The 5 Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Tangier follows Morocco’s Atlantic coast before continuing through the Imperial Cities and ending in Tangier. On this Morocco Heritage Tour you will visit El Jadida, the Portuguese City recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Then continue to Fes to visit Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Royal Palace, and the historic medina before heading through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. The tour finishes in Tangier where you will visit the Cap Spartel and the Hercules Cave, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Your 5 Day Morocco Heritage Tour from Marrakech to Tangier begins with a pick-up from Marrakech. Head towards El Jadida, a coastal city founded by the Portuguese in the early 16th century. Upon arrival, explore the Portuguese City, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, and visit the impressive Portuguese Cistern, built in 1514. Continue through the historic ramparts, enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean, and stroll around the old harbor. Afterwards, settle into your hotel for an overnight stay in El Jadida at Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf & Spa or similar.
Leave El Jadida behind and continue north along Morocco’s Atlantic coast towards Casablanca, the country’s economic capital. Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 under the reign of King Hassan II and home to one of the world’s tallest minarets. Next, explore the Corniche waterfront and the charming Habous Quarter, built in the 1920s during the French Protectorate. Afterwards, head to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, where you’ll spend the evening and enjoy an overnight stay at Riad Rabat l’Alcazar or similar.
Begin the day by visiting the Hassan Tower, an unfinished mosque begun in 1195 by the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, a historic fortress overlooking the Bou Regreg River. Next, continue to Meknes, founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids and later transformed into an imperial capital by Sultan Moulay Ismail in 1672. Visit Lahdim Square, Hri Souani granaries, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. Afterwards, explore the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, dating back to the 3rd century BC, before continuing to Fes for an overnight stay at Palais Houyam or similar.
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Visit Al Quaraouiyine University, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, the Bou Inania Madrasa, built between 1351 and 1358 by Sultan Abu Inan Faris, the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter, the famous tanneries, and a traditional pottery workshop. Afterwards, head north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the Blue City founded in 1471 by Moulay Ali Ben Rachid. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore its picturesque blue-painted streets before an overnight stay at Vancii Hotel or similar.
Enjoy a final stroll through the blue streets of Chefchaouen before heading north towards Tangier, Morocco’s gateway to Europe. Upon arrival, visit Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, and explore the legendary Hercules Cave, associated with Greek mythology. Afterwards, continue to Tangier city for drop-off at your accommodation, Tangier Port, or Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport, marking the end of your 5 Day Morocco Heritage Tour from Marrakech to Tangier.
Please Note: This 5 Day Morocco Heritage Tour from Marrakech to Tangier is a suggested itinerary and can be fully customized to suit your interests, schedule, and travel style. If this itinerary is not exactly what you have in mind, simply get in touch with us. We will be happy to create a private, tailor-made Morocco tour based on your preferences, travel dates, and the places you would like to visit.
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