Marrakesh and Imperial Capitals

Overview

Day 01 Marrakech.-
Arrival in Marrakech. Welcome to Morocco! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and, in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square (included). Dinner will be included.

Day 02 Marrakech.-
Today, we´ll explore one of the most fascinating places in the world, the city that gave Morocco its name. Our city tour will take us through its strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Afterward, you´ll have free time for lunch (included) and to relax by the pool or in the hotel garden, or to shop in the souks.

In the evening, you can join the Fantasy Party, an optional excursion offered by Europamundo.

Day 03 Marrakech – Ouzoud - Fez.-
A long journey awaits us: we’ll depart early for the Ouzoud Falls, a tranquil spot in Morocco, home to the highest waterfalls in Northern Africa (110 meters). Nestled in the Middle Atlas, these falls are framed by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a stunning view of the waterfalls (both included). You’ll have fun watching the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in the area. We’ll then continue to the Southern Atlas, arriving in Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll take in the view of the city from the Marinid tombs (depending on the sunlight, this visit may be scheduled for the following day). Dinner will be included.

Day 04 Fez – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss - Meknes.-
We’ll include a city tour of Fez, entering through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace, exploring the Jewish quarter, its bustling souks, and the tannery district. Known as the cultural capital of the country and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez is renowned for its impressive Medina, which preserves the traditional Arab atmosphere like no other. We will end the visit with lunch at an ancient palace in the Medina (included).

After lunch, admission will be included to the Archaeological Site of Volubilis, a World Heritage Site. Founded in the third century BC, Volubilis was the capital of Mauretania Tingitana and served as an important military outpost of the Roman Empire, where numerous beautiful monuments were built.

We’ll then visit Moulay Idriss, a holy city and pilgrimage site for Muslims in Morocco, as it is the burial place of the great-grandson of Muhammad and founder of the first royal dynasty of Morocco. The city was closed to non-Muslims until 1912, and until 2005, non-Muslims could not stay overnight there.

We will continue to Meknes for dinner (included) and accommodation.

Day 05 Meknes - Rabat - Casablanca.-
Tour of Meknes, another fascinating city and World Heritage Site. Founded for military purposes in the eleventh century by the Almoravids, it became the capital of the Kingdom during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail (1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. This sovereign built an impressive city in a Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls and marked by monumental gates. Prepare to be amazed by the immense Bab Mansur gate and the bustling activity in El Hedim Square, reminiscent of Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech. Admission to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is included

After the visit, you’ll have free time before we continue our journey by bus. We’ll stop for lunch at a service area and then arrive in Rabat for a panoramic tour of the capital of the Kingdom. We’ll visit the powerful Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower where the Mausoleum of Mohammed V is located, the Andalusian walls, the outer enclosure of the Royal Palace, and the modern embassy quarters. After our tour, you’ll have free time before we continue to Casablanca, arriving at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.

Day 06 Casablanca - Marrakech.-
This morning, we’ll start with an included guided tour of Morocco’s largest city and economic center. We’ll stroll along the grand avenues, visit the beautiful Mohamed V Square with its fountain, Moorish buildings, and palm trees, and walk through the Arab League Park. We’ll also explore the little Medina. Our tour includes admission to the impressive Hassan II Mosque (the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims), located by the sea and featuring a 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights pointing to Mecca. After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of La Corniche.

After, we’ll travel to Marrakech. Dinner will be included at the hotel.

Day 07 Marrakesh.-
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Boat: Ouzoud Falls.
• City tour in : Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh.
• Evening Transfer: Djema Square with horse carriage in Marrakech, Horse-drawn carriage ride in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech.
• Ticket admission: Bahia Palace in Marrakech, Archaeological Site of Volubilis, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes, mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca, Bahia Palace in Marrakech.
• 9 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Ouzoud, Fez, Fez, Meknes, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Marrakesh.

• International and Internal Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
• Visa, Insurance, Airport & Port taxes.
• No porterage included
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water, telephone charges, food & drink that are not a part of the package.

• Rates and Itinerary are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. No refund on any unutilised services.
• Charges in case of cancellation within 48 to 33 days prior to arrival : 10% of the package cost or € 30 whichever is higher
• Charges in case of cancellation within 32 to 18 days prior to arrival : 25% of the package cost.
• Charges in case of cancellation within 17 to 06 days prior to arrival : 50% of the package cost.
• Charges in case of cancellation within 06 days prior to arrival OR No shows : 100% of the package cost.