Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour

Culture

50%

History

60%

Adventure

30%

Food

30%

Wellness

10%

Departure from Italy by scheduled flight. Arrival at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca and completion of customs formalities. Meeting with our assistant and transfer to the hotel. Check-in to reserved rooms. Dinner at the hotel (according to arrival time) and overnight stay.

Culture

70%

Nature

40%

History

70%

Adventure

30%

Food

40%

Breakfast and visit of Morocco’s economic capital, Casablanca: Mohamed V Square, the exterior of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the residential district of Anfa, the Habous quarter, and the exterior of the Royal Palace. Optional lunch at a local restaurant, then departure for Rabat. Visit of the kingdom’s capital including the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the splendid Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower.

Culture

60%

Nature

30%

History

70%

Adventure

40%

Food

30%

Breakfast. Departure for Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial capitals, known for its beauty and often referred to as the “Moroccan Versailles.” Visit of the city, famous for its 40 km of perfectly preserved walls, the Bab Mansour gate—an entrance to the old Medina rich in decorations—and the Jewish quarter. After an optional lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant, continuation to the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis, with a photo stop in the holy city of Moulay Idriss, where the founder of Islam in Morocco is buried (no visit is planned; the city is seen from outside). Continuation to Fès. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

Culture

60%

Nature

30%

History

70%

Adventure

40%

Food

30%

Breakfast. Full day dedicated to visiting the "spiritual" and "cultural" capital of Morocco (twinned with Florence), the oldest of the imperial cities, founded by Moulay Idriss II and considered the cradle of the country's civilization and religion, where the first religious university of the Islamic world was established. The visit begins with the old medieval Medina and its Bou Anania Medersa, featuring stucco work, inscriptions, and floral motifs. The tour continues with the Nejjarine Fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine—a masterpiece of decorative art with ceramic mosaics; the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the Wood Museum, and the exterior of the Karaouine Mosque. Optional lunch in the Medina at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden gate, followed by a visit to Fès Jdid with its famous souks (the most renowned in Morocco). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

70%

History

40%

Adventure

50%

Food

40%

Breakfast and departure for Marrakech. During the journey, you will cross the Middle Atlas region, passing through Ifrane, resembling an alpine village, and the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar, known for its cedar wood handicrafts. Optional lunch and some time to relax in Beni Mellal, a Moroccan agricultural center. Arrival in Marrakech, hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

Culture

60%

Nature

50%

History

50%

Adventure

40%

Food

50%

Breakfast. Full day dedicated to the visit of Marrakech, the second of the imperial cities after Fès, founded in the 12th century by the Almoravid dynasty. This stunning and legendary city amazes with its artistic treasures, Hispano-Moorish architecture, and lush gardens. The tour includes the Bahia Palace, a splendid example of Maghrebi architecture; the Koutoubia, whose minaret—77 meters high including the spire—is the symbol of the city; and the Menara Gardens. Optional lunch in an ancient palace in the Medina. In the afternoon, visit to the Secret Garden, rebuilt in the mid-19th century by an influential Caïd from the Atlas. The tour also includes a stop at the magnificent and unique Jamaa el Fna square, a natural theater of street performers, snake charmers, and water sellers, followed by a walk through the famous souks and the artisanal quarters of the Medina. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Culture

50%

Relax

50%

Party

40%

Food

50%

Wellness

50%

Breakfast. Morning dedicated to relaxation and shopping. Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant and in the afternoon, departure for Casablanca. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast (depending on departure time) and free time until transfer to Casablanca airport. Boarding formalities and departure for Italy with scheduled flight.