Tour The Magic Of Morocco Luxury Tour

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Land Transportation ( Air Conditioned Deluxe Van)

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11 N ights accommodation in Deluxe four and five star hotels

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner daily

Guide

Services of local guides and tour manager

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Day 1 Day 1: Landing In Casablanca Transfer To Rabat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Landing In Casablanca Transfer To Rabat

Our guide will be waiting for you at Casablanca airport at your arrival gate to take you immediately to check-in to your hotel in Rabat. This is a beautiful short drive of about 45 miles through the lush farms and nurseries of exotic plants. You will reach Rabat, the capital of Morocco, a city styled in a spaciously elegant European grid, yet slightly aware of its modernity. Only a river separates Rabat and its twin city Sala Colonia, but they are historically worlds apart. They have an ancient legacy that spans hundreds of generations. Each civilization that has inhabited each town has left its imprints, resulting in a wide variety of architectural styles, from the Phoenician and Roman eras to the art deco and modern skyscrapers.

Your guide will take you on a historical and lively tour visiting the Jewish quarter, the Mellah, in the Heart of the city, starting at Place Sidi Makhlouf. The 12-century ramparts are best seen from this landmark. Walk up to Bab Chellah in the medina and cross Sidi Fateh St.This will lead you to the traditional Souk Laghzel (Yarn market). He will introduce you to the importance of this conventional guild on a textile role in Moroccan society.

Proceeding on your guided visit to Rabat, you will cross to the citadel of the OudayaKasbah, entering from its 12th-century main gate to explore an extraordinary Medieval Moorish marvel overlooking the delta of Bourgreg River. You will have the opportunity to visit the old-fashioned Moorish gardens, stop in a traditional coffee house for mint tea, and explore the Oudaya Museum of tribal arts and Crafts, where you will discover the beauty of conventional Berber Textiles.

You will continue your quest by exiting the Oudaya Kasbah and up the hill to visit the Hassan Tower and Mohamed the V Mausoleum, an emblem of Moroccan architectural arts and crafts at its finest. You will reach the Royal Palace and the Necropolis of Chellahat at the end of your tour. After touring Rabat, you will return to the hotel for dinner and accommodations.
Day 2 Day 2: Travel To Fez Exploring Volubilis And Meknes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Travel To Fez Exploring Volubilis And Meknes

Your excursion for the day traveling east in the hinterland will cover most ancient history highlights. The first stop will be the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. Volubilis was a critical city in the imperial Roman department of Mauritania (modern-dayMorocco, and Western Sahara) during the reign of Caracalla. Volubilis is impressively well preserved, and the genius of Roman urbanism is still intact—the two central integral streets in every Roman castrum, the Cardo, and Decumanus, are prominent. The Cardo is the north-south boulevard, and the Decumanus is east-west. The intersection of the two is the heart of every Roman city. There you will find the ruins of the old forum.

In the neighboring hills of the vicinity, the holy citadel of Moulay Idris is nestled. Founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris Al Akbar, grandson of the Prophet Mohamed(s.a.w.s), this citadel is considered to be both the cradle of Sufism to Moroccan society as well as the first Islamic capital for the premier Arab dynasty. The city was created primarily for the indigenous population that migrated with Moulay Idris from the Middle East.

You will drive around 15 miles to the next stop, the imperial city of Meknes. Meknes is a17th Century city built by Moulay Ismail to rival the ancient Moorish city of Fez. However, the monumental grandiose of Meknes and the Power of its founder King Moulay Ismail Meknes, lived continuously in the shadow of Fez. Meknes is a royal metropolis considered to be the Versailles of Morocco.

Eventually, you have reached your destination, the ninth-century city of Fez. In the evening, you will taste the greatest of the Imperial Cities. You will visit the sights outside the ancient walled city, including the ramparts, the gates, and the Borjs(Moorish Forts). After this introductory aperitif to Fez, you will dine in your hotel and prepare for day three: Fez!
Day 3 Day 3: Guided Tour Of Fez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Guided Tour Of Fez

The whole day will be devoted to the historic visit of Fez. Incredibly enthralling, Fez is a feast for the senses with its haunting yet beautiful sounds, visual splendor, and evocative smells. Fez is the most ancient of the imperial capitals and the entire medieval city of the Islamic world. Fez is reminiscent of a city suspended in time, unfazed by the constantly evolving world outside its walls. Fez owes nothing to the world of today but electricity.

