Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco
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The Imperial Cities tour from Casablanca is a comprehensive journey through some of the country’s most iconic destinations. Starting in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Next, the tour will take you to Rabat, the political capital of Morocco, where you will visit the Royal Palace and the Hassan Tower. After Rabat, the tour will continue to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and finally to the medieval city of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate architecture and rich history.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca

Stop At: New Medina of Casablanca, Blvd Victor Hugo, Casablanca Morocco
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met and taken to your Casablanca hotel. Depending on arrival time, you will visit the city, including an visit to the Hassan II, one of the world’s biggest mosques, Sqala and Habous disctrict. Overnight stay in Casablanca.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4* Hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Day 2: Rabat - Volubilis

Stop At: Medina of Rabat, Rabat 10030 Morocco
The tour commences with a visit to the Mechouar and the exterior of the royal palace, the official residence of the king. Continue to the esplanade of the Hassan Tower, all that remains of the “Unfinished Mosque”, dating back to 1196.

Here, at the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V presided over the first Friday prayer meeting on his return from exile in 1956. Opposite the tower is the regal Mohammed V Mausoleum, the royal necropolis. Marble steps lead to a gallery overlooking the impressive chamber containing the white onyx tombs of Mohamed V and his sons, Moulay Abdallah and King Hassan II, the current king's father. The Royal Guard stand guard in their flowing red and white burnous.

Next, head to the Kasbah of the Udayas, dating back to the Almohad dynasty. Standing on the south bank of the Bou Regreg estuary, it defended the town from 1666 to 1672. See the 12th-century red ochre ashlar gate flanked by 2 towers, and the oldest mosque in Rabat, the Jamaa El Atiq.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
Next is ancient Roman city of Volubilis. Recently listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and dating back as far as AD40, Volubilis is home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in North Africa.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: 4* Hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Day 3: Fez

Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco
After breakfast you will begin our guided tour of the Fes medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the King’s Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will experience. For lunch you may choose to eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch you will continue the tour and return to your hotel for the evening.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: 4* Hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Day 4: Fes – End of the Tour

Pass By: Old Medina of Casablanca, Place Marishal North-west corner of Place des Nations Unies, Casablanca 20200 Morocco
Your last day in Fez, we will arrange the airport transfer according to your flight departure. End of our services.

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Transportation
  • Professional Local Guides
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 3x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Volubilis

Exclusions

  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Monuments Entry Fees

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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