Jewels of Morocco

Follow your expert guide for a panoramic city tour of the legendary Casablanca. You will discover the Habbous traditional district, that was built by the French Protectorate in the 1920s in the spirit of an old Moroccan medina but with modern amenities. You will also explore the Art Deco district, internationally famous for its unique architecture.

Enjoy a meal at the iconic Rick’s Cafe, designed to recreate the restaurant made world-famous by the classic movie: Casablanca. Set in an old courtyard-style mansion built against the walls of the Old Medina. (This meal is an extra, and not included in the cost).

Situated on the edge of the Atlantic in the easternmost point of Morocco the Hassan II Mosque is truly an architectural masterpiece. It is among the largest mosques in Africa, and the fifth largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft). Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean; worshippers can pray over the sea but there is no glass floor looking into the sea.

On the way to Fes, walk in the footsteps of the Romans as you explore Volubilis, a partly excavated and remarkably preserved Roman city. Built in a fertile agricultural area, it developed from the 3rd century BC onward as a Phoenician, then proto-Carthaginian, settlement before being the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Through olives and wine, it prospered under Roman rule from the 1st century AD and gained a number of major public buildings and fine town-houses with large mosaic floors.

Fes, Morocco’s ancient imperial capital, is the most complete medieval city of the Islamic world, and a guided walk around its incredible medina is the best way to soak up its timeless atmosphere without fear of getting lost amid the maze. Spend today with your guide seeking out historical highlights, markets and more. The most famous landmark here is The University of al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest educational institute in the world, with UNESCO status.

Follow your guide to the Jewish neighbourhood called “Mellah” and learn about the history of the community in Morocco. You may also be able to explore the Jewish cemetery and synagogue. Afterwards, you will visit the stunning gates of the royal palace located outside the old city.

This popular historic square in Marrakesh’s medina quarter is a magical place full of market stalls and entertainers. During the day it’s a bustling marketplace and as evening approaches the entertainment changes with Chleuh dancing-boys, story-tellers and magicians entertaining the crowds. Your guide will introduce you to this medieval square and you will get to enjoy it like a local.

Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé first visited Marrakech in 1966, quickly falling in love with the city; its vibrant colours and intricate decor a constant source of inspiration. Step into the Majorelle Gardens, a haven of peace, then visit the Yves Saint Laurent Fashion Museum and the Berber Museum.

Meet your guide and travel back in time as you explore the old city of Marrakesh, called the Medina. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the souks and stop at remarkable monuments. Step into legends from an ancient past, taking time to  linger in the Bahia Palace, the mesmerizing Dar el Bacha, the Secret Garden, and the Koutoubia Mosque, whose minaret will always help you to find the right direction.