8-Day Morocco Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca
Highlights
Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, Atlas Mountains
Locations Covered
Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, Atlas Mountains
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a trip to discover Moroccan culture and history with guided visits to desert areas and imperial cities like Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech. Explore the architecture of various places in Morocco and learn more about the lives of the nomadic, whilst navigating through the stunning Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. Marvel at the ancient Roman paths at Volubilis and pay respects at the Koutoubia Mosque.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Casablanca
- When you arrive at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca, your English-speaking tour guide will meet and greet you. You will recognize him, and he holds the plate with your name written on it. He will accompany you to the hotel reserved for you in Casablanca.
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Day 2- Casablanca - Fez
- Explore vibrant Casablanca, visiting the ornate Hassan II Mosque, the tallest religious structure in the world.
- Then, drive to Fez and check in to your hotel.
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Day 3- Fez
- Step back in time into ancient and remarkably untouched Fez el-Bali (“Old Fez”), the cultural heart of Morocco.
- Wander among the 9,000 lanes, alleys and souks that shape its old quarter, where locals conduct their day-to-day business.
- Later, discover Fez el-Jadid (“New Fez”), home to the mullah, the old Jewish quarter, with its wrought iron-decorated windows and carved wooden balconies. Tonight, dine at a traditional Moroccan riad.
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Day 4- Fez
- After breakfast, drive to the city of Meknes, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of Morocco’s imperial cities. It was built in the 17th century by the powerful sultan Moulay Ismail.
- Continue to Volubilis, a UNESCO world heritage site and home to Morocco’s largest and most impressive Roman ruins, with excellently preserved mosaics.
- Later, return to the hotel in fez city.
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Day 5- Fez - Marrakech
- After breakfast, head to Marrakech, and arrive in the afternoon. Marrakesh is considered the “pearl of the south” and was once the capital of an empire that stretched from Spain to Senegal, and is known as the “red city” for the distinctive forms of its brick buildings.
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Day 6- Marrakech
- Discover Marrakech’s ancient medina, the old walled section of the city. Explore the Dar Si Said (Museum of Moroccan Arts), a former palace.
- Continue to El Badi Palace and view the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, a landmark Islamic religious structure in Marrakech.
- Stroll through Djemaa el-Fna square, where fire-eaters, mime artists and street musicians perform.
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Day 7- Marrakech - Atlas Mountains
- Today, choose to remain in Marrakech or enjoy a full-day excursion to the High Atlas Mountains.
- Admire majestic views of snow-capped peaks as you hike to a picturesque village and spend time with local Berbers in their homes.
- Learn about daily life while savouring traditional Berber bread and mint tea.
- Afterwards, have lunch before returning to Marrakech. Your farewell dinner tonight is held at a luxurious former palace.
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Day 8- Marrakech Departure
- Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport and board your international flight home.
Trip ends.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 16 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 16 | /person |
This is a group tour |