Historical Imperial Cities and a Waterfall 11 Days

On your arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver and tour guide who will drive you to your hotel in Casablanca.

After having some rest, enjoy your first dinner in Morocco and then an overnight stay in your hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to one of Casablanca’s most famous attractions, Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco and one of the largest in the world.

Then drive to city center to see the Old Medina, also known as the ancienne medina.

After visiting the Mosque, you will drive to the charming Imperial City of Fez, known as Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital as well as a center for handicraft arts.

Upon arrival, you will head directly to your hotel or riad for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, begin your Fez sightseeing tour from Fes -Jdid.   Visit the historical sites such as the Royal Palace, one of the oldest and largest in Morocco, the Mellah or Jewish Quarter, founded in 1438 and the first in Morocco, and the landmark Marinid Tombs which date back to the Marinid Dynasty.

Later, we will enter the winding, old walled city of Fez el Bali, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Here you will visit the historical sites such as the magnificent Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the medieval University of  Karaouiyne plus the leather tanneries which have been in use for 1000 years and more.

Return to your hotel or riad and have dinner in the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice.

After breakfast, we will head to Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers you an opportunity to enjoy a perfect blend of cultural heritage and picturesque scenery.  You can explore a whole city of archeological treasures plus ancient mosaic floors.

Afterwards, we will drive for approximately 20 minutes from Volubilis to the Holy City of Moulay Idriss, one of the five Holy Cities in the Islamic world.  It was here that Moulay Idriss 1 arrived in 789, bringing with him the religion of Islam and starting a new dynasty.

The last destination will be Meknes, which was established by Moulay Ismail in the 11th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will discover the major attractions of the city including the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Bab Mansour Gate and more.

At the end of the day, relax with a Turkish bath (Hamman) and massage.

Then return to your hotel or riad for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Fez and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains for an adventure in Cascade D’ouzoud.

These glorious waterfalls are nestled between Marrakesh and Azilal and located near the small Berber village of Tanaghmeilt.

Upon arrival, head to your hotel or riad and enjoy dinner.

After breakfast we will continue our Morocco Historical Tour, take a relaxing walk to the Cascade and enjoy the natural scenery.

You can also take a guided trek around the Cascade and discover a dozen old small grain mills located at the summit plus a grove of olive trees.

Return to your hotel or riad for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and head to the Imperial City of Marrakesh.

You will drive through the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy spectacular views.

In the afternoon, enjoy some free time in Marrakesh and then return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After having breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city, also known as the ‘Red City’.

The red or ochre color is pervasive as many buildings were constructed from local red sandstone.

You will have an opportunity to explore a number of historical palaces, museums and sites in the city, such as the Walled Medina of Marrakesh, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

See the former palaces of the Sultan which have been rebuilt and restored and are rich in history and cultural heritage.

Enjoy all the festivities in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Djeema el Fna Square.

Visit the artist’s landscape of the Majorelle Garden and the Bahia Palace and more.

Return to your hotel or riad for dinner in the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice.

After breakfast, depart for a day trip to Ourika Valley and enjoy the breathtaking views of the small rocky hills, green mountains and grazing sheep.

Have lunch in the heart of Ourika Valley by the river before we head to see the waterfalls of Setti Fatma and observe the Berber lifestyle.

Have dinner and overnight stay at your hotel or riad.

After breakfast, we will take the highway to Casablanca.

In the afternoon, after a rest in your hotel, drive along the beachfront, also known as the Corniche and then visit the Old Town, also known as the Ancienne Medina.

Then enjoy a ‘Farewell to Morocco’ dinner at Rick’s Cafe, a Casablanca landmark.

After dinner, return to your hotel for a final overnight stay.

After having breakfast, your driver and tour guide will transfer you to the airport.