Treasures of Morocco
Experience Overview
Discover the spectacular sites of Morocco on this 11-day guided tour. View Morocco's largest mosque in Casablanca and indulge in a feast of aromatic tagines and exotic fruits inside the ancient palace in Fes. Then take time to watch the enticing art of belly dancing. Be awed by the rugged red mountains of Dades Valley, then sip wild-herb tea alongside local nomads. Before you reach Marrakesh, walk around one of Morocco's most impressive kasbahs at the gate of the Saraha, an earthen clay fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. And of course, you won't leave Morocco without seeing the snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats in Marrakesh's markets and souks, where you can buy anything from a cashmere scarf to a woven rug.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 8 Dinner (D)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Authentic Dining
- Fes: Join in the fun at a colorful Moroccan feast, complete with music, belly dancers and an array of local delicacies.
- Rissani: Lunch is a real taste of the region with Madfouna known as ‘Berber Pizza’. Traditionally baked in the sands of the Sahara this covered pizza is a delight seasonal fillings and spices.
- Casablanca: You must remember this...a fabulous 4-course dinner with drinks at Rick's Cafe, made famous by the 1942 film.
Insight Experiences
- Dades Valley: Visit a Nomad home, meet the locals and enjoy Berber tea with traditional pancakes.
- Marrakesh: Visit Dar El Bacha, a beautiful palace that has been standing since the 18th century and is a symbol of the city’s rich history and culture.
Make Travel Matter
- Fes: Visit the non-profit American Fondouk founded in 1927 and speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals and the families who are so dependant on their labor. Your visit supports United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Top Rated Highlights
- Rabat: Discover Rabat’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, resting place of Morocco’s revered monarch and his sons. Nearby, the Hassan Tower rises, a monumental 12th-century minaret and enduring symbol of a grand mosque that was never completed.
- Casablanca: One of the largest in the world and dramatically set on the Atlantic shoreline. Completed in 1993, its 210 m (689 ft) minaret is the second tallest on earth. The mosque features exquisite Moroccan artisanship, from hand-carved stone and wood to intricate zellij tilework and marble floors.
- Meknès: Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate on Place El-Hedim in the heart of the Medina.
- Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
- Erfoud: Enjoy the beauty of this little oasis with the backdrop of the Sahara desert whilst you explore the red walled streets.
- Tinghir: Visit Todra Gorge to marvel at this fascinating ravine, created by a fault that split the orange-colored limestone as deep as 300 meters.
- Dades Valley: See the castellated mud houses and oases.
- Ouarzazate: Learn more about this quiet town in a city orientation and see why it has been the backdrop to many films as you wander its red sandy streets.
- Aït Ben Haddou: The Ksar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. See the crowded houses within the defensive walls that are reinforced by the corner towers and explore one of Morocco's finest kasbahs.
- Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret.
- Essaouira: See the beauty of this bohemian coastal town as you explore the many spice-scented streets of the medina.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip Details
Product Code: 35247
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 15.1394A
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Finishes: Casablanca, Morocco
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,908 ($446 /day)
Itinerary
Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner, enjoying an evening of good food and great company.
Accommodation: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca
Meals: Dinner
Begin your day viewing the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest in the world, dramatically set on the Atlantic shore. Drive along the Corniche before traveling to Rabat. See the Royal Palace, then visit the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V, a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture housing the tombs of the king and his two sons. Nearby, view the Hassan Tower, the incomplete minaret of a 12th-century mosque. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Pause at Bab el-Mansour, the monumental city gate currently under restoration, its intricate tilework and scale still impress. Arrive in Fes for a traditional Moroccan dinner in an ancient palace near the Medina, accompanied by live music and folkloric entertainment.
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Led by your Local Expert, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to the non-profit American Fondouk, speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals. Wander the maze of streets that make up one of the largest thriving ancient Medina's in the world, here you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Pass one of the world's oldest universities and visit Medersa El Attarine, founded in 1325 located at the heart of the medina. Continue through the souks where an array of vendors sell food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
Accommodation: Marriott Jnan Palace, Fes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave the bustle of the city behind and head for the spectacular snowcapped High Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane before reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. After stopping for lunch at Midelt, continue through the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm-fringed towns to Errachidia, built by the French at an important crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, where the red sand buildings stand in stark contrast against the patches of greenery and surrounding desert.
