Sultans's Palaces and Imperial Cities

Our 8 day package brings you to the five Imperial capitals where sultans ruled unique and fascinating Morocco.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL/CASABLANCA & RABAT Sunday (LD)
Upon arrival at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca, you will be met and escorted on a brief tour of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. See the great mosque of Hassan II and stroll along the Ain Diab corniche. After a sea food lunch, depart for Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital with the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum. Late afternoon check-in at your hotel.

DAY 2: RABAT, MEKNES & FEZ Monday (BLD)
After breakfast, depart for Fez. See the sacred town of Moulay Idriss I and stop at Volubilis to see the beautifully preserved Roman ruins. After lunch at Volubilis, carry on to Meknes, the 17th century "Moroccan Versailles," where you will see the ancient gate Bab Mansour, Hari Souani and the old medina. Arrival at Fez tonight.

DAY 3: FEZ Tuesday (BLD)
Today is devoted to Fez, the oldest cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Tour the ancient Medina, where you will see craftsmen plying their trades in the age-old way, the Karaouyine mosque, the beautiful Nejarine fountain and an ancient medarsa or university. After lunch at a Moroccan restaurant, your tour of Fez will continue.

DAY 4: FEZ, BENI-MELLAL & MARRAKESH Wednesday (BLD)
After breakfast, head south for Marrakesh. Pass by Immouzer El Kander and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative. Continue through the wooded and mountainous region to Beni-Mallal, where you will stop for lunch. The passing landscape turns to desert as you drive south to the great walled city of Marrakesh.

DAY 5: MARRAKESH Thursday (BLD)
Today is devoted to Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South". See the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs and the Menara Garden. After lunch at your hotel, explore the covered souks and the lively Djmaa El Fna plaza with its varied entertainers. Tonight enjoy a Fantasia dinner under tents while watching folkloric troupes from different regions of Morocco.

DAY 6: MARRAKESH & CASABLANCA Friday (BLD)
Morning at leisure. Check out in time for lunch, then drive back to Casablanca for the night.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE Saturday (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mohamed V Airport for your onward flight.

This tour departs every Sunday in Casablanca.

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