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The Kingdom of Morocco - Feel the Spirit of the West

The city of Casablanca, the name of which in translation from Spanish means "White House", is the general economic and business center of Morocco. There is a large number of magnificent mosques and palaces, ancient streets and picturesque markets in Casablanca, the sightseeing of which will take quite a while. That is why you should start from the most interesting -  from the quarter of Medina, which stands out with its ancient atmosphere, labyrinths of curved eastern streets, white-stone buildings and, of course, colorful street vendors.

 

Tangier is one of the most ancient Moroccan cities located on the shores of the bay, at the feet of hills, at the boundary point where the Atlantic ocean meets the Mediterranean sea. Tangier is full of architectural attractions. In the old city- Medina, there stand the traditional white houses along the streets. There is a square of Sokko in the city center of Tangier. From Spanish, the word "sokko" is translated as a "shop" though this place is no longer a business area. There are many cafes and restaurants here where you can sit at verandas and enjoy the city view. A zone for pedestrians starts from the square, which passes through the main sights of the city and ends at Kasbah Tangier.

 

Fez is deemed to be the pearl of Arab culture, the religious and cultural center of Morocco. The city was founded about 1200 years ago by Idrīs I from the Idrisid dynasty. According to legend, he drew a line by a golden shovel thus marking the current borders of the city walls. It became the first capital of Morocco in the XIII-th century. Like all the other Moroccan cities, Fez is divided into two parts - the old part of Fez-el Bali and the new part of Fez-el-Jedid. The old city of Fez-el-Bali or the medina is a little bit isolated, there are many ancients graves beyond its ancient walls, that is why the new quarters of the city were built far from the medina. It is quite easy to get lost there. People say that there are about 9400 streets and lanes there. They have preserved their appearance almost unchanged. Fez-el-Bali in its turn is divided into separate districts, each of which is specialized in its typical kind of crafts.

 

Beni-Mellal in Morocco is a quiet and neat town far from the ocean, drown in the green of parks. This is a place where you can relax from the city hustle and bustle the hot Mediterranean sunshine of the medina of ancient imperial cities, enjoying a walk in the shade of orange and olive trees. The city walls of Beni Mellal and the kasbah of Ras-el-Ain, which was erected by the city founder- Mulay Ismail in 1688, are quite well preserved. Since then, the fortress has been restored several times. The majority of city constructions are modern. The locals prefer to have a rest in the central park where numerous leafy trees grow, waterfalls murmur and you can taste clean cool water from the source of Ain-Asserdun.

 

"The Red City" of Marrakech is an authentically fabulous place, markets, parks, palaces and mosques galore. The internal inspection of magnificent palaces and wandering about streets in the historical part of the city- Medina, will take you the whole day. You will feel serenity in the peaceful gardens of Majorelle or enjoy the beauties of historical mosques of the city. However, take into consideration, that only Muslims can enter the mosques for inner inspection.

 

Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fez - Volubilis - Meknes - Ifrane - Beni Mellal - Marrakech - Essaouira - Agadir

7 Days, 6 Nights
1300 $
May - October
Included
  • Airflight Moscow - Casablanca, Agadir - Moscow, regular flights by Royal Air Maroc flights (request for minimal rate upon booking)
  • Accommodation of 6 nights in a hotel chosen according to program, with a half board
  • Meeting and seeing off in the airport (group transfer is provided to tourists arrived by the flight Kasablanca AT 221 and departure flight AT 426)
  • Transfer service by a comfortable bus/car according to the excursion program
  • Local, Russian speaking guide services and excursions according to the tour program
  • All taxes and fees
  • Medical insurance for tourists below 65 years.
Not Included
  • Airflight Yerevan - Moscow - Yerevan
  • Visa
  • Service charge 25 euro per person ( a compulsory payment on the spot, paid to the guide at arrival)
  • Additional excursions, etc.
  • tips
  • Personal expenses, additional food, beverages.
Program
Day 1
Casablanca

Departure from Moscow. Arrival in Casablanca. Meeting at the airport.

A sightseeing excursion through Casablanca, visiting the city center, Habbus quarter, the Mosque of Hassan II (external sightseeing), Ain-Diab embankment.

Check-in at the hotel. Supper and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 2
Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Rabat - the administrative capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. An exploring excursion through Rabat with visits to the Palace Square, visiting the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the tower of Hassan and Kasba Udaya.

Transfer to Tangier. An exploring excursion through the city with a panoramic view of the old city, Kasba with its unique octagonal minaret, Gran Sokko, the square connecting the medina and the new city, St. Andrew's Church (external inspection), Grotto of Hercules.

  • Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fez

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Chefchaouen - a tiny picturesque town that was founded in the 15th century on a slope of a mountain, at an altitude of 610 m above sea level.

You will visit the beautiful streets of Medina and the square of Uta el-Hammam (optional: you can visit Kasba at an additional pay).

Transfer to Fez along the road which passes through the massif of the Riphean mountains. On the way, you will enjoy the wonderful landscape around you.

Accommodation in the hotel. Supper and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4
Fez - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez

Breakfast at the hotel.

An excursion to Fez that was founded in the VIII-th century.

An excursion supposes an external inspection of main attractions of the city: the Al-Karaouin University- Mosque (IX-XII centuries), Attarin Madrassah, Najjarin Fountain, the Medieval Medina which is the largest in Morocco, the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gates, as well as workshops of traditional Moroccan crafts. Transfer to Volubilis. An exploring excursion through the city.

Transfer to Meknes. A sightseeing excursion around the city.

Return to Fez. Supper and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5
Fez - Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Marrakech along the Middle Atlas mountains through highland Berber villages, cedar forests, cities of Ifrane and Azru to Beni Mellal.

On the way, at an additional payment, you can visit the Ouzoud falls if the vast majority of the group agrees. Later on, you will proceed to the flatland

House of Marrakech. In the evening you will visit Medina and Jema el Fna square which is enlisted among the UNESCO cultural heritage sites of the planet.

Fortunetellers and magicians, snake charmers, acrobats and water carriers, tellers of ancient legends, cooks preparing unpretentious Berber dishes, piles of

oranges that turn to freshly squeezed orange juice in your presence - all of these are a real theatre of life and part of Maroccan culture.

The huge eastern market is situated along the perimeter of the square and goes to the depths of Medina.

In the evening, you can also visit the "Chez Ali" show with traditional Morrocan supper and stylized Berberian wedding.

Accommodation in the hotel. Supper and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6
Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel.

During the excursion through Marrakech, you will see the famous minaret of Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the unique Majorelle Garden which was

formerly owned by the renowned Franch couture Yves Saint-Laurent, a modest monument which is installed at the farther end of the garden under the

canopy of exotic trees, you will stroll through the picturesque shopping and craft quarters of the old city.

Free time. Supper and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7
Marrakech - Essaouira - Agadir

After having breakfast, you will leave for Agadir through Essaouira - the city of the 70's hippies of the last century.

You will see the ancient fortress which is a fine sample of Franch, Berberian and Portuguese military architecture mixture, a modern fishing port, the extensive exhibition of local

artists, where the narrow streets of the old town serve as an open-air gallery for their works.

You can take the chance to savor fresh local seafood dishes offered by numerous restaurants located on the seashore (at additional payment).

After dinner, you will leave for Agadir. Upon arrival, transfer to Agadir airport for the return flight.

* There is an option to continue the vacation staying at one of the hotels in Agadir.