Package Description:Exotic and fascinating, the Kingdom of Morocco is rich in history and culture. Your vacation begins in Casablanca. Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s vibrant capital city, and see the city’s sights on your guided sightseeing tour. Then travel to Meknes with its monumental gates, mosques, palaces, and protective walls. Spend two nights in Fez, Morocco’s most enchanting city, where the medina is one of the largest medieval cities in the world. Admire the scenery as the Middle Atlas mountain range transforms to desert and you approach the Erfoud oasis. Visit Rissani with the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Sharif, then enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” on the way to Ouarzazate, famous for its film studios. Enjoy dramatic landscape as you cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach fascinating Marrakesh, where the famous Djemaa el Fna square provides some of the world’s greatest open-air entertainment. A city sightseeing tour acquaints you with Marrakesh—the most fascinating of all Moroccan cities. Return to Casablanca and take advantage of the included sightseeing tour. In Morocco, you may feel like you’ve stopped the march of time—what more could you want in a vacation?
ITINERARY:
Day1 : Casablanca - Rabat
Arrival at Casablanca airport. After clearing entry formalities you will be welcomed by your guide. Then departure to Rabat and visit en route The Hassan II Mosque of Casablanca (interior visit). Continuation to Rabat. Check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, time to explore the ancient ruins of Chellah, the picturesque Kasbah des Oudaias overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation at the hotel
Day2 : Rabat – Meknes – Fez
After breakfast, departure to Fez via Meknes & Volubilis.Visit Meknes’ famous City Gates and the Tomb of Moulay Ismail magnificent examples of Islamic architecture in North Africa. Visit the Imperial Complex and the Stables. Drive east to Volubilis, visit the extensive Roman ruins at Volubilis before the crowds arrive. Lunch at leisure en route. Continuation to Fez. Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation at the hotel
Day3 : Fez
After breakfast at the hotel, Visit the Medressa (Koranic university) Bou Inania, the Medressa Attarine, countless ouks, the famous tanneries, and countless other sites including the narrow and cobbled streets of Fez. If time allows, visit the Dar Batha Museum.Lunch at leisure. Visit Fez J`did and the Mellah (Jewish district). Visit synagogues –unmarked on their exteriors - dating from the 17th century.Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation at the hotel
Day4 : Fez – Marrakech
Option A : By road (485 km – 7 hours driving): After an early breakfast and it is off to Marrakech known as the “pearl of the south”. From Fez, you will drive south through the foothills of the middle Atlas Mountains passing through Immouzer du Kandar, Ifrane; a charming ski resort and Azrou; a berber village. Lunch at leisure in Beni Mellal and continuation to Marrakech. Arrive at Marrakech and check-in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation. Option B: By flight via Casablanca: After breakfast, departure to Fez airport for your connecting flight to Marrakech The rest of the day at leisure.
Day5 : Marrakech
Breakfast at your hotel and full day time to explore Marrakech’ sights and sounds. Visit El Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, Maison Tiskiwin, Souks,The Djemâa El Fna square.The visit will end at the terrace of Café Glacier, a local and rustic café, overlooking the square.(only soft drinks are available). Dinner at leisure and overnight.
Day6 : Marrakech
Your guide will call you at your hotel to collect your luggage and transfer to Marrakech airport for your connection flight
