Day 1
Meeting at Riga airport.
Flight Riga – Marrakesh (~10:50–15:20).
Arrival. Hotel check-in. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Breakfast. Check-out.
Departure to Marrakesh. City tour.
Marrakesh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Marrakesh was one of the capitals of the kingdom during the rule of three dynasties of Moroccan sultans; many museums and architectural monuments are concentrated here, each of them a masterpiece of art.
During the sightseeing tour you will see the main attractions and architectural monuments of the city such as the La Koutoubia mosque, Bahia Palace (entrance tickets ~10 € are paid additionally), Ben Youssef Madrasa (entrance tickets ~6 € are paid additionally) and many other sites. We will visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, a true open-air theater with yogis, snake charmers, healers, sorcerers, fruit sellers and exotic spice vendors.
Departure to Casablanca.
Hotel check-in in Casablanca or the surroundings. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast. Check-out. Excursion Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes.
One of Casablanca’s main landmarks is Morocco’s largest mosque — Hassan II Mosque. The design by French architect Michel Pinseau and late-20th-century technology made it possible to create a mosque with a retractable roof that can turn the prayer hall into an open terrace. Here stands the world’s tallest minaret (about 200 m). The mosque is decorated with all techniques mastered by Moroccan artisans: mosaic, stucco, painting and wood carving. The building also houses a madrasa, a library and the national museum (entrance tickets ~13 € are paid additionally).
You can judge the modern city by the lively Maarif district — one of the most notable quarters with upscale shops and trendy venues topped by the Twin Center towers.
Transfer to Rabat.
Rabat is a fabulously beautiful city on the Atlantic coast. It greets you with picturesque quarters full of blooming greenery, numerous architectural and historical monuments, and the atmosphere of an ancient Maghreb state. The sightseeing tour covers the Royal Palace, the 12th-century Hassan minaret (a symbol of Rabat), the Mohammed V memorial complex, and the 12th-century Udaya gates.
Then an excursion in Meknes.
Meknes is one of Morocco’s three imperial cities and has preserved the atmosphere of that era better than the others. Inside the old city walls lie magnificent gardens, and El Hedim Square fills up every evening with fortune tellers, jugglers, fire eaters and snake charmers.
During the sightseeing tour we will see the city of Moulay Ismail (17th century), the stables, the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the historic Bab el-Mansour gates, and ceramic workshops.
Departure to Fes. Hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast. City tour of Fes.
During the Fes tour we will see Medina landmarks: the Al Quaraouiyine mosque-university (9th–12th c.), Bou Inania Madrasa (entrance tickets ~2 € are paid additionally), Dar el-Makhzen Palace, and the famous leather tanneries, ceramic factories and markets.
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast. Free day. Optional excursion to Chefchaouen (the blue city) — surcharge 60 €.
Chefchaouen is a small town on the mountain slopes between Tangier and Tetouan. The name comes from the shape of the Rif mountain peak resembling goat horns; literally “Chef Chaouen” means “look at the horns”. Almost all houses of the old town are painted sky blue and white. The town is also known for marijuana growers and large suburban plantations, which is why Chefchaouen is called the “hash capital”.
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Breakfast. Check-out. Departure to Beni Mellal.
The road runs through the Middle Atlas mountains. We will stop in Ifrane — the “Swiss town of Morocco”. You can take many panoramic photos; short scenic stops are also planned.
Arrival, city tour of Beni Mellal. The city lies at the foot of the Middle Atlas mountains. We will visit the main sights and the park with a small cascade fed by the Ain Asserdun spring.
Hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Breakfast. Check-out. Excursion to Ouzoud waterfall.
The trip to the most beautiful and largest waterfall in the country, Ouzoud, lets you experience Morocco’s nature up close. Located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, it falls in a triple cascade from a height of 110 meters. The trail to Ouzoud passes through olive trees. Towards evening a surprise awaits — many monkeys come to drink water; tourists feed the macaques with treats they bring. You will be able to view the waterfall both at its foot and from above.
Clay Berber houses combined with ochre sandstone, appearing now and then on the mountain switchbacks, create perfect photos and keep Morocco in your heart. At the end of the trip we offer lunch in a real Berber restaurant (lunch is paid additionally, ~15 €).
Transfer to Marrakesh.
Hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Breakfast. Check-out.
Transfer to the airport. Flight Marrakesh – Riga (~16:20–22:35).
