Day 1: Begin Morocco Tour in Fez
In Fez, we will be staying in the old medina, which is a World Heritage site and one of the oldest and still-thriving medieval cities in the world! After lunch, we’ll go shopping for the ingredients of tonight's dinner at the local souk (market) with Chef Lahcen. Then, he'll show you how to whip up one of the best Moroccan meals you’ll ever taste!
Day 2: Fez
We will spend the day taking a guided tour with our
Moroccan guide, Aziz, who will show us what this Imperial
City has to offer, such as the Kairouine Mosque, spice
market, tanneries and leather market, pottery quarter,
henna market, woodcrafters, metal workers, and koranic
schools.
Day 3: Meknes / Moulay Idriss / Volubilis
After spending the morning taking in the sites in Meknes,
we will head to the sacred town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun,
grandson of the prophet Mohammed and first Arab leader of
Morocco. The town has an interesting history since
non-Muslims weren’t allowed to enter at one time. However,
we will be spending the night here! Five minutes away is
the ancient
Roman City of Volubilis, where we will roam amidst the
ruins and watch the sun set.
Day 4: Rabat / Sale
This afternoon, we will be visiting the Madrassa el Hassan,
or El Hassan Koranic School, built under the same dynasty
and at the same time as the Bou Inania koranic school in
Fez and the Madrassa Ali Ben Youssef in Marrakesh. We
can also stop by the pottery market, Oulja, in Sale. Then
we’ll make our way to the Chellah Necropolis in Rabat.
Day 5: Rabat
You have the full day to explore the capital city of
Rabat. You can wander around on your own or take a walk
through the medina to the Kasbah des Oudayas fortress
overlooking the Bouregreg River and Atlantic Ocean. At
night you can take a walk around the Hassan Tower and
Mohammed V Moausoleum.
Day 6: Marrakesh
In
Marrakesh, we will be staying in a cute, little riad in
the old medina, which is a World Heritage Site. You have
the afternoon to wander the medina or visit the Menara
gardens or the
Koutoubia Mosque. Tonight you can go to the lively
Jemaa el Fna Square to watch the performers and sample some
tasty delights at different stalls.
Day 7: Marrakesh
You have a full day here in
Marrakesh, a truly captivating city. Today you are free
to explore on your own, try your hand at bargaining in the
souk, or accompany the tour leader this morning, who will
be walking through the souk (covered market) to the Ali ben
Youssef Madrassa (Koranic school), the Koubba Baadiyn, and
the Museum of Moroccan Handicrafts. This afternoon you can
explore the Badii & Bahia Palaces and the Saadian
Tombs, or spend the afternoon sipping tea on a terrace
overlooking the square.
Day 8: Marrakesh
Depart.