Morocco Imperial Cities Cultural Tour Packages

Imperial Cities And Cultural Tour Packages

The imperial cities of Morocco are the four historical capital cities of Morocco: Fes, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat. Rabat is the current capital of Morocco.

Morocco Imperial Cities And Cultural Tour Packages

Morocco is a land of dramatic contrasts—vast deserts and snowcapped mountains, ancient ruins and sacred mosques, and imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. Here, one can see the influence of Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers, Jews, Arabs, and the Portuguese and French. The including highlights are Ancient Imperial Capitals and World Heritage Sites: Journey to Fez, Marrakech, and Meknes, as well as uninhabited Ait ben-Haddou and Volubilis. Tour Casablanca with its magnificent Hassan II Mosque, and explore Rabat, an ancient imperial city and Morocco’s present-day capital. Follow the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs,” a fabled caravan route, and experience the spectacular Todra Gorge. And watch the sun set on endless sand dunes from atop a camel and stay at a kasbah-style hotel at the edge of the Sahara. Cultural Experiences: Meet with a family in Fez and with a local imam who discusses the Muslim faith. Enjoy dinner at a family-run riad, watch artisans make pottery, and attend a concert of enchanting Arabic music.

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Morocco Imperial Cities History

Fes, founded by Idris I between 789 and 808, the town of Fes was the capital city several times, under the Idrisid dynasty, from the beginning of the 9th century to 974 under the Marinid dynasty, from 1244 to 1465; during the 15th century Idrisid interlude, from 1465 to 1471; under the Wattasid dynasty, from 1471 to 1554;during the 17th century Dila’ite interlude, from 1659 to 1663; under the Alaouite dynasty, from 1666 to 1672 and from 1727 to 1912. Marrakesh is considered a symbol of Morocco and the power of the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties. It was founded in 1071 and became the capital for the two following centuries. Marrakesh was the capital city capital for the Almoravid dynasty, from 1071 to 1147; the Almohad dynasty, from 1147 to 1244; the Saadi dynasty, as princes of Tagmadert from 1511 to 1554 and as sultans of Morocco from 1554 to 1659; the Alaouite dynasty, in certain periods. Meknes, founded by the Alaouite sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif (r.1672–1727), who built its walls and made it his capital. Rabat, founded by the Almohad caliph Yaqub al-Mansur with the aim to make it his capital, the project was abandoned after he died and Marrakech remained the capital city. In the 18th century, Rabat was designated as an Imperial city by the Alaouite sultan Muhammad ibn Abdallah, who built the Dar al-Makhzan palace, although he did not designate any city as his capital, moving continually between Rabat, Fes, Marrakech...read more about Morocco Imperial Cities Cultural Tour Packages

8 day tour from Casablanca - Imperial cities & Sahara Desert

On the first day of the 8 day tour from Casablanca we will pick up at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca and transfer to the hotel. Check in time is by 2 pm.
Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.
On the 2nd day you'll visit the economic capital of Morocco and explore its central market, the Habbous district, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Square, the residential area of Anfa and the interior of Mosque Hassan II. We then drive to visit Rabat, where you will take a tour of the city that includes the Royal Palace (Mechouar), Oudaya kasbah, Mohamed V mausoleum , Hassan tower and the Monetary Museum.Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.On the 3rd day depart in the morning to Meknes, the Ismalian capital famous for its 40 km long walls. Visit Bab Mansour gate, the royal stables and the Jewish quarter before we take the route again towards Fez via the Roman city of Volubilis and the holy village of Moulay Idriss. Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel in Fez.

The 4th day whole day is devoted to visiting this UNESCO World Heritage city. The tour includes the medieval medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain , the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine mosque. In the afternoon, visit Fez al Jdid or ‘new Fez’. Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel. The 5th day early departure to Marrakech passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Berber village of Azrou and ski resort town of Ifrane. We will stop on the way for lunch and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centers of Morocco, before arriving to Marrakech. Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.
The 6th day of this 8 day tour from the Imperial cities to the Sahara Desert is dedicated entirely to the exploration of the city. Visit Marrakech’s historical sites, including the Menara garden, Saadian tombs, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and Majorelle Gardens. Hosting the residence of Yves Saint Laurent since 1980, this site was named after famous French painter Majorelle, who constructed here his art deco villa and decorated with botanical gardens.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Djemaa el Fnaa square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters before reaching the “Maison de la photographie”, a riad in the old town. Here, after a welcome tea, you can admire the famous photo collection “Landscape and Faces of Morocco” made between 1870 and 1950. In the evening there is an option to attend a Fantasia Show with dinner.Overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.

The 7th day morning: at leisure for last minute shopping or relaxing. In afternoon, we drive to Casablanca where you’ll enjoy your last dinner and spend the night at the hotel. The 8th day morning: transfer to the airport for your flight.

If the 8 day Casablanca tour  itinerary that we offer doesn't match what you are looking for, have a look at our website - www.morocco-excursion.com and choose your itinerary.