Morocco Imperial Cities Tour
These six days are dedicated to Morocco Imperial Cities Tour, explore Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech.
These six days are dedicated to Morocco Imperial Cities Tour, explore Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech.
Upon your arrival at Casablanca Airport you’ll be transferred to your hotel/riad. Then have a tour to explore Casablanca city. So you’ll have a visit to Hassan II Mosque, the world’s third-considerable mosque and the flamboyant building that reflects the modern Moroccan architecture exquisite zellij and gilded cedar ceilings. Finally drop off to your accommodation Casablanca.
Following breakfast in your hotel we depart to Rabat (the administrative and political capital of Morocco). Upon arrival to Rabat we will stop to visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. This fascinating Mausoleum built on the traditional style carved plaster, patterned zellij and wooden cedar ceiling. Hence Sightseeing of Rabat will also include the adjacent Hassan Tower an incredible wonder reveals the medieval Moorish style with its unfinished Minaret, then you’ll visit the Royal Palace and take your lunch in one of the traditional restaurants. Route to Meknes the 17th-century capital, whose ruler was Moulay Ismail. You’ll have a guided visit of the monumental Bab El Mansour, Granary of Sahrij Souani, Lahdim square and Moulay Ismaïl museum. Overnight in hotel or riad coupled with dinner.
After breakfast depart from Meknes to Fes. On our way we will stop at Volubilis (the Roman ruins), it is an important preserved excavation in Africa dating back from the Roman age. Then you’ll have a short stroll in the mosaics columns and temples, before continuing to Fes. Finally arrive in Fes drop off to your riad to have a rest then free time to explore the city in the afternoon you can take a stroll in Fez-el-Jedid ( new city) or just sit back and relax in one of the local terrace cafes in the old medina.
Today is dedicated to exploring the old world of Fes. A capturing UNESCO world heritage site and the first one to build in Morocco. Fes ancient Medina remains the city’s largest draw. In fact a stretching out area of snaking alleyways, jumbled souks dotted palaces, Madrassas and mosques. Then after breakfast in your riad you’ll start exploring this dramatic ancient city. So roam with your local guide deep inside the narrow alleyways of the Medina and learn about the histories of its highlights including Al Quaraouiyine University (oldest one in the world), Attarine and Batha Museums, Bou Inania Medersa (Islamic school), Nejjarine Fountain. Visit tanneries, Mulay -Idriss mausoleum and Jewish quarter and more… Then take your lunch on the Fassi way the most spacial and mouth-watering cuisine in Morocco. Finish your day with a drop off to your riad.
After breakfast in your riad depart via the Middle Atlas Mountains and lovely Berber villages. In the first place pass through Immouzer and Ifrane ” Little Switzerland”. Then stop at the giant Cedar forest to see the Barbary Monkeys. Hence enjoy your way crossing the Atlas Mountains and exploring strings of lakes, Alpine trees, and volcanic mountains. Stop at Beni Mellal for lunch then depart to Marrakech. Finally arrival to Marrakech and transfer to your accommodation.
After taking your breakfast in the riad meet your driver and start exploring the “Pearl of the South”. Our guided tour covers the Bahia Palace (19th century), Koutoubia Mosque (reaching 230 feet in height), Saadian Tombs and its stark towers. Visit the Majorelle Gardens which are designed by the French Jacque Majorelle. Then take your escorted tour to the old Medina and discover the numerous artisanal handicrafts from leather, copper, wood and the colorful souks… After lunch finish your Morocco Imperial Cities Tour at Jamma El Fnaa square. It’s the greatest place for spectacle shows and outdoor entertainments. You’ll find snake charmers, dancers, Storytellers, fire players. In fact this electric mix makes Marrakech the most vibrant and exciting city. Overnight will be in the riad/ hotel, hence of our services.