Imperial cities Tour represents mainly a cultural immersion in some of Morocco’s best and oldest cities that have a rich history and heritage, you will be able to dig moe into the customs of the citizens, the beautiful architecture of the old Medinas and more. Cities that are symbols of different civilizations and cultures blended to form today’s Morocco. From Marrakech passing by Casablanca to rabat, the capital of Morocco, and then Meknes and Fez, you will explore all these beautiful and amazing cities.
Program :
Day 1
Transfer from Marrakech airport to the hotel in Marrakech, Check-in, and free time.
Day 2
The first day will be dedicated to Marrakech cultural tour, you will start by visiting the important and must-see monuments such as The Koutoubia Mosque (from the outside) which is the most emblematic landmark of Marrakech, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. After lunch, you will move the Medina immersion, enjoying its narrow alleys and residential districts, discovering the lifestyle of Marrakchis, and visiting the public Hammam, the oven, the fountain, and more.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 3 - 245 km
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be heading for Morocco's economic and biggest city, Casablanca. It’s located 245km northwest of Marrakech. You will have lunch then start your visit with the historic habbous district, then Notre Dame de Lourde church which not only represents an architectural emblem for catholic parishes but also the charm and the cultural diversity of the city.
Panoramic Tour of Casablanca, passing through the Arab league Garden, United Nations Square, Boulevard d’Anfa which is known as the Jewish quarter of the white city. A visit to Hassan II Mosque is also planned with the corniche Ain Diab where you san enjoy your cocktail or coffee in front of the ocean while witnessing the beautiful sunset.
Transfer to the hotel.
Day 4 - 300 km
Breakfast at the hotel, departure for Rabat City, situated 90km away north Casablanca. Rabat is the capital of the kingdom with ahistory of more than 850 years, founded by Almohad dynasty in 1150.
Arriving to Rabat, you will start your visit with a panoramic bus tour, then you will head to the Mechoir (Royal palace), you will also visit the famous Hassan Tower, Rabat’s grand icon, which wasn’t completed due to the death of Sultan Yacoub Al Mansour, then you will end your morning tour with King Mohamed V Mausoleum.
After lunch, you will head to the Kasbah of Oudayas, then take the road to Fez which is located east of Rabat (210km).
Transfer to the hotel.
Day 5
A day just for Fez, after breakfast, you will discover the most interesting parts of the Medina, the largest and oldest old city in North Africa, and claimed as a UNESCO world heritage site, founded in the 8th century. During your immersion you will visit several neighbourhoods, monuments, tanneries, madrassas (Old Coranic Schools) and workshops (Fez is of course well known for its unique craftsmanship).
After that, you will enjoy a panoramic tour and end it on the hill whee you will see the most beautiful view of the Medina.
Lunch is scheduled in the middle of the visit.
Day 6 – 550 km
Departure from Fez to Marrakech after breakfast, a 550km journey towards the south passing by the High Atlas Mountains chain and several panoramic natural landscapes, several stops are planned, the first one is Ifrane, also knwon as the small Switzerland of Morocco due to the snow during winter and howclean and calm the town can be, the second stop is Beni Mellal to have lunch and visit the Kasbah, the thrid stop is Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa.
Road to Marrakech, Arrival estimated to be in the evening (19h).
Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel and free time before heading to the airport.
This tour is proposed with drivers speaking different languages (French or Spanish or English), you can choose the desired language when confirming your reservation. To improve the content of this circuit, a guide is strongly recommended who will give you more explanations and information along the way and will lead you to the different sites you are going to visit.