Imperial Cities & Blue Pearl: A Journey from Marrakech

Arrival at Marrakesh airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Breakfast and transfer to Casablanca. (The trip can be done by train, Transfers in/out are included). On the program, visit the residential district of Anfa, the United Nations Square, the Habous district before going to the corniche for an (external) visit to the Hassan II Mosque. After lunch (FB Basis), continuation to Rabat. Founded in 1150 by the Almohades for military purposes, it became an imperial city at the end of the 18th century under the reign of the Alaouite sultan Mohammed III. Brief visit of the city to discover the Mohamed V mausoleum, an architectural masterpiece. Right next the Hassan Tower with an architecture very close to the Giralda of Seville. You then visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Transfer to Train station to enjoy the experience of Train TGV al Bouraq. Arrival to Tangier and transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Tangier. Continue to Cape Spartel at theentrance to the Straits of Gibraltar, and see thelighthouse that marks the convergence of theAtlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. After that, drive to ‘Blue Pearl city’ or Chefchaouen city, free time in Chefchaouen famous for its bluepainted walled medina. The blue palette derives from the 15th century, when the town attracted exiles from Spain. Arriving Jewish refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition painted their houses blue to reflect their divinity a tradition that continued through the centuries. Enjoy a walking tour through Chefchaouen’s cobbled medina, absorbing the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere & admire the striking blue-and-white houses. Continuation to Fes. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

The whole day is devoted to the city-sightseeing of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina and the BouAnania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine: Museum of woods,Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of Karaouine mosque. Optional (FB Basis): Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon: visit of the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden door and then sightseeing of Fez Jdid. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Departure to Marrakesh passing by theBerber village of Immouzer Kandar and Ifrane(In case of bad weather, the itinerary can be modified via Khenifra). Optional (FB Basis): Lunch and a moment ofrelaxation in Beni Mellal,one of the agricultural centres of Morocco. Dinner andaccommodation at the hotel.

Visit of historical Marrakesh famous by its beautiful palaces and monuments: The Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret and Menara Gardens. Optional lunch in an old palace in the medina (FB Basis). Afternoon: explore Majorelle Garden with itsFrenchinfluenced architecture and the intriguinghistory due to the connection with the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent. Complete our sightseeing with a stop at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Enjoy a morning at leisure for shopping at the souks. Free Lunch (today’s lunch is not included in the FB basis). Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Transfer to the Airport, assistance with departure formalities.