8 days / 7 nights
The Moroccan Cuisine & Flavors - Self Drive Tour
Inclusions
meals
activities
transfer
sightseeing
Themes
Adventure
Family
Summer
Snapshot
This fascinating getaway through the imperial Moroccan cities will let you experience the magic and mystique of this spectacular country. Visit the grandiose cities of Marrakech, Fez, Rabat and Casablanca. Discover the fabulous Medina of Fez and its prestigious souk and have the opportunity to savour the best traditional Moroccan dishes.
Join this eight-day tour and have a memorable, authentic Moroccan experience.
- Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Agdal Garden, and wander through the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market.
- Beni Mellal: Situated between Marrakech and Fez, surrounded by the imposing Atlas Mountain, Beni Mellal is a well- known for the magnificent natural sites like Cascade d'Ouzoud and Ain Asserddoune.
- Fes: With a charming old Medina, bustling Souks, beautiful monuments, and a traditional university, Fez, the first imperial city and the spiritual capital of Morocco, promises to amaze your eyes.
- Rabat: The administrative capital of Morocco, is full of incredible stories and offers visitors a beautiful, modern centre and great landmarks like Kasbah l'Oudaya, Royal Palace, Chellah and many others.
- Casablanca: The multifaceted city of Casablanca is the economic centre of Morocco. Explore its lovely streets and visit the Great Hassan II mosque, Modern area, the colourful Souks, Royal Palace, interesting galleries and its magnificent corniche.
Inclusions
Assistance on Arrival
Daily Full Breakfast
Hotel Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
All tours / activities / shows as per the itinerary
All entrance tickets as per itinerary
All Pick up drops / transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Transport in A/C car / Bus as mentioned
Meals as per the itinerary / included in the itinerary
Exclusions
Air Tickets (International / Domestic)
Visa and Insurance
Hotel Taxes
Suggested optional activities/ tours if any.
Any meals / snacks other than mentioned in the itinerary
Camera Fee and any other entertainment charges
Tips of any kind – Guides, Driver, Cruise Crew, etc.
Portages at airport
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone etc
Beverages of any kind
Itinerary
Day 1
MARRAKECH
Arrival at Marrakech Airport. After the customs formalities, our agent/driver will waiting for you outside the airport, front of the arrival exit holding a sign with your name. Our representative will provide you all the vouchers. Transfer in air conditioning vehicle from Airport to your selected Hotel, check in and the rest of day at leisure to admire the top monuments charting the history of Marrakech as the magnificent Koutoubia mosque, beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptional decorated Saadian Tombs, the walled Medina and its maze of alleys and side streets and enjoys a fantastic Moroccan dinner show in the Medina. Overnight in hotel at Marrakech on a half-board basis.
Day 2
MARRAKECH
After Breakfast, Pick-up of rental car at 08:00 in your hotel reception. The pick-up from your hotel to Riad will be at 10:00 am and return to hotel at 15:00pm. You will enjoy how to prepare the Moroccan cooking. Welcome tea & pastry at arrival. To make the introduction of the cook & the menu to be prepare. Presentation of the cook and the menu which will be prepared. Put back apron. Presentation of spices and other Moroccan flavors. Cooking workshop (preparation: 3 sorts of salads + traditional dishes “couscous with chicken”+ desert “crepe”). End of learning session. Lunch: tasting of prepared specialties. Relax pause before departure. Return to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. We suggest to visit Marrakech Gardens, Gueliz, the New City, Hivernage neighborhood or Ourika valley.) Overnight in hotel at Marrakech on a half-board basis
Day 3
MARRAKECH –BENI MELLAL – FES (530 km – 7hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Marrakech, and then drive along the foothills of the Atlas Mountains towards Beni Mellal, stopping for an optional lunch at Khenifra. Beni Mellal is a busy agricultural hub situated at an altitude of 625 meters in the Middle Atlas range. Enjoy a brief tour of the city, admiring its top sight and attractions before continuing to Fez for check-in and dinner at the hotel Overnight in hotel at Fes, on a half-board basis
Day 4
Fez
Breakfast at your hotel and then at 10.30 am Cooking workshop at the «DAR BENSOUDA» Riad or similar Learn how to make couscous like a real dada (cook). At the end of each workshop, the participants taste the dishes they have prepared. Rest of the day at leisure. We recommend to visit little city of Moulay Driss and Idris’ Mausoleum, Idris was the founder of Morocco, Bhalil village and its houses - caves and Volubilis, ancient roman city. Overnight in hotel at Fes on a half-board basis. Lunch included.
Day 5
FEZ – RABAT (210 km – 2 .5hrs)
Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel and driving toward to Rabat. Rest of day at leisure until 8 pm that it begin to enjoy at Gastronomical Dinner in a Moroccan restaurant «DAR RBATIA» or similar The Moroccan restaurant Dar Rbatia is open since 1989, located in the heart of the Medina of Rabat, the building dates from the 18th century, transformed into a typical Moroccan restaurant, thanks to local artisans using the most ancient methods. We invite you to taste Moroccan cuisine, rich in flavors, while sipping a mint tea in a typical setting and a friendly atmosphere Overnight in hotel at Rabat on a bed & breakfast basis. Dinner included.
Day 6
RABAT - CASABLANCA (90 km – 1.5hr)
Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel towards Casablanca, a city whose name evokes Hollywood glamour but is, in fact, the kingdom’s commercial powerhouse. Discover the charms of this cosmopolitan coastal metropolis capital, seeing the elegant boulevards of the French colonial Ville Nouvelle and the majestic Hassan II mosque by the sea (exterior view). Overnight in hotel at Casablanca on a half-board basis.
Day 7
CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH (250 km – 3hrs)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and rest of day at leisure. Evening gastronomic dinner in Dar Marjana (closed on Tuesday). Dar Marjana, family house, originally Andalusian, built in the heart of the medina and dating from the early 19th century, belongs to the late Ben Allal D'Kaier bourgeois, administrator of religious goods Habbous (religious ministry). This Riad was transformed in 1980 by CHAOUQUI D'KAIER and LOUIS CHARLES BACCONIER in host table. Since its opening, it has quickly become the unmissable and authentic place of Marrakech; Actors, singers, artists, personalities, politicians and have left their imprint in the guestbook that you can consult on the spot, since the tradition continues….. Return to Marrakech and Browse the souks and admire the rich craftsmanship of their wares before arriving at Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Marvel at this bustling hive of activity as the sun sets over this vast space packed with stalls and heaving with snake charmers, Gnawa musicians and a myriad of colorful characters. Return of rental car will be in the hotel. All details should be agreed with our agent in day 2. Overnight in hotel at Marrakech on a bed & breakfast basis. Dinner included.
Day 8
MARRAKECH
After Breakfast, transfer from your hotel to airport and catch your return flight home. Breakfast included.
Accomodations
3 STAR
Majliss hotel or similar, Mounia hotel or similar, Oudayas hotel or similar or similar
4 STAR
Diwan hotel or similar or similar
Policies
- Above rates are subject to availability.
- Cancellation charges as per company policy.
- The above rates are subject to change in case of travel during the festive season
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
- In case of Political Unrest, bad weather or sudden breakdown of the vessel we may shift guest to alternative govt ferry and no refund will be entertained during that situation.
- Our Executive may change your itinerary depending on the weather condition and ferry availability same will be update to you daily basis.
Guide options
Guide type: Not included
Requirements
Please provide flight details when booking
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