5 Day Morocco express & essaouira

Day 1: WELCOME TO MARRAKECH

Upon arrival at the Marrakech airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant to provide you with all the necessary information for your stay in the city and accompany you in the transfer to the hotel in one of our private vehicles and help you with registration. The rest of the day will be to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace.

Marrakech is one of the most important cities in Morocco and one of the four imperial cities along with Meknes, Fez and Rabat. Founded in 1062, it was one of the country’s capitals and has the largest traditional market in the region and one of the busiest squares on the continent and in the world.

Day 2: MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to start the journey to Essaouira, formerly called Mogador, it was an important fishing port, which would later be known as the capital of the hippies.

This relaxed and peaceful Moroccan town located in the west of Morocco and bathed by the Atlantic is the perfect place to disconnect and rest from the hustle and bustle that characterizes big cities.

In the Berber language, Essaouira means “wall” and travelers from all over the world do not miss the opportunity to explore this beautiful city with French, Portuguese, and Berber architecture, its special climate, and its delicious fresh seafood.

You will start the trip through the attractive Moroccan valleys bathed by orange groves, olive groves, and farms.

After you arrive in Essaouira, you will be surprised by the contrast of its medina bordered by walls and occupied by bazaars that are easy to navigate along the sea coasts. Its amazing beaches are the ideal place for surfing and visiting the port is almost the same as traveling back in time.

You will have free time to enjoy the local gastronomy (optional) and then continue your route along the Moroccan coast to Casablanca, first passing through Mazagan, a city of the Portuguese colony between the 16th and 18th centuries that was later abandoned and taken over by Sultan Muhamed III and renamed as “El-Jadida“.

There you will visit the citadel with its huge carved stone walls and if possible you will go down to the Cistern.

At the end of the visit, you will return to the road to Casablanca, where upon arrival you will register at the hotel where you will have dinner and stay.

Day 3: CASABLANCA – MEKNES – FEZ

After a tasty breakfast, we will visit Casablanca, starting with the Boulevard of the Corniche, the seafront promenade, and the coastal road, through which we’ll reach Anfa (old quarters of the historic city), a famous neighborhood in which its luxurious houses stand out.

The tour will lead to the exterior of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, a monumental and modern work (sliding roof and resistance to earthquakes) that holds the title of the third largest mosque in the world after Mecca and Medina (optionally, you can visit the inside). It is the most representative monument of the 20th century.

We will depart from Casablanca through the road and fertile valleys until we reach Meknes, a World Heritage Site and one of the four imperial cities along with Marrakesh, Fez, and Rabat, the former capital of Morocco.

You will visit the fortified city starting with its walls and great gates: Bab El Mansour Laalej, the largest gate in the country and North Africa; the Agdal pond, built for irrigation in the area; and the Lahdim Square, the epicenter of the city’s activity. Then you will have free time for lunch (optional).

Finally, we will arrive in Fez, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 4: FEZ

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will start our journey with a visit to Fez Royal Palace with its magnificent golden doors. These seven bronze doors, each of different sizes, represent the seven days of the week and the seven levels of the monarchy.

Next, we will explore the Medina, also known as the Old Quarter. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the Madrasa Bou Inania, which is an Islamic school. We’ll also see the Nejjarine Fountain, one of the most beautiful fountains in the medina and the oldest in Fez.

Additionally, we’ll visit the Al-Karaouine Mosque, a significant cultural center of Islam, housing a library with over 30,000 copies. This mosque is also the headquarters of the University of Fez. Lastly, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the most revered saint in Morocco.

During our journey, we’ll make a stop in the famous neighborhood of the Tanners, which is truly unique in the world.

Later, there will be an optional lunch opportunity. In the afternoon, we will continue our exploration of Fez, visiting its beautiful artisan neighborhoods that are divided by guilds.

Finally, we will return to our hotel to relax and unwind.

Day 5:  GOODBYE FEZ!

After an exquisite breakfast and at the agreed time, we will take our transfer to Fez International Airport.