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8 day(s)
Private
2-40 people
moderate
The imperial cities of Morocco are the cities that were designated as the capital at various times by different monarchs from the Maghreb dynasties. These cities are Fez, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat which is the current capital
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-40 people
Tour Code
102025
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Partially guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
12 - 75

Grand Casablanca
Grand Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport. Meet
and great and transfer to the hotel in
Casablanca. Check-in, dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and meeting with the tour guide from
9h00am for the sightseeing of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco.
Visit the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V square, the United
Nations place, the central market, the habbous sector and the residential area
of Anfa before strolling along the Aïn Diab coast dotted with swimming pools
and restaurants. Independent lunch. departure to Rabat, the white imperial
city. Visit of the administrative capital of Morocco with the Hassan tower, the
splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudayas and the Medina. Late in the
afternoon, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, departure to Fez with visit
of the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continue to Meknes. Independent lunch and
visit of this city known as « the Moroccan Versailles » which was founded at
the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. The sightseeing of Meknes will
include Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani and the
old medina. Arrival to Fez, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
The whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of
Fez; the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit of the
medieval medina, the Medersas, the Karaouine mosque and the famous Nejjarine
fountain. Independent lunch and continuation of the visit through the old
medina where the clients will see different craftsmen still operating in the
old oriental tradition. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, departure to Marrakesh
crossing the region the middle Atlas and passing through Immouzer du Kander and
Ifrane, a charming ski resort in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest. Stop
at Beni-Mellal to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Independent lunch and
continuation to Marrakesh. Little by little will appear the red earth of the
country contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms.
Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
The entire day will be spent visiting
Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the « Pearl of the South»
with the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Menara gardens.
In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaâ
El Fna place with its various and non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake
charmers, fire-eaters and more. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Optional : A Diffa Fantasia dinner will be served under
caïdal tents at the famous «Chez Ali» restaurant while enjoying fantasia
performance with folkloric and belly
dancers.
Breakfast at the hotel, day at leisure for a
final plunge into the atmosphere of Marrakesh or relaxation by the pool of the
hotel. Independent lunch.
Or full day excursion to Essaouira
visit of the city to wander about the
enchanting streets and alleys of laid-back Essaouira
Once known as Mogador,
Essaouira’s blue and white medina was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage
site.
Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, departure transfer to Menara
Marrakech airport for return flight and assistance to the boarding formalities.
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Accommodation at the hotel listed in the program or similar including
breakfast, dinner and all applicable taxes
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Transportation by private deluxe A/c car with English speaking driver
for the whole tour
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Local guides in Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech
- Entrance to monument visited according to the program
- Taxes