Morocco imperial cities tour is dedicated to the best immersion into Culture. Upon arrival, your English speaking driver will transfer you to your hotel and provide you with a briefing of morocco imperial cities tour your Morocco experience.
Day 2: Casablanca / Rabat
Visit King Hassan II mosque and set off to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, and the youngest imperial city. It is quieter than Fez and Marrakech. You will visit its unfinished Hassan Tower, with the remaining of its mosque after 1755 devastating earthquake that hit Portugal and North Africa. Just near, gain access to the Mausoleum Mohammed V before heading to the Kasbah Oudayas. Finally, stop at the Chellah Gardens and Necropolis.
Day 3: Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis/ Fez
Today, on Your Morocco Experience, you’ll drive to the smallest and less visited Imperial City of Meknes. Your guide will take you to Bab El Mansour, considered as the biggest gate of all North Africa, then the Royal Stables and Granaries and the tomb of Moulay Ismail. You will drive for about half an hour to get to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a fascinating archeological site with the remainings of ancient homes, buildings and olive presses, not to miss the fabulous mosaics still well preserved. Nearby, you can stop at the holy village called Moulay Idriss Zarhoun of Moulay Idriss,before continuing to Fez, Morocco’s spiritual capital.
Day 4: Fez
Start with an exterior driving tour of Fez that takes you to the royal palace decorated entrance and the Jewish quarter both located at Fez El Jadid, then continue to the panoramic view of the medina and finally visit the mosaics and pottery area.
Fez walking tour will take you back in time to explore the secrets of this enchanting city, the capital of medieval Morocco. Fez medina is a large labyrinth of winding alleys. It’s famous for its fascinating architecture in riads, palaces, museums and medersas; but also for its busy souks and ancestral crafts areas.
Traditionally, the exploration of the medina starts at the Bab Boujloud Gate, also known as the Blue Gate. Then one of the mid-14th century medersa, with its cedar woodwork, its sculptured stucco, marble and beautiful calligraphy. Then, stop, at the carpenters’ souk, wood museum and the beautiful famous Nejjarine fountain. Then walk to the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss shrine and the Karawiyine Mosque (the oldest university in the history of mankind). You will move on further to Seffarine (the brass and copper working area) then the dyers of materials for textiles. Another main attraction is the tanneries.
Day 5: Fez – Marrakech via the Middle Atlas
Today, you will drive from Fez to Marrakesh – the pink-red city, also known as the Almoravids’ capital. On the way, you’ll enjoy many stops to admire the various landscapes of the Middle Atlas, especially Ifran- Morocco’s Switzerland. Continue through Beni Mellal. Upon arrival, you can opt for a first feel of Marrakesh at the famous square known as Jamaâ Lafna.
Day 6: Marrakech
Marrakesh is an enchanting city with its nice souks but, also, its magnificient monuments such as Badie Palace, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia miaret, Saadian tombs, the Mellah not to forget the Majorelle Gardens.
Day 7: Marrakech / Casablanca
Transfer to Marrakesh airport or to Casablanca airport.
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS:
Private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private English Speaking driver throughout your Journey.
Accommodation in the category of hotel chosen.
Daily breakfast.
Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
Sightseeing by English Speaking local guide in Chefchaouen, Marrakech and Fez.
Hotel Taxes.
EXCLUSIONS:
Airfare tickets.
Travel Insurance.
Lunches.
Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to the monuments & Museums.
Drinks.
Tips.