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Rabat for a Berber
A fantastic encounter with Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, with visits to the most famous cities of the Maghreb, the former capitals of the Land of the Setting Sun.
- the most famous cities of the Maghreb
- the majestic Atlas Mountains
- mysterious kasbahs
- Morocco’s most beautiful waterfall
- Route length in Morocco: approximately 1700 km
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Why choose this tour A fantastic encounter with Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, with visits to the most famous cities of the Maghreb, the former capitals of the Land of the Setting Sun. The itinerary includes Marrakesh, which draws visitors like a magnet as they seek the authentic atmosphere of an exotic metropolis. The majestic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, atmospheric Essaouira, and mysterious kasbahs are perfect subjects for photographs. the most famous cities of the Maghreb the majestic Atlas Mountains mysterious kasbahs Morocco’s most beautiful waterfall Route length in Morocco: approximately 1700 km See the tour route Marrakesh • Beni Mellal • Ouzoud Falls • Fez • Volubilis • Meknes • Rabat • Casablanca • Essaouira • Marrakesh Tour itinerary Day 1. Meet at the airport. Direct flight to Marrakesh. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 2. Marrakesh Breakfast. Sightseeing in MARRAKESH, Morocco’s former imperial capital, known as the Pearl of the South, with ocher-colored buildings and impressive 12th-century city walls. The itinerary includes the 19th-century El Bahia Palace, the city’s most beautiful residence; Majorelle Garden, with the home of famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and a tropical atmosphere created by bougainvillea, bamboo, hibiscus, and countless cacti; the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), one of the largest mosques in the western Islamic world, the tallest structure in Marrakesh’s medina, the pride of the city and its main landmark; and the Saadian Tombs, a complex of richly decorated 16th-century mausoleums. Lunch. Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Square of Wonders. This is the largest square in Marrakesh’s medina and the city’s biggest tourist attraction. Here you may encounter snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers, Berber storytellers, and sellers of good fortune. The square comes to life in the evening, filled with exotic sounds, rhythms, and aromas. Dinner with a folklore show at a typical Moroccan restaurant. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. Day 3. Marrakesh – Beni Mellal – Ouzoud Falls – Fez (route: approximately 700 km) Breakfast. Check-out. Depart for BENI MELLAL, a small town on the edge of olive groves. Travel through Berber villages famous for their handicrafts. Along the way, admire the magnificent scenery of the Middle Atlas. Continue to OUZOUD FALLS, one of the most charming places in Morocco. The water tumbles down brick-red cliffs 110 m high, forming numerous cascades. Lunch. Transfer to the hotel in FEZ. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 4. Fez – Volubilis (route: approximately 175 km) Breakfast. Morning sightseeing in FEZ, the oldest and most dignified of the sultans’ cities, Morocco’s religious, cultural, and intellectual capital, and the city of a thousand mosques. Walk through Fez el-Bali, a maze of 9 thousand winding lanes and the best-preserved medina in the Arab world, protected by UNESCO. See the 9th-century Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (exterior), the oldest in the western Islamic world, exquisitely decorated and able to accommodate as many as 20 thousand worshippers; the Chouara Tanneries, the most photographed place in Fez, with a stunning wealth of colors; and the Al-Attarine Madrasa (visit), a gem of Moorish architecture. The route then leads to the area around En-Nejjarine Square, one of the most pleasant places in Fez, with the En-Nejjarine Fountain dating from the mid-19th century. Walk through Fez el-Jedid, surrounded by magnificent city walls, with Dar al-Makhzen, the royal palace with its imposing gate, intricate decoration, rich ornamentation, and calligraphy. Lunch. Continue to VOLUBILIS. A short visit to the ruins of the ancient city, home to Morocco’s most important complex of Roman excavations, listed by UNESCO. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 5. Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca (route: approximately 300 km) Breakfast. Check-out. Travel to MEKNES, a UNESCO-listed royal city famous for its majestic gates and defensive walls, known as the Versailles of Morocco. Walk past the monumental Bab al-Mansour, one of Morocco’s most impressive city gates, and continue to the area around the old fortification walls. Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, one of the cruelest sultans. Pass the holy town of Moulay Idriss, picturesquely situated on a hilltop. Continue to RABAT, Morocco’s administrative capital. Lunch. Sightseeing includes the impressive royal palace with the magnificent Bab ar-Rouah gate; the 44-meter Hassan Tower, a symbol of the Moroccan capital and the only remaining part of the never-completed 12th-century Hassan Mosque; a visit to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, built in traditional Moroccan style and housing the tombs of the ruler and his sons, including Hassan II, Morocco’s previous king; and finally the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas, with its monumental gate and Andalusian Gardens. Transfer to the hotel in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, one of Africa’s four largest metropolitan areas, and the country’s economic capital. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 6. Casablanca – Essaouira (route: approximately 375 km) Breakfast. Check-out. Sightseeing includes Mohammed V Square, the city’s administrative center with its neo-Moorish and Art Deco architecture; a drive along the Atlantic waterfront; and then a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. The mosque is the most modern Muslim place of worship in North Africa and the third-largest religious building after the mosques in Mecca and Medina, serving as the city’s symbol and defining landmark. Impressive in its size and splendor, it has the world’s tallest richly decorated minaret, standing 200 m high. Lunch. Travel to ESSAOUIRA, a fortified port city founded by the Portuguese in the mid-15th century. Walk through the peaceful, UNESCO-protected medina, full of narrow, winding lanes, charming whitewashed houses, and numerous shops selling the thuya-wood handicrafts for which the city is famous. Its most popular and photogenic sight, drawing crowds of visitors, is the massive city fortifications along the Atlantic coast, with a magnificent, truly cinematic view (“Kingdom of Heaven,” “Game of Thrones”) of the Purple Islands. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 7. Essaouira – Marrakesh (route: approximately 185 km) Breakfast. Free time in ESSAOUIRA. Transfer to the hotel in MARRAKESH, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 8. Breakfast. Check-out and transfer to the airport. Flight to Poland. About the price The price includes 7 nights in 3-star/4-star hotels Rooms for 2 people (1 extra bed possible), with private bathrooms meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners, including one at a Moroccan restaurant flights travel by coach or minibus tour leader services medical expenses and personal accident insurance Mandatory payments at the destination admission tickets and local guides, tour guide: approximately 160 EUR/person; tips: approximately 5 EUR/person/day Notes The trip to Ouzoud Falls takes place only in suitable weather conditions. If this part of the itinerary cannot be carried out, participants will receive a refund of approximately 15 EUR/person. The Hassan II Mosque is closed to visitors during Muslim holidays. To complete the entry form at the airport upon arrival, you will need to provide the hotel name: Hotel Gomassine. Drinks with meals cost extra Available rooms Room for 2 people included in the price Selected Meals 3 meals included in the price Selected Offer code RAKRABT
- Dates
- January 3–10, 2027; 8 days, 7 nights
- Travelers and room
- 2 adults; room for 2 people
- Departure
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warszawa-Okęcie)
- Meals
- meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners, including one at a Moroccan restaurant
- Variant price
- 7 330 PLN total per booking; mandatory payments at the destination are separate
Availability and the current price must be confirmed before booking. The quoted amount is the total for 2 adults sharing a room for 2 people; it is not a per-person price.
The current price and availability will be confirmed before booking.
