Hotels Marrakech

Official Rating - 4*- Full Board - Departures on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday - 1 Week Tour
Royal cities of Morocco tour, is a seven-night tour over the most popular and famous cities and attractions of Morocco. Guests will be accommodated in 4* hotels on a full board basis. Hotels will be: Atlas Marrakech (Marrakech), Zaki (Meknes), Mazah Fes (Fes) and Mercure Chahrazad (Rabat). Departures every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Free Transfers Included! See below for details.
Accommodation
Accommodation for seven nights in 4 star Moroccan hotels. Each hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with direct dialling telephone, sat-TV, air-conditioner, bath and balcony or terrace.
Food & Beverage
Full board starting with dinner the first days and ending with breakfast on the last day.
Tour Facilities
Amongst the facilities that the Royal Cities of Morocco tour offers, are the entrance fees to monuments, services of an English Speaking guide and transportation with air-conditioning.

Free Transfers
Free return transfers available from the Marrakech Airport. It is imperative that for this service to be provided, you must inform us of your flight details and times by adding these to the customer details form.
Day 1 Itinerary
Depart from London. On arrival in Marrakech, please complete all customs and immigration formalities and proceed to the arrivals hall, here you will be met by our representative from M.T.S (Major Travel Services) and transferred to our hotel. Founded in 1062, Marrakech was once the capital of an empire which stretched from Toledo to Senegal. Called the ?Pink City? because of the colour of the local earth used in its construction, it is a city of labyrinthine alleyways, secluded palaces, museums, mosques and markets. The city?s gardens are still supplied with water from 11th century underground irrigation canals. The Djemmaa-el-fna (Place of the Dead), the city square, comes alive after nightfall; thronged with dancer, fortune-tellers, musicians, acrobats, storytellers and snake charmers, it is an exciting and occasionally bewildering place ? an exotic spectacle that is striking and endlessly surprising. Koutoubia, the 12th century minaret, is as tall as the towers of Nôtre Dame and dominates the Marrakech skyline. The Ben Youssef Medersa, with its mosaics, marbles and carved woodwork, is the largest theological site in the Mahgreb. Other interesting places to see are the sumptuous Bahia Palace; the beautiful Saadian Tombs housing the remains of rulers of the Saadian Dynastry; the Menara and Aquedal gardens and the famed camel market. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2 Itinerary
In Marrakech explore the old town seeing the famous Medresa, the 16th century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Minaret, the Jemaa El Fna main square with its dancers and snake charmers. Later visit the Souk. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Day 3 Itinerary
In the morning departure for Meknes, Driving via Beni Mellal and crossing the breathtaking Midlle Atlas Mountains for an overnight in Meknes. Meknes is protected by 16km (25 miles) of battlements, flanked by towers and bastions. The city reflects the power and the constructive genius of King Moulay Ismail, a contemporary of Louis XIV, who ruled the country for 55 years.
Day 4 Itinerary
In Meknes we will visit the tomb of Moulay Ismail and the huge granaries, the magnificently cited Roman City of Volubilis with its forum and the Arch of Carracalla, and houses decorated with well preserved mosaics. We continue via the hilltop town of Moulay Ismail, where the descendent of the Prophet is buried, here we have the most spectacular, panoramic view. We continue on our way to Fes for the next two nights.
Day 5 Itinerary
In the morning we will visit the city ramparts, passing the Tomb of the Merinids. We will visit the 14th century Bou Inania Medresa and the excellent museum with its collection of illuminated manuscipts and ceramics. Afternoon visit to the Old Medina. Just go through a gate into the Medina and you will find yourself in another world altogether: the magical and mysterious would of the Orient unfolds its charms for the visitor. The Andalous Mosque, founded in 859, is attractive because of its magnificent worked cedar gate and because of the ancient wooden pulpit dating from 980, a minor marvel. In Seffarine Square the manufacturers of copper ware beat pieces of metal which, through the force of patience, will eventually become enormous pots. The inhabitants of the quarter do not seem very put out at the noise of the metal beating, and actually find time to sit down close to the craftsmen and chat for a while. The Attarine Medersa, built in the fourteenth century by Sultan Abou Said, was initially designed to house students who had classes in the Karaouiyine Mosque. This is surely the most beautiful medersa in Fes. Its proportions and decorations making it a jewel of Merinide art. The great tanning work affords a marvellous spectacle. Small round or square cubes cut into the floor are filled different colours. The hustle and bustle around these cubes of colours is constantly kept up by men who devote their energy to cutting animal hides in their bare feet, a spectacle of rare beauty. We finish our tour at the Neijarin Fountain.
Day 6 Itinerary
Depart in the morning to Rabat. Morocco?s capital city. In Rabat see the mausoleum of Mohammed V and the late King and Hassan Tower, a magnificent example of Almohad Architecture.Rabat, the present capital of Morocco, was founded in the 12th century. It is a town of trees and flowers, and many monumental gateways, including the Gate of the Ambassadors and the Oudaias Kasbah Gate. Other attractions include Tour Hassan, the grandiose minaret of a vast, uncompleted 12th century mosque; the Mohammed V Mausoleum, an outstanding example of traditional Moroccan architecture; the Royal Palace; the Chellah, with superb monuments, delightful gardens and Roman ruins; the Oudaias; the National Museum of Handicrafts and the antique Moorish café. Date from the mid-12th century; Dinner and overnight in Rabat.

Day 7 Itinerary
Departure in the Morning to Casablanca, Founded at the beginning of the century, it is the country?s principal commercial town, the second-largest town in Africa and one of the continent?s biggest ports. Here stands the Hassan II Mosque, the wold?s largest mosque with one of the world?s tallest minarets. Upon arrival optional visit of the inside Mosque Hassan II guided coach visit of the city including Photo stop at the famous cathedrale. Lunch in Casablanca and departure to Marrakech for dinner and Overnight.

Day 8 Itinerary
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to London Gatwick.

Important Note
Please note that the tour starts and ends at Marrakech airport - in order for the tour to run smoothly please ensure your flight details are sent when making your reservation - if you need to discuss this with a member of Major Travel Services their contact numbers are 00212 24 431302 or 00212 63 791009