Moroccan Hallmarks

We´ll have some free time in the morning in Tangier before heading south to Asilah. This small, picturesque walled city on the Atlantic coast was once a bustling ancient port and a notorious base for pirates. Today, it brims with vibrant life. We´ll take a leisurely stroll through its charming streets. Later in the evening, we will arrive in Rabat, where dinner will be included.

We will have a city tour of Rabat in which we will visit the immense Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the mighty Kasbah of the Udayas. At midday, we will travel to CASABLANCA, where we will have a short but informative tour of the city. The tour includes a visit to the outside of what is considered one of the most important mosques in the Arab world, the great Hassan II mosque. After that a free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of "la corniche".After lunch we travel to EL JADIDA, its citadel (Mazagan) has been declared a World Heritage Site. It was built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century. Its powerful walls dominating the ocean, its picturesque streets that preserve numerous traces of the Portuguese era, such as the church of the Assumption of Manueline style, we will have a walk and include the admission to the old cistern of the sixteenth century.We continue to SAFI, arrival in the evening. Dinner included.Note: the old cistern of El Jadida is closed for restoration. It is expected to reopen throughout the season.

With our guide, we’ll visit Safi, a city renowned for its ceramics, highly prized throughout Morocco for their quality and bright colors. We’ll photograph the Castle of the Sea and its impressive fortress walls, stroll through the charming Medina, and visit the Hill of the Potters with its many shops.Afterward, we’ll continue to Essaouira. Its walled Medina, facing the sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully preserved city is a favorite among artists and painters. You’ll have free time for lunch and to wander through its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and strong walls struck by the waves.After lunch, we’ll continue along the Atlantic coast, taking in the magnificent landscapes. We’ll make a brief stop in Taghazout, a picturesque small town known for its fishing and popular with surfers. Then, we’ll proceed to Agadir for accommodation, arriving in the evening. Dinner will be included.

In the morning, you’ll have free time to enjoy the most popular beach destination in the country. Take some time to relax on one of its endless beaches, stroll along the seafront, or shop in its many retail areas.After lunch, we’ll continue our journey along a scenic highway through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. After arriving at the hotel, you will be able to experience a traditional Kalesa ride up to Jemaa el-Fnaa square, famous for its lively and nonstop atmosphere. Dinner will be included.

Today, we´ll explore one of the most fascinating places in the world, the city that gave Morocco its name. Our city tour will take us through its strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Afterward, you´ll have free time for lunch (included) and to relax by the pool or in the hotel garden, or to shop in the souks. In the evening, you can join the Fantasy Party, an optional excursion offered by Europamundo.

A long journey awaits us: we’ll depart early for the Ouzoud Falls, a tranquil spot in Morocco, home to the highest waterfalls in Northern Africa (110 meters). Nestled in the Middle Atlas, these falls are framed by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a stunning view of the waterfalls (both included). You’ll have fun watching the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in the area. We’ll then continue to the Southern Atlas, arriving in Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll take in the view of the city from the Marinid tombs (depending on the sunlight, this visit may be scheduled for the following day). Dinner will be included.

We’ll go on a tour of Fez, entering through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace and exploring the Jewish quarter, its lively souks, and the Tanners´ Quarter. The cultural capital of the country is renowned for its impressive Medina, which preserves the traditional Arab atmosphere like no other. We’ll conclude our visit with an included lunch at a historic palace in the Medina. In the afternoon, we’ll journey north through Morocco on a modern highway, reaching Tangier by evening. Dinner will be included.