Imperial Morocco 7 Days

Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private driver will greet you at airport. Depending on your arrival time, you will visit Mosque of Hassan II, one of the world’s biggest mosques outside of Mecca. It is located on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean with 209m tall minaret. Hassan II Mosque is absolutely architectural masterpiece with its 105.000 worshippers capacity. Then continue towards Rabat, the modern capital city of Morocco for overnight stay.

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Casablanca

• Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Capital Rabat is the fascinating mix of old and new. After breakfast you will have your guided morning tour to explore the attractions of Rabat; picturestic northern wall of the Oudaïa Kasbah, Hassan Tower & Mohamed V Mausoleum and Dar al-Makhzen-is the offical residence of the King. After Rabat exploration, you will head towards Fes for overnight stay.
(Total: 4 hours driving)
 

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

• Oudaïa Kasbah
• Hassan Tower
• Mohamed V Mausoleum
• Dar al-Makhzen

Today you will visit cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Your local guide will escort you around the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Step back into the medival ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Passing donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the biggest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets) and explore the specialty sections that seperate the souk. You will explore and experience Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyin, Tanneries, Borj Sud, and experience of Moroccan artworks berberi carpets and zellige tiles & ceramics.

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

• Bou Inania Madrasa Fes
• Kairaouine Mosque
• Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
• Musee Des Armes
• The Tannery
• Zellige Tiles
• Moroccan Handcrafts

Today you will visit breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis (Walili), Morocco’s most well preserved Roman ruins. Your local guide will escort you on a walk around The Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. Ancient site gained international acclaim when Martin Scorsese made it a feature location for his film, The Last Temptation of Christ. Imperial city of Meknes offers amazing attaractions to explore the most beautiful gate of Morocco-Bab Mansour, Heri es-Souani (Royal Stables for 12.000 horses), Agdal Reservoir, Old Medina and the Bab el-Khemis via Thursday Gate. Head to Fes for overnight stay. (Total: 3 hours driving)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes

• Guided Tour of Volubilis Roman Ruins
• Old Medina of Meknes
• Hri Souani (Royal Stables)
• Bab-Mansour Gate

After an early breakfast, the group will depart for Marrakech. The beautiful drive will take you up into the Middle Atlas Mountains and along the base of the High Atlas Mountains. Once in Marrakech, you will check into your hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center square of the medina. The famous Djemaa el-Fna, is one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is well worth a visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an adjacent café provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square.
(Total: 8 hours)

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

• Short stop enroute
• Free time in Old Medina of Marrakech

Today you will visit tourism capital of Morocco, red city Marrakech. Your local guide will escort you around 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, beautiful El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Old Medine of Marakech. Then you will be meandering the arms-width streets of the souks bazaars to Jamaa El Fna Square, the famous market square in Marrakech’s old quarter complete with storytellers, magicians, food stalls and snake charmers. Enjoy your fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna end of the day.

• Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech

• Old Medina of Marrakech
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Jamaa El Fna Square visit
• Bahia Palace
• Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Home

Your last day of journey will be in Marrakech. Leisure time will be given for any who wish to have some final shopping time in the old medina. In the afternoon, you will return back to Casablanca.


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• Transfer to Mohamed V. Airport (3 hours driving to airport)