Moroccan Escape

Moroccan Escape

40 Views
7 Days From

$1183

$931

Moroccan Escape

7 Days Starting and ending in Casablanca, Morocco

Visiting: Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

KMAX-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1183 $931 Barrhead discount: -$252 -21%

NB: Prices correct on 25-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Your escorted tour of Morocco is an escape from the crowds typically found at busier times of the year. Begin your vacation with a welcome dinner in legendary Casablanca. Follow North Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to the capital-city Rabat—once the haven for 16th-century pirates—and take a drive to see the massive medieval battlements and Royal Palace. Throughout the week, you’ll encounter incredible historic and cultural sites. Marvel at the architecture and history of Meknes—the 11th-century military settlement, turned into an impressive city in the Spanish-Moorish style by the legendary Sultan Moulay Ismail. On your guided sightseeing tour, you’ll see the monumental gated walls that surround the city, elaborate mosques, the palace, and visit the Royal Stables—built by the Sultan to house 12,000 royal horses.

Continue to Fez, considered to be Morocco’s spiritual and artistic center, and see the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace. Drive through the old Jewish quarter, travel to the traditional entrance to Old Fez at Bab Bou Jeloud, and follow your Local Guide through the labyrinthine streets of its Medina and the remarkable architecture of the Medersa Bou Inania. Next stop is the vibrant oasis of Marrakesh. Explore the “Red City” amid its sandstone walls and buildings with your Local Guide. You’ll visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs (or Badia Palace), the Djemaa El-Fna town center and colorful marketplace. Return to Casablanca for a panoramic drive to visit the Hassan II Mosque. Then, top it all off with a delicious farewell dinner to celebrate your Moroccan Escape!

Highlights

  • Scenic drive along the Barbary Coast en route to Rabat.

  • Guided sightseeing of Meknes featuring the monumental gates, mosque, Royal Palace, and the Royal Stables.

  • Guided sightseeing in Fez including the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania.

  • Scenic drive through the country en route to Marrakesh.

  • Guided sightseeing in Marrakesh including Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Djemaa-El-Fna square.

  • Guided panoramic drive in Casablanca including a visit to Hassan II Mosque.

Places You'll See

Barcelo Casablanca

Barcelo Fez Medina

Movenpick Mansour Eddahbi

Itinerary

Expand All

Day 1: Arrive In Casablanca,Morocco

Simo Ba
kamal chafai

Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Casablanca! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO Welcome to Casablanca! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Casablanca,Rabat,Meknes,Fez

Location: Fez

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CASABLANCA–RABAT–MEKNES–FEZ Capitals Past and Present Scenic drive along the Barbary Coast en route to Rabat.RABAT Orientation drive of Morocco’s capital city.MEKNES Guided sightseeing of the former capital features the monumental gates, mosque, Royal Palace and the Royal Stables.FEZ Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 224 mi / 360 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Travel the Mediterranean coastline of North Africa along the Barbary Coast and explore this country that is a true melting pot of cultures from the South of Sahara, France, Spain and many more.

Day 3: Fez

Location: Fez

Meals Included: Breakfast

FEZ The Heart of Morocco FEZ Guided Sightseeing includes the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Discover a lively city akin to Disney’s Aladdin, bursting with vibrant hues and fragrant aromas. Fez’s ancient history comes to life in this part of the town surrounded by high walls, separating the maze of over 9.000 alleys from the outside world.

Day 4: Fez,Marrakesh

abdelmajid ouazine

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

FEZ–MARRAKESH Marvelous Marrakesh Scenic drive through the country en route to Marrakesh.MARRAKESH Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 332 mi / 535 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION The city walls constructed in clay and chalk have given Marrakesh the nickname the “red city”. Marrakesh is one of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco, it’s rich culture and fascinating landscape have made it popular not only as a tourist destination, but also as a film location.

Day 5: Marrakesh

abdelmajid ouazine

Location: Marrakesh

Meals Included: Breakfast

MARRAKESH The Spice of Life MARRAKESH Guided sightseeing includes Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Djemaa-El-Fna square. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS Marrakesh is a magnificent feast for the senses, from its spice markets to it historic sites, including the intricate designs of Bahia Palace and marble masterpiece of the Saadian Tombs. Steeped in rich heritage and vibrant artistry, Marrakesh endures as a city of artisans who keep its ancient traditions alive.

