Marvellous Morocco: A Journey through colors and culture

Day One: arrive at the airport in Casablanca and transfer to Medina of Fez. The drive will take around 3 hours. Dinner and Overnight in Fez authentic Riad.

Day Two: (Fez Medina Tour):
After Breakfast at the Riad, we will get picked up by our guide who will take to a mesmerizing tour in the old Medina. Here are some of the main highlights you will visit within the Fez Medina:

1. Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate): This iconic blue gate marks the entrance to the Medina and is a symbol of Fez. It’s a popular spot for photos and an excellent starting point for your exploration.
2. Bou Inania Madrasa: This stunning 14th-century madrasa is an architectural masterpiece.
3. Al-Attarine Madrasa
4. Chouara Tannery: Witness the traditional process of leather tanning, which has been passed down through generations.
5. Dar Batha Museum
6. Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
7. The Souks: Wander through the labyrinthine streets of the Medina, where you’ll find an array of souks (markets) selling everything from spices and textiles to ceramics and rugs.

Day Three: Meknes – Volubilis – Moulay Driss
Breakfast at the Riad in Fez. Then, head out to explore the ancient imperial city of Meknes, known as the” Versailles of Morocco“. See historical sites such as the impressive ramparts, monumental gates, and the Mausoleum Moulay Ismail.
The tour begins with a tour of the walls with monumental gates dating from the seventeenth century Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis.
Stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mosque that non-Muslims could visit in Morocco for a long time. Exit through the famous Bab Mansour El on the vast square Hedim.
On the other side of the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art ” Dar Jamai ” offers a wide variety of handicrafts for you to see. Then we visit the ancient Roman ruins Volubilis, where you will spend some time exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting an idea of life during the Roman Empire.
Continue to Moulay Idriss. the driver will take you to see the view of the Medina from Borj North or South for some iconic photos. Dinner and overnight in a picturesque palace like Riad in Meknes.

Day Four: CHEFCHAOUEN GUIDED CITY TOUR
After breakfast in your Riad in Meknes , your guide will pick you up to head to Chefchaouen.
Walk up and down the tangled streets of the Medina. The latter’s architecture showcases an Andalusian influence. Because of the relaxed ambiance of Chefchaouen you will enjoy strolling at leisure in the maze-like streets until you reach the busy Plaza Uta El Hammam where the Kasbah is located. This town’s chilling vibes, great sense of local community, and a traditional lifestyle stuck between the past and the present, captivate your soul in a way that the town will always be engraved in your heart.

Day Five: Chefchaouen history and nature tour:
Start your tour with the kasbah of Chefchaouen which belongs to the early 18th century, and was built by the legendary ruler Moulay Ismail.
Next, visit the cobbled main square, Plaza Uta el- Hammam.
Chefchaouen’s blue and white washed buildings are reminiscent of the religious Jewish tradition that involves the weaving of Talis (Jewish prayer shawls) with Tekhelet, a blue dye prized by ancient Mediterranean civilizations and mentioned 49 times in the Hebrew Torah.

Day Six: Chafchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Rabat. Rabat earned UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2012, and there’s much to do and see in the city.
Start at medieval fortification of the Chellah Necropolis, where you can wander the Roman and Islamic ruins. Stroll through the Medina (old town) to find the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V.
Next, visit the 20th-century Andalusian Gardens and enjoy the serene space away from the crowds. It’s the ideal place to relax and escape the afternoon heat. End your tour at the grand door of the Kasbah des Oudaïas, the gate out of Rabat’s old city center. The Kasbah des Oudaïas is home to the city’s oldest mosque and Musée des Oudaïas handicrafts museum.

Day seven: Casablanca City tour:
Your tour begins with a visit to the splendid Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
As you continue your journey, you’ll explore the charming Habous Quarter.

Day Eight: After Breakfast, Airport transfer
Last day of RSVP is 2nd November