Marrakech Express Tours

Morocco Trip

Small group tours to Morocco in the memory of the Hippy times of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, best music inspired by riding the Marrakech Express from Tangier to Marrakech. A historical, musical, and cultural tour of Morocco.


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Welcome to the best Morocco tours for savvy travelers. Follow the footprints of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young on the Marrakech Express, dance to the Jajouka music like the Rolling Stones did in Chefchaouen, and Enjoy the sacred music of Hmadcha in the holy city of Peter Gabriel once fused in his repertoire. Explore the marvels of medieval times in the heartbeat of Morocco, Fes, the city of a unique spirit, intellect, and culture. This small-group tour and expedition will cover the best of Morocco as it goes from Casablanca to Rabat, then Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Fez to continue exploring the Atlas Mountains North to Chefchaouen, Tetouan, and the legendary Tangier. The most exciting discovery in this tour, besides the in-depth cultural encounters, is riding an overnight Marrakech Express Train like the good old times of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, who were inspired by this ride to write one of their best songs, namely the Marrakech Express. In this Discovery tour of Morocco, you will travel like a local, experiencing the best private and public transportation between cities. This is a Morocco experience not to miss with a small group touring. Come and join this adventure budget expedition to Morocco from North to south. This adventure tour is open for all ages who wish to discover the beauty of an exciting destination such as Morocco. Enjoy a Morocco cultural tour traveling with a small group. The Marrakech Express tour to Morocco can be customized as a private tour for women only.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Orientation Meeting at Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco cultural tours. We will all meet at the hotel in Casablanca at 3:30 pm. Your tour leader will brief you on the highlights of the whole trip to familiarize you with this exciting journey you are about to embark on. You will also be introduced to your local guide, who will take you on a historical tour of the city, exploring the marvels of Casablanca. The Marrakech express tour of Morocco has just begun. Dinner and lodging will be at the hotel. D.

Day 2: Travel from Casablanca to Rabat

Today's Morocco cultural tour highlights feature a guided Rabat tour with your small group. After breakfast, the first thing to do is to visit the Hassan II great mosque. This guided tour is optional for those who wish to do it. Hassan II mosque is considered to be the 2nd largest Mosque in the Islamic World. The Gallery of Photography is nearby for those who do not wish to visit the Mosque. Later in the morning, we will catch the 10:30 commuter Train to Rabat. After checking into the hotel, we will have our historic tour of Rabat. Later, we will break for lunch. We will take you to the Souika, where you will find a variety of food stands and small eateries from which to sample. We will meet later at 3:00 pm at Bab Souika to start our historic tour of Rabat. A local guide will be with us to show you around Rabat, the capital of Morocco. B.D

Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Moulay Idriss – Volubilis

On this Morocco cultural trip of the Marrakech Express, we will travel east on the mainland towards the Atlas Mountains. Our small group will ride in a private Van that will take us to Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss, where you will enjoy cultural encounters and the experience of a guesthouse in the heart of this ancient town overnight. We are going to explore ancient Morocco's historical and spiritual discoveries. Meknes, or as we call it, the city of palaces, is a Little Versailles of Morocco with medieval ramparts and gates reminiscent of an era of glory. Your local guide will take you on a city tour featuring Dar Jamaii and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismael, not to forget Saniat Ramel pools, a 17th-century water reservoir built to supply the city with running water and irrigate its numerous gardens then. Your visit will take you next to Moulay Idris, a holy city for Moroccans, as it holds the history of Morocco's first Muslim city. Our first stop will be at the Central Market for a festive lunch in the Moroccan way, with the best traditional eateries and Camel Burger stands, the tastiest food you have ever savored from any grill. Later, your local guide will take you on a historical/spiritual visit to this marvelous dommed hill town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoune. Spend the full afternoon discovering this town, then retreat to your guesthouse for a rooftop dinner, overlooking the old city of Moulay Idris, opened to tourists only in 2005. Congratulations! You have achieved a day of discovering Morocco's ancient history and culture in depth.

Day 4: Moulay Idriss – Fez

Just on the next hill, within walking distance from Moulay Idris, the Roman ruins of Volubilis will be visible to you. A guided visit of Volubilis with a site archeological guide is offered to you, then proceed to Fez. We will start by checking into the Riad guesthouse, where we will stay in the Heart of the 9th-century-old Medina of Fez, Morocco's cultural and spiritual capital. Then, start visiting the outskirts of the Medina and its ramparts, gates, and forts with panoramic views over the Medina. Your discovery tour will bring you to a sunset hike over Mount Zalagh. Return to your Riad in the Medina for a home-cooked dinner.

