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Morocco's Ancient Cities & Kasbahs

Morocco's Ancient Cities & Kasbahs, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Discover Morocco's ancient cities and kasbahs, journeying from the rugged Atlas Mountains to the sweeping dunes of the golden Sahara on an unforgettable adventure.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Marrakech

    Arriving in the "Red City" of Marrakech

    Arrive in Marrakech and check in to the five-star hotel for two nights; meet the Tour Manager and group for a first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Marrakech

    Introduction to the magnificent sights of Marrakech

    Guided tour including the Koutoubia Mosque, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Djemaa El Fna Square, with free time to explore.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Casablanca

    To the elegant "white city" of Casablanca by train

    Train from Marrakech to Casablanca, then a guided tour including the Hassan II Mosque, Place Mohammed V and United Nations Square.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Fes

    Exploring the imperial cities of Rabat and Fes

    Coach to Rabat for a guided tour of the Medina, Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, the Chellah and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, then train to Fes.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Fes

    Touring the ancient city of Fes

    Full-day tour of Fes including the Borj Nord Arms Museum, the Royal Palace gateway, Kasbah Cherarda, the Karaouyine Mosque and University, and the medina souks.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Erfoud

    Crossing the Atlas Mountains toward the Sahara

    Coach journey south via Ifrane, Azrou and the Ziz Gorges to the oasis town of Erfoud on the edge of the Sahara, overnight at a Kasbah hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Merzouga (desert camp)

    Visiting Rissani and a night at a luxurious Merzouga campsite

    Guided tour of Rissani and traditional Berber villages, then across the Erg Chebbi dunes to a luxury desert camp (The Sandy Tents) with an optional sunset camel ride.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8overnight: Boumalne Dades

    Route of 1000 Kasbahs and Todra Gorge

    Coach to Tinghir and the Route of 1000 Kasbahs through the Dades Valley, viewing the Todra Gorge, arriving at Boumalne Dades.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  9. Day 9overnight: Marrakech

    Kasbahs of the Atlas Mountains

    Return journey to Marrakech via El Glaoui Kasbah, Kalaat M'Gouna (Rose Valley), Ouarzazate's Kasbah of Taourirt, Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass, ending with a folklore show.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  10. Day 10

    Traveling home

    Final breakfast at the hotel; check out at leisure and travel home independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 8 nights' 4 & 5 Star hotel accommodation
  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between hotels from Marrakech to Fes
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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