Journey to Morocco’s four imperial cities—Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, experiencing the country’s rich culture, stunning geographical diversity, and six World Heritage sites as you travel from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara desert and through the High Atlas mountains.
Splendors of Morocco
From Imperial Cities to the Sahara
14 days from $7,079 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Journey to Morocco’s four imperial cities—Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, experiencing the country’s rich culture, stunning geographical diversity, and six World Heritage sites as you travel from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara desert and through the High Atlas mountains.
Tour Details
TOUR BROCHURE
brochureWHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Melanie P.This was an amazing trip to an exotic land. The Sahara alone is worth the trip, but to see Fez and the mountains on the same trip, in the same country is amazing. Truly a sublime experience that I will always treasure.
- Kristina P.HiOur trip wasn't a "trip" rather, it was an experience! Every logistical detail was attended to with complete professionalism. The quality of our accommodation, travel, and restaurants as well as entertainment and education was unrivaled. I have told all my friends how impressed I was with this experience!
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
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La Tour Hassan
Rabat, Morocco
Dating to 1914, the 140-room La Tour Hassan represents Rabat's last surviving hotel to be constructed using traditional Moorish-Andalusian design. The citadel-style hotel stands inside a fortress wall at the center of the city and features three restaurants, three bars, fitness center with Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, and outdoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, Internet access, TV, and phone.
Hotel Sahrai
Fez, Morocco
Opened in 2014, Hotel Sahrai is a contemporary hotel located on the southern hills overlooking the Fez medina, and a short drive from this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed to resemble the architectural layout of the medina, the 50-room boutique hotel features a restaurant and bar, fitness center, Jacuzzi, spa with massage treatments, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, tennis court, terrace, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms offer private bath with hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Dar Lys (March 3 & October 13, 2024 departures only)
Fez, Morocco
The elegant, 18-room Dar Lys sits in the heart of Fez and features a lovely interior courtyard (riad), offering a tranquil retreat from Moroccan city life. Decorated in the traditional style with detailed archways and tilework, hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, rooftop swimming pool and terrace overlooking the medina and Atlas Mountains, spa and beauty center (for a fee), dry-cleaning and laundry services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated in a contemporary Moroccan style and have private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, minibar, coffee- and tea-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Le Palais du Désert Hotel
Erfoud, Morocco
Set on the outskirts of the city of Erfoud, this new 44-room kasbah-style hotel offers a traditional Moroccan desert setting surrounding a courtyard. The hotel features two restaurants and bar, Internet access, laundry/dry cleaning services, full spa, health center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Le Berbere Palace
Ouarzazate, Morocco
A traditional Moroccan-style hotel, the Berbere Palace offers guests a host of contemporary amenities including three restaurants, two bars, Fitness Center, swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, tennis courts, terraced garden, and library. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, Internet access, TV, and phone.
Sofitel Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
Sitting on the edge of the city at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains and within easy reach of the Medina and Djemaa el Fna Square, the Sofitel Marrakech boasts three restaurants and a bar; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; ATM; fitness center with gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, and solarium; Turkish bath; and two outdoor pools. Air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath with hairdryer, terrace or balcony, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Le Casablanca Hotel
Casablanca, Morocco
Le Casablanca Hotel is located in one of the residential areas of the city of Casablanca, just five minutes from the commercial center, the corniche, and the royal golf course. With an architectural style reminiscent of the beautiful Art Deco period, and an exceptional garden, it combines a cozy elegance with a superb city location. This 68-room hotel also features a restaurant, bar/lounge, terrace, swimming pool, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, coffee/tea-maker, TV, and phone.Expectations: This Classic Land Journey features long touring days, many full-day excursions, and a full and active itinerary with a faster pace and longer distances. This is a comprehensive tour that covers a variety of regions and landscapes in Morocco, from the seaside to the Sahara and the High Atlas Mountains. There are several long travel days, including a full-day drive from Fez to Erfoud that includes several stops along the way. Some days may have activities with higher intensity and more active choices/options. Excursions require standing and walking for extended periods of time, sometimes over difficult terrain (cobblestones, unpaved roads, archaeological sites, desert dunes, city hills, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators, muddy/slippery walking trails with steep ascents/descents), and walking to city centers where coaches are prohibited. The itinerary includes an excursion by horse and carriage and a camel ride in the Sahara. Some days may require early morning departures and later evening returns. There is leisure time on several afternoons and evenings throughout the trip.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, lead active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities, and expect some physical exertion.
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Melanie P.This was an amazing trip to an exotic land. The Sahara alone is worth the trip, but to see Fez and the mountains on the same trip, in the same country is amazing. Truly a sublime experience that I will always treasure.
- Kristina P.HiOur trip wasn't a "trip" rather, it was an experience! Every logistical detail was attended to with complete professionalism. The quality of our accommodation, travel, and restaurants as well as entertainment and education was unrivaled. I have told all my friends how impressed I was with this experience!
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