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, discover the authentic desert town of Rissani. See the Tomb of Moulay Ali Cherif, one of the founders of the Alaouite family who reigned during the second half of the 17th century. Next, a visit to the quarries of marine fossils with an antiquity of 360 million years. Stop at the famous Ksar Oulad Abdelhalim. This afternoon experience a traditional lunch of Madfouna, also known as ‘Berber Pizza’, this dish is a delight for the senses with seasonal fillings and spices. The rest of the afternoon will be free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. In the evening, there is an Optional Experience to marvel at the glorious Sahara sunset on a four-wheel drive vehicle. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Venture towards the oasis of Tinehir and explore the Todra Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne du Dadès you will encounter the dry and rugged Dades Valley, dotted with oases of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses—hugging the slopes. Meet the locals of the region when you visit a traditional Nomad house to try authentic Berber tea and pancakes. The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs concludes at Ouarzazate, also known as the film capital of Morocco. Many blockbusters have been filmed here, including Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars.
Accommodation: Le Berbère Palace, Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at and photograph the architectural wonder of Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your journey continues via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, before descending past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green fields to the ochre-colored city of Marrakesh. With the rest of the day at your leisure, why not relax and enjoy the immaculate facilities of your hotel?
Accommodation: Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, visit Dar El Bacha - an iconic landmark in the city of Marrakesh. Meet your Local Expert and wander the maze of the Medina and see the Koutoubia Mosque, with its minaret dominating the Marrakesh skyline. Next, to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can take a moment to watch the dancers, snake charmers and storytellers. With time at leisure, you are free to continue exploring: enjoy the sensorial experience of strolling through the souks or maybe visit a museum. In the evening, perhaps choose to join fellow guests at a vibrant restaurant on Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Here, you will enjoy a slew of classic Moroccan dishes as you absorb the ambience and watch twirling belly dancers balance plates of lit candles on their heads.
Accommodation: Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast
Venture to the west coast of Africa to reach the laid-back fishing town of Essaouira. After an orientation with your Travel Director, explore the busy fishing port where you could sample the local seafood and wine at a waterside restaurant. Continue to the port city of El Jadida with its unique architectural mixture of Moorish-Portuguese-French influence.
Accommodation: Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf and Spa, El Jadida
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Once you’ve experienced the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca is a fascinating place to return to and offers a unique insight into modern Morocco. Perhaps visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque famous for its intricate Islamic architecture and one of the largest in the world. In the evening 'of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world' there really is only one place to be. Join your Travel Director at Rick's Cafe, recreated from the famous movie. Enjoy a hearty dinner with drinks and no doubt a rendition of ‘As Time Goes By'. Here's looking at you kid!
