• Day 1 : CASABLANCA

 Arrival in Casablanca. Pickup. Hotel check-in, welcome, and program discussion. Our hotel is located in the city center, not far from the Place des Nations Unies. This presents an opportunity for us to take a leisurely stroll, the best way to discover Casablanca's famous Art Deco buildings. The Mohammed V Square is one of the most iconic, with its historic buildings and administrative center. The Palace of Justice, Central Bank, Grand Post Office, and Prefecture showcase the colonial architecture from the 1920s, during Marshal Lyautey's time and the French protectorate. We will pass by the new Grand Theatre of Casablanca, a remarkable example of modern Moroccan architecture. It's a multidisciplinary space dedicated to the performing arts: theater, dance, music, and musicals. The Grand Theatre can host up to 1,800 people in its versatile hall and 600 people in its amplified music hall. There's also the Museum of Moroccan Jews, the former Church of the Sacred Heart, and a stroll through the paths of the Arab League Park, the city's largest green space, ideal for catching your breath. Later, you can explore the Anfa district, Boulevard Racine, and the Souissi neighborhood. These areas offer international brand shops, galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and Parisian-style sidewalk cafes with New York or London vibes. Enjoy a drink and a good meal to wrap up this first day.

   Welcome to Morocco!

   Dinner and the first night in Casablanca.

• Day 2: Casablanca

  After breakfast, we begin with the classic city tour of Morocco's largest metropolis, home to 3.5 million people. We'll visit the old quarter of Habous, the royal palace, the Finance City, a significant African financial hub and one of the world's top financial centers. We'll also explore the grand architecture of the Hassan II Mosque. Casablanca offers a multitude of possibilities and attractions, including the Corniche with its café terraces, shopping centers (such as Marina Mall), which delight the ladies, stunning cliffside ocean-view pools, hotels overlooking the sea, a vast sandy beach stretching for kilometers for all water sports enthusiasts, trendy casinos, and nightclubs. After this impressive city tour, we can say we've had a glimpse of this booming tourist destination. Experience the reopening of the state-of-the-art Ain Sebaa Zoological Park, spanning 10 hectares and a Casablanca heritage for over 80 years, home to at least 45 animal species. Moreover, there's much to explore around and beyond Casablanca: a few kilometers away lies Mohammedia, and within 45 minutes, you can reach El Jadida for the largest casino in Morocco. You can also discover other beautiful places like the Bouskoura forest (over 3,000 hectares), where you can spend hours at one of the equestrian clubs or play on one of the 3 exceptional golf courses selected by EMIT Services: Royal Golf d'Anfa, Casa Green Golf Club, and The Tony Jacklin Club. Casablanca is a city to be discovered both day and night.

Dinner and secondt night in Casablanca.

• Day 3: Casablanca

After breakfast, we depart for Rabat the administrative and royal capital of Morocco – 100 kilometers of highway – throughout the day, we will gather new impressions. We will visit the unfinished mosque with the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V. We will also explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, the royal palace, the government district, and the Chellah. However, Rabat has much more to offer, including the new Grand Theatre of Rabat, a showcase of Moroccan culture designed by the renowned late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, as well as the Mohammed VI Tower, the tallest and future jewel of the African continent. Both are located on the banks of the Bouregreg River. And let's not forget the delicious couscous and tagines for lunch, which we'll enjoy at a typically Moroccan restaurant.

Dinner and the third night. in Casablanca

• Day 4: 295 km until FES

After breakfast, and to avoid traffic, we will try to leave Casablanca as early as possible, heading to Fes. After 240 kilometers on the highway, our first stop will be at MEKNES, A UNESCO World Heritage site, founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids and reaching its peak under the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail (1672 - 1727), the founder of the ruling the Alaouite dynasty to this day. Alaouite. Meknes is a central city in Morocco with a hinterland of lush greenery, fields stretching as far as the eye can see with orange, olive, vineyards, and other fruit trees. It's in Meknes where the largest International Agriculture Fair in Africa is held every year. SIAM. Among other sites, we will visit the Medina and its remnants, Bab Mansour, the Stables, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the Agdal Basin, and more. However, Meknes is not limited to just a day's visit. Just a few tens of kilometers away, you'll find the city of Moulay Driss Zerhoun, the tomb of the first Sultan Idris I and founder of present-day Morocco. This city remained off-limits to non-Muslims for a long time. There's also Volubilis, one of the most beautiful Roman ruins in Morocco. You're not far from iconic cities like El Hajeb, Ifrane, Azrou, etc. Meknes and its region are also the heart of Moroccan viticulture, with numerous wineries, some cellars housing exceptional vintages, such as the Rosalie cellar, which is worth a visit on its own. Why not indulge in a tasting of fine Gerrouane wine and savor quality Moroccan wine?

