Luxury Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour 6 days 5 nights

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Luxury Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour 6 days 5 nights

Luxury Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour 6 days 5 nights

This special 6-day tour highlights the Imperial cities of Morocco while also giving the traveller opportunities to experience the stunning scenery of Morocco.  If you are looking for a luxury tour that encompasses a wide range of sights in a short time, this is the one for you.

Our Morocco Meta Adventures 6-day Tour can also start at your arrival city in Morocco and be customized to fit your vacation plans.

This Morocco Meta Adventures Luxury Tour can be adapted to start and end in Tangier, if that is your arrival city.  We are happy to customize the tour to fit your vacation plans.

Highlights

The 6-day luxury tour allows each traveller to experience the flavor and history of Morocco.  From the coastal city of Casablanca to the great Imperial cities of Fes, Meknes, and Marrakech and to the Roman ruins of Volubilis with its history of the Roman Empire you will be amazed at the beauty and complexities of the country.  Many of the places to be visited are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.  You will also have opportunities to see traditional Berber villages as you travel through the countryside with its magnificent scenery.  As well as seeing the many sights, you will be enjoying the fabulous food that Moroccan cuisine has to offer.

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  • contact@moroccosaharatours.sbs
  • +212 688-780390
  • Merzouga,Morocco

Itinerary

Luxury Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour 6 days 5 nights

Day 01: Casablanca - Fes

Day 01: Casablanca - Fes

Upon arrival at the Casablanca airport, our driver will be there with a personalized sign to welcome you. Alternately, you can be picked up from your hotel. This port city, on the Atlantic Ocean, is the commercial hub of western Morocco. In this bustling city, you will first visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest functioning mosque in Africa, and the 7th largest in the world. We will continue the tour to see the famous Rick's Cafe from the movie “Casablanca”. We will then drive 4 hours to Fes. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or Riad. BB

Day 02: Exploring Fes

Day 02: Exploring Fes

After breakfast, our local informative guide will take you on an adventure through Fes (or Fez) the intellectual, cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. Fes is primarily known for the Fes El Bali, or walled medina, another UNESCO site, with its medieval architecture, vibrant souks and old-world atmosphere. We start outside the medina to see the royal palace gate, then walk through the Jewish quarter or “the mellah”, the first Jewish quarter built in the country. Following that, you will enter the medina to experience the sensory stimulating souks - exotic spices, vibrant materials and beautiful metal works are just some of the sights you will experience. As well as spending the morning wandering by the souks, you will visit sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Medrasa Bouanania, the Karaouine Mosque and the oldest university in the world (and built by a woman). You will also visit the famous tanneries and the Najjarine Fountain. After a Moroccan lunch, at a local restaurant in the heart of the medina, you will be driven to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of the entire medina. From there we will visit a pottery cooperative. Time permitting, we will take a drive through modern Fes drive to experience a different atmosphere. Overnight accommodation at your hotel or riad. BB

Day 03 : Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes

Day 03 : Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes

After breakfast, we drive through the foothills of the Rif mountains to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. On your visit to this historical site, you be accompanied by a local guide. Volubilis was a part of the Roman empire and dates back to 225 BC. Here you will see the most beautiful mosaics in Morocco from the same period. Your guided tour (which is included) will definitely increase your knowledge of the Roman Empire. From there we drive towards Meknes, the Ismaili capital in the 17th century. Here you will see the 17th century gate of Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail. You will also see a granary and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and planting. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Fes. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad. BB.

Day 04 : Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Marrakech

Day 04 : Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Marrakech

After breakfast, we start traveling to Marrakech via Beni Mellal and Kalaat Sraghna. Today we travel through a diversity of landscape with incredible scenery. We will first stop at Ifrane, referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” with its alpine style architecture and nearby slopes and forests. Next, we will stop at the cedar forest in Azrou to watch the Barbary apes. We will also pass through many traditional Berber villages where you can interact with local inhabitants. Throughout the day, on our journey, you will be amazed at the stunning contrast in terrain. Lunch will be at one of the authentic villages along the way. We will arrive in Marrakech in late afternoon. Overnight accommodation at a hotel or riad BB. After arriving in Essaouira you will be met by our local knowledgeable guide for a wonderful tour of the town. You will visit the Skala fortress, see the magnificent canons and watch falcons, and gulls hover above the nature reserve on the Purpuraires Islands. To the north of the Skala you may see surfers, windsurfers and kite surfers all taming the waves. Be sure to ask your guide to show you the many places in Essaouira immortalized in film. Your guide will take you to the fishing port with its bustling fish market and through the medina where you will learn more of the town’s fascinating history and see many artisans at work including the thuya (a local wood) carvers. In the late afternoon, we will return to Marrakech. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.

Day 05 : Explore Marrakech

Day 05 : Explore Marrakech

After your breakfast, a local knowledgeable guide will meet you at your accommodation to begin day full of fascinating sights. Marrakech, a former imperial city, is a major economic center and home to many mosques, Palaces and Gardens. The densely packed, walled medieval city dates from the 12th century of the Berber Empire. Your guide will take you through the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting many more visually stimulating souks as well many sites with historical and cultural interest. You will visit the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Lunch will be at a recommended restaurant. After lunch you will be driven through the new city to visit the beautiful gardens of Majorelle. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad. BB. After the flight, you will experience breathtaking scenery and fascinating views of the highest mountain in north Africa, “Jbel Toubkal”, as we will drive to the Atlas Mountains via Tahnnaout and Berber villages before arriving at Asni. There will be several stops for photographs as we pass through several valleys - the Tahnnaout valley, the Moulay Brahim Gorges, and the Ourika valley, one of the most stunning and attractive valleys in Morocco. You will have the option for a 2-hour hike to the waterfall in the area and see Barbary Apes in their natural environment. After lunch, we will return to Marrakech. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.

Day 06 : Departure

Day 06 : Departure

After breakfast in your hotel, we will drive you to the airport in time for your departing flight. Here we say goodbye and your tour ends.

Includes
  • Transport In A Private Air-Conditioned 4wheel Drive Toyota Prado Tx Or Deluxe Mini Van Or Mini Bus And Fuel.
  • Pick Up From And Drop- Off At Your Hotel Or Riad And Transfer From And To The Airport .
  • Experienced Local English / French / Spanish / Speaking Driver Guide .
  • Accommodations With An Air-Conditioned Rooms And Private Bathrooms.
  • Rooms With Comfortable Beds And Break Fasts In All Accommodations Stays.
  • Dinners In Merzouga / Desert Camp / Dades Valley .
  • The Opportunity To Ask The Driver To Stop When And Where You Wish .
  • Camel Ride With Turbens In Merzouga Erg Chebbi.
  • Entrance Fees And Local Guides In Volubilis / Fes / Skoura / Marrakech
  • Overnight In A Luxury Camp In Erg Chebbi With –Private Toilet And Shower .
  • Meniral Watter At The Camel Ride.
Excludes
  • Travel Insurance Wich Is Required.
  • Drinks.
  • Lunches.
  • Tips.
  • Extras.

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