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15 Day Colours of Morocco
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Experience the vibrant culture and colourful backdrops of Morocco!
Discover the vibrant culture and striking landscapes that define Morocco on an unforgettable adventure. Wander through the spiritual heart of Fes on a guided walking tour of its ancient medina, where donkeys and mules still navigate the bustling market alleys. Journey across the golden dunes of the Sahara in a 4x4 Jeep and spend a full day immersed in the magic of the desert. Follow the dramatic “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait-Ben-Haddou. In Marrakech, dive into local traditions with a hands-on cooking class at a women’s cooperative, where you’ll experience the warmth of Moroccan hospitality. From its rich history to its captivating atmosphere and friendly people, Morocco offers a journey like no other.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Your Tour Includes
- 7 Handpicked Accommodations
- 27 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Pause for a view of the Atlas Mountains, with its extraordinary scenery and Berber villages.
- Visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, with its narrow and colourful alleyways.
- Explore Fes, one of the holiest Muslim cities in the world.
Cultural Experiences:
- Visit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.
- Experience the desert by 4x4 and during your two-night camp stay.
- Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Select your own ingredients for a culinary workshop at a local women’s cooperative.
- Experience a dish prepared by the women of the Ksar following traditional recipes.
- Indulge in a tour and tasting at a winery estate.
Highlights
- Rabat
- Fes
- Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp
- Camel Ride
- Khamlia Music Village
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- High Atlas Mountains
- Marrakech
- Choice on Tour: Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Marrakech Hammam Experience
- Cooking Class
- Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Mausoleum of Muhammed V
Containing the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons, this simple, yet stunning mausoleum is located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
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Bahia Palace
A huge palace with 160 rooms, courtyards, and 8 acres of grounds, all intricately constructed.
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Day: 1
Overnight Flight
On a captivating adventure through a land of centuries-old culture and customs, discover the “Land of Sunset” and “Gateway to Africa” – the country called Morocco.
Day: 2
Casablanca, Morocco - Rabat - Tour Begins
Flower Town Hotel & Spa
Welcome to Morocco! After you land in Casablanca you'll transfer to Rabat. Depending on your arrival flights, you may join your local Tour Manager on a vicinity walk to get acquainted with the area around your hotel in Rabat, your home for the next two days.
Day: 3
Rabat
Breakfast & Dinner Flower Town Hotel & Spa
Come to know Rabat on an in-depth tour* with a local guide who’ll share his knowledge of this city and its architectural gems. Visit the Chellah, a walled town containing both Roman ruins and a medieval necropolis. Explore the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the epitome of modern Moroccan design. The mausoleum’s ornate woodwork, marble, and bronze ornamentations make this a tomb truly fit for a king. See the Kasbah de Oudaias and its whitewashed buildings. Enjoy free time to explore on your own in the afternoon. At the end of your day, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day: 4
Rabat - Fes
Breakfast & Lunch Riad Yacout
Depart Rabat for Fes this morning. En route to Fes, stop at a winery estate for a tour, tasting, and lunch. Explore the winery’s grounds on a guided tour through the vineyard and cellar, taking in sweeping views of vines and tasting some of the vintages. End your tour with lunch at the estate. Then continue on to Fes, where you’ll spend the next three nights at a riad.
Day: 5
Fes
Breakfast & Dinner Riad Yacout
Get ready to discover Fes, one of the holiest cities in the world. Learn about its history as a centre of government, philosophy, medicine, and religion. Visit the royal palace and Al-Qarawiyyin University (UNESCO), the oldest continuously operating university in the world, admiring its high arches and Andalusian influences. On a walking tour of the ninth-century medina, explore the alleyways and stalls of this ancient market.
Day: 6
Fes
Breakfast Riad Yacout
Enjoy your day at leisure in Fes. Explore the city further, strolling through marketplaces or visiting a museum. Perhaps you’ll join an optional tour of Meknes and Volubilis. On this full-day tour, experience Meknes, one of four Imperial cities in Morocco, where you’ll see the Bab Mansour gate. After an included lunch, travel to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins.
