Marrakesh and Imperial Capitals
Duration
7 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Marrakesh
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Cities to visit: Marrakesh; Ouzoud; Fez; Volubilis; Moulay Idriss; Meknes; Rabat; Casablanca
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Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
Welcome to Morocco!
Marrakech - Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
07:30 p.m. In the evening, we will take a Caleche ride to visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, which will be bustling with life at this hour. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.
IMPORTANT:
Hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you need your room earlier, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready when you arrive at the hotel. However, your trip guide won’t contact you until the start of the included activities. At the reception, you will find an information board with the telephone number and assistance hours of our staff. The hotel staff can provide any information you may need. Until you meet our guide, you will have free time at your leisure.
Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide may adjust the schedules depending on the circumstances and for you to have the best experience possible.
Marrakech - Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
07:30 p.m. In the evening, we will take a Caleche ride to visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, which will be bustling with life at this hour. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.
IMPORTANT:
Hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you need your room earlier, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready when you arrive at the hotel. However, your trip guide won’t contact you until the start of the included activities. At the reception, you will find an information board with the telephone number and assistance hours of our staff. The hotel staff can provide any information you may need. Until you meet our guide, you will have free time at your leisure.
Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide may adjust the schedules depending on the circumstances and for you to have the best experience possible.
08:15 a.m. - We´ll begin our city tour. Nestled among hundreds of palm trees and surrounded by ochre walls, this exotic city is full of activity and life. We´ll explore its impressive strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the colorful Medina, and the Koutoubia Mosque. We´ll also visit the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Lunch will be at the hotel, followed by free time in the afternoon.
In the evening, we recommend the Fantasy dinner show, where you can experience the rich and varied Moroccan folklore.
In the evening, we recommend the Fantasy dinner show, where you can experience the rich and varied Moroccan folklore.
Total distance covered: 540 km.
Scenery: Fascinating landscapes, arid regions with oases, mountains along the Atlas, and lands of nomadic communities.
Note: Wear comfortable shoes for the visit to Ouzoud Falls (easy access by stairs).
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Marrakech. Today’s journey will be longer, giving us the opportunity to see the diverse landscapes of the country. We’ll travel along the Atlantic slope of the Atlas Mountains for the first part of our route.
11:00 a.m. - Ouzoud Falls. We’ll make a delightful stop at this tranquil spot, home to the highest waterfalls in North Africa (110 meters). Located in the Middle Atlas, the falls are surrounded by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view of the waterfall (both included). You can also watch the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in this area.
01:30 p.m. - Departure from Ouzoud. We’ll continue our journey.
07:45 p.m. - Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll admire the city view from the Marinid Tombs (depending on the sunlight, we may see this view at the start of the next day’s visit). Dinner will be included.
Scenery: Fascinating landscapes, arid regions with oases, mountains along the Atlas, and lands of nomadic communities.
Note: Wear comfortable shoes for the visit to Ouzoud Falls (easy access by stairs).
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Marrakech. Today’s journey will be longer, giving us the opportunity to see the diverse landscapes of the country. We’ll travel along the Atlantic slope of the Atlas Mountains for the first part of our route.
11:00 a.m. - Ouzoud Falls. We’ll make a delightful stop at this tranquil spot, home to the highest waterfalls in North Africa (110 meters). Located in the Middle Atlas, the falls are surrounded by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view of the waterfall (both included). You can also watch the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in this area.
01:30 p.m. - Departure from Ouzoud. We’ll continue our journey.
07:45 p.m. - Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll admire the city view from the Marinid Tombs (depending on the sunlight, we may see this view at the start of the next day’s visit). Dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 120 km.
Scenery: Beautiful farmland landscapes.
Note: Fez is a very traditional city, and Moulay Idriss is a holy city. We kindly request that you wear appropriate clothing and respect the local population. Comfortable shoes are recommended for visiting the archaeological site.
In the morning, we’ll visit Fez. We will enter 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).
03:00 p.m. - Departure from Fez.
04:30 p.m. – Archaeological Site of Volubilis. 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. Admission is included.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Volubilis. We’ll continue our journey through olive fields.
05:45 p.m. – Moulay Idriss. Located on top of a hill, we’ll arrive at the 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. There will be time for you to explore.
06:45 p.m. - Departure from Moulay Idriss.
07:30 p.m. - Meknes. Time to settle into your accommodation. Dinner will be included.
Scenery: Beautiful farmland landscapes.
Note: Fez is a very traditional city, and Moulay Idriss is a holy city. We kindly request that you wear appropriate clothing and respect the local population. Comfortable shoes are recommended for visiting the archaeological site.
In the morning, we’ll visit Fez. We will enter 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).
03:00 p.m. - Departure from Fez.
04:30 p.m. – Archaeological Site of Volubilis. 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. Admission is included.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Volubilis. We’ll continue our journey through olive fields.
05:45 p.m. – Moulay Idriss. Located on top of a hill, we’ll arrive at the 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. There will be time for you to explore.
06:45 p.m. - Departure from Moulay Idriss.
07:30 p.m. - Meknes. Time to settle into your accommodation. Dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 240 km.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we’ll visit Meknes, a 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.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from Meknes. We’ll continue along the highway, with time for lunch at a service area.
03:30 p.m. - Rabat. 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, free time.
06:30 p.m. - Departure from Rabat. We’ll follow the shores of the Atlantic.
08:00 p.m. – Casablanca. Arrival at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.
08:30 a.m. - After breakfast, we’ll visit Meknes, a 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.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from Meknes. We’ll continue along the highway, with time for lunch at a service area.
03:30 p.m. - Rabat. 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, free time.
06:30 p.m. - Departure from Rabat. We’ll follow the shores of the Atlantic.
08:00 p.m. – Casablanca. Arrival at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 245 km.
Scenery: From Atlantic plains of cultivated land to more arid landscapes as we approach Safi.
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.
03:30 p.m. – Departure from Casablanca. We’ll head towards Marrakech.
06:45 p.m. - Marrakech. Dinner will be included at the hotel.
Scenery: From Atlantic plains of cultivated land to more arid landscapes as we approach Safi.
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.
03:30 p.m. – Departure from Casablanca. We’ll head towards Marrakech.
06:45 p.m. - Marrakech. Dinner will be included at the hotel.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
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USD 988.00