Upon arrival at Mohamed V International Airport in Casablanca, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have a welcome tea while you wait to be checked-in.

Next, hop in a car to experience an orientation drive around the white city – Casablanca. When you get to the famous, Corniche, you’ll take a short stroll to stretch your legs around this remarkable boulevard. Why don’t you enjoy a cup of coffee or other refreshments in one of the seaside cafes nearby? You will surely love the atmosphere around!

Today, you’ll go out to admire the gorgeous art deco buildings in Casablanca, as well as, the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa! This flamboyant building was to commemorate the former King’s 60th birthday.

After visiting the mosque you’ll drive to the “new traditional town”, known as the ‘Quartier des Habous’, designed and built by the French for the Muslim population of Casablanca. There, you will also find the Royal Palace and government buildings where you can visit the high court, a beautiful example of the use of Moroccan decorative arts.

En route to Chefchaouen, you’ll also visit the Phoenician town of Asliah. Walk down the lovely medina with its white washed walls, narrow streets, and high riad homes with interesting doors and windows. Asilah’s walled town is one of the most intact walled towns in Morocco and you will surely fall in love with it!

Today is all about exploring Chefchaouen with its blue-glazed houses and buildings that are a tradition of the town’s former Jewish population.

In the morning, you’ll enjoy a tour with a local guide to visit the Kasbah museum in the medina. The Kasbah of Chefchaouen belongs to the early 18th century and was built by the legendary ruler Moulay Ismail. It is fairly simple without architectural surprises, however, it is surrounded by picturesque gardens on the interior and exterior.

Inside the Kasbah, you can visit the ethnographic museum that is home to many antique weapons, musical instruments, and photographs of the old town.

You will be astonished by the cobbled main square, Plaza Uta el Hammam, where the striking 15th Century Grand Mosque sits. Jewish refugees, who alongside Muslims escaped the Spanish persecution to Chefchaouen, built the Mosque and its nearby buildings.

The Holy City of Fes is a jewel of the Spanish-Arabic civilization. Hosting a cradle of religions, cultural, and artistic traditions, Fes is the kingdom’s spiritual capital and home to the most refined cuisine in the kingdom.

It is listed as a World Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world’s largest pedestrian zones. What’s the story behind the name of this lovely city? In 789, a pick axe of “fas” (silver and gold) in Arabic was presented to King Idriss lI to use in tracing the outlines of the city. Hence the name of the city, which lies at the far eastern end of the plain of Saïss, bordered to the south by the hills at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Fes is an ancient city, rich in culture, and pleasant to the eye. Enjoy your stay!

Rise and shine! Today, is entirely dedicated to the exploration of Fes!

Your tour guide will lead you first to admire the panoramic view from one of the Saadian Dynasty’s fortress lookouts and visit the magnificent Koranic College, built by the Merenid Dynasty in the 14th Century.

You can spend the entire afternoon in the medina. There you will find many tanneries, weavers, and an embroidery workshop, which offer various handmade products.

Next, stroll around Fes el Jdid (the new town) where you can admire the beauty of the Royal Palace and the famous Jewish quarter. Don’t forget to take your camera with you as there will be many sights, worth to be captured!

In the morning, you’ll start your trip to Meknes.

En route, you’ll visit the breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis. The Roman ruins of Volubilis sit in the middle of a fertile plain and are the best preserved ruins in Morocco. This is why the ancient city was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Volubilis is an outstanding example of a town bearing witness to an exchange of influences since High Antiquity until Islamic times.

Once you arrive in Meknes, you don’t want miss a visit to the Royal Palace. Stroll around the narrow medina streets and admire the unique elements of this remarkable city such as the grand gate, named after El- Mansour who was a Christian renegade, converted to Islam. The gate is well-preserved with many inscriptions across the top and has zellij mosaics of the highest quality.

After a delicious breakfast, you’ll drive to Rabat, the capital and one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco. In addition, the medina of Rabat is listed as a World Heritage Site.

Visit the landmarks of this city, starting with the Roman and Merinid ruins in Chellah – a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis, located on the south side of Bou Regreg estuary.

Next, is a visit to the Royal Palace which lies in the heart of Rabat and has impressive parade grounds accessible for the general public. Witness the 12th Century Hassan Tower, made of red sandstone, which was intended to be the world’s biggest minaret. On the opposite side of it, you will find the picturesque 20th Century mausoleum where King Mohammed V and his two sons, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah were laid to rest.

You should also check out the breathtaking Kasbah of the Oudaias, Rabat’s historic citadel.

Oh, how fast time flies!

After eight amazing days in the land rich in history, culture, and monuments, you will leave the country with many unforgettable memories! 

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred back to Mohamed V International Airport in Casablanca in time to catch your flight back home or to continue your travels.

Don’t forget that Morocco is always ready to welcome you back! See you again, soon!