This Grand Tour from Tangier will take you to the stunning Atlantic Ocean beaches of Agadir and Essaouira and tour Morocco’s royal cities to learn about its history and mystique.
You may learn more about the impact of emperors and dynasties on Morocco on this Grand Tour from Tangier, which takes you from north to south and through imperial cities and labyrinths.
Visit Tangier and spend the morning seeing the tiny and large souks and Kasbahs, as well as Cap Spartel and the Hercules Caves. Past the city of Assilah, go to Rabat and have breakfast. Rabat is the capital of the Cherifian kingdom and the country’s second largest city.
The ramparts, the Hassan tower, the Mohammed V tomb, and the Oudaya Kasbah are all included in the orientation tour. In Casablanca, you will dinner and a night in a hotel.
In Casablanca, you’ll have a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, a religious and cultural landmark built on the water and distinguished by the world’s tallest minaret at 210 meters. Continue down the shore, where you’ll have a beautiful view of the sea and the wetlands.
Next, El Jadida, the “Moroccan Deauville,” is a must-see to tour the Portuguese tank. We’ll stop by Oualidia, a tiny beach town, and fishing harbor that has the best seafood. Next, we’ll see Safi, a major fishing harbor and Portuguese city, is seen in this panoramic tour.
The morning is dedicated to the historic Mogador: the walled city, the old Portuguese batteries, the harbour, the walls, the souks, and the marqueteurs’ area. You’ll have seafood for lunch. The afternoon is free for personal exploration.
The largest beach resort in Morocco, Agadir, is reached by way of the coastal road. Awe-inspiring views of the city and its never-ending sandy beach can be had from the top of the hill where the remains of the Kasbah once stood. Visit the Kasbah ruins to see the remnants of the devastating earthquake from the previous century.
After breakfast, we’ll tour the city before taking the route to Marrakech. Dinner and accommodation await you in Marrakech.
On your guided tour of Marrakech, which is included in the Grand Tour from Tangier, you will see the Saadian Tombs, where the founders of the Saadi dynasty are buried, the Bahia Palace, the former home of the vizier, the Koutobia Mosque, which was built in the 12th century by the Almouhad dynasty and boasts a spectacular tower, the Madrasa Ben Youssef, and Jamaa Elfna.
In the afternoon, we will leave the ancient medina to visit Majorelle’s magnificent floral gardens. Spend the night in a hotel or a Riad.
After breakfast, we’ll head to Meknes, passing through and taking in the beauty, on our journey, of Volubilis, the ancient Roman ruins dating back to 3 BC.
We will see the stunning gates of Bab El Mandour and Bab Lakhmiss, the old stables of Hri Souani, and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes, Morocco’s fourth imperial city, which Sultan Moulay Ismail built at the beginning of the 17th century.
Following that, we will proceed to Fes, a wonderful eighth-century city. Fes is Morocco’s oldest imperial city, with a medina going back to the 13th century and activity reminiscent of medieval guilds mingling with peasants fleeing drought in recent years. In there, you will sleep in a Riad.
We will be accompanied on a tour of Fes, Morocco’s holy capital, by a local guide. Our first stop of the day is Fes El Bali (old), which features ancient landmarks such as Medrassa Attarine, the Qarawiyyine Mosque, one of the world’s oldest colleges (9C), the Nejjarine Fountain, and the dyers and souks sector.
Fes’ old madrassas, magnificent fountains, art museums, mosaic factory, and Zellij area, which is one of Fez’s distinguishing qualities, are certain to make you fall in love with it. After lunch in a historic medina palace, we’ll spend the remainder of the day touring Fez El Jedid (the new), its surroundings, and the royal palace.
Visit the lovely Berber village of Chefchaouen by traversing the Rif Mountains and enjoying lunch there. Then, spend the evening seeing Chaouen’s whitewashed streets with the help of your guide while well-dressed residents provide entertainment. Dinner and a night in your hotel are included.
On the last full day of the Grand Tour from Tangier, you will tour Tangier, including the northwestern edge of Africa known as Achakar, as well as the Caves of Hercules, where Hercules is said to have divided Africa from Europe.
After lunch in one of the renowned cafés, head back to the Tangier Medina where your guide will narrate the exploits of some of the most well-known thinkers, artists, and celebrities to have lived in Behemoth. You may explore Grand Succo and Mandoubia Park and then return to the Tangier Medina.
We transfer you to the airport after breakfast and assist you with boardin in line with your return flight schedule. That ends our Grand Tour from Tangier.
When planning your next vacation to Morocco, think about taking this Grand Tour from Tangier. If you have any questions, please contact us.
