IMPERIAL CITIES

Departure from Toronto’s airport with Air France toward Paris.

Arrival in Paris and departure with Air France toward Casablanca ‘s airport. Arrival, greetings and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Departure for Rabat, arrival and visit of Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace, and a photo stop at Chellah Necropolis and continuation to Fez. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

The whole day is dedicated to the visit of the city of Fez, the medina and the souks. Visit also the Attarine Medersa (ancient university), Nejarine Plaza and its magnificent mosaic fountain and ornate wood sculptures. Visit of the leather & carpet factories. Afterwards, stop at the esplanade of the Royal Palace to take some pictures at its sumptuous Golden Door. Then leave for the visit of the Merinide’s Tombs vestiges and from where one has a marvellous view of the city and its oldest ramparts. Finish the day with the visit of pottery factories. Return to your hotel, dinner and overnight.

Departure for Meknès. Visit of the Ishmaelite : the El Hdim Plaza, the Old Doors of Bab Lakhmiss, Bab Mansour, the Royal stables, Moulay Ishmail Mosque. Departure for Volubilis to visit the Roman vestiges and the Holy City of Moulay Idriss. Return to Fez, dinner and accommodations at your hotel.

Departure for Marrakech, driving through the Berber villlage of Immouzer Kandar, and the city of Ifrane (people call it the Moroccan Switzerland for its cottages and ski station). Continuation to Marrakech, arrival, dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Full-day visit to discover the city of Marrakech – your guided visit has been specifically created to visit Old Marrakech and its sights while giving you a complete overview of the city’s rich 1000-year History. Visit the Bahia Palace, the Royal Necropolis of the Saadien Tombs. Then you’ll head to the vibrant Jema El Fna Place, the city’s heart, you’ll enjoy yourself with the displays of snake charmers, the lively animations, and then, you’ll reach the Koutoubia, the city’s symbol. You’ll finally walk through the various (souks) markets to see all kinds of trades and artisans like the leather workers, dyers, blacksmiths, etc. Return to your hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast and departure to Casablanca. Lunch and then visit of the city of Casablanca including the exterior of the Hassan ll Mosque, a jewel of the Moroccan architectural heritage.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Transfer to Casablanca airport, flight with Air France toward Toronto with a stop in Paris.