Sample the exquisite culture and cuisine of Morocco on this six-night escorted vacation for $1549 per person, including taxes. This saves $1350 on competing packages.

Along the way, shop for authentic Moroccan wares in Fez's winding medinas, marvel at a 60-story minaret in Casablanca and explore a sprawling 160-room palace in Marrakech. 

This vacation from Gate 1 Travel includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from the U.S. to Casablanca
• Six nights accommodations, including 4- and 5-star hotels
• English-speaking guide throughout
• All transfers and entrance fees
• Seven meals: Six breakfasts, one dinner

Depart: Jan. 19; Feb. 9, 16; March 9, 16; dates beyond March 2013 are available starting at $60 more per person.

This deal is priced for departures from New York; all major U.S. gateways are available.

Guests will spend two nights each in ancient Fez and the walled city of Marrakech; and one night each in coastal Rabat and seaside Casablanca.

For a longer experience, consider Gate 1 Travel's 13 Day Kaleidoscope of Morocco package, which features travel dates through March 2014.