Day 6: Marrakesh,Casablanca

Simo Ba
kamal chafai

Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

MARRAKESH–CASABLANCA As Time Goes By CASABLANCA Guided panoramic drive includes a visit to Hassan II Mosque. [LF] Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 174 mi / 280 kmLOCAL FAVORITE ART & ARCHITECTURE The Hassan II Mosque is one of the most recognizable buildings in Casablanca, if not the whole of Morocco. An architectural and artisanal work of art, using both tradition and technology, its stunning 689 ft minaret dominates the skyline from its prestigious position on the Atlantic coast.

Day 7: Casablanca

Simo Ba
kamal chafai

Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.CASABLANCA Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at Barcelo Casablanca, Barcelo Fez Medina, and Movenpick Mansour Eddahbi in Marrakesh.

  • Meals

    Meals include breakfast and dinner at various hotels, with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Casablanca.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Guided sightseeing tours are included in Meknes, Fez, Marrakesh, and Casablanca.

  • Scenic Drives

    Scenic drives through Morocco, including routes along the Barbary Coast and through the country to Marrakesh, are included.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Historic City of Meknes|Medina of Fez|Medina of Marrakesh|Rabat (Modern Capital and Historic City)

Accommodation

Casablanca:Barcelo Casablanca
Fez:Barcelo Fez Medina
Marrakesh:Movenpick Mansour Eddahbi

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of sightseeing experiences are included in the Moroccan Escape tour?

    The tour includes guided sightseeing experiences in several cities. In Meknes, you will see the monumental gates, mosque, Royal Palace, and the Royal Stables. In Fez, the tour includes the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania. In Marrakesh, you will visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Djemaa-El-Fna square. Additionally, there is a guided panoramic drive in Casablanca with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

  • What is the significance of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca?

    The Hassan II Mosque is one of the most recognizable buildings in Casablanca and is considered an architectural and artisanal masterpiece. It features a stunning 689 ft minaret and is located on the Atlantic coast, making it a prominent feature of the city's skyline.

  • What can I expect during the scenic drives on the tour?

    The tour includes scenic drives along the Barbary Coast en route to Rabat and through the country to Marrakesh. These drives offer a chance to experience the diverse landscapes of Morocco, from coastal views to the rich cultural tapestry of the interior.

  • What are some of the cultural highlights of the tour in Marrakesh?

    In Marrakesh, the tour highlights include visits to the Bahia Palace, known for its intricate designs, and the Saadian Tombs, a marble masterpiece. The city is also famous for its vibrant spice markets and the historic Djemaa-El-Fna square, offering a rich cultural experience.

  • What is the group size for the Moroccan Escape tour?

    The Moroccan Escape tour offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. This allows for a more intimate experience with extra space between travelers.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

Save on this tour

Request your exclusive discount code now and unlock savings for your next adventure!

Send me one now.

1 Select your preferred date

Sunday - Saturday

Dec 08, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
$1183 $931

Barrhead discount: -$252

Sunday - Saturday

Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025
$1082

Wednesday - Tuesday

Feb 05, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025
$1384

Sunday - Saturday

Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
$1183

Wednesday - Tuesday

Feb 19, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025
$1473

Sunday - Saturday

Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
$1284

Wednesday - Tuesday

Mar 05, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025
$1573

Sunday - Saturday

Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
$1347

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.

    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Why book with Barrhead?

protected icon

Fully Protected

All our holidays are fully financially protected.


Your flight & hotel package is fully ATOL protected.

search icon

Range

Our bespoke holidays are tailor-made to suit your personal requirements.


We can book flights, rail journeys, accommodation, cruises, attraction tickets and much more.


Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.

award icon

Expert Knowledge

We know because we go – our Touring & Adventure specialists have travelled to over 55 countries.


Reliable & unbiased advice from our trusted travel experts.

atal icon

Trusted Agent

Multi award-winning agency with almost 50 years experience.


Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot – the highest-rated high-street travel agent.


We look after you every step of the way.


Similar Tours