Luxury holidays Morocco from casablanca in 8 Days
Day 1: Casablanca « Arrival Morocco »
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met by our driver/guide. Depending on your arrival time, you will have a brief visit to the city of Casablanca, "the white city," including the Hassan II Mosque. As the second-largest mosque in the world and a stunning work of art, it is one of the rare mosques open to non-Muslims. This marks the beginning of your Authentic Morocco tour. Dinner and overnight in your hotel.
Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Fez
Depart early after breakfast towards Fez. We will stop to visit Rabat, the political capital of Morocco, which also overlooks the sea. We will see the crenelated red ocher walls, over 5 km long, built during the reign of Sultan Yacoub el-Mansour, giving the city its distinctive character. As part of your tour traveling through Morocco, you will explore the medina and its souks, known for their authentic products aimed at local customers. Then, you’ll visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, erected by a fierce tribe of predators in the 12th century. We will also visit Hassan Tower, with its uniquely decorated facades, and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of Moroccan traditional architecture adorned with valuable materials from around the world. From there, we will head to the new town to see the Royal Palace, the residence of the king from the Merinid dynasty. Finally, we continue to Fez for dinner and an overnight stay in a riad or hotel.
Day 3: Fez « Guided Tour »
After breakfast, you will begin our guided tour of the Fez Medina, one of the world’s largest walled cities. As part of your journey with transportation luxury Morocco, you will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets, and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the King's Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places we will experience. For lunch, you will eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch, you will complete the tour and return to your hotel for the evening.
Day 4: Fez - Volubilis - Meknes
After an early breakfast, you will set out in the morning to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. The group will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch will be in Molay Idriss. Later, your guide will lead you on a journey to the imperial city of Meknes, a key destination on Morocco luxury tours. The tour begins with a visit to the walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century, including Berdaïne Bab and Bab Khemis. You’ll continue exploring the city with visits to the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. A stop will be made at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, which for a long time was the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims. The tour concludes at the famous Bab Mansour El on the vast Hedim Square. On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art "Dar Jamai" offers a wide variety of handicrafts. Dinner and overnight in a riad in Meknes.
Day 5: Meknes - Marrakech
After an early breakfast, the group will depart for Marrakech. The beautiful drive will take you up into the Middle Atlas Mountains and along the base of the High Atlas Mountains. As part of your Marrakech desert tours, you will check into your hotel upon arrival and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center square of the medina. The famous Djemaa el-Fna is one of the central attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is well worth a visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an adjacent café provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square.
Day 6: Marrakech « Guided Tour »
After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. As part of your luxury desert tours, the experience continues after lunch with a visit to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the central attractions of Marrakech. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the Souk.
Day 7: Marrakech - Casablanca
Your last day of travel will be in Marrakech. Free time will be given for anyone wishing to enjoy some final shopping in the old medina. During this Marrakech desert tour, you will have the opportunity to soak in the charm of the city before returning to Casablanca in the afternoon.
Day 8 : Casablanca « Depart Morocco »
Breakfast and private transfer to the airport.
