Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco!

Marrakech - Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

06:00 p.m. In the evening, we will take a Caleche ride to visit the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, which will be bustling with life at this hour. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.

IMPORTANT:
Hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you need your room earlier, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready when you arrive at the hotel. However, your trip guide won’t contact you until the start of the included activities. At the reception, you will find an information board with the telephone number and assistance hours of our staff. The hotel staff can provide any information you may need. Until you meet our guide, you will have free time at your leisure.

Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide may adjust the schedules depending on the circumstances and for you to have the best experience possible.

Marrakech

08:15 a.m. - We´ll begin our city tour. Nestled among hundreds of palm trees and surrounded by ochre walls, this exotic city is full of activity and life. We´ll explore its impressive strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the colorful Medina, and the Koutoubia Mosque. We´ll also visit the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Lunch will be at the hotel, followed by free time in the afternoon.

In the evening, we recommend the Fantasy dinner show, where you can experience the rich and varied Moroccan folklore.

Marrakech – Ouzoud - Fez

Total distance covered: 540 km.

Scenery: Fascinating landscapes, arid regions with oases, mountains along the Atlas, and lands of nomadic communities.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes for the visit to Ouzoud Falls (easy access by stairs).

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Marrakech. Today’s journey will be longer, giving us the opportunity to see the diverse landscapes of the country. We’ll travel along the Atlantic slope of the Atlas Mountains for the first part of our route.
11:00 a.m. - Ouzoud Falls. We’ll make a delightful stop at this tranquil spot, home to the highest waterfalls in North Africa (110 meters). Located in the Middle Atlas, the falls are surrounded by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view of the waterfall (both included). You can also watch the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in this area.

01:30 p.m. - Departure from Ouzoud. We’ll continue our journey.
07:45 p.m. - Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll admire the city view from the Marinid Tombs (depending on the sunlight, we may see this view at the start of the next day’s visit). Dinner will be included.

Fez – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss - Meknes

Total distance covered: 120 km.

Scenery: Beautiful farmland landscapes.

Note: Fez is a very traditional city, and Moulay Idriss is a holy city. We kindly request that you wear appropriate clothing and respect the local population. Comfortable shoes are recommended for visiting the archaeological site.

In the morning, we’ll visit Fez. We will enter through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace, exploring the Jewish quarter, its bustling souks, and the tannery district. Known as the cultural capital of the country and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez is renowned for its impressive Medina, which preserves the traditional Arab atmosphere like no other. We will end the visit with lunch at an ancient palace in the Medina (included).

03:00 p.m. - Departure from Fez.
04:30 p.m. – Archaeological Site of Volubilis. Founded in the third century BC, Volubilis was the capital of Mauretania Tingitana and served as an important military outpost of the Roman Empire, where numerous beautiful monuments were built. Admission is included.

05:30 p.m. - Departure from Volubilis. We’ll continue our journey through olive fields.
05:45 p.m. – Moulay Idriss. Located on top of a hill, we’ll arrive at the holy city and pilgrimage site for Muslims in Morocco, as it is the burial place of the great-grandson of Muhammad and founder of the first royal dynasty of Morocco. The city was closed to non-Muslims until 1912, and until 2005, non-Muslims could not stay overnight there. There will be time for you to explore.

06:45 p.m. - Departure from Moulay Idriss.
07:30 p.m. - Meknes. Time to settle into your accommodation. Dinner will be included.

Meknes- Rabat - Casablanca.-

Total distance: 240 km.

08.30 hrs- After breakfast, visit of Meknes, another fascinating city declared a World Heritage Site, founded for military purposes in the eleventh century by the Almoravids, and was the capital of the kingdom in times of Sultan Muley Ismail (1672-1727), founder of the Alaouite dynasty. This sovereign built an impressive city of Spanish-Moorish style, surrounding it with high walls marked by monumental doors. We will be surprised by the immense gate of Bab el Mansur and the activity in the square el Hedim (reminiscent of the D, Jemaa square of Marrakesh). We include entrance to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Free time.

12.30 hrs- Meknes, departure. Continuation by highway, time for lunch in service area.
15.30 hrs- Rabat. Arrival and city tour of the capital of the Kingdom. We visit the powerful fortress of the Oudaia, the Hassan tower where the mausoleum of King Mohamed V is located, the walls of the Andalusians, the outer enclosure of the Royal Palace and the modern quarters of embassies. After our visit, free time.

18.30 hrs- Rabat, departure. We follow the shores of the Atlantic.
20.00 hrs- Casablanca -Arrival at the end of the day.- Dinner included.

Casablanca - Marrakech

Total distance covered: 245 km.

Scenery: From Atlantic plains of cultivated land to more arid landscapes as we approach Safi.

This morning, we’ll start with an included guided tour of Morocco’s largest city and economic center. We’ll stroll along the grand avenues, visit the beautiful Mohamed V Square with its fountain, Moorish buildings, and palm trees, and walk through the Arab League Park. We’ll also explore the little Medina. Our tour includes admission to the impressive Hassan II Mosque (the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims), located by the sea and featuring a 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights pointing to Mecca. After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of La Corniche.

03:30 p.m. – Departure from Casablanca. We’ll head towards Marrakech.
06:45 p.m. - Marrakech. Dinner will be included at the hotel.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.