MOROCCO – Imperial Cities Tour - 2009/2010

 

Islamic culture has dominated the architecture of Morocco for over a thousand years. Horseshoe shaped Islamic arches, courtyard gardens inside of houses and elaborate decoration on outside walls are common throughout Morocco. The sheer luxury, colour and decoration, and the quality of life within far surpassed the most lavish comfort of Europe for many centuries. Moroccans are festive by nature. They see festivals as a perfect mix of dance, song, beautiful traditional costumes and wonderful food. As a visitor, you will be encouraged to participate, to become part of the processions and feasting

 

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Meeting/assistance at the airport

• Return transfer to/from airport

• 7 nights at selected hotels with breakfast

• 6 dinners

• Porterage at airport and hotels

• Deluxe air conditioned transportation

• English speaking driver/guide

• All entrance fees to places of interest

• All hotel taxes and service charges

 
8 Days / 7 Nights Saturday Arrival

 

Day 1- Saturday: Casablanca

Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (D)

 

Day 2 – Sunday: Casablanca • Rabat

Half day tour of Casablanca. Continue to Rabat. Dinner and overnight in Rabat. (B, D)

 

Day 3 – Monday: Rabat • Moulay

Idriss • Volubilis • Meknes • Fes

Visit the “Imperial Garden City” with the Kasbah of Oudayas, Hassan Tower and walls of the Mechouar which surround the Royal Palace. Continue to visit Moulay Idriss, passing by the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Proceed to Meknes “Moroccan Versailles”. Dinner and overnight in Fes. (B, D)

 

Day 4 – Tuesday: Fes

A full day of sightseeing in Fes. Visit the Medieval Medina and religious Islamic universities called Medersas, Karaouine Mosque and Nejjarin Fountain. In the afternoon visit the souks of Fes. Dinner and overnight in Fes. (B, D)

 

Day 5 – Wednesday: Fes • Marrakech

Depart to Marrakesch via a Berber Village Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane a delightful ski resort. Continue through the mountains region and reach Beni Mellal. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

 

Day 6 – Thursday: Marrakech

Full day tour of Marrakech the “Pearl of the South”. Morning visit of the souks of Marrakech and the Djema El Fna Square. In the afternoon visit of Saadiens Tombs, Dar Si Said Museum, Menara and Agdal Gardens, the Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace. Overnight in Marrakech. (B)

 

Day 7- Friday: Marrakech • Casablanca

Free morning and transfer to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (B, D)

 

Day 8 – Saturday: Departure

Transfer to the airport for your fl ight. (B)