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The Rickshaw Travel Group ("Rickshaw Travels") was founded in May 1988. From our humble beginnings as a small travel agency, we have grown and expanded into several countries and today have 28 years of experience in the travel business, both corporate and leisure... read more .

IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR
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From USD   780* | from £ 0 569.4*

per person sharing (min 4 pax)

(peak season supplements apply)

Rabat is a charming capital city of wide spaces and fresher air, its proximity to the Atlantic has shaped Rabat’s architecture and mood and the resonances of European cities are more obvious than in other major centres in Morocco. Its relaxed atmosphere is a welcome surprise to visitors, who are left to enjoy Rabat’s considerable historic and architectural monuments.
Rabat has a 17th century medina as well as the fascinating Oudaya Kasbah, whose streets of blue and white-painted houses are bounded by castellated ramparts and entered by a stunningly beautiful decorated twelfth century gate - Bab Oudaya, possibly the most beautiful in the Arab World.

Volubilis was the Roman capital of northwestern Africa and has impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins, including approximately 20 mosaic floors dating back to 25 BC.  Built about 40 CE, probably on the site of a previous Carthaginian settlement from the 3rd century, Volubilis takes its name from ancient Latin for the oleander flower, which is common in the area.  Volubilis was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana. The fertile lands of the province produced grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity.

The Romans evacuated most of Morocco at the end of the 3rd century, but unlike some other Roman cities Volubilis was not abandoned.  Volubilis survived until the 18th century when it was demolished, and part of the marble was taken for construction in nearby Meknes.  In 1915, archeological excavations at Volubilis was begun by the French, and extensive remains have been uncovered.

Marrakech dates back as far as the year 1070, and several monuments stand out as landmarks in the course of its history.  First of all, you will visit the Koutoubia Mosque, sister tower to Seville's Giralda, the minaret of which has become the symbol of the city.

Majorelle’s Botanical Gradens  is one of the most visited sites in Morocco. It took French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) forty years of passion and dedication to create this enchanting place in the heart of the “Ochre City”, now belong to the French fashion designer Yves St Laurent - host a large variety of trees, plants and flowers from different countries of the world and a lovely small museum of Moslem Arts, with its walls in the now famous “Majorelle’s Blue” colour. 

A new museum dedicated to the life and work of French fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent has opened in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. Designed by Studio KO, the building sits a short distance away from Jardin Majorelle – the home acquired by Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. With a large permanent exhibition space designed by scenographist Christophe Martin, showcasing the collections of it's namesake, the museum also features temporary exhibition spaces, a research library and archives, an auditorium, bookstore, and a terrace café.

Informed by the archives of Saint Laurent, Studio KO were "struck by curves running alongside straight lines; by the succession of delicate and bold forms." As a result, the façade of the building appears as "an intersection of cubes with a lace-like covering of bricks," forging patterns that "recall the weft and warp of fabric.

Le Paradis du Safran, located on the route de l'Ourika of Marrakech is an organic saffron farm owned by Swiss women, Christina Ferrari. Here we learn all about saffron and medicinal plants, the gardens are beautiful for long walks to discover the growing plants. This is an ideal place for those who love peace and nature.

Day 1

  • Arrival at Casablanca Airport, City Exploration & Hassan II Mosque Visit

Day 2   

  • Drive to Rabat, Visit Hassan Tower & Kasbah of the Udayas, 
  • Then proceed to Volubilis visit of Roman ruins , Meknes city
  • Overnight in Fes 

Day 3   

  • Full day visit of Fes city

Day 4

  • Drive to Marrakech with stop in Beni Mellal

Day 5 

  • Full day visit of Marrakech city

Day 6

  • Drive to Casablanca, continue visit of city

Day 7     

  • Departure from Casablanca airport

Includes:

  • Accommodation in hotels (or similar) as detailed in the "Accommodation" section 
  • Vehicle at disposal as outlined in the "Transportation" section; type varies based on group size
  • An English-speaking guide throughout the tour starting from groups 10 pax
  • Local guides during visits to major cities for Fits and  groups of 20 participants or more.
  • Complimentary single room for the Tour Leader (FOC) starting from 15 pax 
  • Access to all monuments listed in the "Activities & Monuments" section and denoted with an *.
  • Participation in all activities listed in the "Activities & Monuments" section
  • City taxes
  • Water in the bus

Excludes:

  • Any personal extra such as laundry, telephone, minibar…
  • Meals (lunches & dinners)
  • Tips for guides, drivers and porters
  • Drinks not mentioned as included
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa fees
  • International flight tickets
  • Porter services at ports

Note: 

  • Most monuments in Meknes are currently under renovations and are therefore not accessible to visitors until further notice.
  • Following the recent earthquake, please note that in Marrakech, the Bahia Palace, Badii Palace, and Saadian Tombs are temporarily closed until further notice.
  • Similarly, also in Marrakech, the following museums are also closed for an undetermined period: the Confluences Museum - Dar El Bacha; the National Museum of Weaving and Carpet - Dar Si Said; and the Marrakech Museum of Intangible Cultural Heritage at Jamaâ El Fna.
  • All museums in Morocco are closed on Tuesday and religious holidays. 
  • Entrance fees for some monuments may be subject to change without prior notice.
*terms and conditions apply