8-Day Tour To Major Attractions Of Morocco from Casablanca
Highlights
Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes
Locations Covered
Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes
religious, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
Arabic, English, French
Description
Embark on this exciting trip to the imperial cities of Morocco- Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis. Explore the Dar al-Makhzen, the King's Castle and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, a UNESCO site. Visit several Royal Palaces, tanneries, and medinas in Morocco, including Kasbah of Oudaya and Majorelle Gardens. Also, offer your prayers at the Grand Mosque Hassan 2 and El Koutoubia mosque.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Casablanca
- Upon your arrival, connect with your tour representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel or riad so you can rest and shower.
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Day 2- Casablanca - Rabat
- After breakfast, visit the grand mosque Hassan 2 in Casablanca.
- Then, head to Rabat to discover the Kasbah of Oudaya built by Yaakoub Al Mansour, Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V mausoleum tomb. Rabat is the fourth largest city of Morocco and one of the four Imperial cities tour, and it is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the river Bou Regreg. The Moroccan capital was recently awarded second place in “Top Travel Destinations of 2013” by CNN.
- Explore Dar al-Makhzen, the castle of the king, which is something only allowed in Rabat.
- Drive to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 3- Rabat - Fez
- Today, after your breakfast, head to your next destination, which is Fez city, one of the most important stops, the oldest of the imperial cities, well known as the economic capital for the expertise of its artisans and its merchants. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas.
- Once you arrive, drop off at your accommodation where you will spend the night and have your dinner.
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Day 4- Guided Fez City Tour
- Meet the tour guide at the hotel/Riad around 9:30 pm.
- Marvel at the magnificent Royal Palace gates in Morocco.
- Stroll through the Jewish quarter (Mellah), nearby Fes Jdid.
- Drive to the southern fortress and enjoy panoramic views of the Old Fes.
- Discover the pottery quarter for a short drive around the rampart.
- Go to one of the Entrances of the old Fes (Medina) from where you can enjoy touring the Medina.
- Visit Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the UNESCO-listed old medina of Fes.
- Proceed to visit the Nejjarine Fountain, an attached traditional public fountain.
- Head to discover Bou Inania Madrasa, Mosque and University Qaraouiyne.
- See the Trace Chouara Tannery, the largest and one of the oldest tanneries in the city.
- Continue the visit through the alleyways that houses plenty of merchants and artisans with their products.
- Drive back to your hotel/Riad.
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Day 5- Fez - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
- After breakfast, head to Meknes but on our way, we will be stopping by Volubilis so you can discover more about the Roman Empire, then we head to Moulay Driss and Meknes afterwards. The charm of Meknes city lies in its setting, a beautiful area with trees at the foot of the mountains of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and it is listed as World Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.
- Get the chance to live one typical roman experience left behind the ancient roman civilization located on the banks of the river Khoumane River on the outskirts of Meknes.
Dinner in your Riad or Hotel in Fes.
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Day 6- Fez - Middle Atlas - Meknes - Marrakech
- After breakfast in your hotel or riad, drive to your final destination, Marrakech, by passing through the Middle Atlas passing by Imouzzer city, Ifrane city (the little Switzerland of Morocco), Azrou city, and the homeland of the monkeys, continue to Meknes to take the highway to Marrakech .
- Drop off at your riad or hotel.
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Day 7- Guided Marrakech City Tour
- Go for a private tour to the old medina of Marrakech. Your visit will include Jemaa el Fna, El Koutoubia mosque, Majorelle Gardens, and the many other sights this red pearl of Morocco has to offer.
Dine and overnight stay in your hotel or riad.
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Day 8- Departure
- Drive either to Casablanca or Marrakech Aiport, depending on the location of your departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.