Time spent in Fez will reveal much about the sophistication of the Moroccan artisans, providing an unparalleled learning experience to those who cross its path. Your morning will be spent visiting the Medina of Fez. Our specialized guide will take you on a historic discovery of the city of Fez, starting at the King’s Palace and its Meshwar with ramparts and majestic gates.

Then, we will drive to Merinides Hill to visit their necropolis. Here you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the old walled Medina, brimful with countless minarets to call for prayers in a city that has responded to these calls for 12 centuries. Drive down the hills to the gate of Bab Guissa, where you will leave your vehicle and walk to enter an ancient world. Fez has preserved its Medina as it was centuries ago. Not even a bicycle can be used as a transportation tool. Only donkeys, mules, and horses can help to move all that the city produces and needs as supplies.

The first guilds you will immediately encounter are the cobblers, the saddlers, and blacksmiths, interlaced by some caravansaries for tribespeople who come from the surrounding areas to trade and supply their needs. Down the hill to Juteya, you will encounter all sorts of crafts, but noticeably, carpenters and leather workers as one of the traditional tanneries is not far. This walk will lead you to El Ashabine Square, with its various activities. From there, you will find your way to the Sgha square, leading you to Attarinethen Souk el Henna and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idris, the founder of Fez. Next to it, you will visit the Nejjarine Square with its famous fountain, its Guild of Carpentry, and the Museum of folk arts at the Fondouk.

You will walk to the tannery and visit the Great Mosque University of AlQuarrawiyyine, passing by Shemmaine, the dried fruit market. After that, you will see the Medersa Attarine and walk to Sbetryyine, a guild of bookbinders, which will lead you to the Seffarine Square, where the tapping of metalworkers is still deafening passersby as it was the case for centuries. You will break for lunch and then continue exploring the marvels of Fez Medina. These will highlight the Dyers souk, FoundoukTetouani, and the shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani.

You will end your walk at Foundouk Lihoudi, where a local Fez family will host you for traditional mint tea in their home. Finally, you will return to your hotel for dinner and other accommodations.
Day 4 Day 4: Cross The Atlas Mountains To Afourar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cross The Atlas Mountains To Afourar

You will spend your day discovering the rural environs of the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, wards, and nomadic settlements. Covered with evergreen pines, tall cedar trees, and poplars and laced with flowing streams, your first view of the Middle Atlas will appear oddly un-Moroccan. Passing by Imouzzer, with a quick stop at the Swiss-like town of Ifrane, you will soon come across the first real town of the Middle Atlas, Azrou.

Azrou is an important market center for Berber tribes, located at a major junction of mountain routes. Your driver will take a little detour in a cedar forest to introduce you to one of the oldest inhabitants of this region, the Barbary apes. This may also coincide with the encounter of a nomadic family at its temporary encampment. Asnomads are very hospitable; whenever we encounter them, we are all invited at least for a mint tea under their tents.

At Khenifra, the Middle Atlases give way to the High Atlas Mountains, whose peaks are visible through the haze, soaring to over 12,000 feet. You will reach the village ofAfourer in the afternoon. You will conclude your day with dinner and other accommodations at your hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Afourer Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Afourer Marrakech

After breakfast, you will descend the Atlas Mountains, finally arriving in the foothills overlooking the magnificent oasis city of Marrakech Alhamra. Some of the stops mentioned above will include visits to Berber villages, scenic views, and traditional markets.

You will devote your afternoon to exploring Marrakech’s many historical sites, starting at the Menara, a magnificent pool surrounded by flowerbeds, reflecting the image of an exquisite Moorish edifice. It was constructed in 1866 for dignitaries who enjoyed glorious sunsets with the ethereal Atlas Mountains as a backdrop—the pool also functions as an innovative irrigation system serving dry life in the desert.

