7 Days Tour Of Imperial Cities from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrive Casablanca

Our first day of 7 Days Tour Of Imperial Cities from Casablanca will start once you arrive at Casablanca airport. Then we will drive to the largest city in Morocco called “Casablanca”, which is considered the economic capital. In Casablanca, we are going to visit one of the most famous sights in Casablanca, the Hassan II Mosque, built on the water alongside the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest mosque in Africa, founded by King Hassan II, and it can hold 105,000 worshippers. A mosque that showcases Moroccan architecture and artisanship is one of the mosque that is open to non-Muslims to visit through selected guided tours lasting around an hour. Later on, you will have a beautiful walk by the shore that is also worthwhile to feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean. Later on, check-in hotel. We will have an overnight in Casablanca’s Hotel/Riad.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes

Our second day of 7 Days Tour Of Imperial Cities from Casablanca will start from your accommodation in Casablanca economic city and the largest in Morocco. We will drive toward Rabat, the capital of Morocco and the seventh-largest city in the country, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat was founded by the Almoravids in the 12th century and developed under Yaqub al-Mansur Almohad, the Caliph. The sightseeing of Rabat will start by visiting the Hassan Tower, built by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur. The tower was planned to be the largest minaret in the world and built the largest mosque in the world. Construction had come to a halt when Yaqub Al Mansur died.
Then we will visit Udayas Kasbah, which was built in the 12th century by the Almohad dynasty. It’s has listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with other sites in Rabat. The Kasbah is located on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River. The Oudaia Kasbah is the original citadel of the Almohad, Merinid, and subsequent Andalusian towns in Rabat. The Kasbah is a small, airy place that is easy to wander through. Chellah, our coming site in Rabat, is one of the most beautiful and peaceful Moroccan ruins. Chellah is an ancient ruin of a Roman city and a Merenid necropolis. Besides that, we will visit the Hassan Mosque, which is considered the most famous landmark in Rabat and one of the most ambitious of all Almohad buildings, as well visiting The Palace Museum and Mohamed V Mausoleum. After your delicious Moroccan lunch, then you travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities, where you will have a break for drinking some coffee and strolls in its busy square and Medina (Lahdim). Further, you will end your day with dinner at your riad in Meknes.

Day 3: Meknes – Fez

In the morning devoted to discovering this magnificent Imperial city is well known as one of the fourth imperial cities of Morocco founded by the Almoravids dynasty in the 11th century, located in the north where it has a strategic position in the heart of the country. In Meknes, we are going to visit many sights such as the big gate of Bab Mansour designed by sultan Moulay Ismail in the bustling Lahdim square and you will walk or drive to our coming site is Habs Qara “ Qara Prison ” built in an underground labyrinth that could host thousands of inmates. Later on, we continue our journey to another imperial city, Fes is a fourth imperial city, and it has founded under the Idrisid dynasty during the 8th-9th centuries, and it is located northeast of the Atlas Mountains and is linked to a couple of cities in different regions, as well Fes known as a spiritual city. The sightseeing of Fes includes:
• Royal Palace Gate: The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a large and impressive gate; it’s located in the new part of Fez (Fes El Jdid). The royal palace was rebuilt by the Alaouites dynasty starting in 1969-1971. The gate of the palace had an excellent piece of modern Moroccan craftsmanship. And it is had decorated with mosaic tile and carved cedarwood, as well as the gate, which has gilt bronze covered in geometric patterns.
• The Jewish headquarter: The first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century, as you know that Fez had long hosted the largest and one of the oldest Jewish communities in Morocco.
• Bab Boujloud Gate: The Bab Boujloud Gate is the most famous in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to the Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate.
• South Borj: On the hills overlooking the old city (Medina) of Fes, built by the Saadian dynasty in 1582.
• Andalusia Mosque: This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.
• Tanners’ District: One of the main attractions of Fez, the tanners’ quarters is where leather is output using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a bird’s eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.
• El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine: Visit Fez’s most popular attraction, the El-Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built-in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenidcraftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedarwood carvings on the ceiling.
• Karaouine Mosque: One of the biggest religious structures in Morocco and was founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the center of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.
• Azouia Moulay Idriss: The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch its close as a non-Muslim can get.
• Place Nejjarine: A beautiful fountain could see at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the old medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and carpentry and showcases Fez’s renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones, and objects of everyday use. Nearby is the souk of the carpenters.
The tour will have a break for lunch at Moroccan restaurants in Medina. After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions of Fez.
The highlights of this tour include:
• Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.
• District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.
Late afternoon we will drop you off at your riad.

