Itinerary

DAY 1 : Arrive Casablanca

On arrival at Casablanca International Airport, you will be met and transferred by local English speaking guide to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. Evening is at leisure. If time  permits then proceed with Casablanca City Tour including: Start with Parc de La League Arabe, a huge garden with avenues lined with tall palm trees, ficus, arcades, pergolas and flower beds. On its edge is situated the Cathedral of Sacred Heart, a splendid example of Moresque architecture. Moving north, work your way up to the old medina as you move through Place Mohammed V and the Place des Nations Unions, the main focal points of Ville Novell, Casa’s new town. See French architecture complemented with Moorish design in Place Mohammed V, the protectorate square. Then enjoy visit to Mosque of Hassan II. Designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. Its minarets are the world's tallest at 210 meters. It is an enormous architectural masterpiece and the second largest religious building in the world. End the tour with visit of Anfa District and Ain Diab Sea Resort. If arrival late in the day the city tour will take place on the mornin of the following day. Overnight at the hotel in Casablanca. (D)

DAY 2 : Casablanca – Rabat

Today depart to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Visit Hassan tower, which stands on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bouregreg. It is a gigantic mosque, emblematic of Rabat and famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. Next door, visit the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V decorated with stained glass windows, white marble and a wrought-iron entryway with a stairway leading to an impressive dome. Ville Nouvel the new town has wide boulevards, open green spaces and avenues lined  with residential blocks, a railroad, the Bank of Morocco, Museum from the post office and the cathedral Saint -Pierre. Next, guide will escort you on a walk around the  picturesque Almohad northern walls of the Oudaïa Kasbah. The kasbah was built by Moulay Ismaïl from 1672-1727 to protect the city and is enclosed by ramparts dating  from the Almohad period. Visit Bab Oudaïa, a monumental gate and example of Almohad military architecture. Before moving on to city Medina, relax in the Moorish style  Andalusian garden. Arrive at Rabat and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Rabat. (B, D)

DAY 3 : Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis - Fez

This morning proceed to Fez. Enroute visit Volubilis. Explore the breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis (Wilily). Once occupied by the Romans, Volubilis has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site and gained international acclaim when Martin Scorsese made it a feature location for his film, The Last Temptation of Christ. Begin your visit by discovering the fascinating Roman ruins adorned with beautiful mosaics and colorful tiles depicting Roman mythology. The ruins are spread out across several acres and what remains visible is several fragments of wall, parts of massive columns, the capitol, the basilica and a triumphal arch. Continue to Meknes. Arrive in Meknes and begin your tour of Meknes at Bab Mansour. First pass through the triumphal arch. Standing at 16 meters high with an 8 meter long arch, the intricately patterned  triumphal arch is argued to be the most beautiful in Morocco. Enter Place El-Hedime (Square of Ruins) which links the medina and the kasbah. The square is lined with modern residential buildings and a covered food souk (market). We will stop and visit  the Museum Dar Jamaï, a museum showing modern Moroccan arts, woodwork, ceramics,  carpets, costumes, jewelry and metalwork. The sophisticated building was once a palace  incorporating a mosque, Menzah (pavilion), courtyard, kitchen and Hammam. Next visit  Bouinania Medersa to explore the beautiful Koranic school established by the Merinids in  the 14th century. Opposite of the Medersa, see the Grand Mosque. Browse Rue de Souks, a street filled with hardware merchants (akarir), corn chandlers (bezzazine) and metal smiths (haddadin). Next visit the En-Nejjarine Mosque, a 12th century Almohad built structure. Before moving on to see the square towers and zellijtilework of the Bab el- Berdaïne gateway, catch the action of Ed-Dlala Kissaria. Proceed to Fez. Arrive in Fez  and check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Fez. (B, D)

DAY 4 : Fez

Today the whole day will be devoted to discovering Fez, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the  Moroccan culture. Visit Fès el, Rue Talaa Kebira,Karaouiyine Mosque. Continue along the streets which will lead you to some of Fez’ most important buildings including Dar el- Magana, a 14 century water clock and Zaouia el Tijaniya, containing the tomb of Ahmedel Tijani, who spread his infamous doctrine Tariqq el- Tijaniya (The Way) throughout Morocco. Also visit the Ech Cherabliyine Mosque (Mosque of the Slipper makers) then browse the souks selling henna, slippers, caftans, silks, jewelry and spices. Next onto  the UNESCO recognized site, Fondouk el- Najjarine. Within the foundouk’s three floors is the Musée de Bois, which displays carved doors from the Bou Inania Medersa. Post lunch visit the Museum Dar el- Batha to view the great collection of pottery, leather-work, wood, books and manuscripts from the nineteenth century. Next, visit Bab el Ftouh, the“Gateway of the Aperture” to explore the Andalusia quarter, a residential part of the medina laced with monuments. Last part of the tour will take you into the Fez el Jedid, a Kasbah which functioned as Morocco’s administrative center until 1912. Explore the royal palace and many interesting quarters including the Moulay Abdullah Quarter, the  Mullah (Jewish Quarter) and a little farther down south lies Ville Nouvelle (The New Quarter). Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel i Fez. (B, D)

DAY 5 : Fez – Beni Mellal - Marrakech

Proceed to Marrakech via Beni Mellal. Beni Mellal, a modern town surrounded by orange  and olive groves. The nearby Bin-el-Ouidane Dam keeps the groves and other cultivated crops like Beetroot and sugarcane well watered. Located at the foot of the Middle Atlas Moutains, Beni Mellal is on the edge of the great Tadla Plain where cereals are cultivated. The town has an interesting history of also being called Day and Kasbah Belkouche and was inhabited by the Berbers and Jews before the arrival of Islam. In the 13th century Beni Mellal stood on the border between the kingdoms of Fez and  Marrakech, which were the objects of dispute between the Merinid and Almohad  dynasties. In 1680 Moulay Idriss built a kasbah. Proceed to Marrakech. Arrive at Marrakech and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 6 : Marrakech

Enjoy city tour of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the "Pearl of the South". Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, Marrakesh sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Begin the tour in  Medina, the old quarter of the Marrakech. From here we will explore this historically charming area by foot. In Djemma el Fna, visit the famous 12th century Koutoubia  Mosque and its influential minaret. Marrakech is a city of underground channels built by the architects from Cordoba, Spain to provide water for the town and Palmery. We will drive to the Lower Medina to explore more of Marrakesh’s secrets: the 16th century  Saadian Tombs with its stark towers, the ruined 16th century El Badia palace and the Mullah and the Jewish quarter. Post lunch guide will lead you through the labyrinth  streets and alleys of the Djemma. Enjoy aromatic smells, taste fresh squeezed orange  juice and venture into the souks specializing in Berber carpets, silver jewelry, artisan workshops, handmade shoes and tanneries. Overnight at the hotel in Marrakech. (B, D)

DAY 7 : Marrakech – Casablanca

Proceed to Casablanca. Arrive in Casablanca and check into the hotel. Overnight at the  hotel in Casablanca. (B, D)

DAY 8 : Depart Casablanca

This morning you will be transferred to Casablanca International Airport to board your flight back home or your next destination.(B)

                                            Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!