Day: 7
Fes - Midelt - Erfoud
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Kasbah Xaluca Erfoud Hotel
Cross some of Morocco’s most breathtaking desert landscapes on the way to the Sahara. En route, pause in Midelt to bask in majestic views of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Erfoud, called the “Door to the Desert,” and where many famous movies were filmed, including The Prince of Persia and The Mummy.
Day: 8
Erfoud - Sahara Desert
Breakfast & Dinner Relaxing Desert Camp
This morning, get to know about local life at El Maadid Ksar, a village with narrow lanes surrounded by ancient fortified walls. Spend some time walking through town and get an authentic look into how local people live, like the farmers who spend their days tending to fields on the outskirts of the village. This evening, make your way into the Sahara aboard a Jeep 4x4 for a two-night stay in a luxury tented camp in the desert, under the stars.
Day: 9
Sahara Desert
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Relaxing Desert Camp
Rise early to watch the sun illuminate the Sahara in stunning hues of orange, yellow, and red. This morning you’ll have the opportunity to ride through the dunes on the back of a camel. Continue your day by travelling to the village of Khamlia. Meet with locals for an eye-opening and meaningful discussion before experiencing traditional sub-Saharan Gnawa music. The next step of your desert expedition brings you to meet a nomadic group. You’ll learn about this ancient way of living and how its traditions have changed. Return to your camp as the sun sets over the desert. This evening, sit with your Tour Manager and learn more about the importance of Islam in Morocco through the centuries and its impact on today’s day-to-day life in sub-Saharan Africa.
Day: 10
Sahara Desert - El Khorbate - Boumalne du Dades
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Hotel Xaluca Dades
Return to the edge of the desert this morning and marvel as the sun illuminates the sweeping sands. Visit the fortified village of El Khorbat. Dating back to the 17th century, this village showcases Jewish and Muslim architecture and artifacts. Learn more about Berber culture while visiting the museum within the village. Enjoy a simple lunch at a local restaurant. This Impact Moment supports a business whose profits are used to conserve the cultural heritage and improve the living conditions of this small community. Later, arrive in Boumalne du Dades, where a golden sun lights up the gorge’s river valleys, palmeraies, and burnished mud-brick homes.
Day: 11
Boumalne du Dades - Ksar Ait-Ben-Haddou - Marrakech
Breakfast & Lunch Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi
Follow the rugged “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” where turreted fortresses rise up like sandcastles along this ancient trading route. Arrive at the UNESCO site of the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou and discover the earthen buildings, defensive walls, and corner towers that make the Ksar a striking feat of Moroccan architecture. Before you reach the exotic city of Marrakech, enjoy a homemade meal, then continue along the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, a scenic route through lush oasis valleys, imposing mountains, and Berber villages.
Day: 12
Marrakech
Breakfast & Dinner Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi
Among the mosques and palaces, souks, and riads, visit the Jardin Majorelle, an iconic site that showcases the beauty and ingenuity of Morocco’s cultural heritage. Next, visit the ancient El Bahia palace, whose architecture is a distinct blend of both Islamic and Moroccan styles. Then it’s your choice! Embark on a walking tour with a local guide, stopping at shops along the way -OR- relax in a traditional hammam, a community bathhouse where locals still gather to relax, cleanse, and socialize today -OR- return to the hotel to relax by the pool.
Day: 13
Marrakech
Breakfast & Lunch Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi
Today experience an Impact Moment and join a local women’s training centre for an interactive cooking class. Head to a garden on the property to source your herbs and vegetables and learn the secret to making the country’s most celebrated dish: tagine. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. This evening, perhaps you‘ll join an optional horse-drawn carriage ride through Marrakech, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Day: 14
Marrakech - Casablanca
Breakfast & Dinner Barcelo Anfa Casablanca
Depart Marrakech for Casablanca this morning. Upon arrival in Casablanca, visit the largest functioning mosque in Africa, the Hassan II Mosque. Learn about the history and the significance of this mosque on a privately led tour. Gaze upon the intricate, colourful artistry of the ceramic tile and hand-carved stone of this architectural wonder. Then say goodbye to your Tour Manager and fellow travellers during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day: 15
Casablanca - Tour Ends
Breakfast
Your tour comes to a close this morning.
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