Morocco 8-Day Tour: Explore Cities & Attractions
7 cities |
13 attraction(s) |
total distance 894
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Day1: Casablanca
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Hassan II Mosque is an Islamic mosque in Morocco, located on the coastline of Casablanca. It was named after the former king, Hassan II, who initiated and funded its construction. Construction began on July 12, 1986, and was completed on August 30, 1993, with a total cost of nearly $600 million. The mosque covers an area of 20,000 square meters, with a width of 100 meters, a length of 200 meters, and a height of 60 meters. The prayer hall and courtyard can accommodate 100,000 worshippers at the same time. The minaret of the mosque reaches a height of 210 meters, making it one of the tallest minarets in the world. The bathing facilities for both men and women can accommodate 1,400 people, making it the third-largest mosque in the world. Additionally, the mosque also houses Islamic schools, a library, lecture halls, and conference facilities.
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Romantic eatery inspired by the cafe in the 1942 film “Casablanca," with cocktails & a piano.
Day2: Rabat
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In 1864, the Alawite dynasty built a palace on the south side of the central train station, which is now the renovated royal palace. The original building foundation is still preserved, making it one of the important palaces of the Alawite dynasty.
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Landscaped gardens on the site of an ancient citadel featuring Roman ruins & royal tombstones.
Day3: Chefchaouen
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Day4: Meknes
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The ancient city was built in the 3rd century BC and was once the capital of the ancient Mauritanian kingdom in North Africa. It served as an important outpost of the Roman Empire and has many elegant and exquisite buildings. This archaeological site is a fertile agricultural area where many important relics and artifacts have been excavated. Valubilis later became the capital of the Idrisid dynasty for a period of time, and its founder, Idris I, was buried in nearby Moulay Idriss. - World Heritage Committee, 1997 comment.
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Day5: Meknes > Fes
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Bou Inania Medersa is an ancient Islamic school located across from the Great Mosque. This school is one of the important buildings of the Marinid dynasty, known for its exquisite and luxurious interior decoration.
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Day6: Ifrane
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Day8: Marrakech
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The Bahia Palace in Marrakech was built in the late 19th century and is an elegant palace with many gardens. It was the largest and most magnificent palace in Morocco at that time. Its name "Bahia" means "brilliance". Compared to other Moroccan architecture of the same period, the Bahia Palace aims to embody Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. The palace was designed by the Grand Vizier Si Moussa of the Sultanate of Morocco for his own private use. However, the architectural structure still reflects the aesthetic taste of the wealthy merchants of that time, mundane and ordinary. After all, the building was not designed for artistic and aesthetic needs, but merely for its scale, resulting in hasty planning and mediocre details.
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Koutoubia Mosque is an iconic architectural landmark and central area of the old city of Marrakech, also the highest point of the city. Built in the 11th century, it was designed by the architect Yakub al-Mansur, who also built the Hassan Tower in Rabat, to celebrate the victory over the Spanish. The mosque's minaret reaches a height of 67 meters, with a magnificent and exquisite appearance, making it one of the most beautiful buildings in North Africa. Unlike other mosques, the minaret of Koutoubia Mosque is mixed with nearly ten thousand bags of precious spices in the mud mixture of the adhesive stones, giving it a rich fragrance, hence called the "Fragrant Tower." In addition, the unique feature of Koutoubia Mosque is that its muezzin must be blind, to prevent anyone from peeping into the nearby palace courtyard where the concubines reside. Although the mosque is not open to the public, the small garden surrounding it is freely accessible, with a French garden style and fragrant flowers. Visitors can take a moment to rest and enjoy this charming place.
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Djemaa el-Fna Square, located in the Arab neighborhood, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. Originally a place for executions in the 12th century, the square gradually became a bustling trading hub in the 16th century and a famous venue for folk performances in the 17th century. Today, the traditional activities on the square continue, making it one of the most popular attractions in Marrakech. During the daytime, the square is lively, with snake charmers, fire breathers, storytellers, fortune tellers, and various vendors selling crafts, juices, pastries, and henna tattoos. The square is bustling with people and activity. As night falls, many night market stalls are set up in the center of the square, filling the air with smoke and the aroma of spices. The square becomes a paradise for food lovers, offering a wide variety of cuisines including the famous Marrakech grill and various local specialties. Visitors can enjoy delicious food while watching various performances, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere in the square.
