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Where Learning Meets Pleasure: Collaborative Archaeological Adventures in Morocco
Join us in discovering the soul of Morocco’s ancient civilizations through passionate, expert-guided exploration that transforms every moment into a meaningful cultural encounter.
Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca): Built in 1993, one of the largest mosques in the world, showcasing Morocco's finest craftsmanship with intricate mosaics, marble work, and cedar wood carvings.
La Corniche (Casablanca): A glimpse of the city's French colonial expansion along the Atlantic waterfront.Transfer to Rabat for overnight stay in a carefully selected riad.
Kasbah of the Udayas: Founded in the 12th century by the Almohads, later became home to Andalusian refugees fleeing the Spanish Reconquista.
Hassan Tower: An unfinished 12th-century mosque that was intended to be the largest in the world, representing Almohad architectural ambitions.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V: Modern resting place of Morocco's 20th-century monarch who led the country to independence.
Chellah: Ancient Roman city of Sala Colonia, later transformed into a beautiful Marinid necropolis with gardens and ruins.Exterior visit to the Royal Palace. Overnight in Rabat.
Journey to the enchanting blue city founded in 1471 as a Berber fortress, later settled by Moorish and Jewish refugees from Spain.
The Blue Medina: Explore the distinctive blue-painted streets and buildings, a tradition introduced by Jewish inhabitants who considered blue a spiritual color.Discover the kasbah, traditional medina architecture, and learn about the region's Rif Mountain history. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Volubilis Archaeological Site: Explore this remarkable Roman provincial capital (3rd century BC–3rd century AD) featuring well-preserved basilica, capitol, triumphal arch, and stunning mosaics depicting mythological scenes.Enjoy lunch in the countryside surrounded by olive groves and vineyards that trace their origins to Roman viticulture.Optional visit to a local vineyard to learn about Roman-era wine-making traditions. Direct journey to Fes for overnight stay.
Explore Fes, founded in the 8th century as the capital of the Idrisid dynasty and Morocco's spiritual and intellectual heart.
University of Al-Qarawiyyin (859 AD): Visit the world's oldest continuously operating university, a center of learning that attracted scholars from across the Islamic world.
Bou Inania Madrasa: Marvel at this 14th-century Marinid architectural masterpiece with intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy.
Chouara Tannery: Witness traditional leather-working methods that have remained unchanged since medieval times.Overnight in a traditional riad within the medina.
Ifrane: Pass through the "Switzerland of Morocco," built by the French in the 1930s near cedar forests that were once exploited by Romans for construction.
Ziz Valley: Travel through this ancient oasis system that served as a crucial stop along trans-Saharan caravan routes connecting Sub-Saharan Africa with the Mediterranean.Arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes for a magical camel trek into the golden sands. Overnight in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Experience a breathtaking sunrise camel ride over the dunes, witnessing the desert's transformation in the early morning light.
Todra Gorge: Marvel at these dramatic limestone cliffs carved by the Todra River over millions of years, creating a natural wonder up to 300 meters high.
Skoura Oasis: Explore this palm grove dotted with historic kasbahs, including the 17th-century Kasbah Amridil, showcasing traditional Berber architecture.Overnight in Skoura surrounded by date palms and ancient irrigation systems.
Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Explore this magnificent 11th-century fortified village built with traditional rammed earth construction, once a crucial stop on the trans-Saharan trade route.Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains, following ancient caravan trails that connected the Sahara with Marrakech.Arrive in the Red City of Marrakech for overnight accommodation in a luxury riad.
Discover Marrakech, founded in 1070 by the Almoravids as their capital and later enhanced by successive dynasties.
Koutoubia Mosque: Admire this 12th-century Almohad architectural masterpiece with its iconic minaret that inspired the Giralda in Seville.
Saadian Tombs: Visit these royal tombs rediscovered in 1917, showcasing the burial site of the 16th-century Saadian dynasty with intricate marble work.
Bahia Palace: Explore this 19th-century vizier's residence representing the pinnacle of Moroccan decorative arts.Evening at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage for its storytelling traditions.
Free morning with optional activities: traditional hammam ritual for relaxation or hands-on cooking class exploring Andalusian-Berber culinary traditions.Afternoon transfer to Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital, for your final night in comfortable hotel accommodation.
Final exploration of Casablanca, whose origins trace back to the Phoenician settlement of Anfa, later rebuilt by the French as Morocco's modern economic capital.Transfer to Mohammed V International Airport for departure, carrying with you unforgettable memories of Morocco's archaeological treasures.
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