10 Days Morocco Wonder

Depart from home city for Casablanca, the renowned city of Morocco.

Morocco is the most westerly country of North Africa. Casablanca (Ed-dar el-Bida) is the largest city of Morocco. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for rest.

After breakfast we shall visit some landmarks of the city, first we go to the second largest mosque – Hassan II Mosque. The mosque has room for 25,000 worshippers inside, and a further 80,000 can be accommodated in the mosque’s courtyard. Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 metres. We also visit the Square of Mohammed V and city council. After lunch we head to another old city – Marrakech. Being a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1985, Marrakech demonstrated a perfect model of traditional Arabic world. Upon arrival we first visit the souk and experience the Moroccan atmosphere.

Visit Koutoubia Mosque, the symbol of the city, after breakfast. The mosque is made of red stone and brick and measures 260ft long and 200ft wide. The minaret was designed to prevent a person at the top of the tower from viewing activity within the king’s harems. Then we head towards Bahia Palace – built in late 19th century, the palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco. We also stop by the at the 120 acre Menara Garden. Tonight we shall enjoy a traditional grill lamb and couscous feast with famous Fantasie Show.

Coach to Ait Benhaddou,the site of many early indigenous Berber Moroccan villages. The entire ancient city facing the desert oasis was constructed with earth piled up and down, and the Atlas Mountains are at its rear. Even the Hollywood movies such as “Star Wars” and “The Mummy” were shot in this unique combination. All will then cross the Sahara desert to another oasis city Quarzazate, which served as a location for rest and recreation for French soldiers back in 1928.

Head to the world’s famous Sahara Desert after breakfast. Upon arrival we shall split up onto 4WD vehicles and enter to the heart of the desert area. You may ride on camels at your own expenses to experience the atmosphere of the hottest desert in the world; you may also catch the stunning view of sunset. Later we go to another oasis city Erfoud, which locates close to the Algeria borde Fniov traditional “Taiine” at a local restaurant upon arrival. Dinner at hotel’s restaurant.

After breakfast we coach to Mt. Atlas via a path at an altitude 4000m above sea level. Pass through Bokar Peak, the highest point in North Africa. The next destination is Fez, built as early as the 8th century. This is the most beautiful old town in the country with more than 9,000 tortuous alleys. An afternoon visit will be made to the Muslim Seminary, where the traditional Arabic architecture will come into sight. Later on, coach to the ancient castle built in the 16th century for a panoramic view of the entire old town.

As the capital of the country, Rabat does not have many shopping districts; instead there are many residential neighborhoods. It is a good chance to experience daily lives of Moroccan. After breakfast we shall take a tour of the city, first we head to Hassan Tower – begun in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, however as the Sultan died in 1199, the construction also stopped. Afterward we take picture outside of the Royal Palace. After lunch we proceed to Ao Daiya, a seaside town built in the 12th century. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner with fork-lore performance tonight.

Return to Casablanca after breakfast. We first go to Kasa Palace, then the Old Medina, where you can shop for all kinds of traditional handcrafts and souvenirs

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, and then we shall proceed to the airport for the homeward flight