Official Rating - 4* - Full Board

Cities of Morocco is a four days tour over the most popular and famous cities and attractions of Morocco. Guests will be accommodated in hotels on a full board basis. Daily departure.

Accommodation

Accommodation in 4 star Moroccan hotels. Each hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with direct dialling telephone, sat-TV, air-conditioning, bath and balcony or terrace.

Food & Beverage

Full board starting with dinner the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day.

Tour Facilities

Amongst the facilities that the Cities of Morocco tour offers, are the entrance fees to monuments, services of an English Speaking guide and transportation with air-conditioning, where applicable.

Free Transfers

Free return transfers available from the Marrakech Airport. It is imperative that for this service to be provided, you must inform us of your flight details and times by adding these to the customer details form.

Day 1- Marrakech

Departs from London. On arrival in Marrakech, please complete all customs and immigration formalities and proceed to the arrivals hall. There you will be met by our representative from M.T.S (Major Travel Services) and transferred to your hotel (Amine hotel or similar). Founded in 1062, Marrakech was once the capital of an empire which stretched from Toledo to Senegal. Called the ‘Pink City’ because of the colour of the local earth used in its construction, it is a city of labyrinthine alleyways, secluded palaces, museums, mosques and markets. The city’s gardens are still supplied with water from 11th century underground irrigation canals. The Djemmaa-el-fna (Place of the Dead), the city square, comes alive after nightfall; thronged with dancer, fortune-tellers, musicians, acrobats, storytellers and snake charmers, it is an exciting and occasionally bewildering place – an exotic spectacle that is striking and endlessly surprising. Koutoubia, the 12th century minaret, is as tall as the towers of Nôtre Dame and dominates the Marrakech skyline. The Ben Youssef Medersa, with its mosaics, marbles and carved woodwork, is the largest theological site in the Mahgreb. Other interesting places to see are the sumptuous Bahia Palace; the beautiful Saadian Tombs housing the remains of rulers of the Saadian Dynasty; the Menara and Aquedal gardens and the famed camel market. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2 - Marrakech – Essaouira

The tour starts with a guided half day sightseeing of the historical sights of Marrakech. Firstly, visit the Menara Gardens, a small saadian pavilion mirrored in still water with the Atlas Mountains and olive groves in the background. This pavilion was used by sultans for romantic interludes. Next, enter the old medina, buried within the imperial walls and the 12th century Koutoubia Minaret, one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. Continue on the Kasbah (fortress), the Saadian Tombs of early dynastic rulers and see the stunning architecture surrounding the burial ground of the Royal family, before visiting the aristocratic, opulent Bahia palace. Before arriving to Essaouira, you will have the opportunity to admire the forest of Argan trees which only exist in south west Morocco and Mexico. The argan tree is an ever green tree which gives fruits that people here use to extract oil. Essaouira, that was better known as Mogador is a charming little town and seaside resort in which you will discover the old Medina dating back to the 18th century, with a number of Markets full of different kinds of goods as well as shops. Finally, visit the Mellah which used to be the Jewish quarter of Essaouira and the scala which is the old Portuguese fortress dating back to the 16th century, with old canons of Spanish origins. Diner and overnight in your hotel (Les Iles or similar). Essaouira lies at only 160 km from Marrakech.

Day 3 - Essaouira-Agadir-Taroudant

Morning sightseeing includes the port, souk and Kasbah Drive to the former Portuguese port of Essaouira for a tour of the fortifications and Medina. Then, visit of Agadir and Taroudant. Diner and overnight in Palais Salam hotel or similar.

Day 4 - Taroudant- Marrakech

Morning orientation tour of the traditional Berber market town of Taroudant, including a browse through the silver market. Afternoon departure to Marrakech. Diner and overnight in Amine hotel or similar

Important Note

Please note that the tour starts and ends at Marrakech airport - in order for the tour to run smoothly please ensure your flight details are sent when making your reservation - if you need to discuss this with a member of Major Travel Services their contact numbers are 00212 24 431302 or 00212 63 791009