1 DAY TRIP TO MARRAKECH FROM CASABLANCA
Depart Casablanca following a 07:00 pickup and relax on the 3-hour drive to Marrakech. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and join him on his 3.5-hour walking tour around Medina. See the stalls of the old fortified city and discover its splendid courtyards and mosaic walls built for Buh Ahmed before going to the Bahia Palace.
As you stroll through the Jewish Quarter (“mellah”), you will notice architectural differences between the districts. Discover the hidden Saadian Tomb, built in 1557 during the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. Visit the Islamic University of Ben Youssef Madrasah and visit some shops in the souq to buy spices and Morocco's famous argan oil.
Koutoubia, completed under the reign of Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184–1199) Upon arrival at his mosque, experience the evocative atmosphere of his Jemaa el-Fnaa, Africa's busiest square and marketplace please give me. Watch snake charmers, henna tattoo artists, and water merchants while sipping on freshly squeezed orange juice.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant with a terrace overlooking Jemaa El Fna Square. Next, meet your driver for the drive to Majorelle Gardens, which was purchased and restored by French designer Yves Saint Laurent. Benefit from approximately 1.5 hours of free time to explore the tranquil oasis and villas, including the Berber Museum. Stroll through the botanical gardens to see cacti and other plants along with bright cobalt walls in a shade now known as 'Majorelle blue'.
Meet your driver and return to your hotel in Casablanca. Arrive around 20:00 and here end of the tour 1 DAY TRIP TO MARRAKECH FROM CASABLANCA.
