SULTAN'S PALACES AND
Imperial Cities
Our 8 day package brings you to the five
Imperial capitals where sultans ruled unique and fascinating Morocco.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL/CASABLANCA & RABAT
Sunday (LD) Upon arrival at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca,
you will be met and escorted on a brief tour of Casablanca, the
business capital of Morocco. See the great mosque of Hassan II and
stroll along the Ain Diab corniche. After a sea food lunch, depart
for Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital with the splendid Mohamed
V Mausoleum. Late afternoon check-in at your hotel.
DAY 2: RABAT, MEKNES & FEZ
Monday (BLD) After breakfast, depart for Fez. See the sacred
town of Moulay Idriss I and stop at Volubilis to see the beautifully
preserved Roman ruins. After lunch at Volubilis, carry on to Meknes,
the 17th century "Moroccan Versailles," where you will
see the ancient gate Bab Mansour, Hari Souani and the old medina.
Arrival at Fez tonight.
DAY 3: FEZ
Tuesday (BLD) Today is devoted to Fez, the oldest cultural
and spiritual city of Morocco. Tour the ancient Medina, where you
will see craftsmen plying their trades in the age-old way, the Karaouyine
mosque, the beautiful Nejarine fountain and an ancient medarsa or
university. After lunch at a Moroccan restaurant, your tour of Fez
will continue.
DAY 4: FEZ, BENI-MELLAL & MARRAKESH
Wednesday (BLD) After breakfast, head south for Marrakesh.
Pass by Immouzer El Kander and Azrou, a Berber village known for
its handicraft cooperative. Continue through the wooded and mountainous
region to Beni-Mallal, where you will stop for lunch. The passing
landscape turns to desert as you drive south to the great walled
city of Marrakesh.
DAY 5: MARRAKESH
Thursday (BLD) Today is devoted to Marrakesh, the second
oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South".
See the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs and
the Menara Garden. After lunch at your hotel, explore the covered
souks and the lively Djmaa El Fna plaza with its varied entertainers.
Tonight enjoy a Fantasia dinner under tents while watching folkloric
troupes from different regions of Morocco.
DAY 6: MARRAKESH & CASABLANCA
Friday (BLD) Morning at leisure. Check out in time for lunch,
then drive back to Casablanca for the night.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Saturday (B) After breakfast, you will be transferred to
Mohamed V Airport for your onward flight.
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