MOROCCO – IMPERIAL CITIES - SEPTEMBER 2025

25.09.2025 – Bucharest – Frankfurt – Casablanca

Meeting with the agency representative at Otopeni Henri Coanda Airport at 15:40 and boarding on Lufthansa flight LH1421 with departure at 18:40 to Frankfurt. Arrival in Casablanca at local time 00:30. Transfer and accommodation at a 4* hotel in Casablanca.

26.09.2025 – Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis - Fes (320 km)

Breakfast. Departure to Rabat – Administrative capital of Morocco, with visit to the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan II, exterior of the Royal Palace. Free time for lunch. The day continues to Meknes and Volubilis – Roman site famous for its mosaics and the sacred Mosque Moulay Idriss – dedicated to the founder of the city of Fes. Meknes is considered the Versailles of Morocco. The city tour of Meknes includes the monumental Bab Mansour gate, Hari Souani, defense walls, El Hedim Square, the Tomb of Moulay Ismail, and the old Medina. In the evening, dinner and accommodation at a 4* hotel in Fes.

27.09.2025 – Fes – the oldest imperial city of Morocco

Breakfast. Day dedicated to visiting the city of Fes/Fez – the oldest cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. The exploration of the city follows

The path of the Medina and the Souk (Fes El Bali), where craftsmen still work using ancient, traditional techniques. The visit continues with the Karaouiyne Mosque and Medersa Bou Inania – an example of Islamic architectural art, an old Quranic school. After the lunch break, visit to Fes El Jedid and the exterior of the Royal Palace with its 7 gates. Dinner and accommodation at a 4* hotel in Fes.

28.09.2025 – Fes – Beni Mellal – Marrakech

After breakfast, you will depart to Marrakech through Ifrane, Azrou, and Beni Mellal. In Ifrane, visit the American University and observe the magots (also called Barbary macaques). Continue through Azrou, Khenifra, and pass through Beni Mellal, a city surrounded by orange and olive groves, where the Bin el Ouidan Dam ensures the irrigation of crops. Beni Mellal, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, has a rich history and was once a border town between Fes and Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening. Dinner and accommodation at a 4* hotel in Marrakech.

29.09.2025 – Marrakech – City tour - Optional, traditional Berber evening at "Chez Ali"

Meeting at 08:00 AM, after breakfast, for a city tour of Marrakech. Start with a visit to Majorelle Garden, a beautiful botanical park created by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. Then, explore the impressive Bahia Palace, a true masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, with exceptional gardens and courtyards. Next, stop to admire Koutoubia, a symbol of Almohad art. After a delicious lunch at the hotel, take a walk through the famous Jemaa El Fna Square. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage, Jemaa El Fna is a true open-air theater, full of life. The tour ends with a visit to the bustling souks, where you will discover the heart of Marrakech's commercial culture. Dinner and accommodation at a 4* hotel in Marrakech.

Optional, in the evening, participation in dinner and traditional Berber show at CHEZ ALI, with traditional drinks and transfer included: https://chezaliofficiel.com

30.09.2025 – Marrakech - Excursion to Essaouira, on the Atlantic Coast

After a delicious breakfast, departure to Essaouira to discover the culture of argan trees. Essaouira is a city known since the 14th century, under the name of Mogador. It is the most pleasant and beautiful resort on the Atlantic coast. Behind its pink walls, on a rocky peninsula, the former Mogador of the Portuguese is a “true fragment” of Spain in the heart of Morocco, a white city, full of light. During this visit, you will take a walk to discover the medina. Essaouira became famous in 1949 when Orson Welles chose it as the filming location for his adaptation of Othello, and in the '60s-'70s, its Mediterranean-scented streets inspired musicians like Jimi Hendrix or Cat Stevens. Return by car to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation in Marrakech at a 4* hotel.

01.10.2025 – Marrakech – El Jadida – Casablanca

In the morning, after breakfast, you will head to El Jadida, an ancient city, home to Morocco’s majestic architectural treasures and picturesque souks. Explore winding streets, flanked by colonial-era buildings, reflecting the past of the area inspired by the Portuguese. Visit the fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy fresh seafood at the port.

You will continue the road to Casablanca, where you will visit Central Square, Boulevard de la Résistance, the Royal Palace, the Habous district, and the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. The tour ends with a scenic drive along the Corniche, where you can admire the Hassan II Mosque from the outside, passing through the residential areas of Anfa and Ain Diab, with a short stop at a bazaar.

In the evening, you will be transferred directly to Casablanca airport for Lufthansa flight LH1331, departing the next day at 01:25 local time to Frankfurt.

02.10.2025 – Casablanca – Frankfurt – Bucharest

Flight Casablanca – Frankfurt – Bucharest. Landing in Otopeni at 13:15 local time.