North Morocco Tour & Imperial Cities

 

After breakfast  we will pick you up from your hotel/riad or Tangier airport/port  by  an air- conditioning 4x4, Van or minibus, to drive through the rif mountains to get Chefchaouen, one of the most beautiful towns in Morocco.Chefchaouen is a typical Berber Village.  We will start exploring the blue town Chefchaouen which also called chaouen. Holy town, nestled between two mountains. with our guide to get know how the days steps and the visit starts with The medina, the kasbah, the museum, the Uta El Hammam square, the great mosque Jamaa El Kebir (15th cent.), the craftsmen centre, Ras el Ma source 3 km/1.9 mi far overlook its lime-washed walls soaking up the blazing sunlight give a beautiful landscape. Nothing could be better than a stroll through the twisting alleyways of the medina or to watch the locals stitching babouches (slippers) and djellabas, at the foot of the Kasbah, in the doorways of houses dating back to its foundation in 1471. Souks on Mondays and Thursdays. Possibility to organize trekking and canyoning in the hills. After the lunch we will drive to Fez where you  will be accommodated at the riad in the medina.

 

  

You will be picked up from your  hotel/Riad in Fez with An official local guide (English,French,spainsh…-speaking) will accompany you on this tour.

The highlights include:

• Andalusia Mosque: This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.

• Tanners District: One of the main attractions of Fez, the tanners quarters is where leather is produced using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a birds eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.

• El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine: Visit Fezs most popular attraction, the El- Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenidcraftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedar wood carvings on the ceiling.

• Karaouine Mosque: One of the biggest religious structure in Morocco, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the centre of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.

• Azouia Moulay Idriss: The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch, which is also as close as a non-Muslim can get.

• Place Nejjarine: A beautiful fountain can be seen at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and carpentry and showcases Fezs renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones and objects of everyday use. Nearby is the souk of the carpenters.

The tour breaks for lunch at Moroccain restaurants in the Medina.

After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions outside Fez.

The highlights of this tour include:

• Gates: Royal Palace, Bab Boujloud: The Bab Boujloud gate is the most famous gate in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to the Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate. The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a huge and impressive gate.

• Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.

• District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.

Late afternoon we will drop you off at riad in Fez Medina.

 

 

After the breakfast we will drive to Meknes this magnificent Imperial city. sightseeing of Meknes includes Mosolum Moulay Ismail, Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani. Then continue to Rabat the political capital of Morocco where we will visit the best sites of this city such as the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic. Continue to Marrakech, drop you off at your hotel/riad where the end of our service.