Morocco and Tunisia: The Imperial Cities (13 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS) - Elite Voyages
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Morocco and Tunisia: The Imperial Cities (13 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS)

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Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is notable for its Berber, Arabic and European cultural influences. The medina of Marrakech is a labyrinthine medieval neighborhood that offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna Square and the souks (markets) that sell ceramics, jewelry, and metal lanterns. The Udayas Castle in the capital Rabat is a 12th-century royal fortress overlooking the water.

Well-known cities worth visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca and Fes.

The next stop on your tour is Tunisia, a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. In the capital, Tunis, the Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits ranging from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s Medina district includes the huge Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. To the east, ancient Carthage ruins feature Antonic baths and other ruins, as well as ancient artifacts and artifacts from the National Museum of Carthage.

Famous cities not to be missed: Tunis, Carthage, Hammamet and Sousse.

Elite Cruises offer year-round departures. Contact us for custom departure dates and availability.

Duration:
13 Days
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Group size:
Min 2

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Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is notable for its Berber, Arabic and European cultural influences. The medina of Marrakech is a labyrinthine medieval neighborhood that offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna Square and the souks (markets) that sell ceramics, jewelry, and metal lanterns. The Udayas Castle in the capital Rabat is a 12th-century royal fortress overlooking the water.

Well-known cities worth visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca and Fes.

The next stop on your tour is Tunisia, a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. In the capital, Tunis, the Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits ranging from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s Medina district includes the huge Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. To the east, ancient Carthage ruins feature Antonic baths and other ruins, as well as ancient artifacts and artifacts from the National Museum of Carthage.

Famous cities not to be missed: Tunis, Carthage, Hammamet and Sousse.

Elite Cruises offer year-round departures. Contact us for custom departure dates and availability.

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All about the Morocco and Tunisia: The Imperial Cities (13 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS).

Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its Berber, Arabic and European cultural influences. The medina of Marrakech is a labyrinthine medieval district that offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna Square and the souks (markets) that sell ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The Udayas Castle in the capital Rabat is a 12th-century royal fortress overlooking the water.

Well-known cities worth visiting: Marrakech, Casablanca and Fes.

The next stop on your tour is Tunisia, a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. In the capital, Tunis, the Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits ranging from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s Medina district includes the huge Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. To the east, ancient Carthage ruins feature Antonic baths and other ruins, as well as ancient artifacts and artifacts from the National Museum of Carthage.

Famous cities not to be missed: Tunis, Carthage, Hammamet and Sousse.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Private transfer between airport and hotel.

  • 11 nights’ accommodation at listed hotels, inclusive of all taxes and service charges.
  • Eat as directed. B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.
  • The comprehensive tour includes entrance fees.
  • English-speaking guide/escort service.
  • Baggage handling and handling.
  • Services of a professional tour host.
  • Travel warranty。
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • International tickets departing from the U.S. gateway
  • Domestic airfare: USD 250.00 per person (Casablanca/Tunisia – coach)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for local guide and driver
  1. Day 1 U.S. Departure:

    Transatlantic flight to Casablanca, Morocco.

  2. Day 2 Arrive Casablanca:

    Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local Tour Host, then escorted to Kenzi Basma hotel.

    Overnight in  Kenzi Basma hotel  (Deluxe)

    Hyatt Regency Casablanca (Luxury)

    Dining Option: Le Cabestan- Ocean View- French, Seafood, Mediterranean
    Address: 90 Boulevard de la Corniche Phare d’El Hank, Corniche | Ain Diab, Casablanca 20050, Morocco

  3. Day 3 Casablanca/ Rabat:

    Enjoy a brief tour of Casablanca, where an elegant blend of Art Deco and Neo-Moorish buildings line spacious avenues. Continue to Rabat, where the bustling Medina still resembles the town created ages ago, and home to the minaret of Hassan Tower.  Sightseeing includes the Mohamed V mausoleum, the striking and evocative Oudayas Kasbah, and the Ramparts of the Mechouar surrounding the Royal Palace. (B, L)

