The Beating Veins of Morocco (Casablanca, and Marrakech)
Welcome to the beating veins of Morocco, Casablanca, and Marrakech.
The locals usually refer to Casablanca as casa instead. The short name seems rushed, isn’t? well, the dimension of time brings about new meaning in Casa; this is due to it is constantly changing, shifting moving and surpassing other cities day by day. It is considered the economic capital in Morocco. Meanwhile, Marrakesh is known for being the touristic Capital. However, both cities harmonically combine tradition, history and originality, art and modernity in a habitat of peace and tolerance.
- Accommodation: 02 nights’ accommodation in Casablanca with bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation: 02 nights’ accommodation in Marrakech with bed and breakfast.
- Transportation: a Private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking licensed driver.
- Sightseeing: Local tour guides as specified in the itinerary: in Marrakech, Casablanca.
- Monuments: Admission entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
- Local Experiences: as specified in the itinerary.
- Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
- Service charges and local taxes.
- Daily Mineral bottled water in the car.
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa fee.
- Gratuities: tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Personal expenses and non-specified expenses on the itinerary.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Optional activities.
Day 1: Arrival / Casablanca
According to your flight schedule, our local driver guide will be waiting for you at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca. He will gladly drive you to the hotel so you can check-in and have an evening to rest.
Overnight: In Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca city Tour
After breakfast, your local driver guide will be waiting for you so as to start your tour. Your local guide will accompany you throughout the tour to tell you everything you need to know. The tour will start at the Hassan II Mosque, an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, we will be visiting the only Jewish museum in an Arab county – it traces the long history of Judaism in Morocco and its influence. After Lunch, continue with your local guide to Souk (the marketplace) to end the tour of Casablanca in Houbos and don’t forget to enjoy Casablanca’s Art deco before heading to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech
The more you know: Casablanca, in Arabic Dar el-Baida, translates to the white house (not to be confused with the American one!). Its original name was Anfa as the first set by the Phoenicians.
Overnight: in Marrakech.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 3: Marrakech
Today you will get the chance to wake up and live Marrakech, a dream of many, so be sure to make the best of it. After your breakfast, our local guide and driver guide will be waiting for you to start this full day tour of the “Ochre City”. We will visit first in the morning the Majorelle Garden which was named after the French painter, Jacques Majorelle who dedicated a lot of effort and passion to this art piece. After Majorelle let’s continue after it to Menara and though the name in Arabic translates to “lighthouse”, it is actually a pavilion with a basin and a garden of orchards and olive groves.
We will be heading afterward to the Koutobia Mosque followed by a carriage ride or “Koutchi” up to the Jewish quarter called Mallah. After lunch, finish your tour in Jamaa El-Fna, the red fiery square beating with life and colors.
Enjoy a dinner at “Chez Ali” in a Caidal tent accompanied with a traditional performance of various folkloric dancers. (Optional).
The more you know: Marrakesh is known for being holy, Moroccans call it “the land of the seven men” who were huge religion and Sufi scholars that gave their lives for knowledge and worship
Local experiences: Tour of the city in the Koutchi (Horse Back Carriage).
Overnight: in Marrakech.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 4: Marrakech - Casablanca
After breakfast, take some time to discover Marrakech at your own pace before going back to Casablanca in the afternoon
Once in Casablanca, check in your hotel and rest.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in: Casablanca.
Day 5: Departure Day
Meals: Breakfast.