Amazing Imperial Cities from Casablanca

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8 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

Let yourself go on a 8 Days tour through The Imperial Cities of Morocco: Fez, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat, with accommodations in beautiful authentic riads in the heart of each city. Leave the seaside city of Casablanca and visit the Roman arcades of Volubilis; walk through Fez’s medieval medina and get to know Morocco’s rich history. Climb into the mid-Atlas mountains, sleep beneath Saharan stars and relax in the warm desert sunshine on an out of the ordinary tour of Morocco’s best. On this tour we will introduce you to an enriching insight into the history of imperial Morocco through its majestic palaces and magnificent monuments, labyrinthine medinas and lively and exciting souks.

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Main measures to comply with requirements against COVID-19_
• Sanitizing hand rub available in all our vehicles.
• Protective face masks will be distributed to each passenger.
• Surfaces of the vehicule will be wiped with disinfectant after each use.
• Driver and/or guide will wear masks and gloves.

What's Included

Accommodation in 4 star riad/ hotel with Half board for 7 nights
Transfers as per itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Flight
Personal expenses
Tips and any miscellaneous extra expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Casablanca Mohammed V Airport - Rabat

    4 stops
  • 1
    Casablanca

    Begin our tour with a panoramic view of Casablanca located on the Atlantic coast.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hassan II Mosque

    Explore the Grand Hassan II Mosque.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    The Corniche

    Make a turn to see the most emblematic point of the city: The Boulevard de la Corniche, and stop for a lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Rabat

    Finally, we head towards Rabat and we spend there a night in a beautiful riad or hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Rabat - Fes

    6 stops
  • 5

    Sightseeing the capital and the 7th largest city by population of Morocco and visiting such attractions as: the Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen) which is the primary and official residence of the king of Morocco.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Mausoleum of Mohammad V

    One of the Rabat main attractions.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Hassan Tower

    A wonderful view, full of white columns with the tower in the middle.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    An old citadel with roman ruins and tombs.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Kasbah des Oudaias

    It's a city inside a city, huge walls because it used to be a fortified city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fez

    We head to Fes to spend the night in a riad or hotel there.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Fes

    4 stops
  • 11

    Visit to Fez, the spiritual, intellectual and cultural capital of Morocco and one of the most ancient imperial cities of Morocco. In the city that has been called the “Mecca of the West” or “Athens of Africa” we’ll see the Royal Palace and Mellah in Fez el Jedid.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 12

    Souks, Traditional Potteries and Chouara Tanneries of Fez.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Also we will see the The University of Al-Qarawiyyin or Al-Karaouine, The Karaouine Mosque.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    You get to see this unique Madrasa because it's the only one to have a minaret.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Fes Day Trip to Meknes and Volubilis

    5 stops
  • 15
    Meknes

    Our first stop is a guided tour in the imperial city.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 16

    We reach the Imperial City of Meknes to enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Bab Mansour- the monumental gateway and main entrance into this 17th century city.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Then, we visit the holy town of Moulay Idriss I, the city’s founder of the first indigenous Islamic kingdom of Morocco.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Volubilis

    The next step will be to discover the ancient walled medina of Meknes and the ruins of the Volubilis that are situated 27 km from Meknes, where we will visit the marvelous archaeological sites of the Roman empire.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Fez

    At the end of the day, we will head back to Fez to spend the night in a typical riad of Morocco or hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Fes - Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 20
    Marrakech

    After early breakfast, bid farewell to Fez and transfer to the “Red City” of Marrakech. Then, accomodation and relax in a riad or hotel in Marrakech.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Marrakech Guided Tour

    6 stops
  • 21
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    The tour starts in Marrakech with a visit to the highly animated Jemma el Fnaa Square.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 22

    The biggest mosque in the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 23
    Medersa Ben Youssef

    A famous garden built as a college.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 24
    Saadian Tombs

    The tombs of the Saadian dynasty.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Mellah

    The old jewish quarter.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Medina of Marrakesh

    There will be free time for shopping in the Medina’s lively and exciting Souks to purchase popular local souvenirs.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Free Day in Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 27
    Ourika Valley

    One of your possible destinations during your free day, you get to see the High Atlas. Other possibility is to participate in a Cooking Class.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Drop off at the airport

    1 stop
  • 28

    Drop off at the Marrakech or Casablanca airports (3 hour drive).

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Prices quote are for per person, based on twin sharing (unless otherwise stated). Additional nights in riad/ hotel after tour, additional charges apply and charge differently for twin sharing and for single.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 15 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 7 and 15 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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