9Days The Royal & North Morocco Tour

Upon your arrival to Marrakech you will be met by your English speaking driver outside the airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel to check in and rest.

Local Experience : Kotchi Experience (Horse Carriage Tour)

Today you will get the chance to wake up and live Marrakech, a dream of many, so be sure to make the best of it. 

After your breakfast our local guide and driver guide will be waiting for you to start a guided city tour of the “Ochre City ''. We will visit first in the morning the Majorelle Garden which was named after the French painter, Jacques Majorelle who dedicated a lot of effort and passion to this art piece. After Majorelle, let's continue after it to Menara and though the name in Arabic translates to “lighthouse”, it is actually a pavilion with a basin and a garden of orchards and olive groves. We will be heading afterwards to Bahia Palace, the Koutobia Mosque and through the Jewish quarter called Mallah; finishing the tour with a carriage ride or “Koutchi '' to Jamaa El Fnaa (Optional).

The more you know: Marrakesh is known for being holy, Moroccans call it “the land of the seven men” who were huge religion and Sufi scholars that gave their lives for knowledge and worship 

Enjoy a lovely breakfast at your hotel before heading to Casablanca the economic capital of Morocco. Upon your arrival, join your tour guide for a guided city tour including the exterior visit of the Hassan II Mosque, the Habous quarter and its local Souks, the Place des Nations, admire the art deco of Casablanca through its crowded streets, and finish the tour at la Corniche Ain Diab before to transfer to your hotel for check-in and relax.

The more you know: If you are a fun of the Movie “ Casablanca “ then don’t miss on the famous Rick’s café from found on Boulevard  Sour Jdid

Local Experience : Mint Tea Break at Café Maure overlooking the Abourgerag River

After breakfast at your hotel, your driver guide will take you to Rabat to join your tour guide for a tour of the capital city of Morocco. Rabat was founded by Abd Al-Mu’min, a ruler of the Almohad dynasty for military reasons. It was built to serve as a fortress, hence its original name Ribatu l-Fath, meaning "stronghold of victory".  Our guided tour in Rabat will then revolve around uncovering the history of Rabat. The tour includes a visit to the Royal Palace, Chellah, Hassan Tower, and Kasbah Ouddaya.  Free time afterwards to stroll around the souks and bazaars in the old medina of Rabat which are full of all types of merchandise as well as leather made traditional and modern shoes alongside with Moroccan styles bags with some authentic Berber style and old jewelry shops. Then, continue to “Café Maure “on the bank of river Bouregrag, to enjoy an optional Moroccan mint tea alongside with some Moroccan goodies like: Kaab Ghazal and Ghariba.

The more you know: Kaab Ghazal means in Arabic the hoof of the deer, alongside Ghariba and Mint Tea are symbols of Moroccan hospitality.

After breakfast, meet your driver guide to get transferred to Fez. On route, we will be making a stop by Volubilis and Meknes. The archeological site of Volubilis is listed by UNESCO as a worldwide heritage site, it is a witness of the multiculturality of Morocco. You will walk around the remains of the Roman outpost, through the arcs of Triumphal arches, the Capitoline Temple and large captivating Orpheus mosaics which tell tales of Roman’s life. 

Afterwards, the trip will continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, one of Morocco’s lesser-visited. It was built by Moulay Ismail and was conceived to be the ‘Versailles of Morocco. You’ll be able to visit the famed gate of Bab El Mansour, and Lhri. These sites are the main beating veins of the city, then we will continue our way to Fez.

Local Experience : Pottery Experience workshops

Wake up today in one of the most ancient cities in Morocco. Founded in AD 808 by Sultan Moulay Idris II. The city’s history and position are well ingrained in the upcoming Moroccan identity and traditions. It was once the Mecca of Science and Knowledge for it had the first University in the world ; Al Karaouyine. It wielded many scholars and intellectuals. It had fertilized the minds and the souls of many over the age, and surely more to come. Its solid and well established position over centuries as a cultural melting pot had provided it with a unique spirit of multiculturality, tolerance and peace. Therefore, open up to the city and enjoy what it has to offer.

Along with your guided tour, touch on the cities marking features and uniqueness which you cannot find anywhere else. As you walk in to Fez El Bali ( the ancient town) you are faced with a fork in the road , the right one is “talaa kebira “ and the left one is “talaa sghira” and unlike Robert Frost we will travel the road most taken as we  follow the footsteps of great women and men who been here . The “Talaa Kbbira” will lead us straight to Bou Inannia Madrassa at the end of the market. This Madrasa served as theological colleges and was built in 1351 with a Merenid Style. 

Right in front of Bou Inannia lays one of Fez’s mysteries, the Hydraulic clock. It was mainly made to announce prayer times. Then we continue towards Henna Souk passing by Fon Douk Smen. After souk Hanna you will reach Zawyat Moulay Driss II (the sultan’s shrine) and across from it there is Medrasa el Attarine and a few meters we will find  the Kairaouione Mosque University.

While wandering around your mind would not help but wonder about the lost stories, the legends, hopes, and the love stories that once lightened those brick walls, It’s The magic of Fez 

 *As part of our local experiences program, we recommend an optional pottery workshop.

After Breakfast, prepare for a drive to Chefchaouen via Ouazzane and through the Rif Mountains which are located in the northern region of the country. When you arrive to Chefchouan the first captivating feature will be the blue color all around. Chefchaouen is Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”. It has come to be known as such due to a distinctive blue color all the inhabitants use to paint their houses. This tradition traces back to the Jewish traditions and beliefs that the color blue represents the sky which in turn reminds people of heaven and God. This color covering the city gives it and amazing charm as well as a sense and an atmosphere of relaxation, comfort and peace. Have you heard of healing pearls and gems?  Well this one really works.

In Road to Ras El Maa you will encounter a group of Granada-styled houses before enjoying tea in the midst of the freshwater. You will be able to visit the Kasbah Ali Ben Rachid and Plaza Uta el-Hammam and explore this beautiful city. 

After your breakfast, travel to Tangier, the bride of the north. This city is located on the southern passage of the Strait of Gibraltar, a few miles from the Spanish shores. Tangier has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts

Starting your tour at the Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean culture, move to the souks 3Petit Socco” and “Grand Socco” and enjoy some of the local product and street food (optional) before heading to the American Legation Museum and find between the arts works there the Moroccan Mona Lisa. One of the most interesting places is the St. Andrew Anglican Church which is built with a Moroccan style and with the lord’s prayers in Arabic over the altar.

Wake up and enjoy a lovely breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airport to catch a flight back home.