Private Tour Imperial Cities of Morocco from Casablanca 6 Days & 5 Nights
Private Tour Imperial Cities of Morocco from Casablanca 6 Days & 5 Nights
This private 5 days tour explores the five Imperial cities. Casablanca, as the economic capital, Rabat as the political capital, Meknes, Fez as the cultural capital and Marrakech as the touristic capital. It includes a trip to the Merzouga Desert complete with a camel ride for an overnight stay in a nomad camp.
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Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco! After your hotel or airport pick-up, your guide will take you for a panoramic tour of that bustling economic capital, the centre for all trade and business.Casablanca was established as a commercial centre by the French and the architecture here features a mixture of modern, art deco and the traditional design. Highlights include the Central Market and the old Mahakma building.
1 hourHassan II Mosque
You will visit also the remarkable Mosque Hassan II, one of only two mosques in Morocco open to non-Islamic believers. Built by the late King Hassan II at the end of his 40-year reign, this astounding edifice is larger than Saint Peter’s in Rome andcapable of holding 80,000 worshippers
1 hourKasbah des Oudaias
Your tour will continue to Rabat the capital of Morocco. Here you will visit more points of interest such as the Real Palace, Kasbah Oudaya, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Tower of Hassan
1 hourMeknes
Day 2: Drive from Meknes to Fez
2 hoursVolubilis
There was a settlement on this fertile plain during the Neolithic period, but it was Juba II who put Volubilis on the political map in 25 BC…
2 hoursFes
Day 3: Full Day Tour of Fez
Fes
In Fez your day begins with breakfast at the hotel followed by an entire day dedicated to the lovely city of Fez. Fez is divided into three zones: the old (Fez el-Bali), the new (Fez el Idid), and the French district (Ville Nouvelle). Visitors to Fez are astounded by medieval walls and plazas filled with endless winding streets there is so much to do in Fez including visiting EL Mellah, the Jewish neighborhood, the Plaza de los Tenidores, the old medina, the new medina, the Spanish Mosque. Once the tour is over, you will be guided to your hotel where you will enjoy a meal and spend the night.
Fes el-Bali
(meaning Fes the ancient) is an UNESCO Heritage Site, and probably the largest car-free urban area in the world. It is well known because of the skills of its artisans, who are outstanding in trades such as metal and leather working, ceramics, wood, silk, and tapestries. Despite the political capital of the kingdom being transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fes is still regarded by Moroccans as the spiritual centre of their country. Highlights of Fes include: La Nouvelle Ville Built by the French at the beginning of the 20th Century, la nouvelle ville or new city provides a startling contrast with the labyrinthine alleys of Fes el Bali. Wide and elegant avenues are lined with numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops.
1 hourFes
The Al-Karaouine University Founded in 859 by Fatima Al Fihri, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, as part of a complex including the mosque and madrasa of the same name, the AlKarouine university became very soon a major centre of intellectual activity in the world of its age, not only amongst Muslims, but also amongst Christians; Pope Silvester II, who is credited with introducing Arab numerals and the use of zero in Europe, was a student in the institution and no doubt learnt about them there. The most beautiful of Al-Karaouine’s residential colleges is the Madrasa Bou Inania, built in 1357, and regarded as one of the finest examples of Merinid architecture; inside the building, elegant calligraphy graces the ceramic tile walls. The marble floors, sculpted cedar, and carved stucco walls, have held up since this masterpiece was built; still in use, non-Muslims must leave its premises during prayer time.
1 hourFez Mellah
It was the Jewish quarter of the medina, placed under the personal protection of the Sultan. The name comes from ‘al mallah’, which means, in Arabic, saline area, as the quarter was built on a site of this nature. With time, the term would apply to all Jewish quarters in all the cities of Morocco. Although Jewish communities existed in the country since Roman times, the Mellah of Fes was the first one officially built in Morocco, in 1438, by the Merinids; its main street is especially interesting with its balconies and Art Deco zellij mosaics. One of the Mellah’s synagogues, Ibn Danan, dating from the 17th Century, was recently restored and can be visited Synagogues of Fes Unmarked on their exteriors - dating from the 17th century: among the most unique in the world. The Mellah of Fes once had 40 synagogues. See the vast and picturesque whitewashed Jewish cemetery adjacent to the gates to the Royal Palace and the nascent Jewish Museum at the Em HaBanim synagogue.
1 hourFes
Day 4: Drive to Merzouga via Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Valley and Erfoud
1 hourIfrane
After breakfast at the hotel, your tour continues to the Merzouga Desert while making stops along the way. At this point in the tour, you will be exploring the Mid Atlas Mountains with stop in Ifrane, an enchanting town that is so unique from many of the towns in Morocco beginning with its distinct architecture. Don’t be surprised if you think you have stepped into the middle of a European city! A light jacket is suggested here since Ifrane is chillier than most towns in Morocco
Atlas Mountains
Your tour continues to the Merzouga Desert while making stops along the way. At this point in the tour, you will be exploring the Mid Atlas Mountains. Don’t be surprised if you think you have stepped into the middle of a European city! A light jacket is suggested here since Ifrane is chillier than most towns in Morocco. Your tour continues to Midelt a town located between the Mid Atlas and High Atlas Mountains, where is going to be the lunch. Make sure you have your camera handy because our tour through the Ziz Valley is every photographer’s dream
Merzouga
Day 5: Drive from Merzouga to Alnif,Tazarine,Ouarzazate,Marrakech
Merzouga Desert
Your trip begins with an early morning awakening to watch the sunrise after you will have your breakfast in the middle of the desert. You will take a 4X4 ride to discover the dunes of Merzouga.
Gargantas del Todra
After discovering Merzouga we will take the road to Ouarzazate where we will spend the last night to arrive in Marrakech. In our route we will visit the Todra Gorges
Ouarzazate
Day 6: Drive from Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Ait Ben Haddou
After your lunch we will visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide. Then we will have lunch before taking the road to Marrakech.
Marrakech
Accommodation included: Overnight in Marrakech not included ( Option ) according to your flight
Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Entry/Admission - Kasbah des Oudaias
- Entry/Admission - Hassan II Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Volubilis
Not Included
- Drinks
- Lunch (Available for Purchase)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.