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Imperial Cities Tour
Imperial Cities Tour
TP

Highlights: Marrakesh Menara - Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez


Other departures: Manchester - £1825, London Gatwick - £1819


Itinerary:


Hotels:
Le Rive - Rabat
Hotel Menzah Zalagh - Fez
Nassim - Marrakech
Atlas Essaouira - Essaouira
Imperial - Casablanca


Day 1: Airport - Casablanca - Rabat
You will be met upon arrival in the commercial capital of Morocco and start your tour with an orientation tour of the city of Casablanca and the resplendent Hassan II Mosque, the largest Mosque outside of Saudi Arabia, before continuing your coastal route on to Rabat, the Imperial capital, where you visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohamed V Mausoleum.


Overnight in your Rabat hotel.


Meal: Dinner


Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilius – Fez.
The Imperial City Of Meknes, the one-time capital of Moulay Ismaël. Founded in the 9th century by the Zenata Berbers, Then visit the old ramparts, the Agoudal basin; the stables and one of the most beautiful gates in the Kingdom of Morocco - the Bab el Mansour before breaking for lunch. From here you continue to Volubilis, with its impressive the Roman ruins and mosaics which are particularly well preserved. Now on to the Imperial City of Fez for your stay.


Overnight in your Fez hotel


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 3: Fez
Explore the magnificent city, one of the best living examples of a medieval Arab city and the religious capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. You visit Karaouine mosque and Medersas whilst also experiencing the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the labyrinth of souks and tanneries. The tour includes photo stops at the imposing gate of Bab Boujloud, the ancient ramparts, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine and the beautiful front entrance to the Royal Palace. A light lunch is served in a local restaurant. Return to your hotel.


Overnight in your Fez hotel


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Fez – Moddle Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
South to Marrakech, through the cedar forests of Ifrane,the almost Alpine- like ski resort in the Middle Atlas Mountains, then on to Beni Mellal in the fruit growing region, finishing late afternoon in Marrakech.


Overnight in your Marrakech hotel.


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 5: Marrakech
A full day in Marrakech with the historical sites in the morning. Lunch in a local restaurant and then afternoon in the Souks and the Djmâa El Fna square, perhaps the highlight of the whole day with its myriad of street performers.


Overnight in your Marrakech hotel


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 6: Marrakech - Essaouira
After breakfast you drive west to the picturesque town of Essaouira situated on the Atlantic coast. After lunch, an afternoon visit of this charming ancient fortified Portuguese city.

Overnight in your Essaouira hotel.


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 7 : Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida - Casablanca
After breakfast continue up the coast to another of these ex-Portuguese Colonial towns, Safi, famed for its potteries -you will have lunch here in a small fish restaurant in the old town. Further north visit El Jadida and its Portuguese cisterns. El Jadida was built from 1502 and its fortifications with bastions and ramparts are good examples of Renaissance military design.


Overnight in your Casablanca hotel


Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 8 : Casablanca - Home
In keeping with your flight schedule transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight or extension of your stay in Morocco.


Meal : Breakfast



Offer Includes

  • Flights from London Heathrow with TAP Air Portugal
  • Airport taxes
  • A guide throughout the tour
  • Transfers from Marrakech Hotel to Airport
  • 7 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing as per Itinerary

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary