Vibrant Morocco - Valentine Adventure | Feb. 5, 2025
Join us on a tour of Vibrant Morocco starting at $5598 from New York on February 5, 2025. Morocco teems with fragrant spices and lies surrounded by Saharan dunes. This kingdom has been inhabited for hundreds of thousands of years and holds rich traditions, spectacular diversity, and warm hospitality. Join us for the Vibrant Morocco Journey – our first-ever main itinerary to this exciting country! You will see Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Fes, University of Al-Karaouine, Medina of Fes, Medersa Attarine, Tanneries, Karaouine, Andalusia Mosques, Nejjarine Square, International Protestant Church of Fes, Scorpion House, Meknes, Rabat, Mausoleum of Mohamed, Rabat Contemporary Art Museum, Marrakech, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Le Jardin Secret, Yves St. Laurent Museum, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and much more!
Contact: Bridget Cochran
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Guided Tours
- International Airfare from NY
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Administrative Fee
- Breakfast Daily
- Hotel Gratuities
- Select Meals on Itinerary
Additional Baggage and Optional fees may apply.
Call: 6148741157 · Email: bcochran@dreamvacations.com
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 February 5 - Departure
Depart the USA on your international flight to Morocco.
Day 2 February 6 - Arrive in Casablanca
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met by your driver in a private vehicle and head to your Casablanca hotel, where you will check in and rest from your travels. You could enjoy a drive along the Cornish in the evening. Dinner is on your own. Your overnight stay is in Casablanca.
Day 3 February 7 - Casablanca
Casablanca wove its way into the hearts of Westerners thanks to the classic film starring Bogart and Bergman. Today, it abounds with burgeoning hopefuls seeking their own piece of fame and fortune. Casablanca is a large, modern city, where French colonial vestiges remain only in pockets of the Old City. Handsome Moorish-style buildings, a pirate vibe, and contemporary sophistication meld in this Euro-African city pulsing with energy. Visit Hassan II Mosque and drive by the Sacre Coeur Church on your way to Fes. Breakfast and overnight in Fes.
Day 4 February 8 - Fes
You will enjoy exploring the walled-in city, or medina, of Fes. After breakfast, your tour will begin. While no cars are allowed, you’ll see donkeys in the old city, shops with piles of vibrant spices, and storehouses heaped high with hand-woven carpets in every color and design possible. You’ll hear the call to prayer, reminding the people to carry out their religious duties. This is a chance to see the real Fes. Your guide will be happy to offer information and explanation for the stops you’ll make including the Medersa Bounania, Karaouine area, Nejjarine square, and many of the craftsman. After winding your way deep into the medina, you’ll get to have lunch in the heart of the medina on your own. Some of the other places you’ll visit will be the tanneries, the King’s Palace, Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and the potters. Enjoy meeting local people and attending a lecture today on what it is like to be a woman in Morocco and Islam in Morocco. Breakfast and overnight in Fes.
Day 5 February 9 - Worship Service, Volubilis and Meknes
Worship with the local congregation at the International Protestant Church of Fes and experience the rich, Christian faith of the Moroccans. After the service, you will set out in the morning to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Enjoy a private gourmet lunch on the terrace at the Scorpion Restaurant in Moulay Idris, one of the holiest cities in Morocco. After lunch, you will visit the imperial city of Meknes. You will return to Fes in the evening. Dinner on your own. Breakfast, lunch, and overnight in Fes.
Day 6 February 10 - Royal Stopover
After breakfast, you will begin your drive towards Rabat the capital city of Morocco, and the residence of the King. Sites that may be included are La Tour Hassan, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Mohammed VI Contemporary Art Museum, Marina, and the Chellah. Dinner on your own. Breakfast and overnight in Rabat.
Day 7 February 11 - Marrakech Free Afternoon
Colorful markets, Moorish architecture, and peaceful gardens render Marrakech unforgettable. Explore courtyards and snaking alleyways, walk through serene religious centers, and contemplate a city whose name means “Land of God.” Once you arrive, the day is free to enjoy on your own! Breakfast and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8 February 12 - Marrakech
Colorful markets, Moorish architecture, and peaceful gardens render Marrakech unforgettable. Explore courtyards and snaking alleyways, walk through serene religious centers, and contemplate a city whose name means “Land of God.” Once you arrive, the day is free to enjoy on your own! Breakfast and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 9 February 13 - Desert Dinner Experience
Venture off the beaten path and experience a private desert dinner experience. The Atlas Mountains rise as the perfect backdrop to your truly Bohemian adventure. Before dinner, watch the sunset as you ride a dromedary. Then, the stars will take their place in the desert sky as you make your way to dinner, complete with a campfire and candlelight. Enjoy your night in a luxury tent under the stars. Breakfast, dinner, and overnight in luxury nomadic tents.
Day 10 February 14 - Moroccan Cooking Class
Don a chef’s hat and roll up your sleeves! You’re the food artisan today! Learn about local teas, spices, bread, and traditional Moroccan cuisine. Dive into traditions and history via your tastebuds during this delightful festival of flavors! Breakfast, lunch, and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11 February 15 - Return
Fly out of Marrakech and return home changed by vibrant Morocco’s faith, history, and culture!
Departure Dates
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025From $5598