IMPERIAL CITIES & MARRAKECH HIGHLIGHTS

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Casablanca to join the group during the visit of Casablanca which includes the Mohamed V square, the United Nations place, the central market, the habbous sector and the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque with the residential area of Anfa before strolling along the Aïn Diab coast dotted with swimming pools and restaurants. Independent lunch. Departure to Rabat and visit the administrative capital of Morocco with the Hassan tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudayas and the Medina. Late in the afternoon, check‐in at the hotel, dinner and overnight. 

After breakfast, departure to Fez with visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss Ist. Continue to Meknes. Independent lunch and visit the city known as « the Moroccan Versailles » which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. The sightseeing of Meknes will include Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, the old medina. Arrival to Fez, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

The whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of Fez; the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit of the medieval medina, the Medersas, the Karaouine mosque and the famous Nejjarine fountain. Independent lunch and continuation of the visit through the old medina where the clients will see different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. 

After breakfast, departure to Marrakech crossing the region the middle Atlas and passing through Immouzer du Kander, Azrou and Ifrane, a charming ski resort in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest. Stop at Beni‐Mellal to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Independent lunch and continuation to Marrakech. Little by little will appear the red earth of the country contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms. Check‐in at the hotel, dinner and overnight. 

The entire day will be spent visiting Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city known as the « Pearl of the South» with the Medersa Benyoussef, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Menara gardens. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaâ El Fna place with its various and non‐stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire‐eaters and more. Independent dinner and overnight at the hotel.  

Breakfast at the hotel free day at leisure for optional excursions or relaxation by the swimming‐pool of the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. 

After breakfast, departure transfer to Marrakech Menara airport for the return flight. Assistance with the boarding formalities.