Authentic Morocco

Per person

11,950 Mad

6 days – 7 nights

Casablanca – Marrakech – Fez – Meknes

We invite you to discover the real Morocco and explore the imperial cities of Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez and Meknes. This spectacular journey of discovery and adventure is a best opportunity to seek a true cultural experience and discover this best of Morocco.

Experience the history, architecture, rich culture and traditional Moroccan hospitality. Visit the ancient medieval medinas, monuments and souks.

 

1st Day: Casablanca – (L) (D)

Arriving in Casablanca Mohamed V international airport, welcome and assistance by our tour guide and Terratour agent

Transfer to your hotel “Le Palace d’Anfa” 5* for check in the rooms and free time to refresh

12h30 noon– 02h00 pm: Lunch in the hotel

03h00 pm: Departure with your guide for a visit of the city. Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco.

You will start by a visit to the Central Market. The Habbous is a part of the city that was built in the 1930s by the French.  So it is no surprise that it features a unique and harmonious mix of French Art Deco and Moroccan inspired architecture…

The Royal Palace is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture built in the middle of picturesque orange groves and elaborate water features, perfectly befitting a king. Located in the Habbous district of the city’s new medina, it is the King of Morocco’s main residence in Casablanca. Every year, a number of important events, receptions and royal activities take place in the palace.

The Mohamed Vsquare, the Anfa Residential district, the Ain Diab water front, also called “Corniche”.

The exterior ofthe Hassan II Grand Mosque. This uniquely flamboyant building was erected at enormous expense to commemorate the former king of Morocco’s 60th birthday. Set on an outcrop jutting over the Atlantic Ocean with a 210 meter high minaret, it has become the city’s inescapable landmark.  With its endless array of hand-carved stones and wood, intricate marble flooring and inlay, gilded cedar ceilings and exquisite mosaics of zellij, it is the magnificent showcase of the very best artisanship that Morocco can produce. 

06h30 pm:  Return to the hotel

08h30 pm: Departure for dinner in the French restaurant “Cabestan

Overnight stayin your hotel

 

2nd Day:  Casablanca – Marrakech (300km/ 3h30)-(B) (D)

07h00 – 09h00 am: breakfast buffet in the hotel

10h00 am– 01h00 pm: free time in Morocco Mall for Shopping

01h30 pm: departure for Marrakech with a rest stop for free time for lunch during the trip

05h00 pm: arrival in Marrakech, Check- in at “Adam Park Hotel & Spa” 5*

08h30 pm: departure for dinner and a Fantasia show in the restaurant “Chez Ali

11h30 pm: return to the hotel

Overnight stay in your hotel

 

3rd Day: Marrakech–(B) (L) (D)

07h00 – 09h00 am: Breakfast buffet in the hotel

10h30 am: Departure to visit of the city of Marrakech, also named the ochre city,

Visit of the Koutoubia Mosque was one of the most important and the largest in the Islamic world when it was built in 1158.

Visit the Majorelle Gardens, conceived by the painter Jacques Majorelle in 1917. He created this garden around his workshop. This is a living work of art, full of exotic and rare plants: cacti, lilipads, varieties of jasmins, bougainvilleas, palms, coconut and banana trees, etc.

Visit the Yves Saint Laurent museum, located near the gardens. The museum houses part of the « Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent » collection, which includes hight fashion clothes and accessories, as well as designs and various objects, prominently displayed as an exhibit.

Visit the Saadien tombs date from the end of the 16th century. The gardens are accessible through a narrow corridor, at the end of which you will find a beautiful garden with over 100 tombs, all adorned with beautiful mosaics. It is the site where servants and warriors from the Saadien dynasty are buried.

Visit the Bahia Palace is one of the most important architectural works of Marrakech. It was built in the late nineteenth century and was designed to be the most impressive palace of all times.

Visit El Badi Palace is a ruined palace located in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was commissioned by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty sometime shortly after his accession in 1578. The palace’s construction was funded by a substantial ransom paid by the Portuguese after the Battle of the Three Kings. It is currently a popular tourist attraction.

The garden of Menara is an extensive garden planted with olive trees, built during the Almohade dynasty. In the center of the garden a basin was built adjacent to a pavilion. It was designed as a reservoir to irrigate nearby agricultural lands and olive and orange groves.

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Lunch in the restaurant “El Fassia”

The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of the ancient medina and the Jmaa El Fna square which is a bustling hub in the heart of Marrakech.  There to your delight, you will see live snake charmers, monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and numerous forms of arts, such as games, henna tattooing, etc… In 2001, “the cultural space of Jmaa El Fna” was designated by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, a meeting point for people of the desert and mountains. 