Dinner 1st night in Fès.

• Day 5: Fes

After breakfast, we descend to the Medina. As we look around, we feel transported to the Middle Ages in the Orient. Walking through the winding old town, we hear, smell, and see the quarters of tanners, coppersmiths, dyers, carpenters, and spice merchants. We pass by the beautiful Kairaouine Mosque, a combination of mosque and Islamic college, and the tomb of Moulay Idriss II. As non-Muslims, we can only view the two monuments from the outside – and admire the Attarine Medersa, a Quranic school built between 1323 and 1325, wonderfully intricate, where the students, however, lived ascetically.

Dinner and secondt night in Fes.

• Day 6: Fes

After breakfast, we take a trip to Sefrou , 30 kilometers southeast of Fez, as a walled city with designated market districts (Souks),  the mellah (Jewish quarter) , a Muslim residential quarter (Medina)  a fortress (Kasbah). Visit The mellah is considered the oldest Jewish quarter in Morocco. We discover the Tazekka National Park. Tazekka National Park is located in the northern part of the Middle Atlas. It was established by decree in 1950 and covers an area of 680 hectares. Its creation aims to protect all the natural resources of the Jbel Tazekka peak (which reaches 1,980 meters) within a forest and environmental context. Please note that while I strive to provide accurate translations, it's always a good practice to verify specific terminology and context for important information.

Dinner and the third night in Fes.

• Day 7: Fes

Breakfast and a free day in Fes. The city of Fes, with 1.5 million inhabitants, is a marvel. Let us remember that it is the mother city of Morocco. History, the Kingdom of Morocco, Islam, Arabization, Culture, Spirituality, Art, and Gastronomy, it all began here. Moreover, its original Berber name Fas has made it a cosmopolitan metropolis. There is a blend between the inhabitants of Fes and the Fassis. Visit Jnan Sbil Park with its 3,000 plant species, take a stroll along Boulevard Hassan II, one of the most beautiful avenues in Morocco, revisit the Medina, where you will discover numerous galleries and museums, and take a break to enjoy a glass of mint tea at Bab Boujloud, and more.

Dinner and the fourth night. in Fes.

• Day 8: 483 km until MARRAKECH

After breakfast, road to In Marrakech. via Immouzer, Ifrane, Khenifra et Beni Mellal.

This day takes us through the picturesque Middle Atlas with its cedar forests, almond groves, and walnut trees. We take a break in the mountainous freshness of the village of Ifrane and are surprised: here, winter sports are enjoyed in a refined manner! Let's simply soak in the view of the diverse nature at the edge of the Atlas Mountains! Finally, the road leads us to Marrakech, the "pearl of the south," which stands charmingly amidst palm trees, facing a magnificent mountainous panorama.

Dinner and the first night Marrakech.

•  Day 9: Marrakech

We discover Marrakech with its palaces, souks, and the famous square Djemaa El Fna where actors, storytellers, acrobats, dancers, snake charmers, and musicians mingle. The lengthy stroll through the souks with the dyers' alleys and the blacksmiths' district is an experience. In the ancient royal city, a tumultuous past is evident everywhere. We draw inspiration from the Saadian Tombs, which lay hidden behind thick walls until 1917. We visit the Koutoubia Minaret, the only completed Almohad minaret and a symbol of the city. Also on our itinerary is the ancient Ben Youssef Madrasa, once the largest in the Maghreb. Today, we can feel it's a day of the 1001 Nights!

Dinner and secondt night in Marrakech.

•  Day 10: Marrakech

After breakfast, an excursion to Ourika with a visit to Anima Garden, the garden of the universal artist André Heller provides a new extraordinary attraction near the city of Marrakech. Located 27 km from the city in the Ourika Valley and in the shadow of the High Atlas Mountains.

Dinner and the third night in Marrakech.

•  Day 11: Marrakech

After breakfast, you have the opportunity to explore Marrakech on your own, with its palaces and gardens, and perhaps do some shopping? Design the day according to your desires. For instance, enjoy the exotic garden of Yves Saint-Laurent, the Majorelle Garden, and take a look at the impressive Berber Museum or the new Yves Saint Laurent Museum!

Dinner and the fourth night in Marrakech.

• Day 12: Marrakech

  Breakfast - Transfer to Marrakech Airport and return flight.

  Unless you have booked a 4-day / 3-night follow-up program. or the 3-day / 2-night golf extension package. after your journey! So, get ready for sunshine, sea, and exciting days in Morocco.     

• End of 12-day trip to Morocco! A very soon.