosque, with its minaret dominating the Marrakesh skyline. Next, to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can take a moment to watch the dancers, snake charmers and storytellers. With time at leisure, you are free to continue exploring: enjoy the sensorial experience of strolling through the souks or maybe visit a museum. In the evening, perhaps choose to join fellow guests at a vibrant restaurant on Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Here, you will enjoy a slew of classic Moroccan dishes as you absorb the ambience and watch twirling belly dancers balance plates of lit candles on their heads.
Day 8 Day 8: Elegant Essaouira Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Elegant Essaouira Relaxed Start

Venture to the west coast of Africa to reach the laid-back fishing town of Essaouira. After an orientation with your Travel Director why not spend the afternoon navigating the narrow alleyways, exploring the busy fishing port or maybe just relaxing on the beach? In the evening, you could sample the local seafood and wine at a waterside restaurant.
Day 9 Day 9: Return To Casablanca Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Return To Casablanca Relaxed Start

Once you’ve experienced the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca is a fascinating place to return to and offers a unique insight into modern Morocco. Perhaps visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque famous for its intricate Islamic architecture and one of the largest in the world. In the evening ’of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world’ there really is only one place to be. Join your Travel Director at Rick’s Café, recreated from the famous movie. Enjoy a hearty dinner with drinks and no doubt a rendition of ‘As Time Goes By’. Here’s looking at you kid!
Day 10 Day 10: Au Revoir Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Au Revoir Casablanca

Today, bid farewell to your journey through Morocco as you transfer to the airport.

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Best Of Morocco (Classic, Winter, 10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Morocco (Classic, Winter, 10 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Casablanca

Day 2: Rabat, Imperial Meknes And Fes Relaxed Start

Day 3: Fes Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 4: The Ziz Gorges To Erfoud

Day 5: Spectacular Ouarzazate

Day 6: To Marrakesh

Day 7: Marrakesh, Pearl Of The South Relaxed Start

Day 8: Elegant Essaouira Relaxed Start

Day 9: Return To Casablanca Relaxed Start

Day 10: Au Revoir Casablanca

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