Imperial Cities of Morocco
At a Glance
8 Nights/9 Days Tour.
Price: Adult £875
DEPART - RETURN
23rd April, 2017 – 1st May 2017
3rd May, 2017 – 11th May, 2017
17th May, 2017 – 25th May, 2017
4th June, 2017 – 12th June, 2017
13th Sep, 2017 – 21st Sep, 2017
The Full Tour Itinerary
Day 1 –Agadir- Upon arrival at Al Massira Airport Agadir, you will be met by Your Guide transfer to the hotel Check in &
overnight (Dinner at Indian Restaurant).(D)
Day 2 – Agadir- A resort of calm sandy beaches, a shiny white marina, and rich Moroccan culture—discover the best of Agadir on
this guided tour. Walk along the harbour, take in breathtaking views atop the Kasbah stronghold, and try your bargaining skills
at a souk—all as you learn about the history of this city. Drive along the beachside promenade before arriving at the
contemporary marina, which is lined with boutiques, restaurants, and trendy apartments. Next, ascend the hill to Agadir
Ouefellah, the city’s 16th-century Kasbah fortress, which offers far-reaching panoramic views. See the inscription “God, King,
Country” over the entrance and remember to snap a memorable photo. Listen as your guide tells the history of the momentous
landmark.
Continue back down the hill and drive along the dynamic boulevards of Mohamed V and Hassan II. Pass through residential
neighbourhoods and make stops along the way, including the Mohamed V Mosque, St. Ann's Church, the Beth El Synagogue, and
the walled Souk El Had marketplace. Spend some free time meandering through the bustling maze of vibrant souks, offering
authentic furniture, handmade crafts, clothing, fresh vegetables, and exotic spices. Take part in the local customs and try your
haggling skills. Dinner & Overnight.(B,D)
Day 3-: Day at leisure BD Relax on beach.
Day 4 - Agadir-Casablanca
After breakfast drive towards Casablanca and on arrival begin the city tour of Casablanca with an exterior visit of Hassan II
mosque, the largest mosque in the country and the 7th largest in the world. Continue to Ain Diab Corniche for a pleasant stroll
along the coast. Your next stop is Mohammed V Square in the city centre. The city tour includes also the Habous Quarter, one of
the oldest areas in Casablanca. The district was built by the French in the 1930s as an attempted solution to the ongoing housing
shortage. It marries the best of traditional Moroccan architecture with modern facilities and French ideals.
Dinner & Overnight ( Dinner in Indian Restaurant) (B,D)
Day 5 - Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
After Breakfast departure to Rabat the capital of Morocco and one of the Imperial cities. Enjoy an orientation short tour covering
the exteriors of the Royal Palace. Continue the city tour of Rabat. Stop first at the Kasbah of the Oudayas, Rabat's medina. This is
the fortification constructed on a hill, overlooking the ocean. The Kasbah was constructed during the realm of the Almohads.
Inside the Kasbah one can come across Andalusian gardens full of orange trees, flowers and palms. Continue to Mohammed V
Mausoleum. Here lie the tombs of the current king's grandfather, King Mohammed V, and his two sons King Hassan II and Prince
Moulay Abdellah. Mosaics rise from the marble floor to a ceiling of gold leaf and hand-carved cedar wood, while the three
ground-floor tombs are carved from white onyx. Next to the Mausoleum is Hassan Tower, which is the towering minaret of the
Hassan Mosque. The construction of the site began in 1195. It is part of one of the oldest mosques left in existence. After
continuation to Fes via Meknes The old capital of the sultan Moulay Idriss his Harri Souani stables there once housed 12,000
horses, stopping to take pictures of the massive Bab El Mansour gate and drive to Fes for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 6- Fes
A full day today to visit the city tour of the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fez. The first stop of the morning is a visit to the
entrance of the largest royal palace in Morocco. This palatial complex rests in the centre of the Fez El-Jedid area and is
surrounded by high walls with an intricate and elaborately decorated gateway that is permanently closed. The doors are bronze
but they shine like gold. The next stop will be the old Medina (Fes el Bali). This medieval centre of Fez has not changed for
centuries. Its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices,
copper urns and musical instruments. In the medina you will visit the Jamaa Al-Karaouine Outside visit (the world's first
established university) and a Medersa (a Koranic school). Dinner & overnight. (B,D)
Day 7 - Fes-Marrakech
After breakfast, Leaving behind Fes and its Medina to before our journey through the Middle Atlas and to the Red City of
Marrakech. We first stop at Ifrane, charming town and ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. Ifrane is famous for its
Alpine climate, European-style houses and its 1665 metres (5,460ft) in elevation. The town experiences snow during winter
months and a cool climate during summer. Ifrane is also the place where the lowest temperature was ever recorded in Africa, 24 °C in 1935. While in Ifrane, expect to find animals like the threatened Barbary Macaque and local tree species such as the
native Atlas cedar, Scrub oak and the introduced London plane. Continue to Marrakech for dinner overnight. (B,D)
Day 8- Marrakech
A full day in Marrakech with the historical sites in the morning, Lunch in the hotel and then afternoon in the souks and the
Djmaa El Fna Square, perhaps the highlight of the whole day with its myriad of street performers. Dinner in a Moroccan
Restaurant with folklore dance and then back to hotel for overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Marrakech- London
After breakfast you will be transferred to Marrakech airport for your onward flight.
Price Includes
Price does not Include
1. Return Airfare Including Current Airport Tax
1. Any Meals or Food other than those shown in
the itinerary
2. 8 Nights Accommodation in Twin Sharing
2. Travel Insurance
3. All Vegetarian Meals as Specified in the Itinerary
3. Personal Expenses: Drinks, Snacks, Laundry,
Telephone Etc.
4. All Land Transport by Luxury A/C Coach
4. Any Surcharge & Fuel Increase
5. Transfers from Airport to Hotel in Morocco
5. Single Supplement £175
6. All Sightseeing as per Itinerary
6. Return transfer from Leicester to London
Gatwick £40 per person.
7. An English Speaking Guide throughout the Tour
8. Porterage is Provided One Bag per person in the
Hotels
9. Moroccan Folklore Dance with Moroccan Veg
Dinner in Restaurant in Marrakesh
10. No Visas Required for Full British Passport
Holders currently.
Please Note: The Above Itinerary and Day or Flight Timing Could Change Due to Weather Condition or
Circumstances Beyond our Control. Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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