Trip Info
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Fes
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Fes
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Private minivan / 4WD
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Breakfast included
Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable 8-day journey from Fes to Marrakech, exploring the enchanting landscapes, rich history, and diverse cultures of North Morocco. This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of ancient traditions, bustling medinas, and breathtaking natural wonders. From the imperial city of Fes to the vibrant souks of Marrakech, each day promises a unique and authentic Moroccan experience.
Highlights
- Fes sightseeing with a local guide
- Visit Volubilis, the Roman Empire
- Overnight in the blue pearl of Morocco
- Enjoy a walk in the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Visit Rabat and Casablanca
- Marrakech sightseeing with a local guide.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Fes airport, our team will be waiting for you to welcome you to Morocco. They pick you up to your hotel/riad in the middle of the old Medina(city).
Upon your arrival at Fes airport, our team will be waiting for you to welcome you to Morocco. They pick you up to your hotel/riad in the middle of the old Medina(city).
Overnight in Fes.
After breakfast at your riad, you meet your local guide and the exploration of Fes begins. You start with the Royale Palace, founded back to the foundation of the new Fes.
Then, Mellah, the Jewish quarter, where you see a 17th-century synagogue. Also, The University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded as a mosque, then became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world.
As well as, Chouara Tannery, is the largest and oldest in oldest Medina quarter of the city, surrounded by leather shops with terraces from where you look down onto the pits.
Furthermore, you will take a walk around the old souks (markets) of Fes and wander between the narrow alleys of the old Medina. Have an amazing lunch in one of the narrow streets in the heart of the old Medina. After that, you drive to the north-highest place in Fes, from where you will have an incredible view of the old Medina. In addition to visiting the Moroccan Pottery and Ceramics with real professional local craftsmen.
Later on, Our team will pick you up back to the riad to spend your second night in Fes.
We depart from Fes in the morning towards the north, to the blue city. Along the way, we stop to explore the UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis, the once-bustling city and African administration center of the Roman Empire. In addition to the vestiges of Berber civilization that took the city from Rome AD 270. After exploring this historical site, we continue through the views of the remarkable Rif mountains towards our next destination.
Lunch will be taken in Ouazan city. Upon arrival at the pretty blue small town, free time in the afternoon and evening to explore it on your own. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Rif mountains.
Overnight in Chefchaouen
After a peaceful night, and a delicious Moroccan breakfast at the riad, we leave Chefchaouen heading to the capital city, the residence of the King, and one of the four former imperial cities. Here we are going to visit the huge unfinished Hassan tower intended to be the largest one together with its minaret throughout the world. Its construction began in 1195 and was commissioned by Ya’qub al-Mansu. Across from this great historical spot is the mausoleum of King Hassan the fifth, It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V, and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.
Besides, we explore the Udaya Kasbah, a walled neighborhood that dates back to the 12th century by the Almohads dynasty. The Kasbah is still inhabited now, and it is a unique place looking at the Atlantic ocean with fantastic blue and white walls. Lunch will be taken here in Rabat city before the start of the explorations.
Eventually, we recommence our way to our destination of today which is Casablanca.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Casablanca, the biggest city in the Kingdom, is a well-known city around the world, famous for its American movie “Casablanca”. After breakfast at the riad/hotel, we are going to visit the most important sites of this commercial capital, including Hassan’s second mosque, looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, it is the second-biggest mosque in all Africa and the fifth-biggest all over world. The mosque is one of few open mosques for non-Muslims to visit.
Have a walk at the Corniche of Casablanca, from where you can get an interesting view of the Hassan II. Looking at the Atlantic Ocean and the movement of the waves is also a good show. As well as the pigeon square or Mohammed V square, where you will enjoy a ton of pigeons flying around you. In addition to the famous Rick’s Cafe, where the American movie “Casablanca” took apart.
Eventually, we continue our way to Marrakech, the red city, one of the four former imperial cities, and the fourth largest city in Morocco.
Here you spend the night in Riad in the middle of the old Medina *City.
In the morning around 9h30, your local guide will be waiting for you at the reception of your hotel. Your guide will accompany and show you all the historical sites of the red city Marrakech, including; Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of the main cultural spaces in the Marrakech founded in the eleventh century and considered one of the busiest squares in all the world. And Saadian tombs dated back to the Saadian dynasty(1578–1603). In addition to Bahia Palace, one of Marrakech’s most impressive buildings that were built at the end of the 19th century, and intended to be the most eye-catching palace of all times. Moreover; the 12th Koutoubia mosque, the most important and largest worship place at that time.
Later on, you will stroll inside the narrow streets of the old Medina *old city, and visit the colourful Souks/markets. After lunch in one of the restaurants inside the old Medina, you hit the road to the modern area. Where you explore the blue garden of Majorelle and YSL Musume. In addition to Menara garden.
At last, after a long exploratory day, and after making sure that you do not have any other desired place to visit, we pick you up back to your riad. Overnight in Marrakech.
Your second day in Marrakech; can be either a leisure day for your own exploration of the red city; or a day trip to one of the spots near Marrakech (see ONE-day trips above).
Overnight in Marrakech.
Depending on your flight back, our team will make sure to pick you up from your riad in Marrakech to the Menara Airport for your departure back.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Pick up at Fes airport.
- Private trip.
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned touristic minivan/4WD.
- Fuel/gas/All car-related expenses.
- An English-speaking guide during the trip/Well-experienced driver during the trip.
- Accommodations in hotels/riads during the tour.
- Local guides of Fes and Marrakech.
- Breakfast in all cities.
- Drop off at Marrakech airport.
Excludes
- Lunches & Drinks.
- Entrance fees to attractions and museums(cheap).
- Any other personal expenses.
8 Days Imperial & Desert Tour
The tour starts with airport pickup in Fes and ends with drop-off at Marrakech Menara Airport.
Breakfast is included in all cities. Lunches and drinks are not included.
Yes, the tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan or 4WD vehicle, including fuel and all car-related expenses.
Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking guide/driver during the trip, as well as local guides in Fes and Marrakech.
No, entrance fees to attractions and museums are not included.