    Hotel:  Le Diwan M Gallery hotel (Deluxe)

    Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: Restaurant Cafe La SQALA- Moroccan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
    Address: Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca, Morocco

  4. Day 4 Rabat/ Meknes/ Volubilis/ Moulay Idriss/ Fes:

    Depart for Meknes chosen by Sultan Moulay Ismail as his imperial capital at the end of the 17th century.  The city was built with 20 gates, more than 50 palaces, and 15 miles of surrounding walls. En-route we stop at the remarkable Roman ruins of Volubilis, with its mosaics and temples. Proceed to Moulay Idriss, the cliff-high holy city of Islam. (B, L)

    Hotel: Barcelo Fes hotel  (Deluxe)

    Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace (Luxury)

     

    Dar Roumana- French, Moroccan, Mediterranean
    Address: 30 Derb el-Amer, Zqaq Roumane | The Medina, Fes 30110, Morocco

  5. Day 5 Fes:

    Today we explore Fes, the oldest Imperial City, founded in 790 A.D. Existing between the Middle Ages and today, the soul of Morocco stimulates the senses with its visual details, haunting sounds, and rich aromas, preserved throughout the centuries. Fes’s medieval Medina, Karaouiyne Mosque, Attarine and Abou Inania Medrassas (Islamic Universities) and the intriguing and dazzling tiled Nejjarine Fountain.

    Dinner with show. (B, L, D)

    Hotel: Barcelo Fes hotel  (Deluxe)

     

    Les saveurs de Riad Fes Maya- Moroccan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Address: Avenue Ben Mohamed El Alaoui, No 12 | Derb Debbagh Bourjouaa, Fes 30120, Morocco

  6. Day 6 Fes/ Beni Mellal/ Marrakech:

    Depart for Marrakech across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Benni Mellal, the largest town in the Middle Atlas, for lunch.  Giant cedar forests, volcanic mountains, strings of lakes and plains producing oranges, olives and sugar cane line the road.  Along the way visit Ifrane, a ski resort full of Alpine chalet with red tiled roofs. (B,L)

    Overnight at Opera Plaza hotel  (Deluxe)

    Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: La Table, Royal Mansou- International, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal

    Address: Abou Abbas El Sebti | Royal Mansour, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

  7. Day 7 Marrakech:

    The “Jewel of Morocco” and the “Pearl of the South”.  Your tour includes the Koutoubia Mosque 230 feet high, the lavishly decorated Tomb of Saadien Dynasty, the Bahai and Badii Palaces and the Dar Si Said Museum.  After lunch, proceed to the Djemaa El Fna Square, famous for its unique outdoor entertainment, and to the lively Medina with its colorful souks and markets.

    Dinner with show. (B ,L,D)

    Overnight at Opera Plaza hotel  (Deluxe)

    Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)

     

  8. Day 8 Marrakech/ Ourika Valley/ Marrakech:

    Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon, we explore the natural sights of the Valley of Ourika at the foot of the Atlas Mountains and discover the charm of a Berber village. (B, L)

    Overnight at Opera Plaza hotel  (Deluxe)

    Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: La perle du sud- Moroccan, Mediterranean 
    Address: 16/20 Prince Street, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

  9. Day 9 Marrakech/ Casablanca/ Tunis:

    Transfer to Airport for your departure flight to Tunis. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and escorted to El Mouradi Africa Hotel. (B, D)

    Overnight in El Mouradi Africa hotel  (Deluxe)

    Movenpick Hotel Du Lac Tunis (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: Dar El Jeld- Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Address: 5-10, Rue Dar El Jeld | 5, Rue Dar El Jeld, Tunis 1006, Tunisia