Day 5: Fez City Guided Tour

Your cultural tour of Morocco continues to marvel at you. Today, our small group will be exploring the marvels of Fes. A medieval city beyond what words can describe, it is culturally and spiritually much more rewarding than anything you have imagined. Only when you step into the labyrinth of the Medina of Fez (Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital) will you realize how different it is from anything you have ever seen or visualized. Your local guide of Fez will take on a maze of narrow streets, blind turns, and monuments stepping back in time twelve hundred years ago. It is still lively and authentic. I do not want to take the magic away; wait until you arrive. It is an explorer's delightful walking adventure. Enjoy your guided tour of Fez. Your day exploring the Medina of Fez highlights is replete with discoveries and activities. Dinner and show will be at Restaurant la Medina.

Day 6: Fez - Chefchaouen

Today, we will travel north, exploring some of Morocco's mountainous terrain using the back roads to explore some breathtaking landscapes, white villages, and the blue city of Chefchaouen.n Once you arrive at the picturesque city of Chefchaouen, a world heritage site, you will be introduced to your local guide upon arrival to Visit Chefchaouen. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and accommodation. Your active and cultural tour of Morocco is crowned by visiting the northern regions of the Rif Mountains and its legendary cities of Chefchaouen and Tangier before you ride your Marrakech Express to explore the deep south oases of Morocco.

Day 7: Tangier and the Marrakech Express Train Ride

Though it is a short drive from Chefchaouen to Tangier, it is ceremonial through Berber villages in the Rif Mountains. You will take a public bus with your tour leader to travel like a Moroccan. This is a short drive of an hour through the Rif Mountains. A Morocco Discoveries local guide will be waiting for you to take you on a historic visit to Tangier. This will include Mershan, quarter, the American legation, and Forbes Museum. You will also walk through Tangier Gran Socco Kasbah, where you will have dinner with the show at a typical Moroccan restaurant. After dinner, we'll catch an overnight Marrakech Express train with Couchette when to Marrakech. to leave Northern Morocco and its Mediterranean atmosphere to wake up the next morning in the best man-made oasis on earth, Marrakech, the Amber with its subdued colors of rust earthly color of its building and green palm groves with sumptuous gardens. Marrakech, the jewel of the desert, Morocco's most enjoyable city, is waiting for you.

Day 8: Marrakech city tour

The Marrakech Express will reach its final destination in the morning. The Train has brought us to Marrakech, the bride of Southern Morocco. The first thing to do is have breakfast, then check in at your hotel to relax for a few hours. We will start your guided walking tour of Marrakech around noon. Our Morocco Discoveries local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to take you on a historic visit to the most important highlights of Marrakech. This will feature Koutoubia, the Jewish Quarter and its renovated Synagogues, the Bahia Palace, and the Jamaa el Fna Square. We will end the day in the souks of old Marrakech. We will teach you to bargain and be part of this traditional market without an intermediary. Shopping in Marrakech has become a nightmare, though you find all imaginable arts and crafts. Because we promote responsible travel in Morocco, we have trained all our staff on the ethics of caring for our guests and our community to sustain itself. Some shops cater only to tourists ( we do not deal with them), and others we know are more authentic to provide the locals with the best quality goods and prices. The touristy shops have their networking that is not sustainable at all and does not benefit the artisans by any means. Our professional and responsible local guide, who is not into this monkey business, will advise on good qualities and help you deal directly with artisans. Later in the evening, you will return to your hotel for dinner and accommodation. We hope that you had the best Morocco adventure tour to remember for a lifetime. End of our services.

Day 9: Transfer to Marrakech Airport or Casablanca

Our tour leader will give all the assistance you may need to extend your Morocco cultural experience or give you a ride to the Marrakech Airport. If your plane departs from Casablanca, the transfer is on us. We want you to leave Morocco expecting to return for more cultural and active encounters on other of our Morocco Tours and themed expeditions. You are always welcome to Morocco.

What is included:

  • Transportation in 4X4 vehicles
  • Services of local guides
  • Marrakech Express from Tangier to Marrakech with Couchette
  • Breakfast, and dinner daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Fees to Monuments and Museums

Hotels Used:

  • Rabat: Hotel Oudaya, 1 night
  • Fez: Hotel L’Escale, 2 nights
  • Casablanca: Hotel Oum Palace Spa, 1 night
  • Moulay Idriss: Riad Dar Zerhoune, 1 night
  • Chefchaouen: Casa Hassan Riad, 1 night,
  • Marrakesh: Hotel El Andalous, 2 nights
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