Accommodation: Grand Mogador City Center, Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, bid farewell to your journey through Morocco as you transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
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Reviews
David Dundas - Traveled, April 2025
The tour leader did a great job easing our way through some local challenges, for example paying for toilets, for photos with some locals and negotiating prices.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Hemalata Nandi - Traveled, April 2025
Pricey as compared with other companies so for the price I would say it's good itinerary wise but expect better on ground hotels and maintenance of these properties should be checked out by the company before they keep their guests there. Transport and transfer of luggage was good and the driver and tour director were very disciplined and helpful as much as possible. The tour covers most major parts of the country but would have been spectacular if it had included Chefchaouen instead of Al Jadeeda! Another highlight could have been an optional stay at a tent in the Sahara desert where we visited but stayed at local Xaluca resort The hotels were touted as 4 star but not as much maintained except for the Movenpick in Marrakech. Food was local flavors of the Tahjin style with subtle flavors. The driver was excellent, polite and always on time. Our tour director was a seasoned professional who made effort to keep the tour alive but was not always easy to understand and though was knowledgeable about his country, I would have liked more information about the various parts of the country, its culture and local history rather than just multiple picturesque spots that we stopped at.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Most of your time is spent on the bus. Jumping off to take photos. Casablanca is terrible. The mosque and Rick's Cafe are the only things to see. Very diverse landscape which was good. We missed a few good things to do because we weren't told about them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Service rendered by the Malaysian agent CIT is excellent, the best I have experienced thus far. I'm booked on a few other Insight Vac Tours this year through CIT . 80% of the travel scenery is desert conditions. There is not much of historical insights compared to Turkey and Egypt for examples. 5Star hotels in Morocco lag in service, cleanliness, comfort n food selection in same brand hotel in other cities Optional meals offered through Insight Vacation must be reviewed as the quality of food and entertainment are of generally poor, hence expensive and not value for money. There is room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Well planned tours and beautiful Hotels. Beautiful place to visit. The hotels were incredible (most with pools), and the food was great. We all thought there was too much pressure to make purchases at the carpet factory and tannery and the tour guide was involved in that. The tour guide had a thick accent which was often hard to understand. But all in all I would recommend this tour and destination.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Our 10-day Moroccan tour was an incredible experience! We fully immersed ourselves in the vibrant culture, and the food was absolutely amazing. For me, Essaouira and the Sahara Desert were definitely the highlights of the trip-both unforgettable in their own way. I'd highly recommend arriving a day early to get settled before the tour starts. Our hotel in Casablanca did not allow early checking, so plan accordingly. Also, some of our tour mates had issues with lost luggage so I would recommend bringing some clothes, toiletries and medicine in your carry on. We were lucky to have *Personal information removed by Feefo* as our tour guide, as well as perfect weather the entire time, which made everything even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* is the very best tour guide I have ever met. His attention to the individual and sometimes a little odd wishes of his group, his endless good humour even when sternly admonishing latecomers, something he only had to do once, and his clear passion for his country mark him as exceptional. He would make a superb politician! He already makes a superb tour guide. While exhaustive given the time, the itinerary did not allow any free time in locations offering opportunity to 'graze', wander shuks or explore even briefly locations where at least I would have really valued the chance to free range. Free time was at pre-selected restaurants often remotely located from villages and the only shopping offerings were in designated leather, carpet or ceramic etc locations. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our fabulous tour guide, needs to be commended however on his capacity to herd us cats and to project the warmth and indeed passion he feels for his country. His breadth of knowledge, his superb English amongst other languages and his tireless attention to detail make him a wonderful advertisement for your brand.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
It was a tour that showed us what Morocco is all about. We saw bustling cities & a small town where people lived in caves. We also got to visit a nomad family & see the way they live. I was impressed with their highway system. Good safe roads. Especially appreciated in the Atlas Mountains. Our hotels were all 5 star hotels & they were beautiful! Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very knowledgeable & experienced. My only complaint is I never got my luggage. My whole trip, which was wonderful, was without my luggage!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
I very much enjoyed this tour of Morocco. Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was great! He was very knowledgeable and answered all questions asked. He showed us the culture, which was one of the main things that interested me. I felt very satisfied with the places visited. The Sahara Desert was a highlight for me. Visiting the cave homes in Bhalil, stopping to visit a Nomad dwelling, drinking Moroccan tea, eating honey cakes and dates straight from the palm tree, and anything made in a tajine was delicious. Some of the hotels were not at the level you expect from Insight but, you have to remember Morocco is a third world country. Shopping is very limited. The Grand Mogador in Casablanca will not let you check in before 3PM so plan accordingly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
Great service on all activities. No complaints. Everything was wonderful. The whole tour and the leader. *Personal information removed by Feefo* loves his country and he loved us. He wanted to teach us as much as he could about Morocco. *Personal information removed by Feefo* cared about me as a person. He called everyone one morning and he called me the night before the trip started to see if I needed anything. He listened to me and followed through on the things we talked about. He made the trip so enjoyable for me as a single traveler. He is one of the best. One of my best trips ever. He kept us informed about everything going on. I wish him the best.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2024
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