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DAY 1 AIRPORT / CASABLANCA
Welcome by your staff at Mohamed V Casablanca airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 – CASABLANCA/RABAT/MEKNES/VOLUBILIS/ FES
After breakfast, visit of the economic capital of Morocco: the residential area of Anfa and exterior of Hassan II mosque and la cornice. Continuation to Rabat and city tour: the Royal palace & Mechouar (exterior), the Mohamed V Mausoleum & the Hassan tower after our visit continuation to Meknes and visit of the Ismaïlian capital famous for its 40 km/25 mi long walls with its monumental gates such as Bab Mansour, the Mellah Jewish quarter and the Royal stables , continuation to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, via the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis and arrival late in the afternoon to Fez.
Highlights of Morocco & Agadir
DAY 3 – FES
After breakfast, the whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of Fez, the religious and intellectual capital of Morocco: The most authentic of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, the medina of Fez el Bali is recognised as one of the finest in the world by UNESCO, and has been designated a World Heritage Site. It is reported to have 9,000 alleyways, many barely wide enough for a donkey or mule, the only form of transport in most of the medina, which create interest and excitement at every turn. The city was the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years, and is now the country’s spiritual, religious and culinary centre. It houses the finest collection of architectural delights in Morocco. Our highlights will be the Medersa Attarine, the mighty Karaouine Mosque, the Nejjarine Fountain, the famous colorful tannery, the Mellah and the beautiful souks. We will visit the medieval medina with its Attarine and Bou Inania medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Karaouine mosque. Afternoon, visit of Fez el Jdid , Mellah. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 – FEZ / BENI MELLAL/OUZOUD / MARRAKESH
After breakfast, departure to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar, Ifrane (ski resort) and Azrou. We will visit the famous and highest waterfall in Morocco Ouzoud Waterfall. Arrival in Marrakesh in the late afternoon. Overnight at your the hotel.
DAY 5 – MARRAKESH
After breakfast, visit of historical Marrakesh Marrakech is a fashionable exotic city which has become a magnet for tourists and where the way of life is deeply traditional and a world away from our own, with red ochre of the town walls and buildings set against the backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains. Adopted by the hippies in the 1960s, the city was soon besieged by writers, artists and lovers of fashion and it is now truly a feast for the senses for those in search of sensory inspiration. Founded in 1070-72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna. In 2001 the cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square was proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A meeting place since the fourteenth century Our highlight will be Koutoubia mosque (from outside), Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, souks with their various small shops through a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and Djemaa El Fna Square, arguably the most worthwhile tourist attraction with its jugglers, acrobats, musicians, storytellers and snake charmers. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 6 – MARRAKESH / OURIKA/ IMLIL
Breakfast at hotel Early morning departure for visit of Ourika valley is the most accessible valley in the High Atlas from Marrakech, starting less than 45 minutes’ drive from the city. It is famous for the 7 waterfalls at Setti Fatma and the ski resort of Oukaimeden at its head, and is a lush valley with green terraced fields beside the river that contrast strongly with the rocky valley sides of the foothills of the mountains. Situated at around 1,200-1,500 meters it offers a pretty escape from the summer heat of Marrakech or an area for gentle hiking. The lush valley and local village houses, built from bricks made from the local rich red soils, add to the beauty of the area. Imlil is a thriving village at the head of a valley in a spectacular setting in the High Atlas Mountains just 1.5 hours’ drive south of Marrakech at a height of about 1,800 m. above sea level. Overlooked by the peak of Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in north Africa, It is the center for much of the trekking activities in the area. It is the perfect destination to cool off from the heat of Marrakech, and experience local Berber village for a day. We will eat lunch at a local family for some who are interested you can participle with preparing meal with family. Family will provide cooking class for traditional Moroccan cooking. After lunch trek in 2 hours in the area
Back to Marrakech around 16:00 Evening at leisure in Marrakech- Overnight at hotel
DAY 7 MARRAKECH- AGADIR
After breakfast we will drive to Agadir, After check in at your hotel. We will enjoy sightseeing in Agadir. This tour takes you along the beachside promenade, through the trendy Marina, and into the busy port. Next, discover both ancient and modern Agadir, while learning interesting facts about the city’s history, and take in sweeping panoramic views from the Kasbah fortress (Agadir Oufellah). Explore the city center as you ride along the Mohamed V Boulevard, and through residential neighborhoods. Stops along the way include the Mohamed V Mosque, St Ann’s Church, the Beth El Synagogue, and the walled Souk El Had marketplace—free time to explore the market and try your haggling skills is included. The premier seaside resort of Morocco, Agadir is a modern city rebuilt from scratch after a major earthquake in 1960. It boasts an excellent climate all year round as well as a fantastic long sandy beach and a vast range of resort facilities. . The modern city lies immediately south of the High Atlas Mountains where the wide and fertile Souss valley, the major horticultural and orange growing region of Morocco, meets the sea. The 9 km long sandy bay, considered to be one of the best in Morocco, offers a good range of beach and water based activities. The rest of the day free at leisure to enjoy beach and hotel pool and facilities. Overnight at beach hotel.
DAG 8: AGADIR
Day free at leisure to enjoy the beach and hotel facilities.
DAG 9: AGADIR – CASABLANCA
At Leisure after breakfast departure towards Casablanca. We will arrive late in the afternoon to Casablanca. Overnight at Casablanca
DAG 10: CASABLANCA – Departure. Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Airport Your guide will help with check in. End of our service
