GENERAL INFO
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Agadir Beach Break, 4 days
- Kasbahs, Oases and Desert, 8 Days
- Moroccan Imperial Cities, 8 Days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
Rabat
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Morocco Independent Travel Ideas
Moroccan Imperial Cities
8 days
This Tour offers an insight to the various cultures of Morocco as we experience the charm of Marrakech, the spiritual of Fez and the sophistication of Casablanca. Throughout we will enjoy hotels and some of Morocco's best foods and scenic wonders.
Day 1. Arrive Casablanca.
On arrival you will by met and transferred by a Goway Representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Oum Palace
Day 2. Casablanca – Rabat.
After breakfast in the hotel our morning tour will include an outside visit to the gigantic Hassan II mosque as the second biggest mosque all over the Islamic world. After appreciating the beauty of the mosque, we will enjoy a walk in the Ain Diab Cornish with its very beautiful views on the Atlantic Ocean. We will continue along to the city centre to stop for sometime at Mohammed V square before joining one of the local restaurants for lunch. After lunch, we will head to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. (BL)
Overnight: Hotel Majliss or Helnan Chellah
Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco
Day 3. Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes.
After breakfast, we will start our discovery this imperial city by a walk around the entrance to the Royal palace with its massive doors, well decorated buildings and lovely gardens. We then move to the impressive Mohammed V Mausoleum: the burial ground of the two late Alouite kings - Mohammed V and Hassan II. In the same area, we will stop at the Hassan Tour, the land mark of Rabat and one of the oldest mosques ever. After that, we will move to the Oudaya Kasabah, the capital’s old Medina and one of the extremely charming places. We will leave Rabat via the vast agricultural fields to Meknes, another imperial city and one of the oldest cities in Morocco. We will stop at Bab El Mansour Gate to take pictures before moving to visit the Harri Souani Stables. We will have lunch in a local restaurant in Meknes then continue our trip to the Roman ruins in Voulibilis. We will leave Volubilis heading to Fes. (BL)
Menzeh Zalagh (2 nights)
Day 4. Fes.
Fez is the spiritual capital of the kingdom, and, its one of the largest old cities all over the world. We will have a full day city tour leaded by a qualified English speaking local guide. The city tour will take us to the Royal Palace then through the labyrinth narrow streets of the old Medina to visit some of the very oldest monuments there. We will stop at the Quarouiyin University/Mosque. We will also visit The Merdirsa Bouanania, an Islamic university which is a tresor for the Menendez’s art. After lunch we will continue our guided city tour with through the old medina. (BL)
Day 5. Fes – Ifrane – Benni Mellal – Marrakech.
After breakfast in the hotel, we will leave this spiritual city via some superb and beautiful towns on our way to Marrakech. We will stop at Ifrane, a very unique city in Morocco due its architecture. After Ifrane, we will pass through Azrou, an Amazing town known for its handicraft cooperatives and artisan charters. Lunch will be in Benni Melal before continuing our trip to Marrakech. (BL)
Golden Tulip Farah or Mogador Opera (2 nights)
Day 6. Marrakech.
The city tour of Marrakech will include the famous Jemaa El Fna square with its arrays of food, snake charmers, music players, fortune tellers. We will also visit the Koutoubia Mosque (12th centaury), The Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens. Lunch and dinner will be included in the hotel. (BL)
Day 7. Marrakech – Casablanca.
After breakfast, we will have a free morning in Marrakech to relax or wander on your own. In the afternoon, we will leave to Casablanca. (BL)
Overnight: Oum Palace
Day 8. Depart Casablanca.
After breakfast, a Goway representative will assist you to Casablanca airport for your onward journey flight. (B)
Departures:
minimum 2 passengers
2011: 06, 13, 20 & 27 November; 04, 18 & 25 December
2012: 22 & 29 January; 19 & 26 February; 11, 18 & 25 March; 08, 15, 22 & 29 April; 06, 20 & 27 May; 10, 17 &24 June; 01 & 08 July; 16 & 23 SeptemberPRICES:
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Price includes:
07 nights 4 star hotels accommodation, meals as described by BLD, escorting tour manager starting from 07 people, english speaking driver/guide up to 06 people, local guides in Volubilis, Fez and Marrakech, entrance fees at sites as per program, porterage at airport and hotels, modern motor coach throughout the tour
Note: It is recommended to upgrade to add a national guide or private guide for the ultimate experience.
