DAY 1: Airport Casablanca – Rabat.
Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting in the arrival’s hall, Depending on your he will take you to Casablanca center to make a visit to one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world which is the Hassan II Mosque, this magnificent building opened in 1993 as a tribute to the vision of King Hassan II. Inspired by the Koran, which says ‘the throne of God lies on the water’, the mosque’s site is as stunning as its architecture, with Atlantic waves crashing up against its white marble walls. Its minaret tower is one of the highest in the world, it’s up 200 m, and the interior prayer hall can accommodate 20000 worshippers with room for a further 800000 in the exterior courtyard. From here, the driver will take you north, into the capital of Morocco, Rabat. Here you will visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Tour Hassan. Overnight : Bed and Breakfast at Riad Zyo
DAY 2: Rabat– Larache – Chefchaouen.
After Breakfast, your driver will take you north into the Rif Mountains, you will pass through Larache which was a nexus for many cultures. you will make a visit to Lixus the mythological garden of the Hesperides. Then finally arrive into the mountain town of the blue city by early evening.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at Riad Hicham
DAY 3: Chefchaouen.
You will have a full day to explore this beautiful town nestled in the hollow of two mountains, Jebel Ech-Chaoun (The Horns), you will discover the narrow streets with white and indigo blue washed buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated doorways and red tile roofs – make this a delightful town. It was founded in 1471 by Idrissi Shorfa, descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, and as a stronghold in the fight against the Portuguese. Nowadays it is one of the most fascinating and photogenic towns in Morocco.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at Riad Hicham
DAY 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fes
You will Make an early start today to drive south out of the Rif Mountains to Fez, making a stop to visit the former Roman city of Volubilis. This was the western most City of the Roman Empire, and the ancient site is set in a picturesque valley. Your driver will assist to find a guide to show you around the site. After visiting the ruins, continue to the small town of Moulay Idriss. The resting place of Moulay Idriss I, a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, it was a major pilgrimage destination of Moroccans. Until 1920, non-Muslims found here would have been executed, but today you can wander through the white streets and make your way up for a wonderful panorama overlooking the tomb and town below. In the late afternoon continue to Fez, your base for the next two nights.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at RIAD SAYEDA ALHORA
DAY 5: Fes
Guided tour of Fez with a city guide who will come to the Riad after breakfast. This is a summary of what you are going to see with the guide : Fez is divided into three distinct parts. Fez El Djedid (Fez the New), established in the 13th Century, has most of the royal palaces, gardens and museums. The Ville Nouvelle, the modern city built by the French in the 20th Century, has tree-lined avenues packed with cafes, juice shops, patisseries and restaurants.
However the real Morocco is captured in the third part, Fez el Bali (Old Fez). Founded in 800 BC by Moulay Idrriss II, this labyrinth of over 900 narrow, twisting and turning lanes will not fail to enthrall. Wandering through the local souks is like taking a step back into the Middle Ages, as the locals go about their work the same way they would have 1200 years ago. The copper smiths, the tanneries with their powerful aroma, colorful yarns in the dyers souks, children carrying trays of bread balanced neatly on their heads; and cries of “balak balak” – attention!– will send you scrambling to hug the walls , well out of the way of the heavily ladened mules. Enjoy the enchanting architecture of intricate mosaic tiles, carefully carved stucco and elaborately decorated cedar wood ceilings.
Overnight : Half Board (B, D) at RIAD SAYEDA ALHORA
DAY 6: Fes – Rabat
After breakfast, your driver will take you to rabat, The current capital of Morocco and the african capital of culture, rich by its history and touristic monuments, your guide will take you discover the hassan tower, the mausoleum of mohamed V and the architectural monument such as the Kasbah of Oudaya and one of the last works of the famous architect Zaha Hadid the Grand Theater of Rabat.
Bed and Breakfast at Riad Zyo
Day 7 Rabat – Casablanca
You will be met with your driver after breakfast to drive you to Casablanca Airport.
