Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

What’s included ✔ Return flights Gatwick to Morocco with Easyjet. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Marrakech, 4 H The Red Hotel Casablanca, 4 H Odyssee Boutique Hotel Fez, 4 H Across Hotel and Spa Beni Mellal, 4 H Chems Le Tazerkount ✔ 14 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Marrakech D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Marrakech. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, arriving in time for your first dinner in Morocco’s atmospheric capital city. Day 2: Marrakech to Casablanca B/D After breakfast, journey north to Casablanca. On arrival, wander around the League of Arab States Park, before continuing to the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with its exquisite stained-glass windows. Passing the busy shopping area of the Habous Quarter, you will arrive at the esplanade of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque which boasts the world’s tallest minaret. Day 3: Casablanca to Fez B/D After breakfast, travel to Rabat for a city tour of Morocco’s colourful capital city. Visit the Hassan Tower, a 12th century minaret built from distinctive red sandstone, and the mausoleum of Mohammed V with its stunning mahogany domes and intricate gold leaf. Travel onward to the ancient Roman town of Volubilis, the country’s best-preserved archaeological site. Lastly, visit Meknes and explore ruthless tyrant Sultan Moulay Ismail’s settlement founded for his harem of 500 wives and 12,000 horses. Day 4: Fez B/D Begin your full-day city tour of Fez at the ancient medina, home to the architecturally rich Andalucian Quarter. Traverse the streets of this maze-like district, passing some of the city’s oldest and most esteemed mosques and religious schools. The city is alive with traditional crafts – a visit to a local tannery provides a fascinating insight into the sights and smells of a craft that has remained unchanged. Day 5: Fez to Beni Mellal B/D Journey through the small town of Azrou, enjoying fantastic views of the area’s shimmering lakes and dense cedar forests on a spectacularly scenic drive. Arrive in Beni Mellal, tucked away in the Middle Atlas Mountains, in time for dinner at your hotel. Beni Mellal sits at the foot of Jbel Tassemit, next to the plains of Beni Amir. The modern town dates back to 1688, when Moulay Isma’il founded a kasbah. Day 6: Beni Mellal to Marrakech B/D Depart for Marrakech this morning, stopping first at the breath-taking Ouzoud Falls, set within the friendly Berber village of Tanaghmeilt. Take in this 3-tiered waterfall, keeping an eye for resident apes who drink from these waters. Check into your Marrakech hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Later this evening, visit the world-famous Djemaa El Fnaa Square and witness the vast esplanade transform from a day market to an immense show of dancers, musicians, and soothsayers. Day 7: Marrakech B/D Today’s tour takes you to the El Bahia Palace and tombs of the Saadian princes, then on to Dar El Basha Quarter to see its traditional Moroccan restaurants. Peruse the basketwork, dried fruit, spices and fabrics of Kessabine and Smarine souks (markets) and explore the ancient, former slave market of Rahba Kedima Square. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant for your final night. Day 8: Marrakech to the UK B Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. What you’ll see  Uncover the sights of Casablanca and fascinating Marrakech  Discover Morocco’s colourful capital city, Rabat  Explore Fez’s ancient medina  Experience the breathtaking Ouzoud Waterfalls  Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains Uncover Morocco’s colourful cultural offerings as you explore ancient medinas, spice-filled souks, dramatic Moorish architecture, the historic sights of Casablanca, breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains and the palaces, tombs and souks of Fez and Marrakech. Imperial Cities of Morocco THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes direct flights Extend your tour Atlas Mountains Experience* 3 nights Half Board from £349 Travel through the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert to visit Kasbahs, palaces and villages and enjoy sand dune camel rides. Agadir Beach Stay 4 nights, 4 H Half Board from £389 Relax at the end of your tour and spend some time in the charming beach resort of Agadir. * Please note One night is spent in the Sahara Desert, one night in Ait Benhaddou and one night in Marrakech Prices from Sep 2024 £1,039 Nov 2025 £1,099 Oct 2024 £1,039 Jan 2026 £949 Nov 2024 £979 Mar 2026 £1,049 Jan 2025 £899 Apr 2026 £1,119 Mar 2025 £1,099 May 2026 £1,119 Apr 2025 £1,109 Jun 2026 £1,249 May 2025 £1,119 Jul 2026 £1,249 Jun 2025 £1,199 Aug 2026 £1,199 Jul 2025 £1,199 Sep 2026 £1,199 Aug 2025 £1,199 Oct 2026 £1,099 Sep 2025 £1,149 Nov 2026 £1,099 Oct 2025 £1,099 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 8 Jan 25 • A single supplement starts from just £279 • Tipping paid locally £48 pp per tour Fez, Morocco Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £44 pp per day Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Africa & The Middle East 111