The Moroccan Cuisine & Flavors Self Drive

Morocco

HIGHLIGHTS
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.

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 Marrakech on a half-board basis (dinner only on 1st day).

Accommodation: 3* Oudayas Hotel, or similar.

DAY 2 | MARRAKECH
After breakfast, Pick-up of rental car at 8.00 am in your hotel reception. The pick-up from your hotel to Riad will be at 10.00 am and return to hotel at 3.00 pm. 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).

Lunch is included.

Overnight in Marrakech on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 3* Oudayas Hotel, or similar.

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 Fes on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 3* Mounia Hotel, or similar.

DAY 4 | FES
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.

Lunch is included.

Overnight in Fes on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 3* Mounia Hotel, or similar.

DAY 5 | FES – 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.

Dinner is included.

Overnight in Rabat on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 4* Majliss Hotel, or similar.

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 Casablanca on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 4* Diwan Hotel, or similar.

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.

Dinner is included.

Overnight in Marrakech on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 3* Oudayas Hotel, or similar.

DAY 8 | MARRAKECH
After breakfast (included), transfer from your hotel to airport and catch your return flight home.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Airport meet and greet
  • Departure airport transfer
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Car rental
  • Unlimited mileage
  • 24-hour roadside assistance
  • Meals as indicated

Exclusions

  • Airport taxes
  • Hotel taxes
  • Guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Tickets
  • Flight
  • Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme.

Terms & Conditions

  • Board: 5-night accommodation on a half-board basis and 2-night accommodation on bed-and-breakfast basis. Meals: 7 Breakfasts and 5 dinners, 2 cooking workshops in Marrakech & Fes, 2 gastronomic dinners in Rabat & Marrakech.
  • Redeem information: Voucher type: Printed, Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
  • Location: Start point: Marrakech Airport, Please confirm flight details in advance. End point: Same as the starting point
  • Schedule: Duration: 8 Days
  • Guide options: Guide type: Not included
  • Requirements: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary. Unmarried couples with Moroccan nationality, please inquire about local legislation concerning accommodation

The Moroccan Cuisine & Flavors Self Drive

08 Days / 07 Nights

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