Description
Casablanca: Gateway to Morocco
During this tour from Casablanca Morocco you will visit the Imperial cities (Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat) ,Roman Ruins,ouzoud waterfalls and the sensational ‘Blue Pearl’ city of Chefchaouen,also you will have the opportunity for 8 days to discover captivating Morocco. Without a doubt, this tour is perfect if you want to learn about the country’s culture, architecture, and ancient monuments.
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Casablanca travel Itinerary Video
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Itinerary
Your trip starts when you meet your driver guide at Mohammed the V international airport who will take you to your hotel inside the city of Casablanca. The city is a captivating place in which to begin your wonderful morocco tour and your driver will guide you to see the most importants sights including the corniche one of the most amazing beaches in all of Morocco. Also visiting the impressive Hassan II mosque (exterior only) which is ranked as the 5th largest mosque in the world, it has a great location looking out to the Atlantic ocean.(overnight in Casablanca).
Morocco Journey Planner will take you in a visit to the current capital of Morocco, where we will visit the Hassan Tower 1199 unfinished Mosque, the Mausoleum of Mohammed 5 where the two kings are buried. Discover the Kasbah Oudaias and visit the Andalusian Garden(built during the French Protectorate in the early 20th century). Our adventure will continue to join the blue town of Chefchaouen where you will walk its beautifully blue coloured alleys, which will be a perfect background for beautiful blue Chefchaouen pictures.(overnight in Chefchaouen)
Your journey will continue as we drive south via the marvellous Rif Mountains to stop at the ancient Roman ruins, Volubilis where you will have a historical BC walk inside the ruins. Depart to the imperial city of Meknes. Visit the 18th century Bab Mansour gate, the massive Heri es-Souani (granaries) , the Agdal Basin (water reservoir)and Lahdim square .Then we continue our way via the Saiss Hill to join the city of Fes.(overnight in Fes)
You will have a historical walk in the most preserved Medina in the world and the biggest urban area in Morocco, the old town of Fes. We will take you first in Fes Ramparts tour where we will visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, The Bourj South from which we will have a beautiful panoramic over the Medina of Fes. The walking tour will take you through the narrow alleys of the medina where you will visit the Oldest University in the World and the beautiful Madrassas, the 11th century leather tanneries. (Overnight in Fes)
On this day you will begin your spectacular journey towards Ifrane city known as one of the best and top 10 cleanest cities in the world, that is why it is called by some tourists the little Switzerland of Morocco. Navigate the green and superb middle Atlas mountains, passing the cedar, oak and pine forests along the scenic where you may see the indigenous barbary macaque. Heading towards Ouzoud waterfalls to discover the authentic beauty of the Moroccan nature . Ouzoud waterfalls is the perfect place to enjoy your holiday in relax and refresh far from hustle and bustle. (overnight in Ouzoud)
You will continue your journey to marrakech city, the Morocco’s most attractive tourist destination. It is actually a cultural center, which provides its visitors with a huge cultural heritage! (overnight in Marrakech )
We will take you in a morning guided tour of Marrakech "the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Mosque ; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia the only royal palace open to public in Morocco. Afterwards, we will walk through the medina alleys ,getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna. Square. ( Overnight in Marrakech )
Heading towards the coastal city of essaouira .This city is known by the festival of gnawa music ,also you can explore Essaouira’ s attractive UNESCO world heritage medina with its extensive old Mellah, painted small boats and old cannon studded sea wall ramparts. On the way you will stop to spot the famous acrobat floating goats hanging on the brunches of the Argan tree in the middle of the Argan forest, where we will visit also a women cooperative Argan Oil, to get an idea of how the Argan is processed to extract the oil and make different products. ( Overnight in Marrakech )
As you conclude your adventure with Morocco Morocco Journey Planner, we will drive you to the Airport according to your flight time.