Enjoy Morocco imperial cities tour in this morocco 9 day itinerary. Tour Morocco like Never before. Morocco is a ruch country is history and culture, both natural landmarks and ancient history. The majestic heights of the Atlas Mountains. The stark expanse of the Sahara Desert. Its miles of glittering coastline giving way to vibrant, culture-rich cities like Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech.
Duration | 9 Days |
Destinations | Morocco |
Tour Availability | Every Day |
Pickup Location | Tangier Airport |
Tour Type | Private |
Upon your arrival to Tangier you will be met by your English speaking driver outside terminal 2 of the airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel to check in and rest.
Activities: transfer from airport to hotel
Overnight in: Tangier
fter your breakfast, travel to tangier the bride of the north. This city is located on the southern passage of the Gibraltar strait, few miles from the Spanish shores.
Starting your tour at the Kasbah museum of Mediterranean culture move to the souks and enjoy some of the local product and street food before heading to the American Legation Museum and find between the arts works there the Moroccan Mona Lisa. One of the most interesting places is the St. Andrew Anglican Church with built with a Moroccan style and with the lord’s prayers in Arabic over the altar .
**Optional: American Legation ,St Andrew’s church
Activities: Kasbah ,Caves of Hercules
Overnight in: Chefchaouen
Local experience: Lunch at ‘Le Saveur du Poisson’
Your English speaking driver will meet you after breakfast to start your guided tour which includes a visit to Kasbah Ali Ben Rachid Plaza Uta el-Hammam and a tour of this beautiful city.
Chefchaouen is Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”. It has come to be known as such due to a distinctive blue color all the inhabitant use to paint their houses .This tradition trace back to the Jewish traditions and beliefs that the color blue represents the sky which in turn reminds people of heaven and God. This color covering the city gives it an amazing charm as well as a sense and an atmosphere of relaxation, comfort and peace. Have you heard of healing pearls and gems? Well this one really works.
you’ll be able to visit Lhri. We will then continue our way to Fez.
Activities: Kasbah, Plaza Uta El Hammam.
Overnight in: Fez
Wake up today in one of the most ancient cities in Morocco. Founded in AD 808 by the Sultan Moulay Idris II, the city’s history and position is well Ingrained in the upcoming of the Moroccan Identity and traditions. It was once the Mecca of Science and Knowledge for it had the first University in the world, Al Karaouyine, and it wielded many scholars and intellectuals. It had fertilized the minds and the souls of many over the age, and surely more to come. Its solid and well established position over centuries as a cultural melting pot had provided it with a unique spirit of multi-culturality, tolerance and peace. Therefore, Open up to the city and enjoy what it has to offer.
Along with your tour guide, touch on the cities marking features and uniqueness which you cannot find anywhere else. As you walk in to Fez El Bali ( the ancient town) you are faced with a fork in the road , the right one is “talaa kebira “ and the left one is “talaa sghira” and unlike Robert Frost we will travel the road most taken as we follow the footsteps of great women and men who been here . The “Talaa Kbbira” will lead us straight to Bou Inannia Madrassa at the end of the market. This Madrasa served as theological colleges and was built in 1351 with a Merenid Style.
Right in front of Bou Inannia lays one of Fez’s mysteries, the Hydraulic clock. It was mainly made to announce prayer times. Continue After it towards the Henna Souk passing by Fon Douk Smen. After souk Hanna you will reach Zawyat Moulay Driss II (the sultan’s shrine) and across it is is Medrasa el Attarine and few maters is the Kairaouione mosque university.
While wandering around your mind would not help but wonder about the lost stories, the legends, hopes, and the love stories that once lightened those brick walls, It’s The magic of Fez
The more you know: each October Fez held one of the largest and well known Sufi festivals with performers from around the world.
Overnight in: Fez
Activities: BouInania, Attarin Medersa, the tanners, Ess-Seffarine Square, Moulay Driss tomb, El-Nejjarine square, and the cabinet makers’ souk, and the Hebrew district ‘Mellah’.
Local Experience: Pottery workshops
After breakfast leave fez towards Rabat, the capital city. On route you will be making a stop by the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. This archeological site is listed by the UNESCO as world heritage site. It is located on a fertile agricultural area on the flanks of the Jebel Zerhoun in northern Morocco. Continue your way to Meknes only a 30km away, it’s a little drive for such an amazing place. Enjoy Meknes, the land of spirituality and holiness. This city is well known for having huge amazing big gate doors made of carved wood. After a fascination day, head to Rabat for nice evening of rest.
Activities: Meknes and Volubilis: Volubilis Ruins, Lhri
Overnight in: Rabat
After breakfast at your hotel, join your tour guide for a tour of the capital city of Morocco. Rabat was founded by Abd Al-Mu’min, a ruler of the Almohad dynasty for military reasons. It was built to serve as a fortress, hence its original name Ribatu l-Fath, meaning "stronghold of victory". Our guided tour in Rabat will then revolve around uncovering the history of Rabat. The tour includes a visit to the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and Kasbah Ouddaya.
Free time afterwards to stroll around the souks and bazaars in the old medina of Rabat which are full or all type of merchandise as well as leather made traditional and moder shoes alongside Moroccan styles bags with some authentic Berber style and old jewelry shops . Then, Continue to “Café Maure “on the bank of river Bouregrag, to enjoy a Moroccan mint tea alongside some Moroccan goodies like: Kaab Ghazal and Ghariba. The evening we head to Casablanca for an overnight stay
The more you know: Kaab Ghazal means in Arabic the hoof of the dear, and along with Ghariba and Mint Tea are symbols of Moroccan hospitality.
Activities: Rabat: Chellah, Kasbah Ouddayas, Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Royal Palace (Exterior Visit)
Overnight in: Casablanca
Local experience: Café Maure
Enjoy a lovely breakfast at your hotel before heading to Casablanca on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast. Upon your arrival check in and rest. The evening is scheduled for a visit to Hassan II Mosque and a tour of the Habos and the local Souk. Leave the in the evening towards Marrakech
The more you know: If you are a fan of the Movie “ Casablanca “ then don’t miss on the famous Rick’s café found on Boulvard Sour Jdid
Activities: Hassan II Mosque, Hobos, Souk, Transfer to Marrakech
Overnight in: Marrakech
Today you will get the chance to wake up and live Marrakech, a dream of many, so be sure to make the best of it. After your breakfast our local guide and driver guide will be waiting for you to start guided city tour of the “Ochre City”. We will visit first in the morning the Majorelle Garden which was named after the French painter, Jacques Majorelle who dedicated a lot of effort and passion to this art piece.
After Majorelle let’s continue after it to Menara and though the name in Arabic translates to “lighthouse”, it is actually a pavilion with a basin and a garden of orchards and olive groves. We will be heading afterwards to the Koutobia Mosque and through the Jewish quarter called Mallah. After lunch at a local restaurant, finish your visit with a carriage ride or “Koutchi” to Jamaa El Fnaa.
The more you know: Marrakesh is known for being holy, Moroccans call it “the land of the seven men” who were huge religion and Sufi scholars that gave their lives for knowledge and worship
Activities: Majorelle Gardens, Menara Gardens( interior visit optional ) , Koutobia, Bahia Palace, Jamaa El Fna Square.
Overnight in: Marrakech.
Local experience: Kotchi (Horse Carriage Tour)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then get transferred to the airport for a homebound flight.
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Notes :
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)
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