Highlights of Morocco
8 days Casablanca to Casablanca
Morocco, with it’s fascinating history, culture, beaches,
and spectacular scenery, is a wonderful country to experience.
“Highlights of Morocco” visits most of the imperial cities in
the northern part of the country and combines the unique cultural
attractions with the wonderful Mediterranean resort towns in 8 days.
What You See
Casablanca including United Nations Square, Anfa Residential Quarter,
Mosque of Hassan II Rabat including Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Hassan
Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, Oudaya Gardens Asilah including the Medina
and the Ramparts Tangier including the Spartel Lighthouse, the Hercules
Caves and the walking tour through the Kasbah and the souks Tetouan
including the Artisanal School and the Archaeologial Museum Chefchaouen
Fes including the orientation tour Meknes including the Bab El Mansour
Gate, Moulay Ismael Mausoleum, Royal Stables.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Casablanca:
Welcome to Casablanca, the most colourful
and cosmopolitan metropolis in the Northern Africa. This evening our tour
leader will brief us about the next days of our journey. Optional dinner
is available to get to know your travel mates better. Overnight stay in
Casablanca.
Day 2 Casablanca, Rabat:
After breakfast we’ll start to discover
this unique city. We’ll visit the the Pacha Court and Habous Quarter,
United Nations Square, the Anfa Residential Quarter and the coastline
with the impressive Mosque of Hassan II. Then we will head our way to
Rabat, set in a rich, amber-coloured landscape combining the ancient
history with the modern Moroccon culture. After visiting the Mechouar,
Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and the
Oudaya Gardens, we’ll check into our hotel to stay overnight.
Day 3 Rabat, Asilah, Tangier:
Today we’ll first stop at Asilah, a
typical fishing village and Mediterranean resort famous for its sandy
beaches. We’ll visit the winding streets of the Medina and the Ramparts.
Free afternoon in this charming town to discover additional sights on
your own. Asilah is also famous for the fish restaurants. Then we’ll
proceed to Tangier where we’ll stay overnight.
Day 4 Tangier :
After breakfast we’ll discover the
Spartel Lighthouse and the Hercules Caves. Legend says that Europe
and Africa were joined and seperated by Hercules at this point!
Our day will continue with a walking tour through the Kasbah and
the Grand & Petit Souks. Afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5 Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen:
Today we’ll depart Tangier for Tetouan
driving through the Rif Mountains with impressive view. Tetouan will
be the first stop of the day, a former Spanish protectorate unique
for its mixed Hispano-Moroccon look. We’ll visit the Artisanal school
and the Archaeological museum in Tetouan before departing for Chaouen
through the beautiful forest of the Rif Mountains. Overnight stay in Chaouen.
Day 6 Chefchaouen:
A day at leisure in this delightful
town set on a wide valley in the Rif. With its cheery and blue houses,
Chaouen is a wonderful place where you can walk through the winding but
clean streets of the Medina and enjoy a mint tea in typical local cafes.
Day 7 Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes:
After breakfast we’ll depart for Fes,
one of the most interesting towns in Morocco. After the orientation
tour in this fantastic town, we’ll proceed to Meknes and visit the Bab
El Mansour Gate, Moulay Ismael Mausoleum & Mosque and the Royal Stables.
Overnight stay in Meknes.
Day 8 Casablanca :
Early in the morning we’ll depart
for Casablanca where our journey will end.
Compulsory local payment of £50 to be paid on arrival day in Casablanca.
Please check the "departure dates and rates" section for the details of
the local payment.
To Book Call 08700 66 45 11
