MOROCCO

Arrival at Casablanca airport, welcome by our representative and transfer to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to visiting Marrakech «Pearl of the South», founded in the 11th century. The tour includes Menara gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), the Kasbah and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, explore the souks along different districts of the old Medina, a true labyrinth of colors, sounds and smells. The tour will end on the famous Djemaa El Fna square, a historical meeting point for open-air entertainment and endless activities. It abounds with musicians, acrobats, snake charmers, monkey tamers, fortunetellers, storytellers and evening street food stalls. Enjoy mint tea while admire a magnificent sunset on a terrace overlooking the Square. Return to your hotel for diner and overnight (tonight you can enjoy an optional typical dinner with horse show).

Breakfast at hotel and departure northeast to Fes, an enticing journey with plenty of magnificent and diversified landscapes as you drive up from the Houz plain onto the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains.Continue to the pleasing setting of Beni-Mellal and have optional lunch en route at a local restaurant. Drive across the Mountains passing several Berber villages and townswith Cedar Forests. Stop at the beautiful city of Ifrane,known as the Moroccan Switzerland famous forits cedar trees and magnificent lakes. After a short relaxing break, continue to Fes. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, the oldest Imperial City and the spiritual capital of Morocco. Its foundation dates back to the end of the 8th century, during the reign of MoulayIdrissIst. The Medina of Fez, classified by UNESCO, is a journey into the splendors of the medieval Orient. First, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the South Borj overlooking the old Medina before visiting earthenware cooperation to admire the work performed by local artisans and appreciate their skills. Then go and visit the magnificent gate and facade of the Royal Palace as well as the vast esplanade of the Alaouites before entering Fes El Bali (the oldest part) through the majestic Blue Gate also known as “Bab Boujloud”. Walking through the narrow streets and alleyways of medieval medina you will visit the MedersasBouaanania, and the Qarawiyyin Mosque (exterior), considered the oldest university in the world still in operation. Visit Nejjarin Square with its superb fountain and continue your visit by exploring the most glorious souks lined with different traditional shops and workshops. Before leaving the media, visit the famous medieval tanneries of Fes. Tonight you can opt for an optional Arabian 1001 night dinner at a palace inside the medina. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Volubilis, the largest Roman archaeological site in Morocco listed World Heritage by UNESCOwhere you will enjoy a guided visit. Continue to the Imperial city of Meknes, once known as the “Moroccan Versailles”. The city was built towards the end of the 17th century by the Alaouite King Moulay Ismail who made it the capital city of Morocco during his reign. It is famous for its 40 km long city gigantic walls that preserve the most beautiful gate of Morocco, “Bab Mansour” where you start your guided tour then visit the neighboring central Lahdem square. Your visit also includes Moulay Ismail’s mosque, mausoleum (outside), and a stroll inside the old Medina. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast drive to Rabat , the administrative and political capital of the Kingdom where you will visit the Kasbah of Oudayas, the Hassan Tower and the magnificent mausoleum of Mohamed V, before going around the ramparts and walls of the Méchouar surrounding the Royal Palace. Early afternoon, continue to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a city tour of the economic capital of the country. The tour starts at the United Nations Square, then Mohamed V Square and the central market. Stop at Hassan II mosque for (an exterior visit) as it is one of the biggest mosques in the world, a grandiose masterpiece in Moroccan architecture. The tour also includes a stroll along the Atlantic Ocean seaside, lined with nice coffee shops, restaurants, and private beaches

Breakfast at hotel. Following your flight schedule, transfer to Casablanca airport for return flight.