9 Days From Casablanca Imperial Cities Tour

Day 1: Arrival Casablanca

Arrival at Casablanca Airport. Your local tour guide will meet you, then escort you to your hotel (depending on arrival time). Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat

Today after breakfast at the hotel, you will have a short city tour of Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, it is the heart of commerce and industry, you will visit the Hassan II mosque built on the water along the Atlantic Ocean. Later, we will depart for Rabat. Stop for lunch then have a sightseeing tour of the administrative capital of Morocco. You will visit the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of the incomplete mosque started by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour. You can also visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, white houses with blue painted parapets located near the Atlantic coast. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Fez

Today after breakfast at the hotel, you will travel to Meknes then to the nearby city of Fez. Meknes is the third imperial city of Morocco, with its famous gate, is known as “the Versailles of Morocco”. You will explore Bab El Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates. Continue your sightseeing tour by visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. You will have time for lunch and then visit the old and new Medina. Later you will visit the village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun which is a place of pilgrimage for Moroccans. Then you will discover the Roman ruins of Volubulis. Finally drive to Fez. Enjoy the evening with traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight in a hotel or Riad.

Day 4: Guided tour Fez

Today after breakfast, you will have an excursion to explore the royal city of Fez. The morning will be dedicated to visiting the medieval medina (old city), with its ramparts and narrow streets, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1981. You will see the ruins of the tombs of the Merinids from the 16th century. You will visit the Medersas of Bouanania and the Attarine built in the 14th century by the Merinids, the Mosque of Karaouine (The former educational center of Islamic teaching), and the marble fountain of Nejjarine. You will have a lunch break in a typical Moroccan restaurant. Continuing your visit, you will see the decorated Bab Boujeloud gate, the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace. Then visit of the souks (local markets) where merchants and craftsmen sell their handmade jewelry, leather goods, copperware and pottery.dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 5: Fez – Ifran – Azrou – Beni Mellal – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Marrakech (the pearl of the south) through the Middle Atlas via Ifran, Azrou and Beni Mellal. In Ifran, “known as the Switzerland of Morocco”, you will see the stone lion before continuing on our way to Azrou. Later, you will have the opportunity to see the old tree (800 years old, called Cedre Gouraud) and see the monkeys in the cedar forest. From here we cross Azrou, a Berber village known for its green tiled roofs. We will arrive in Beni Mellal, where you can enjoy your lunch. Continuing our way, you can visit the impressive Ouzoud waterfalls before arriving in Marrakech, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a Riad or hotel.

Day 6: Guided Tour Marrakech

Today can be dedicated to the visit of Marrakech, the imperial city of the South. You will visit the Koutoubiay Mosque and admire its tower, the Majorelle Garden, a botanical garden with varied plants, Saadian Tombs of the 16th century; all decorated with colorful mosaics, 19th century Bay Palace with its beautiful architecture of this. You will have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, you will have time to explore the fascinating souks and alleys around Djemaa el-Fna square. In the afternoon, you will be enchanted by snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers, storytellers and storytellers – moving from one group to another. Enjoy your dinner and spend the night in a hotel or Riad.

Day 7: Marrakech – Essaouira

This morning after breakfast, we will leave Marrakech “the red city” to Essaouira, the ancient Portuguese city. You can visit an Argan factory run by women and learn about the process of making Argan oil. You will explore the port of the coastal resort town of Essaouira. Enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood in the medina. The afternoon is at your leisure for a personal exploration, you can swim and relax on the beach. Enjoy your dinner and spend the night in a Riad or hotel.

Day 8: Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

Today we will leave Essaouira towards Casablanca “the commercial center of Morocco” via the coastal road while admiring the views. We will pass through Safi then to Oualida where you can enjoy delicious seafood in this wonderful place. After lunch we will continue to Casablanca passing through El Jadida (was known with Mazagan), this ancient medina was established in 1513 by the Portuguese. Arrival in Casablanca, in the evening, enjoy your dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 9: Casablanca

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport depending on departure of your flight.

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