05h30 pm: return to the hotel

08h30 pm: departure to the restaurant “Lotus” for dinner

11h45 pm: return for overnight stay in your hotel

 

4th Day: Marrakech – (B)

Breakfast buffet in the hotel

Free day to allow you to explore and discover the hidden gems of Marrakech at your own pace.

Free time for lunch

Free time for dinner

Overnight stay in your hotel

 

5th Day: Marrakech – Beni Mellal – Fez (490 km/7h30)-(B) (L) (D)

07h00 – 09h30 am: Breakfast buffet in the hotel

10h00am: Departure for the city of Fez, with a short stop to visit the city of Beni-Mellal

Lunch at the Chems Hotel, before heading to Fez Via the city of Khenifra.

08h00 pm: Arrival in Fez and check-in at the Riad Arabesk Fez, followed by dinner with a Moroccan folklore show.

Overnight stay in your hotel

 

6th Day: Visit of Fez– (B) (L) (D)

Breakfast buffet in the hotel

Visit of the spiritual capital of Morocco,

Starting with visit of the Medersa Bou Anania, a name meaning « school ». This is an Islamic university. The Marinid sultan Marinid Abou Inane commissioned it in 1350. The Medersa is one of the buildings dedicated to teaching Islamic Sciences.

Visit of the Medersa el-Attarine built in 1320, of modest size, to accommodate approximately 60 students at a time, known as the most ornate in the city.  

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Lunch at the restaurant”Dar Saada

And visit of the Qarawiyyin Mosque, built in 859, one of the oldest universities in the world. Its limited dimensions, coupled with its artistic architecture give it a feel of being a true gem, sculpted in the finest of detail

Visit of the Foundouk Nejjarine, built in the eighteenth century during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Originally, this magnificent building was designed as a warehouse of goods and trading. The foundouk also used as a warehouse for the valuables belonging to the Makhzen. 

Dinner at the restaurant “L’Italien”

Overnight stay in the Hotel Riad Arabesk Fez.

 

7th Day: Fez – Meknes –Casablanca (350km/4h)–(B) (L)

Breakfast buffet in the hotel

Departure for Rabat, via the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the ancient Imperial city of Meknes to visit its landmarks such as and Elhdim, The gates of Bab Khmis and Bab Mansour, and the old Jewish quarters of Elmellah.

Lunch at the Kser Pharaon restaurant in Meknes,

Transfer to Mohammed V airport of Casablanca, for your departure flight

 

Hotels list and price

City Hotels (5 stars) Double room, per person Single Room
Casablanca Palace d’Anfa 5*

www.lepalacedanfa.com

(or similar)

11.950 MAD / 1.140 EUR/ 1.330 USD 17.450 MAD / 1.665 EUR/ 1.940 USD
Marrakech Adam Park Hotel & Spa 5*

www.adamparkmarrakech.com

(or similar)

Fes Hotel Riad Arabesk

www.riadarabesque.com

(or similar)

Minimum group of 10 to 15 people rates

 

The price includes:

  • Transportation in a 17 seat tourism coach, with air conditioning, professional driver, Wifi, television, from the arrival to the departure
  • 6 nights’ accommodation in hotels mentioned in the program
  • A day visit of Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque, Ocean Front (Corniche, avenue Mohamed V,Central market of Habous , Royal Palace , and Morocco mall)
  • A day visit of the city of Marrakesh (Majorelle garden, Yves Saint Laurent museum, Saadian Tombs, Palais Bahia, Badi Palace, Menara Gardens, Medina, Jamaâ El Fna)
  • A day visit of Fez (Qarawiyyin Mosque, Medersa el-Attarine, Medersa el-Attarine Foundouk Nejjarine)
  • Entries fees to the monuments mentioned
  • English speaking guide during the whole trip.
  • Dinner in the French restaurant “Cabestan”
  • Dinner and fantasia show in the restaurant “Chez Ali”
  • Lunch at the restaurant “El Fassia”
  • Dinner at restaurant “Lotus”
  • Lunch at the Chems Hotel
  • Lunch at the restaurant”Dar Saada”
  • Dinner at the restaurant “L’Italien”
  • Lunch at the Kser Pharaon

 

The price does not include:

  • Flight tickets
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Meals not included in the program

 

Please note:

  • The fees are subject to availability at time of confirmation
  • Other activities may be suggested on demand or on-site at time of arrival

NB/      B = Breakfast           /           L = Lunch         /       D = Dinner