We know
Morocco. The
Places, the
People, the
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Business, trade and the Moroccan dolce vita…
Everything happens in Casablanca! And its dynamism is infectious.
To remember Casablanca personifies modern Morocco living in
harmony with the rich heritage it has acquired over the centuries. |
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HALF DAY TOUR OF « CASABLANCA »
Visit of “The White City”: drive through the wide avenues and long
stripes. Later walk through the narrow streets of the Medina. The
tour also features visits to United Nations Square, Habous district.
Hassan II Mosque( Outside) and Corniche Boulevard.
Optional fish lunch. |
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ONE DAY TOUR MOHAMMEDIA
At 30’ drive , Mohammedia is well established as popular resort for
honeymooners and golfers.
First you will see some
of the sights of Mohammedia such as the
Kasbah, the oldest part of the town with interesting Portuguese
building, white Moorish houses and narrow streets. Mohammedia is
also famous for its fish market located at the harbor. Every morning
there is a daily auction of the many kinds of fish brought in by the
local fishermen. After the visit to the town, enjoy a brief swim
in
the beach. Optional fish lunch & back to Casablanca |
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ONE DAY TOUR « EL JADIDA »
At 1 Hour Drive by High Way , El Jadida, a former Portuguese port,
is actually a beach resort offering all seaside amenities.
The visit
of the city will include a trip to the fishing pier, the ramparts,
remnants of the Portuguese colony
and some leisure time on the beach. Outside the city, some
kilometers away, you can experience a Moussem,
which is a religious
festival held in commemoration of a holy man . The whole festival
area is made up of booths,
and there are even a couple of discos,
put up just for the Moussem.
Optional fish lunch and back to Casablanca |
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ONE DAY TOUR
«
RABAT/SALE
»
At 1 Hour drive , Rabat is the capital of Morocco, a city of parks,
flowers and monuments. The tour includes visits to the Roman ruins
of Chellah, The Kasbah of Oudayas, and Hassan's Tower ,Mohammed V
Mausoleum, the Mechouar
Palace, and the Medina. Through the labyrinth of souks and artisan
shops visit the Place Souk el- Ghezel (the Wool Market Square). Take
note of the ornamental motifs and moldings arranged on the doors of
the residential area. Walk the famous and lively “Rue des Consuls” .
visit the Mellah :the Jewish quarter . Continuation to the city
“Sale”, a former shelter and port of the corsairs in the 12th
century :visit the famous pottery.
Optional fish lunch. |
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ONE DAY TOUR « MARRAKECH »
2H30 drive by high way Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravid
Sultan, Youssef Ibn Tachfine , Marrakech became the capital of the
Kingdom, giving its name to Morocco as a whole and was embellished
by many fine buildings before taking on a rather more secondary role
under the Alaouites. Marrakech is located in the heart of a palm
grove, is a magical red city dotted with parks and surrounded by
snow-topped mountains.
You can see there historical remains dating from the 11th century
such as the Saadian Tombs, Menara , Agdal gardens
,Koutoubia and the Majorelle gardens .
Optional lunch at the Medina and discovery of the souks of Marrakech and the Djemaa El Fna square where acrobats,
snake charmers and dancers entertain passers-by on a daily basis.
After a stop at the Palm Grove, return to Casablanca. |
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ONE DAY TOUR OF « FEZ »
After 3 Hours drive, Start your tour by visiting the Merenid Tombs
of Fez. Continue along the old curtain wall of the medina
and make a
stop at the “Musée des Armes”, a fortress that once protected Fez.
Next, enter the Fez el-Bali through the symmetrical horse shoe
arches at Bab Boujeloud (The Blue Gate). Visit the Kisseria in the
old medina and witness the colorful Tanneries,, Berber Weaving, Wood working and Metal smiths. Stop for lunch at one
of the fine Moroccan palace restaurants . Within the medina :many
historical sites such as Medersa Bou Inania; Kairaouine Mosque(
Morocco’s second largest mosque)
University of Al- Karaouine, Batha
: A Hispano-Moorish palace dating from the end of the 19th century
that houses admirable collections of traditional art from Fez.
Return to Casablanca by the end of the day. |
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ONE DAY TOUR TO « VOLUBILIS & MEKNES »
Before getting to Meknes have a brief visit of Moulay Idriss, a
Sacred Islamic town then continue to Volubilis (roman ruins) :
a nearby Roman settlement that has slumbered in the Moroccan
countryside for over 2,000 years. Dating back to Pre Roman times
Volubilis was a thriving city, complete with a forum, a capitol,
basilica, triumphal arch, oil presses and spas. Settled
on what was
probably a Carthaginian city date from the third century
B.C.Volubilis was a central administrative city for this part of
Roman Africa. After we head to Meknes was founded in the 11th
century and was chosen by Moulay Ismaïl in 1672 as capital of his
empire. Moulay Ismaïl's creation was to be much talked of in the
East and in Europe, most especially at the French court of King
Louis XIV. There are some coveredstreets where you find leather,
djellaba's, carpets and silver. The great monuments, massive walls, huge gates, elaborate gardens, Integrated neighborhoods, bustling
markets, and unique arts and crafts point to layers of history
compacted and superimposed in every corner of the city.
Back to Casablanca ( 2 H drive ) |
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