Morocco Imperial Cities

Imperial Cities Tour (4 days/3 nights)

The Tour of moroccan Imperial Cities tour is and opportunity to discover the wonders of Morocco, the culture, history, traditions and natural landscapes of varied dynasties (Almoravides, Almohades, Merinides, Saadians and The Alaouite), the imperial capitals are: Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Meknes. These cities, set in ever altering landscapes, are surrounded by ramparts, sheltering their very own architectural, cultural and inventive heritage.

 

Day 1 : Marrakech – Casablanca  – Rabat

Departure for Marrakech through Casablanca the economic capital, An orientation tour will take us to the outside of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the second largest Mosque in the world…, then visit the Cathedral ‘Notre Dame de Lourdes’, the cornice of Ain Diab and eventually the Grand Mall of Casablanca.

Continuation to Rabat, which has always been a seminal town for its numerous monuments dating to the 13th century. Dinner and overnight in the hotel

Distance : 322 Km
Accommodation: Hotel Malak or Similar

 

Day 2 : Rabat – Meknes – Fez

A pleasant city tour in Rabat where you will have the chance to discover the famous Kasbah des Oudayas, a fortified military camp dating back to the XII century, then visit the famous Hassan mosque and the Roman and medieval ruins of Chellah.

After this short city tour, you will take the direction to Meknes, one of Morocco’s most striking Imperial Cities. The Sultan Moulay Ismail made it his capital. you will visit attics stables of Moulay Ismail, place El Hdim, Bab Mansour, the most famous door of all North Africa… Lunch will be taken in Meknes. You will visit the best preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis and the birthplace of Moulay Idriss, the creator of the first Muslim dynasty. You will spend 1 hour exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire, then continuation to Fez where you will spend the second night of your tour.

Distance : 207 Km
Accommodation: Hotel Nouzha or Similar

 

Day 3 : Fez sightseeing city tour full-day

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted in discovering Fez, oldest imperial cities in Morocco. It is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Then comes a ride to the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous Souks where craftsmen still labor from the age-old oriental tradition. Lunch will afterwards take place in a Moroccan traditional restaurant, before resuming the visit in the afternoon. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel Nouzha or Similar

 

Day 4 : Fez – Marrakech

After breakfast in your hotel, you will return back to Marrakech with several breaks along the way to better enjoy your last day of the tour.

Distance: 530 km

 

Included services:

• Transportation by a minibus with a personal driver including gas and driver’s fees.
• Accommodation 3 nights based on daily half board. Our priorities in selecting accommodation are: the authenticity, the comfort and the quality of service.
• The accompaniment of tourists own language speaking guide / driver during the circuit.
• All taxes.

Excluded services:

• Entrance fees to the monuments
• The transfer from Moroccan cities or airports to Marrakech: If you want a member of our staff comes to receive you wherever you are: a supplement is then charged.

• The extra cost of meals
• All the drinks
• The optional suggested excursions (to reserve and to pay on the spot).
• The optional tips

Important precisions:

• The meeting place in Marrakesh will be communicated to you after the definitive confirmation of your reservation.
• The pick up will be provided for Hotels/ Riads situated in the heart of the Medina.
• We propose this circuit from two participants.