Overview
This journey designed to deepen one’s spiritual experience. Morocco is famous of tolerant Islam since the creation the first Arab Dynasty (from Idrissi since today), many Suffi Scholars joined the country and developed many Zawiyas for teaching Islamic law and compassion.
This tour involves visiting locations of religious, historical, and personal significance. The program includes prayers at renowned Mosques in each city, other prayers held at any Mosque we encounter along our journey.
Itinerary
Arrival at Casablanca, then start a leisurely day with the city tour including Hassan II Mosque distinguished by its Moorish architecture, it’s the highlight of the city of Casablanca, pray a Salat in the Mosque and continue the visit of Casablanca if time allows (Mohamed the V Square and the Habous quarter with its Andalusian architectural style)
Diner and overnight at Hotel
Drive to Rabat the capital of Morocco, for a city tour including the Royal Palace (from the outside), the residence of the King Mohammed VI, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan tower after Duhr Prayer at Rabat in Sunnah Mosque, have lunch at a local restaurant then head to Tangier, upon arrival visit the Cap Spartel and see where the Atlantic sea meets the Mediterranean sea, discover Hercules Cave and finish at Salat Ishae at Mohammed V Mosque then check in Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Early morning start the city tour of Tangier stop next 9th April square pass near the Mendoubia, once the administrative offices of sultans ruling the area since 1912. Visit Kasbah Quarter, enclosing the Kasbah Museum, cross some different quarters leading to the Grand Socco, petit Socco and surrounding souks. Pray Duhr Salat at Tangier and have lunch then depart towards the blue city of Chefchaouen via Tetouan metropolis generally known as dwelling to the Jews who have been expelled from Spain after the expulsion of the Arabs in 1492. You will discover the ‘white’ metropolis of Tetouan, affectionately known as ‘the daughter of Granada’. Go to the Guersa Kebira square, one of many bustling souks, after which we visit the Medina, probably the most fascinating within the country and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a distinctive community of shaded alleyways and has a number of mosques. See additionally the excellent Royal Palace, a high-quality instance of Hispano- Moresque structure. Pray Salat Al Asr at Grand Mosque of Tetouan
After the visit of Tetouan proceed to the blue town of Chefchaouen metropolis picturesque Berber stronghold within the excessive up Rif Mountains, was built in 1471 by Moorish exiles from Spain. Pary Almaghreb or Ishae Salat then Check in at the hotel for the overnight with dinner.
Diner and overnight at Hotel
After breakfast You can walk through the small medina and discover its small souks. You will be very lucky when you meet its weekly market many farmers from the surrounding suburbs come to sell their crops produced locally, after the visit travel to Fez via Ouazzan where you will have lunch After a couple of hours drive, you will get to Moulay Idriss, visit the citadel of Moulay Idriss, founded in the 08th century by Moulay Idriss Al Akbar, grandson of the Prophet (S.A.W.S). This citadel is considered the cradle of Sufism to Moroccan society and the first Islamic Dynasty in Morocco, then travel to Meknes, the Ismaili capital of Morocco after Prayer of Al Asr Salat in Grand Mosque in Meknes discover the monuments of this city, the fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail; the granary and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and plantation. Your visit includes also the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. We then continue via the highway to Fez, arrive to Fes and Pray Almaghreb or Ishae at Mosquée des Andalous
Diner and overnight at Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel then set out for a city tour of Fez, the spiritual and intellectual capital of ancient Morocco. Fez was the first Imperial City, founded in the 9th century. Among the sites you will visit the impressive medina with its different gates, Mosques, tanneries, Karaoiuyine Mosque, Attarine Medersa, Nejjarine Fountain and its Fondouk, the latter is housing a museum devoted to wood crafts in a beautifully restored 18th century building. Stop for lunch visit the potter quarter to see the process of making mosaics, stop next the King's palace (from outside) and Bab Boujloud.
During the visit pray your Salawat at the Mosques of Fes, between Al Maghreb and Ishae have a meeting of Madih and Inshad then check in Hotel.
Accommodation
Diner and overnight at Hotel
After breakfast drive to Risani with a stop in Ifrane, an alpine city known for its beautiful park and its famous ski resort. Continue your drive to Midelt, a town located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch. After lunch, start to cross the beautiful fertile valleys of Ziz and Tafilalet. Stop in Risani, Explore the ancient, holy oasis of Rissani. Moulay Ali Sheriff is most venerated in this city ancestor of the present ruling Alaouite Dynasty.
Then drive into the Sahara Desert to Merzouga, the site of the Merzouga Dunes is the highest in Africa and one of the filming sites for Lawrence of Arabia. Take an optional camel trek to watch the sun set behind the Sahara dunes. Camp overnight in a nomad tent, furnished inside with a comfortable clean cot, fresh linens and blankets set on colorful Moroccan carpets.
After breakfast, drive to Todra Gorge, passing through the old town of Tinerhir with Sheer cliffs rise up dramatically on each side of the narrow corridor that forms the Todra Gorge Mountain goats and eagles are sometimes seen on the high cliffs. Todra Gorges provide some of the best seasonal bird watching sites in Morocco, with many types of larks, sand grouse, buzzards, falcon, warblers, finches, and others in seasonal period of the year. After lunch drive to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood city of Morocco … Ouarzazate is the base for film studios where many famous films were made, such as, Gladiator, the Four Feathers, Romancing the Stone, Cleopatra, the Sheltering Sky, Jewel of the Nile and Lawrence of Arabia.
Diner and overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, an exceptionally well-preserved site which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Stop for lunch in Tichka then Continue driving to Marrakech crossing amazing landscapes of the high Atlas Mountains.
Arrive at Marrakech and check in your hotel
After a leisurely breakfast, meet your guide and begin your tour of the Red Pearl of Morocco. Among the sites are the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrkech Museum, Medrassa Ben Youssef, nand visit the site of Sidi Abdelaaziz Tebbaa one of the 07 saints of Marrakech, after Duhr Prayer at Koutoubia Mosque or any Mosque inside the Medina. stop for lunch at a typical restaurant, The afternoon will be devoted to visiting the Zaouia of Sid Lghazouani Moul L’aksour for an afternoon gathering dhikr. It is inside the medina so it will give you also an idea of the typical colorful ambiance of the Old Marrakech.
and then learn about Moroccan crafts from workers at a craft co-operative inside the medina. Later, have a tour inside the souk (market) beginning and ending at Jamaa El Fna Square, a World Heritage Site. Here you will see a medieval scene, complete with jugglers, fortune tellers, snake charmers, dancers, herbalists, food and juice vendors. Experience all of the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and contrasts of this exotic place.
Overnight at Hotel
After check out, transfer to the airport in Casablanca for your flight home. This concludes our services.
What's included
Cost includes
- Transfer from and back to Airport.
- A Comfort A/C Van/ minibus in your disposition all Days, with English speaking driver and local tour guides.
- Meals ( Breakfast & Dinners).
- Accomodation in confortable locations.
- Any personal costs
- Meal ( Lunch, Drinks)