Moroccan Imperial Highlights: A 7-Day Tour from Marrakesh

Arrival at Marrakesh Menara airport. Welcome and assistance by our local representative and transfer to the hotel in Marrakesh. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Casablanca to join the group during the visit of Casablanca which is including the Mohamed V square, the United Nations place, the central market, the habbous sector and the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque with the residential area of Anfa before strolling along the Aïn Diab coast dotted with swimming pools and restaurants. Independent lunch. Departure to Rabat and visit the administrative capital of Morocco with the Hassan tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudayas and the Medina. Late in the afternoon, check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, departure to Fez with visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss Ist. Continue to Meknes. Independent lunch and visit of this city known as « the Moroccan Versailles » which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. The sightseeing of Meknes will include Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, the old medina. Arrival to Fez, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

The whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of Fez; the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit of the medieval medina, the Medersas, the Karaouine mosque and the famous Nejjarine fountain. Independent lunch and continuation of the visit through the old medina where the clients will see different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, departure to Marrakesh crossing the region the middle Atlas and passing through Immouzer du Kander, Azrou and Ifrane, a charming ski resort in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest. Stop at Beni-Mellal to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Independent lunch and continuation to Marrakesh. Little by little will appear the red earth of the country contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

The entire day will be spent visiting Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the « Pearl of the South» with the museum Dar si said, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Menara gardens. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaâ El Fna place with its various and non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire-eaters and more. Independent dinner and overnight at the hotel. Optional : A Diffa Fantasia dinner will be served under caïdal tents at the famous «Chez Ali» restaurant while enjoying fantasia performance with camel and horses shows, folkloric and belly dancers.

Breakfast at the hotel free day at leisure for optional excursions or relaxation by the swimming-pool of the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh.

After breakfast, departure transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport for the return flight. Assistance to the boarding formalities.