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Città Imperiali e Chefchaouen, la Perla Blu da Casablanca

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
8 days and 7 nights
Morocco (Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez, Beni Mellal, Marrakech)
Morocco (Casablanca, Mohammed V Casablanca Airport (CMN))

Description

Guaranteed departure every Saturday with a minimum of 2 passengers.

Category

 
Budget
Scheduled Tour it
Half Board (dinner) 4 Stars
 
Comfort
Scheduled Tour it
Half Board (dinner) 4 Stars
 
Superior
Scheduled Tour it
Half Board (dinner) 5 Stars
 

Program

Day 1:
Saturday: Casablanca
Welcome at Mohammed V airport. Brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check-in, dinner and accommodation.
(PS: The hotel’s restaurant closes at 10:30 PM./ No possibility of dinner served in the room)

Day 2:
Sunday: Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier
Breakfast and visit the residential district of Anfa, the United Nations Square, the Habous district before going to the cornice area for an (external) visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Continuation to Rabat. Founded in 1150 by the Almohades for military purposes, it became an imperial city at the endof the 18th century under the reign of the Alaouite sultan Mohammed III. Brief visit of the city to discover the Mohamed V mausoleum, an architectural masterpiece. Right next the Hassan Tower with an architecture very close to the Giralda of Seville. You then visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Transfer to Train station to enjoy the experience of Train TGV al Bouraq . Arrival to Tangier and transfer to your hotel.

Day 3:
Monday: Tangier - Chaouen - Fez
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Tangier. Continue to Cape Spartel at the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar, and see the lighthouse that marks the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. After that, drive to ‘Blue Pearl city’ or Chefchaouen city, free time in Chefchaouen famous for its blue-painted walled medina. The blue palette derives from the 15th century, when the town attracted exiles from Spain. Arriving Jewish refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition painted their houses blue to reflect their divinity a tradition that continued through the centuries. Enjoy a walking tour through Chefchaouen’s cobbled medina, absorbing the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere & admire the striking blue-and-white houses. Continuation to Fes. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4:
Tuesday: Fez
The whole day is devoted to the city-sightseeing of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina and the Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine: Museum of woods, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of Karaouine mosque. Afternoon: visit of the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden door and then sightseeing of Fez Jdid. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5:
Wednesday: Fez - Beni Mellal - Marrakech
Departure to Marrakech passing by the Berber village of Immouzer Kandar and Ifrane (In case of bad weather, the itinerary can be modified via Khenifra). Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6:
Thursday: Marrakesh
Visit of historical Marrakesh famous by its beautiful palaces and monuments: The Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret and Menara Gardens. Afternoon: Explore Jamaa El Fna Square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7:
Friday: Marrakech - Casablanca
Enjoy a morning at leisure for shopping at the souks. Departure to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8:
Saturday: Casablanca
Transfer to the Airport, assistance with departure formalities.

Price includes

- Welcome & assistance at Mohammed V airport
- Hotel accommodation based on Half Board according to the described itinerary
- Transportation with an adequate deluxe vehicle according to the number of participants
- Train Al Boraq (High Speed train) experience from Rabat to Tangier (including Transfers in/out)
- Italian escorted tour guided throughout, except Tangier and Chefchaouen no guide
- Entrance fees to the monuments indicated in the program.
- Our assistance.

Price does not include

- Flight
- Tips for guide and Driver
- Personal expense
- Anything not mentioned in "Prices includes"

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Kenzi Basma Hotel or similarCasablanca   Mohammed V Casablanca Airport (CMN), Casablanca
  Arrival Terminal
  Casablanca
  The airport transfer is included. However, if you are already in the city, you can go directly to the hotel.
2 Kenzi Solazur Hotel or similarTangier   Rabat
3 Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or similarFez   Chefchaouen
4 Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or similarFez
5 El Andalous Meriem Hotel or similarMarrakech   Beni Mellal
6 El Andalous Meriem Hotel or similarMarrakech
7 Kenzi Basma Hotel or similarCasablanca
8   Mohammed V Casablanca Airport (CMN), Casablanca

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceBudgetComfortSuperior
CasablancaKenzi Basma Hotel or similarMarriott by Courtyard or Kaan Hotel or similarSofitel Tour Blanche Hotel or similar
TangierKenzi Solazur Hotel or similarBarcelo Occidental Hotel or similarBarcelo Hotel or similar
Fez Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or similarBarceló Medina Fes Zalagh Parc Palace Hotel or similarPalais Medina & Spa Les Merinides Hotel or similar
MarrakechEl Andalous Meriem Hotel or similarDwo Marrakech Ennakhil Grand Plaza Hotel or similarKenzi Rose Garden Hotel or similar