Your tour will cover many impressive sites, including the Koutoubia Minaret (identical to la Giralda, a tower found in Sevilla, Spain) and the Saadien tombs, which demonstrate Moorish architecture at its best. The tombs consist of sixteenth-century mausoleums, which had lain walled-in and undiscovered until 1917. Next, you will explore the gardens of the Agdal and then the Marjorelle. Finally, you will return to your hotel for dinner and other accommodations.
Day 6 Day 6: Day Excursion From Marrakech To Telouat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Day Excursion From Marrakech To Telouat

In the morning, you will venture into the High-Atlas Mountains to visit the Telouatfortress. The fortress is what remains of a stronghold belonging to the Berber chieftain ElGlaoui (the Lord of the Atlas). You will stop for lunch in Taddert, eating at the highest pass in Morocco, Tizi Mishka. In the afternoon, you will return to Marrakech to visit the private art and craft collection of Riad El Fenn. Finally, you will return to your hotel for dinner and other accommodations.
Day 7 Day 7: Art Tour Of Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Art Tour Of Marrakech

You will spend your morning visiting the renowned Art galleries and private collections with shopping opportunities in the colorful souks of Marrakech. You will have the afternoon to yourself. After sundown, you will have the chance to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of Marrakech by night in a Renaissance horse carriage. Finally, you will return to your hotel for dinner and other accommodations.
Day 8 Day 8: Travel From Marrakech Visiting Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Travel From Marrakech Visiting Essaouira

You will begin your day by traveling to Essaouira (Mogador), a picturesque city with a rich history. With fascinating antiquity, Essaouira was occupied by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, supplied essential purple dyes to the Romans, absorbed the sophisticated Jewish arts of the silversmith, and spent centuries as a Portuguese enclave.

Despite the apparent influence of these civilizations, Essaouira has managed to remain a small, authentic Berber town. Alive with the breath of fresh air provided by the Atlantic, Essaouira is a jewel nestled in the rugged coast, with a vast expanse of empty sands trailing back along the peninsula towards the South. After an introductory tour of Essaouira, you will conclude your day with dinner and other accommodations in your hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Travel From Essaouira To Taroudant
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Travel From Essaouira To Taroudant

In the morning, you will travel to Taroudant, where you will feast on a typical Berbertagine lunch high above a banana plantation. You will pass through forests of the indigenous Argan and Thuya trees, where you may see the region’s notorious tree-climbing goats. You will break for afternoon tea at the Hotel Gazelle dOr, Morocco’s most exclusive resort. Finally, you will conclude your day with dinner and other accommodations at the Palais Salam, formerly a Pasha’s guest house, nestled into the city’s massive walls.
Day 10 Day 10: City Guided Tour Of Taroudant
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: City Guided Tour Of Taroudant

You will spend your morning touring the city of Taroudant. Surrounded by red ochre walls, Taroudant is one of the south Moroccos’ most ancient cities, with its rich bazaars reflecting a solid arts and crafts tradition. Visiting this elegant imperial city of Taroudant is like discovering the classic Marrakech of the 1940s. You will conclude your day with a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Day 11 Day 12: Taroudant Agadir Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Taroudant Agadir Home

You will depart for the Agadir Airport early in the morning. There you will catch a flight connecting you to Casablanca.

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Itinerary of your trip The Magic Of Morocco Luxury Tour

Day 1: Landing In Casablanca Transfer To Rabat

Day 2: Travel To Fez Exploring Volubilis And Meknes

Day 3: Guided Tour Of Fez

Day 4: Cross The Atlas Mountains To Afourar

Day 5: Afourer Marrakech

Day 6: Day Excursion From Marrakech To Telouat

Day 7: Art Tour Of Marrakech

Day 8: Travel From Marrakech Visiting Essaouira

Day 9: Travel From Essaouira To Taroudant

Day 10: City Guided Tour Of Taroudant

Day 12: Taroudant Agadir Home

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