Day 4: Fez – Ouzoud – Marrakesh

After your breakfast in your accommodation, half of our 7 Days Tour Of Imperial Cities from Casablanca will be started from your accommodation at 8:00 am. We will drive via the Atlas Mountains Forests, the trip takes around 6 hours to enjoy the magnificent landscapes that dominate the red earth; the dark green of the thuyas and the pale gray-green of the olive trees. The day trip to waterfalls is an opportunity to change the busy environment of cities. Most of the day spends in the lovely Moroccan countryside. The surrounding countryside offers red cliffs, oleander, and doves, as well as a chance to catch a glimpse of some Barbary apes. The day trip is a chance for bird watchers to enjoy the waterfalls, as well as walkers who can enjoy the area.
You will find in Ouzoud waterfalls many small restaurants that serve traditional Moroccan cuisine. Or the foot of the falls, you can sip mint tea while watching the carousel of monkeys, admiring the rainbow over the waterfalls. You will cross the river by the wooden bridge that would cost some dirhams for one of the small boats, a little kitsch, and baptized with humor, “Le France,” “Le Phocéa,” or “Le Titanic,” would take you to the nearest falls. In the afternoon, after we spend a good and beautiful day in Ouzoud (Ouzoud means “sweet” in Berber). Finally, we will drive to Marrakech is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and has founded by Almoravid Empire in 1070 under Emir Abu Bakr Ibn Umar. Spend your night in Riad in old Medina.

Day 5: Marrakesh sightseeing and at leisure

On this day, you will accompany a knowledgeable official guide from your accommodation to explore the most famous and exciting imperial city. Marrakech is the fourth largest Moroccan city and one of the four imperial cities of the kingdom. Marrakech had founded by the Almoravid Empire in 1070. Its founder was Emir Abu Bakr Ibn Umar, and Marrakech is known as Red City because various buildings had constructed in red sandstone official guide will show the most sites of the red city starting with the old medina (Old part of Marrakech), in this part, you will visit Bahia Palace built by Alaouite leaders, it was a palace of grand vizier of Alaouite’s leader, today it is considered as a historical monument and attraction site, where tourists visiting in. Besides, your coming site is El Badi Palace, a ruined palace commissioned by Sultan Ahmad Al Mansour in the Saadian period. The palace was neglected after the death of the Sultan, and eventually, it turned out to the ruined.
The journey continues by visiting Saadian Tombs are located in the Kasbah area of the Marrakech Old Medina, the tombs consider nowadays as a historic royal necropolis. Later on, you will visit the second oldest medina after Fes Medina, walking through small streets where you have time to discover the lifestyle of local people. In Addition, during your visit to the old medina and souk (Market), you will visit also the Tanneries of Marrakech, and the leather workers and the metalwork in the shape of countless lamps, carpets, and Berber rugs. The sightseeing of the old part will finish with a talking lunch on the famous square here in Marrakech, Djemma El Fna is a place where you find local food, juice stalls, dried fruit, and nut stalls, storytellers, snake charmers, and women applying henna.
The rest of Marrakech sightseeing will be in the new parts of the city by car. Our driver will meet you next to the Djemma El Fna Square after your lunch, and driving to the Majorelle Garden had been designed by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1980. The garden contains a psychedelic desert mirage of 300 plant species from five continents. In recent years, the garden has become a popular tourist attraction. The site each year receives around 900,000 visitors. Finally, the last site will be Kutubiyya Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech. It was founded in 1147 by Almohad Caliph Abd Al Mumin and later rebuilt by a caliph. The mosque is known with Marrakech’s iconic landmark and could see towering over the city. The journey of the Marrakech sightseeing tour ends as your driver accompanies you to the Riad/Hotel.

Day 6: Marrakesh – Casablanca

After your breakfast at accommodation in Marrakech, we start our day by driving from Marrakech to Casablanca; we will reach the metropolitan city “Casablanca” after 3 hours of driving via highway. You will meet your local guide who will join you in the vehicle to start your visit to Casablanca. The first place to visit in Casablanca is the Corniche located at the seaside neighborhood of Ain Diab is famous for hosting trendy clubs, restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Enjoy a walk on the seaside, and maybe a cafe or a cup of mint tea at leisure. Your coming site will be in the Medina of Casablanca. Although it is not as old as Marrakech or Fes Medinas, a large portion of it remains residential, with its narrow streets.
From here, you will continue to the city center to visit the Cathedral of Sacred Heart, which was built in the 1930s by the French colonials. Afterward, we will head to the United Nations Place, looking at art deco buildings on the sides of the street. Then we continue to the Arab League Square hosting the ‘’ Palais de LA Justice ‘’ You might choose to have lunch at leisure at the legendary Rick’s Café, designed to recreate the Gin joint bar in the movie classic of ‘’Casablanca’’. Just let us know when the time of your booking to reserve a table there for you. Spend your night at Hotel.

Day 7: Depart Casablanca

This day will be hard for us to say goodbye after greatness and an unforgettable experience. We pick you up from your accommodatin, driving to Casablanca airport. The drive will take one an hour to reach CMN airport. Our service of “7 Days Tour Of Imperial Cities from Casablanca” ends when we drop you off at the CMN airport.

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