7 Days Imperial Tour in Morocco

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Overview

The imperial cities and Moroccan are so fruitful and diverse in history, antique landmarks and the tradition of its fabulous last dynasties. Embark on an amazing 11-day tour and enjoy the beauty and the hidden treasures of Morocco.

Starting from the cosmopolitan city Casablanca, at this point you will visit the Mosque Hassan II and other popular monuments.

The next stop is Rabat, modern capital and historic town.

Explore Hassan Tower and Mausoleum Mohamed V.

Fes and Meknes are unique and special in its views. For instance, Fes is known by its oldest university (Al Karaouine) in the world as well as its charming Medina that is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meknes is a symbol of the strongest dynasty that is represented by the Sultan Moulay Ismail who constructed numerous edifices, gardens, monumental gates such as Bab El Mansour.

In addition, admire the ravishing monument of Volubilis where you can see the ruins and the remaining civilization of roman.

This tour also holds a fabulous experience of the Red City Marrakesh, pearl of the south.

Day 1: Arrival at Casablanca Airport

Once you arrive at Casablanca Airport, you will be greeted by your professional driver, and he would take you to your Hotel, to have some rest and relaxation.

Overnight in a hotel in Casablanca

Overnight in Suisse Hotel or similar in Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca City Tour

After your breakfast, you start your tour in the city of Casablanca, the economic engine town of Morocco. This sightseeing tour starts with the famous landmark in Casablanca.

It is named Hassan II mosque, located on the Atlantic coast, is the second-biggest mosque in the world. Visit of mosque will let you to admire the charming views of the tallest minaret, architectural Moroccan design and sea.

You proceed to Square Mohammed V, which is characterized by French-style buildings that merge modern design with authentic touch. You pass by Mohamed V Avenue, arriving to the place des Nations Unites, which is a meeting point of two facets, namely the old and new Medina.

Next, you walk through the old Medina, which is a symbol of the authenticity and antique Moroccan heritage, with its narrow lanes. You explore Parc de la Ligue Arabe, which is an enormous stunning garden lined with palm trees, water features, Café terraces.

Overnight in a hotel in Casablanca

Overnight in Suisse Hotel or similar in Casablanca

Day 3: Casablanca- Rabat- Meknes- Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, you head to Rabat, which is the capital of Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast. Once you arrive, you will have a guided tour to popular monuments of Rabat.

Begin with the Hassan tower with its incomplete minaret, the monumental marble Mausoleums of Mohamed V and Hassan II, which are decorated with charming carved plaster and patterned Zellij. Before going to take lunch at leisure, you visit the breathtaking Kasbah of Oudaya which was built during Almohad dynasty.

Continue your guided expedition on to the next Imperial City Meknes, the one- time capital of Moulay Ismaël, his royal stables there once housed 12,000 horses!! Founded in the 9th century by the Zenata Berbers, you have time to visit the Bab el Mansour.

From here you continue to Volubilis, with its impressive Roman ruins and mosaics which are particularly well preserved. After some time, you will head to the famous city of Fez to relax and have free night.

Overnight in Royal Mirage Hotel or similar in Fez

Day 4: Fes City Tour

A full day to explore this magnificent city, it is one of the best living examples of a medieval Arab city and the religious capital of the Kingdom of Morocco.

You take in the Karaouine mosque and Medersa whilst also experiencing the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the labyrinth of souks and tanneries. The tour includes photo stops at the imposing gate of Bab Boujloud, the ancient ramparts, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine and the beautiful front entrance to the Royal Palace.

Enjoy your lunch at leisure in a local restaurant.

Return to your hotel for overnight stay at the end of the afternoon.

Overnight in Royal Mirage hotel or similar in Fez

Day 5: Fes – Middle Atlas – Marrakech

After your breakfast in the hotel get ready for your trip to the pearl of south Marrakech, through the cedar forests of Ifrane, the almost Alpine- like ski resort in the Middle Atlas Mountains, then on to Beni Mellal in the fruit growing region, reaching late afternoon in Marrakesh. Transfer to your accommodation for overnight.

Overnight in Riad Dar Karma or similar in Marrakesh

Day 6: Marrakech City Tour

Begin your day with guided tour of the city Marrakesh. This tour will include the top attractions such as Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Medrasa Ben Youssef, Majorelle Garden.

Then you will continue your tour to the old Medina and its popular souks. Moreover, you will visit the best famous place, Jamaa El Fna Square.

It is full of entertainers and comedians, storytellers, snake charmers, water sellers, orange juice stalls. Before ending the tour, you have choice to eat your dinner in the Square Jamaa El Fna. Overnight in Marrakesh

Overnight in Riad Dar Karma or similar in Marrakesh

Day 7: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport

After breakfast in your Hotel in Marrakesh, we will head back to Casablanca airport (time of the pickup and drop off will be set according your flight time), to say good bye to Morocco, with a mind full of memories.