The Magic Of Morocco Luxury Tour

Our guide will be waiting for you at Casablanca airport at your arrival gate to take you immediately to check-in to your hotel in Rabat. This is a beautiful short drive of about 45 miles through the lush farms and nurseries of exotic plants. You will reach Rabat, the capital of Morocco, a city styled in a spaciously elegant European grid, yet slightly aware of its modernity. Only a river separates Rabat and its twin city Sala Colonia, but they are historically worlds apart. They have an ancient legacy that spans hundreds of generations. Each civilization that has inhabited each town has left its imprints, resulting in a wide variety of architectural styles, from the Phoenician and Roman eras to the art deco and modern skyscrapers. Your guide will take you on a historical and lively tour visiting the Jewish quarter, the Mellah, in the Heart of the city, starting at Place Sidi Makhlouf. The 12-century ramparts are best seen from this landmark. Walk up to Bab Chellah in the medina and cross Sidi Fateh St.This will lead you to the traditional Souk Laghzel (Yarn market). He will introduce you to the importance of this conventional guild on a textile role in Moroccan society. Proceeding on your guided visit to Rabat, you will cross to the citadel of the OudayaKasbah, entering from its 12th-century main gate to explore an extraordinary Medieval Moorish marvel overlooking the delta of Bourgreg River. You will have the opportunity to visit the old-fashioned Moorish gardens, stop in a traditional coffee house for mint tea, and explore the Oudaya Museum of tribal arts and Crafts, where you will discover the beauty of conventional Berber Textiles. You will continue your quest by exiting the Oudaya Kasbah and up the hill to visit the Hassan Tower and Mohamed the V Mausoleum, an emblem of Moroccan architectural arts and crafts at its finest. You will reach the Royal Palace and the Necropolis of Chellahat at the end of your tour. After touring Rabat, you will return to the hotel for dinner and accommodations.

Your excursion for the day traveling east in the hinterland will cover most ancient history highlights. The first stop will be the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. Volubilis was a critical city in the imperial Roman department of Mauritania (modern-dayMorocco, and Western Sahara) during the reign of Caracalla. Volubilis is impressively well preserved, and the genius of Roman urbanism is still intact—the two central integral streets in every Roman castrum, the Cardo, and Decumanus, are prominent. The Cardo is the north-south boulevard, and the Decumanus is east-west. The intersection of the two is the heart of every Roman city. There you will find the ruins of the old forum. In the neighboring hills of the vicinity, the holy citadel of Moulay Idris is nestled. Founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris Al Akbar, grandson of the Prophet Mohamed(s.a.w.s), this citadel is considered to be both the cradle of Sufism to Moroccan society as well as the first Islamic capital for the premier Arab dynasty. The city was created primarily for the indigenous population that migrated with Moulay Idris from the Middle East. You will drive around 15 miles to the next stop, the imperial city of Meknes. Meknes is a17th Century city built by Moulay Ismail to rival the ancient Moorish city of Fez. However, the monumental grandiose of Meknes and the Power of its founder King Moulay Ismail Meknes, lived continuously in the shadow of Fez. Meknes is a royal metropolis considered to be the Versailles of Morocco. Eventually, you have reached your destination, the ninth-century city of Fez. In the evening, you will taste the greatest of the Imperial Cities. You will visit the sights outside the ancient walled city, including the ramparts, the gates, and the Borjs(Moorish Forts). After this introductory aperitif to Fez, you will dine in your hotel and prepare for day three: Fez!

The whole day will be devoted to the historic visit of Fez. Incredibly enthralling, Fez is a feast for the senses with its haunting yet beautiful sounds, visual splendor, and evocative smells. Fez is the most ancient of the imperial capitals and the entire medieval city of the Islamic world. Fez is reminiscent of a city suspended in time, unfazed by the constantly evolving world outside its walls. Fez owes nothing to the world of today but electricity. Time spent in Fez will reveal much about the sophistication of the Moroccan artisans, providing an unparalleled learning experience to those who cross its path. Your morning will be spent visiting the Medina of Fez. Our specialized guide will take you on a historic discovery of the city of Fez, starting at the King's Palace and its Meshwar with ramparts and majestic gates. Then, we will drive to Merinides Hill to visit their necropolis. Here you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the old walled Medina, brimful with countless minarets to call for prayers in a city that has responded to these calls for 12 centuries. Drive down the hills to the gate of Bab Guissa, where you will leave your vehicle and walk to enter an ancient world. Fez has preserved its Medina as it was centuries ago. Not even a bicycle can be used as a transportation tool. Only donkeys, mules, and horses can help to move all that the city produces and needs as supplies. The first guilds you will immediately encounter are the cobblers, the saddlers, and blacksmiths, interlaced by some caravansaries for tribespeople who come from the surrounding areas to trade and supply their needs. Down the hill to Juteya, you will encounter all sorts of crafts, but noticeably, carpenters and leather workers as one of the traditional tanneries is not far. This walk will lead you to El Ashabine Square, with its various activities. From there, you will find your way to the Sgha square, leading you to Attarinethen Souk el Henna and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idris, the founder of Fez. Next to it, you will visit the Nejjarine Square with its famous fountain, its Guild of Carpentry, and the Museum of folk arts at the Fondouk. You will walk to the tannery and visit the Great Mosque University of AlQuarrawiyyine, passing by Shemmaine, the dried fruit market. After that, you will see the Medersa Attarine and walk to Sbetryyine, a guild of bookbinders, which will lead you to the Seffarine Square, where the tapping of metalworkers is still deafening passersby as it was the case for centuries. You will break for lunch and then continue exploring the marvels of Fez Medina. These will highlight the Dyers souk, FoundoukTetouani, and the shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani. You will end your walk at Foundouk Lihoudi, where a local Fez family will host you for traditional mint tea in their home. Finally, you will return to your hotel for dinner and other accommodations.