  10. Day 10 Tunis/ Carthage/ Sidi Bou Said/ Hammamet

    “Delenda est Carthago”, said the ancient Romans. Carthage, a rival city, would have to be destroyed. So, it was done. Stones were scattered, its soil, made sterile with salt. Relive the glorious Carthaginian era by traveling through the hot mineral baths of Antonin and the amphitheater. Proceed to the Bardo museum one of the finest archeological museums in the world. Stop at the medina, a treat for those who like to take strolls and try their hands at local bargaining. Visit Sidi Bou Said, a meeting place for artists, a captivating and enchanting village that offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Tunis.  (B, L, D)

    Overnight in Hammamet at Sentido Le Sultan hotel  (Deluxe)

    Hasdrabal Thalasso & Spa Yasmin Hammamet Hotel (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: Restaurant Lemdina- Mediterranean, Tunisian
    Address: 1053 Avenue Principale les Berges du Lac | A coté de l’hôtel Acropole, Tunis 1059, Tunisia

  11. Day 11 Hammamet/ Nabeul/ Kelibia/Kerkouene/El Haouaria/ Korbous/ Hammamet:

    This excitement begins this morning with a visit to the old city of Hammamet. Proceed to Nabeul, a craft center that’s famous for its pottery, ceramics, embroidery, and ironwork. Next stop is Kelibia, a colorful fishing port. Continue to Kerkouene to see the finest Punic ruins in Tunisia. Explore the town of El Haouaria and its local cave system. These so-called “Roman” caves, were actually started by the Carthaginians. The yellow sandstone cliffs of the area were carved out and the stones were sent to Carthage and surrounding towns to be used as a building material. The last stop is the hot springs of Korbous to relax and admire the landscape. (B, L, D)

    Overnight in Hammamet at Sentido Le Sultan hotel  (Deluxe)

    Hasdrabal Thalasso & Spa Yasmin Hammamet Hotel (Luxury)

     

    Dining Option: Le Barberousse- Seafood, Mediterranean, Tunisian
    Address: Kasbah | Hammamet City, Hammamet 8050, Tunisia

  12. Day 12 Hammamet/ Kairouan/ El Djem/ Sousse/ Port El Kantaoui:

    Departure to the holy city of Kairouan. Visit the great mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture with a forest of marble columns gathered from neighboring Roman ruins. Its monuments, witnesses to its past glory, are a delight for visitors: mosques, zaouias, irrigation ponds, ruins of a princely palace in Reeqqada outside the main city. Proceed to El Djem Coliseum, which is as grand as the one in Rome. It could seat 35,000 spectators in its heyday. You will explore the underground tunnels that used to house the gladiators, animals, and slaves that were sent into the arena to entertain the masses. Continue to Sousse to visit the city’s medina and ribat founded in the 9th century BC. Sousse has long stood as the center of trade and industry, the city first became a walled fortress during the Byzantine rule in the 6th century AD, but the current walls were built by the Aghlabites in the middle 9th century AD. Overnight at Port El Kantaoui, this veritable crown jewel of an integrated and modern Tunisian tourism is unique in its style. (B, L, D)

    Overnight at Sousse Palace  (Deluxe)

    Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse (Luxury)

    Dining Option: Adra- Gastropub, French, Seafood
    Address: Route Touristique Nord | Hotel La Badira, Hammamet 8050, Tunisia

  13. Day 13 Port El Kantaoui/ Tunis - Departure:

    Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

    (B)

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Hyatt Regency Casablanca (Luxury)
Casablanca

Morocco and Tunisia Tour

Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace (Luxury)
Fes

Morocco and Tunisia Tour

Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace (Luxury)
Fes

Morocco and Tunisia Tour
Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)
Marrakech
Sirayane hotel

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.

 

Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)
Marrakech

Sirayane hotel
Sirayane Boutique Hotel and Spa (Luxury)
Marrakech

Morocco and Tunisia Tour

Movenpick Hotel Du Lac Tunis (Luxury)
Tunis
Morocco and Tunisia Tour

Hasdrabal Thalasso & Spa Yasmin Hammamet Hotel (Luxury)
Hammamet

hassamet hotel

Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse (Luxury)
Port El Kantaoui

Sousse hotel

Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse (Luxury)
Port El Kantaoui

sousse hotel

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