IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR

DAY 1 : Casablanca

Reach Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, " the gateway of Morocco ". After clearing entry formalities you will be met by a M.C.I.Tours representative and transported to your hotel for check-in. Freshen up, then prepare for an afternoon tour that introduces you to this sprawling cosmopolitan city, Morocco's commercial and financial centre. Tour highlights include the medina (old quarters ), the famous central Market, the Hassan II Mosque (exterior visit), the residential suburbs and the magnificent " corniche " coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.  

DAY 2 : Casablanca-Rabat-Meknes-Fes

After breakfast you will depart to Rabat, capital of the kingdom of Morocco where you will visit the Kasbah of the Oudaya gardens, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the tour Hassan Tower followed  by the ramparts and the Royal Palace. Depart to Meknes. City tour of Meknes to explore the medina and visit the most beautiful city gates in Morocco, Bab El Mansour. Lunch at leisure. Depart to Fes. Overnight accommodation in Fes.  

DAY 3 : Fes

After breakfast you will discover Fes, the spiritual capital of the kingdom and the most ancient of the imperial cities founded in the ninth century. Fes remains a beautiful medieval city. A whole day to experience its sights and sounds : souks with myriads of craftsman, the famous tanneries and Karaouyine Mosque and university. Overnight accommodation in Fes.

DAY 4 : Fes-Marrakech

An early breakfast and it's off to Marrakech known as the " Pearl of the South ". From Fes, we drive south through the foothills of the middle Atlas Mountains passing through Immouzzer Du Kandar, a berber village, the lake of D'Ait Oua, a haven of peace, Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, a berber village. Lunch at leisure in Beni Mellal for a moment of relaxation and then onto Marrakech. Upon arrival in Marrakech, check in at the hotel. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

DAY 5 : Marrakech

There is so much to see the first day exploring, time will fly by. Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravide dynasty, Marrakech has a plethora of palaces and gardens to visit as well as :  

• Historical tour of Marrakesh. Founded  in 1070 by the Almoravide dynasty, Marrakesh 

• has several times been designated capital of Morocco which explains it’s wealth of  

• historical monuments , the best of which we cover in this half day tour 

*The Koutoubia Mosque - Morocco’s most famous mosque built in the 12th century whose minaret is regarded as symbol of Marrakesh 

*The Bahia palace –An ancient palace where Morocco’s most famous vizirs lived 

*The Menara basin –built for military exercises in the 12th century and used as a summer house for vizirs 

We then proceed to the souks a maze of hundreds of shops, small streets and narrow alleyways. This is indeed a feast for the senses with row after row of spices, Perfumed oils, Magic potions, Silver, Gold, Brass,Slippers, Leather goods and of course the lovely carpetsand rugs. This is just a small idea of what you will find in the souks. Dinner at " Chez Ali " Fantasia , an authentic folklore show in a Moroccan atmosphere under caidal tents in the palmgroves of Marrakech. 

DAY 6 : Marrakech

Free morning at leisure for a final plunge into the atmosphere of Marrakech or for relaxing by the pool. Your guide will call at your hotel to collect your luggage and transfer to the Airport for your return flight.