The Imperial Cities Morocco tour from Casablanca
For those of you who looking for a perfect destination for holiday and seeking culture, heritage, architecture and rich history; The Imperial cities Morocco tour is the best offer you can get
Fez, Meknes, Marrakesh and Rabat are collectively known as the imperial cities of Morocco, and have all, at some point in Morocco’s history, been the capital city
The oldest of them is Fez, first established as capital in the ninth century under Sultan Idriss II.
After the fall of his dynasty; the Almoravids took over, and Marrakesh became their capital. but Fez remained an important city, and has been capital twice since under different rulers. The Almohads took control in the 12th century and built a new city, Rabat, as their capital. this was replaced, during the rule of Morocco’s notorious sultan, Moulay Ismael, by Meknes. Rabat again became capital under the French protectorate, which began in 1912, and retained the title after independence.
program of the tour:
Day 1: Arrival / Casablanca
Arrive at Casablanca Mohamed V Airport. You will have a brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check in, dinner and accommodation in Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca/ Rabat (95 km).
Visit the economic capital of Morocco, the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque.
Enjoy a fish lunch at a local seafront restaurant. then Continue on to Rabat for a city tour: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Rabat.
Day 3: Rabat/ Moulay Idriss/ Volubilis/ Meknes/ Fez (220 km).
Depart to Meknes and visit of the Ismalian capital famous for its 40 km long walls, visit Bab Mansour, the Royal stables and the Jewish quarter. After lunch continue on to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, via the ruins of the Berber/Roman city of Volubilis, before continuing on to Fez.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fez.
Day 4: Fez.
The whole day is devoted to the city-sightseeing of Fez. The religious capital of Morocco includes medieval Medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersa; the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and Karaouine mosque. and enjoy a Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. then in the afternoon visit Fez Jdid.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fez.
Day 5: Fes/ Beni Mellal/ Marrakech (485 km).
Depart to Marrakech passing by the Berber villages of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centers of Morocco. Enjoy lunch and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal one of the agricultural centers of Morocco. Arrive in Marrakech, known as the “Red City” in the late afternoon. Check in to the hotel, dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 6: Marrakech.
Visit historical Marrakech, the most important former imperial city in Morocco’s history. Enjoy the Menara garden, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Mosque—the largest in Marrakech. Enjoy lunch at the hotel and in the afternoon visit the famous Djemaa El Fna, a square and market place in Marrakech’s old quarter. In the evening, enjoy dinner with a cultural fantasia show (included) and overnight at Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech/ Casablanca (250 km).
Morning at leisure. Enjoy lunch at a Moroccan restaurant, then departure back to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Casablanca.
Day 8: Casablanca / Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport with departure assistance