Morocco Imperial Cities Tour 7 days / 6 Nights
Morocco Imperial Cities Tour 7 days / 6 Nights Overview:
Begin in Marrakech, where a local guide will unveil the city’s treasures, including Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the bustling souks of Jemaa El Fna. Travel to Casablanca to marvel at the Hassan II Mosque, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture. Continue to Rabat, exploring its historical sites, before venturing to Meknes with its grand gates and Volubilis, a Roman archaeological marvel. In Fes, immerse yourself in the vibrant medina, tanneries, and local cuisine. Traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit the charming Essaouira on the Atlantic coast, and discover the beauty of the Argan Trees. Your journey concludes with a transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport, leaving you with cherished memories of Morocco’s imperial cities and diverse landscapes.
- Marrakech Exploration: Begin your journey with a Marrakech city tour, exploring the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the vibrant souks. Visit the Majorelle Garden and experience the lively Jemaa El Fna square, known for snake charmers, monkeys, and local musicians.
- Casablanca Modernity: Travel to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, known for its modern architecture with Art Deco French influences. Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, showcasing Moorish influences, and enjoy lunch by the beach.
- Rabat’s Historical Charm: Explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco, visiting historical sites such as Chellah Merinid and the Roman site with its Octagonal defensive gate. Discover the unfinished Mosque Tower Hassan and the mausoleum of Mohamed 5th. Walk through the beautiful Kasbah Oudaya.
- Meknes Marvels: Venture into Meknes, an Imperial city with impressive ramparts, the grand gate of Bab Mansour, and the granary Sahrij Swani. Explore Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman site listed in UNESCO, showcasing astonishing mosaics and ancient remains.
- Fez Medina Adventure: Dive into the medieval medina of Fez, a labyrinthine with over 9000 alleyways. Experience local craftsmanship, visit the famous tanneries, and indulge in special dishes of Fes cuisine. Enjoy a panoramic view and visit a pottery cooperative.
- Middle Atlas Mountains Journey: Travel through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the “small Switzerland.” Experience breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a lunch break at Beni Mellal before reaching Marrakech.
- Essaouira Coastal Escape: Take a day trip to Essaouira, a beautiful coastal city known for Argan Trees and Moroccan oil. Explore the 18th-century Medina, visit a women’s cooperative, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the Atlantic Ocean beach.
- Airport Transfer: Conclude your tour with a convenient transfer to either Marrakech or Casablanca airport, marking the end of your Morocco Imperial Cities Tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech City Tour With Local Guide
Morocco tours Imperial Cities. Best Morocco Travel to Imperial Cities. We will be waiting for you at the airport of Marrakech. Transport to your hotel. Meet up for the city tour of Marrakech with the local guide. You will visit Bahia palace, built by Bahmad Grand Visir of Marrakech with its incredible mosaics and stucco and hear some interesting stories about 4 wives and the 24 concubines. The extraordinary architecture of Saadian Tomb, royal necropolis of the 17th century. Spending some great time in the famous souks of Marrakech, you going to like different smells, colours, items and how big is the Souks of Marrakech, Jack Majorelle garden, a peaceful spot in the ville nouvelle, contains botanic and exotic plants brought from all over the world, with dominating indigo blue to paint the wall. You will finish your tour at the square Jemaa El Fna. A bustling place where there are snake charmers, monkeys, food stalls and musicians, the most animated square in Marrakech overnight at hotel or riad.
Day 2: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat
Morocco Tours Imperial Cities. Today we will travel to Casablanca the largest city in Morocco, always linked to the movie Casablanca 1942 and it has the modern architecture of Art Deco French influences with white buildings. There is the big Hassan II Mosque, the landmark of Casablanca which is the only mosque open for non-Muslims. The Hassan II Mosque displays strong Moorish influences built by the king Hassan II (1987-1993). Over 25 thousand worshipers can pray inside and 80 thousand worshipers pray outside in the big square of the mosque. Lunch at the beach side. We drive to the capital of Morocco Rabat. Overnight in Rabat at hotel or riad.
Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Morocco Imperial Cities tour & Meknes. This morning we explore Rabat visiting the charming Chellah Merinid and Roman site with its beautiful Octagonal defensive gate. The unfinished Mosque Tower Hassan 12th century and the mausoleum Mohamed 5th. We walk through Kasbah Oudaya 12th beautiful white and blue building with a view over beach and river Bouragrage. We drive to the other Imperial city Meknes 18TH. 40km ramparts around the medina and has tremendous gate of Bab Mansour (1732), the granary Sahrij Swani, grain and water storage and used as a barn for 12000 horses. Only 30 km from Meknes we discover Volubilis. The archeological roman site well-preserved listed in UNESCO (1997), remains of astonishing mosaics, hundreds of Latin inscriptions and artistic materials… After our enjoyable walk in Volubilis we carry on to Fes. Overnight in Fes hotel or riad.
Day 4: Fes Explore the Medina of Fez
Morocco tours Imperial Cities. After breakfast you meet our local guide of Fes, you are going to explore the old medieval medina of Fes and the 1st Imperial city, a real labyrinthine of more than 9000 alleyways and deserves to be the intellectual and cultural capital of the kingdom. Mingled with fasi people in these streets full of articles, colours and donkeys carrying goods. You will see a lot of handcrafted items, Fes is number 1 in crafts, like old days using the same materials. The tanneries, famous in Fes, is one the highlights of the tour, watching locals working on skins of goat, lamp, camel and cow, in small pits. You also will indulge yourselves with some special dishes of Fes cuisine. You will enjoy a panoramic view in the southern tower of Fes, and visit the cooperative of pottery where they make tiles and Moroccan mosaic. Or maybe you go for a entertainment dinner show with belly dancers to end up your tour of Fes and overnight at your hotel or riad.
Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Middle Atlas Mountains – Beni Mellal – Marrakech
Morocco tours Imperial Cities Marrakesh. Today we will farewell Fes and head to the Middle Atlas Mountains. We stop for a short break in Ifrane or the small Switzerland where is the first ski resort in Morocco. We will be surrounded by amazing sceneries and landscapes of mountains and plains. At Beni-Mellal we have lunch break and after we will have a nice drive to Marrakech. Time to have a shower and get prepared for the last night in the red city.
Day 6: Marrakech Excursion – Essaouira – Marrakesh
Morocco tours Imperial Cities. A journey that will take you to visit Essaouira a beautiful city of Morocco. It is just 170 km from Marrakech. A city on the coast line of the Atlantic Ocean where there is the forest of the Argan Trees (Goat Trees). At the province of Essaouira you will visit one of the cooperatives of women where they are extracting the ‘’Moroccan oil’’ known for its cosmetic benefits. You will explore the 18th century small Medina and like a nice walk along the beach of the city. The sounds of seagulls will replace the noises of Marrakech also a stress less city, where you will see different arts: painting and sculpture.
Day 7: Marrakech – Airport Or Casablanca Airport
You will have a transfer to the airport of Marrakech or Casablanca, and will be the end of the Morocco’ s Imperial City Tour.
Included
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off At Your Hotel Or Airport
- Transport In A Private 4×4 Car Or Minibus With A/C
- Fuel And Anythings Linked To The Car And Driver
- 6 Nights In The Camp & Hotel
- Camel Rides To Reach The Desert Camp In Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Dinners And Breakfasts.
- Multilingual Driver/Guide
Not Included
- Personal Purchases
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Tips