Welcome to Morocco. Today you will arrive at the Mohammad V Casablanca International Airport and be driven to your hotel in Casablanca. 

If you have an early arrival, you may want to take an afternoon guided tour of Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world. Its minaret has a height of 210 metres (690 ft) making it the tallest religious structure in the world. Dinner will be at the hotel.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Guesthouse

After breakfast, you will travel to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. While in this Imperial City, you will visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Andalusian Gardens.

Enter inside the 11^th century fortress walls of the Oudaias Kasbah. Here you will find the oldest mosque in Rabat, the Kasbah Mosque which was constructed in 1150. This Kasbah was where Tom Cruise drove a BMW M3 in a car chase scene in Mission Impossible V: Rogue Nation.

Afterwards, you will visit Chellah, a fortified Muslim necropolis with a mosque, minaret and royal tombs dating back to the 14^th century. It is a common sight to see stork nests occupying the top of the ruined minaret. The walled ruins are positioned on the Roman town of Sala, which you can explore its excavated Roman ruins of a forum, bath and temples.

If time permits, you may also want to visit the Royal Palace of Rabat where you can walk in the palace grounds and take a photo of the palace from a distance.

You will take lunch in Rabat and continue to Fes for the night. Dinner is included in the hotel/riad.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Riad

After breakfast, you will take a full day guided tour of the famous ancient medina of Fes. In this 1,200 year old city, you will visit sites where very little has changed since the city was first established. You will explore the labyrinth of narrow streets and main thoroughfares lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other Moroccan artisanal items. You will be swept back in time as you wander through the labyrinth of streets and alleys, visiting the tanneries, bronze workers, mosques, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, carpet makers, the Nejjarine Square and Museum, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), potters, mosaic artisans, and more.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Riad

Today will be an exciting day of visiting ancient sites from the Roman to Islamic periods.

After breakfast, you will depart for the spectacular Archaeological Site of Volubilis. You will take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore its extensive Roman ruins and mosaics.

You may want to visit the nearby town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. This is considered a holy town where Moulay Idriss I arrived in 789, bringing with him the religion of Islam. The Mausoleum of Idriss I is located in this town, but it is considered a sacred destination that is open only to Muslims.

You will travel to the ancient Imperial City of Meknes. You will have time to explore the city but you will want to pay particular attention to locations focusing on the era of Moulay Idriss: his underground prison, gates, and his mausoleum. A horse and carriage ride may finish the afternoon nicely.

From Meknes, you will drive to Fes. Dinner will be at the hotel/riad.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Riad

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Marrakech. This beautiful drive will take you up into the Middle Atlas Mountains and along the base of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop in one of the villages to see the colorful carpets, unique to this region.

Once in Marrakech, you may want to check into your hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the
center square of the medina. This world-famous square is one of the center attractions of Marrakech
with its local storytellers, entertainers, and delectable barbeque. It is well worth a visit! A quiet cup of tea
on the terrace of an adjacent café provides a spectacular bird’s eye view of the ongoing activity below. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

Accommodations: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Riad Options

After breakfast, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech. Today you’ll visit the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs and the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque.

After lunch, you will stop by the souk (market) lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices,

intricately woven Berber carpets and many other treasures of Morocco. If time permits, you can visit the Djemaa el-Fna again. Dinner will be in a local restaurant.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Guesthouse

You will travel back to Casablanca. If you missed the Hassan II Mosque on day one, be sure to take a guided tour. Explore the medina for any last souvenirs or visit the beautiful coastline at Ain Diab. Dinner will be in a local restaurant.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel/Guesthouse

*Flight from Morocco to Tunisia is NOT included*

Your private driver will return you to the Mohammad V Casablanca International Airport at your stated time. Arrive at the Carthage International Airport in Tunis and meet your driver, then transfer to the hotel.

If you arrive in the morning to Tunis, you will take an afternoon visit to the ancient archaeological site of Carthage, once the largest ancient cities in northern Africa. This site holds ruins from many eras of history: the Punics, Romans, Vandals and Byzantines all made claim to this area at some point.

You will then continue to the quaint village of Sidi Bou Said, built on and around several hills overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy its beautifully paved lanes and spectacular sea views.

Dinner will be at the hotel.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ Hotel or Guesthouse options

After breakfast, you will travel to Dougga, which is considered one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Tunisia. This enormous Roman archaeological site was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Overlooking the vast surrounding regions, it is not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.

Continue on to the Roman site of Makthar.  There are several notable archaeological wonders including a Trajan forum, large baths, schola juvenum (Roman minor militia club), and other pre-Roman structures. There is also a small museum where you can find some mosaics and other artifacts excavated from this site.

Afterward, you will travel to the important Islamic city of Kairouan. Dinner will be at the hotel.

Accommodation: La Kasbah 4★ Half-Board

Grand Mosque, historic medina, and other sites in Kairouan. Kairouan is also the most famous city in Tunisia for carpets.

Afterwards, you will drive south to the unique Berber area of Matmata. Here you will explore the famous troglodyte (underground cave) houses, including the setting used for Luke Skywalker’s home in the Star Wars films. You will then check into your accommodation in the nearby Berber hilltop village of Tamezret for the night. Dinner will be at the guesthouse/hotel.

Accommodation: 3★, 4★, or 5★ options

After breakfast, you will depart Tamezret and begin the drive back north. You will stop at El Jem, which hosts a Roman Coliseum, one of the best preserved in the world. Take time exploring this enormous structure, constructed between 230 and 238 AD, and visit the rooms where the gladiators waited. There is also a museum in the town that hosts a plethora of mosaics.

Afterwards, you will travel to the coastal resort town of Hammamet for dinner and your final night.

Accommodation: 4★, or 5★ options

Your driver will take you to the Tunis-Carthage International Airport for your departure, thus ending your Taste of Morocco and Tunisia tour.