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Tours of Morocco Grand Tour of Morocco - 14 Nights 15 Days ( Price Starts @ $ 960 ) Welcome to your preferred choice Tour Operator in Morocco Mrani Travel & Tours welcomes you to the magical destination – our exotic Kingdom of Morocco! We are a preferred, reliable private tour operator located in Fez, Morocco. We are professionals with 20 years of experience in the Tourism and Aviation industries. Our values are based on genuine Moroccan hospitality with integrity, commitment and ownership to all our internal and external customers. Our travel agency provides inbound pre-packaged itineraries and customized private tours and day trips and corporate business travel (MICE) in Morocco. We also provide extensive holiday arrangements such as outbound packages, hotel reservations, purchasing of train and air tickets, cruise reservations, car rentals, meet and transfer to hotels and organize of events. Our team of highly competent and multilingual representatives brings to you great insights to the Moroccan living. Experience the amazing cultures, colorful traditions and festivities. Visit UNESCO ancient sites and architectures, beautiful natural landscapes, the Saharan desert, the Atlas Mountains and discover interesting social and religion backgrounds. Enjoy the exquisite Moroccan cuisines and gain accurate understanding of the captivating rich history of the country as you explore our exotic land in all splendor and authenticity - the best of Morocco. Morocco is fascinating for all travelers, leisure or business, traditional or modern-simply unique! Our itineraries placed your interests above all with our warm hospitality, comfort and intuitive service in meeting your travel expectations. We are commited to service excellence Our Vision – We aim to be the premier leader in travel tourism, the Company of preferred choice committed to anticipate and exceed our customers‟ evolving expectations through intuitive service to deliver memorable travel experience of Morocco. Let us take you on a journey of a lifetime, the Kingdom of Morocco! - yours truly magical experience filled with memorable memories ! Why Mrani Travel & Tours… • Experienced Travel Consultants • Complete and efficient ticketing and reservations in hotels and airlines. • Complete leisure, cruise and destination management. • Mrani Travel & Tours is a worldwide travel partner that provides you best service in destination. • We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial business relationship with our client. About Morocco It is located in the Northern Western Africa. Its historical name in English is the farthest West. It is borded the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea . It is home to famous cities and destinations including Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Tangier, Marrakech and Ouarzazate ( Sahara Desert ). Morocco is also know for its unspoiled beaches, majestic mountains and picturesque ports. It is distinguished by its Berber , Arabian and European cultural influences. Morocco attracts 13 million visitors in 2019 and its the first time it had the most visitors and tourists of any country in Africa. Tours of Morocco Grand Tour of Morocco - 14 Nights 15 Days ( price starts @ $ 960 ) On this Grand tour of Morocco, we introduce to you an enriching insight into the rich history of the imperial Morocco through its majestic palaces, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and magnificent monuments, labyrinthine medinas and lively and exciting souks. With the guided tours, we also reveal the highlights of the four imperial cities. Stay in beautiful authentic Moroccan riads close to the main attractions in the heart of each imperial city. Grand Tour of Morocco Iterinary Day 1: Casablanca Casablanca welcomes you! Depending on flight arrival, you will be greeted by local guide and driver, who will accompany you and check in to your accommodation. Dinner and over night stay in riad / hotel. Casablanca is Morocco's largest city, the country‟s economic and financial city. Highlights Visit of Casablanca (depending of the time we have): Great Hassan II Mosque - this majestic mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco and the 5th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 meters. Old Medina the medina is a true reflection of old life in the city. The Mohamed V Square - the municipal administrative centre,buildings is the Prefecture (Wilaya), inaugurated in 1930 by Mohammed V who was then the Sultan. It houses a beautiful tropical garden, as well as paintings by Louis Majorelle, the French decorator. Morocco Mall - is the second largest shopping center in Africa with 200 000m² of floor space in Casablanca. Stay overnight in riad / hotel, Casablanca I Breakfast. Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat (1 hour drive) Rabat, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, the Capital of the Kingdom. It is the political and administrative city. Highlights Visit of Rabat : The Mausoleum of the late King Mohammed V - is a historical building located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. Hassan Tower - is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat. Kasbah des Oudayas - is a Kasbah in Rabat. It is located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river opposite Sale. Stay overnight in riad / hotel, Rabat I Breakfast Day 3: Rabat -Tangier (3 hours drive) After breakfast, head to Tangier is a major port city in northern Morocco. It is located on the western coast of North Africa and western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. Tangier is also the junction of Europe and Africa. Highlights Visit of Tangier: Cape of Spartel, the Caves of Hercules - is a promontory in Morocco about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Medina of Tangier - containing a pair of picturesque markets; the Grand Socco and Petit Socco. Mendoubia Gardens - this large park is full of strolling couples and children playing football Stay overnight in riad / hotel, Tangier I Breakfast Day 4: Tangier - Tetouan (Rif Mountains) - Chefchaouen (3 hours drive) After breakfast, head towards Tetouan a city in northern east of Morocco , stronghold of Moroccan traditions and has a Hispano-Moorish character that is unique in Morocco. Tetouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia. Highlights Visit of Tetouan: Medina of Tetouan, *UNESCO World Heritage Site - as an exceptionally well-preserved historic town, displaying all the features of the high Andalusian culture. Royal Palace - this 17th century building, is itself a reflection of the Hispano-Moresque architecture. The palace is closed to public entry but its main ornate gate can give you a mental idea of what it's beyond. Bab Okla - one the historical seven gates of Tetoaun. The fountain just inside the gate stands out for its typical Tetouani tiles and 18th-century inscriptions of verses praising the city's ruler, Omar Luqash. Lunch and drive towards the „Blue Pearl” of Chefchaouen, a city in the northwest of Morocco and the chief town is noted for the buildings in shades of blue. Stay overnight in riad / hotel, Chefchaouen I Breakfast Day 5: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez (2 hours plus drive) Today, we explore Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl” a gorgeous mountain city and a humble town in Morocco. The picturesque medina, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rif Mountains, filled with white washed homes with distinctive, hued blue-washed accents. Highlights Visit of Chefchaouen: The Heart of the Medina and Souks - is a small and calm town. It is a feast for the senses as the smell of fresh bread being cooked in ovens or on firewood greets. The Plaza - the heart of the medina is the shady, cobbled Plaza Uta el-Hammam, which is lined with cafes and restaurants, all serving similar fare. This is a peaceful place to relax and watch the world go by, particularly after a long day of exploration. La Kasbah - is a heavily restored walled fortress that now contains a lovely garden, a small ethnographic Museum and an even smaller art gallery. Chefchaouen has an extensive and important religious heritage with at least 20 mosques 11 zaouias and 17 mausoleums, because of this irrefutable heritage, Chefchaouen earned the name of "The Holy City”. Cross the Rif Mountains and Middle Atlas, drive past vast aces of vineyards in Meknes. Then we reach the Roman ruins of Volubilis (Morocco‟s most important archaeological site - *UNESCO World Heritage Site). The ancient Roman ruins with its beautiful and elaborate mosaics that have been preserved as a reminder of a city that once thrived. To 27 km from Volubilis is the Historic City of Meknes, also *UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern central Morocco and the sixth largest city of Morocco. Observe the grandeur of the Moorish buildings. Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Bab al-Mansour - the monumental gateway and main entrance into this 17th century imperial city. *UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights Visit of Meknes and Volubilis (depending of the time we have): Historic City of Meknes - Bab el Mansour, the monumental gateway and main entrance into this 17th century city. *UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finished in 1732, it was built by Sultan Moulay Ismail (though completed after his reign). Medina of Meknes - (old town) with Souk Nejarine offering plenty of textile stalls and Souk Sebbat home to many traditional Moroccan craft shops as well as clothing and Morocco's famous slippers. Meknes - The Holy Town of Moulay Idriss I (Moulay Idriss Zerhoun) - the city‟s founder of the first indigenous Islamic kingdom of Morocco and a descendent, the grand great son of the Prophet Muhammad. Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - was the second ruler of the Moroccan Alaouite dynasty and known as the “Warrior King” in the country. It is one of the few religious monuments in Morocco that are open to non-Muslims Archaeological Roman Ruins Site of Volubilis *UNESCO World Heritage Site - the city's heyday was AD 24-285 when it served as capital for the Roman province.
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