North Morocco Tour 9 Days

Upon arrival at Casablanca airport/ your hotel you’ll be met our driver. There is also the opportunity for you to visit the historic Jewish Synagogue  , Temple Beth-El, with its stained glass windows and artistic styling. ( its allowed only for jewish people). You may also get the chance to to visit Temple Em Habanim and Neve Chalom if there is time! Tonight, you will stay here in Casablanca.

Transfer from 8am  to Rabat/Moulay Idriss. Today take an early morning to the historical town of Rabat. Rabat's history is long and colourful, having been host to Roman settlements, pirates and more recently the Moroccan parliament. It contains numerous fine Arab monuments, some dating from the 10th to 15th century Almohad and Merenid dynasties, and others that are far older. The earliest known settlement is Sala, occupying an area now known as the Chellah. Store your luggage and spend a few hours strolling through the city's old quarter, then walk up to Kasbah des Oudaias and enjoy views over the Atlantic Ocean. Continue on to Meknes with the driver (approximately 3 hours),  through scenic countryside to the sacred pilgrimage village of Moulay Idriss. Once forbidden to non-Muslims, explore the delightful medina of this ancient town that offers an excellent insight into traditional Moroccan life. See where the faithful gather to pay homage at the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, who was the great-grandson of Mohammed and brought Islam to Morocco. At sunset, enjoy great views over the plains of Volubilis below. Your accommodation for the night is in a guesthouse. 

Volubilis/Fes. Today, take a guided tour of the archaeological site of Volubilis.The story of Volubilis perfectly represents the many cultural influences of Morocco. The city bears the marks of several civilizations. Volubilis was founded in the 3rd century BC. It was then the capital of Mauretania. Mauretania was then the territory of the Berbers. Volubilis was therefore at the base a Berber city. The city grew rapidly when it was controlled by the Romans. At its peak, Volubilis has between 10,000 and 20,000 inhabitants according to historians. The city lived mainly from the olive oil trade. The plains near Volubilis are still covered with olive trees! Upon arrival, take a tour around the ruins with a local guide. Please remember to pack drinking water, hat, sunglasses and sun cream for this tour as it may get hot and you will be exposed to the sun. And, of course, don’t forget to take your camera as the town is filled with fantastic mosaics along the Decumanus Maximus, many of which remain intact. After time spent imagining Volubulis as the bustling city it once was, return to the nearby imperial city of Meknes, where you'll have a few hours to explore. In the 17th century Sultan Moulay Ismail turned Meknes from a provincial town to a spectacular Imperial city, building his own version of Versailles with labour force of over 25,000 slaves. The adventurous may want to try a camel burger for lunch at a local restaurant in the medina. In the afternoon, take a one-hour to Fes, where you'll spend the next two nights. Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming – a visual and pungent feast for the senses – with a huge, well-preserved medieval old city that’s the mother of all medinas.