Imperial Cities Tour
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From Agadir travel up the spectacular Atlantic coast to Rabat via the former Portuguese towns of Essaouira and El Jadida as well as passing through Casablanca. Visits also included to Meknes, Volubilis and Fez in the middle of the tour which then finishes in Marrakech following a drive through the Mid Atlas Mountains.
NB: Also available from Marrakech.
| Day 1 | Arrival and transfer to hotel Agadir
Dinner and overnight in Agadir - Meet English-speaking guide. |
[Hotel Anezi or similar] |
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Day 2 Atlantic Coast Scenic drive up the Atlantic coastline to Essaouira, a stunning old Portuguese fortified city. Lunch in small fish restaurant and continue up coast to Safi for dinner and overnight. |
[Hotel Safir] |
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Day 3 Safi - Rabat Continuing the drive along the coast and a visit to El Jadida and its Portuguese cisterns. Lunch is taken in Casablanca, the commercial capital of Morocco before travelling on to Rabat, the Imperial capital. Visit to Hassan Tower and Maosoleum of Mohammed V, where his late Majesty King Hassan II is also buried. Dinner and overnight in Rabat. |
[Hotel Golden Tulip Rabat or similar] |
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| Day 4 Rabat - Fez After completing our visit of Rabat we continue on to Meknes, the old capital of Moulay Ishmail, his stables there once housed 12,000 horses. Lunch in meknes and on to Volubilis, the magnificent Roman site - mosaics here are particularly well preserved. Dinner and overnight in Fez. |
[Hotel Menzeh Zalagh or similar] |
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Day 5 Fez City tour of Fez, with time to explore what some people regard as the finest living example of a mediaeval Arab city. Visit the Karouine Mosque, the Medersas and the narrow winding alleys making up the souk; not forgetting the tanneries. Lunch in Fez. Dinner and overnight in Fez. |
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| Day 6 Fez - Marrakech Journeying south to Marrakech via the almost Alpine ski resort of Ifrane and then on to Beni Mellal in the fruit growing region. Finishing our journey in late afternoon at the Imperial capital of the Almohads. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. |
[Hotel Atlas or similar] |
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Day 7 Marrakech A full day in Marrakech with the historical sights in the morning. Lunch in the hotel then afternoon in the souks and the Djemma el Fna, perhaps the highlight of the whole day with its myriad of street performers. Dinner is in a Moroccan folklore restaurant with entertainment. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. |
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| Day 8 (Friday) Marrakech |
Transfer to airport for flight home or to resort hotel for 2nd week. |
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COSTS FOR THIS TOUR: - on request
- including return transfers from airport or hotel, all transport (11 seater a/c mini-bus), guide, entrance fees and hotel accommodation (6 nights FB, 1 night HB).
All prices for the above tours are dependent on numbers travelling, generally a minimum four persons although tours can be arranged for two people at a supplement. Morocco Rediscovered reserves the right to amend the itineraries should it be necessary following any changes in the physical or political landscape of the areas concerned.
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