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Tour 4: Imperial Cities (7 days/6 nights)
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation with bed and breakfast (room and breakfast): 6 nights riads, hotels or Kasbahs
- Marrakech half-day city tour and Fes full-day city tour with English speaking local guides
- Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking driver/guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks, meals other than as specified, gratuities and other items of a personal nature
- Optional activities (including those referred to as optional in the tour itinerary)
- Variations to the itinerary, accommodation upgrades and any special handling
- Airfares
- Other extras
Day 1: Casablanca
Arrive at Casablanca Airport where you are met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Casablanca including a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Overnight Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
Depart Casablanca for Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom and modern administrative centre. In Rabat visit Oudaia Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace (Mechouar) and the Necropolis of Chellah, situated in the ruins of the Roman town of Sala Collonia. Journey on to the old imperial city of Meknes for a city tour including the old city’s famous massive gate of Bab el Mansour, the main entrance to the
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second Alaouite sultan, Moulay Ismails’s 17th century city. Travel to the ancient Roman town of Volubilis where you will explore the ancient ruins which include some marvellous mosaics before continuing on to Fes via Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s holiest town. Overnight Fes.
Day 3: Fes
Full-day city tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Visit the old walled medina, historical monuments (including Madrasa (Medersa) Bou Inania, the Kairaouine Mosque and Mihrab), bazaars and souks (such as the Souk Ain Allou (leather), the Souk Attarine (spices), Souk au Henne (henna and kohl)), Fes el Jdid, the exterior of Dar el Makhzen (Royal Palace) including the enormous Merenid gate of Bab Dekakene, formerly the main entrance of the royal palace, and enjoy the panoramic view of Fes from the late 16th century Borj Nord fortress. Overnight Fes.
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Day 4: Fes – Beni Mellal – Marrakech
This morning we depart Fes and travel to Beni Mellal situated at the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at the 110 metre Ouzoud waterfall in the High Atlas Mountains before continuing to Marrakech. Overnight Marrakech.
Day 5: Marrakech
Half-day Marrakech city tour including the medina, La Bahia Palace, el Badi Palace, Koutoubia Mosque and Djemaa el Fna Square and souks. Afternoon free time. Overnight in Marrakech.
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Day 6: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
Day trip to Atlantic coast town of Essaouira. Explore the UNESCO world heritage 18th century medina, sample some of the fresh seafood, or relax on the beach. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech
Morning transfer to Marrakech Airport. Tour ends.
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