This tour was created especially for Jewish heritage combined with our regular guaranteed departure
We have added a pre tour Day 1 |Friday with a Jewish tour upon arrival in Casablanca
Day 2 | Saturday a day at the market in Casablanca
Day 7 | Friday Jewish heritage in Marrakesh
Day 8 | Saturday a day at the market in Marrakesh
Day 1 | Thursday
Overnight Flight to Casablanca
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Morocco is a great country to travel through with your family, and engage with an exotic environment and a vibrant Jewish past. Book your overnight flight to Casablanca, to experience authentic Moroccan cities along with Jewish Heritage sites.
Day 2 | Friday
Arrive to Casablanca | Visit Jewish sites
Upon arrival to Casablanca, you will be welcomed by IBMT Tours representative who will direct you to your guide and start first day of tour by visiting Jewish sites in Casablanca (Approx 4 Hours).
We will leave the airport, on our way to the city, our first visit will be the Jewish Museum in Casablanca, created and managed by the Judeo-Moroccan Cultural Heritage Foundation.
The Museum of Moroccan Judaism was opened in 1997. It is considered the first museum of the city of Casablanca and the only Jewish museum in the Arab region.
Lunch on your own.
We will continue to the Temple Beth-El a Jewish synagogue in Casablanca. While the city boasts more than 30 synagogues, Beth-El is often considered the center piece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its stained-glass windows and other artistic elements is what attracts tourists to this synagogue. Dinner and overnight Casablanca.
Meal: Dinner
Day 3 | Saturday
Casablanca | Visit to Market
After morning breakfast at the hotel, today you will spend a day touring (3 Hours) the Market of Casablanca with an English speaking guide. After this visit, arrive back to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. In evening, you will served delicious dinner at hotel.
For Shabbat observers, Today's day is at leisure and dinner will be served in evening.
Overnight Casablanca.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 | Sunday
Casablanca | Rabat
After breakfast, you will meet the tour guide at 9:30am for the sightseeing of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V square, the United Nations place, the central market, the habbous sector and the residential area of Anfa, before strolling along the Aïn Diab coast dotted with swimming pools and restaurants. Independent lunch and departure Casablanca for Rabat (the white imperial city) via the main highway linking these two major cities. Visit of the administrative capital of Morocco with the Hassan tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudayas and the Medina. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional: If you wish to go into the Hassan II Mosque.
Day 5 | Monday
Rabat | Meknes | Fez
After breakfast, departure to Fez with visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continue to Meknes, one of the royal capitals of Morocco. Independent lunch and visit of this city known as "The Moroccan Versailles", which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. The sightseeing of Meknes will includes impressive monuments like, Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani and the Old Medina. Arrival to Fez, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 | Tuesday
Fez
After breakfast, today the whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of Fez; the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit of the medieval medina, the Medersas, the Karaouine mosque and the famous Nejjarine fountain. Independent lunch and continuation of the visit through, the old medina where the clients will see different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 | Wednesday
Fez | Bnei-Mellal | Marrakesh
After breakfast, departure to Marrakesh crossing the region the middle Atlas and passing through Immouzer du Kander, and Ifrane, a charming ski resort in the heart of a magnificent cedar forest. Stop at Beni Mellal to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Independent lunch and continuation to Marrakesh. Little by little will appear the red earth of the country, contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms. Check in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 | Thursday
Marrakesh
After morning breakfast, the entire day will be spent visiting Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South" with the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Menara gardens. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaâ El Fna, place with its various and non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire eaters and more. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional: A Diffa Fantasia dinner will be served under caïdal tents at the famous "Chez Ali" restaurant, while enjoying fantasia performance with camel and horses shows, folkloric and belly dancers. Price- $67(USD) for Gastronomic Menu
Day 9 | Friday
Marrakesh
After breakfast, you will meet tour guide at 9.30 am for full day tour in Marrakesh. First visit to the Majorelle Garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle. The garden has been open to the public since 1947. Since 1980, it has been owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé. After Yves Saint Laurent died in 2008, his ashes were scattered in the Majorelle Garden. Visiting Jewish quarter (Mellah) in Marrakesh. The quarter borders with the largest in Morocco Jewish cemetery, Badii Palace, Salat El-Azma Synagogue (Lazama), Craft Shops with Jewish Heritage. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Marrakech.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 | Saturday
Marrakesh | Visit to Souk Semmarine Market
Morning breakfast at the hotel, today you will spend a day touring (3 Hours) the Souk Semmarine Market with an English speaking guide. After this visit, arrive back to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Marrakesh, where a delicious dinner will be served.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 | Sunday
Marrakesh
After breakfast, a day at leisure for personal exploration or relaxation by the pool of the hotel or go for one of the optional excursions. Independent lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Tour:
- Full day excursion to Essaouira: - After breakfast in your hotel, leave towards Essaouira (Ex-Mogador): Behind its purple ramparts and inside its whitewashed medina with blue doors lies a city that has been influenced by various cultures (Berber, Carthaginian, Portuguese, Arabs, others).Tour of the medina, the ramparts, the Scala, the marquetry craftsmen carving Thuya wood inlaid with ivory; the fishermen's port, the silver jewellers, the Mellah Jewish quarter, the art galleries, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah museum. Enjoy some time in the golden beach.
Price - $79(USD).
Day 12 | Monday
Marrakesh Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the Marrakesh Airport to board your flight home or other destination.
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Meal: Breakfast
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INCLUDES:
- A welcome meet and assist at the airport upon your arrival by IBMT Tours member
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel / airport
- 10 nights hotel accommodation
- Fully buffet breakfast and dinner daily at hotels
- Deluxe and air-conditioned vehicle adapted to the group size for the whole tour (minivan of 17 seats or bus of 48 seats)
- A qualified English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Porters for luggage
- Tips at hotels, all hotels taxes and services.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare & Departure taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Personal extra and meals that are not mention above
Hotels 5 Stars:
- Casablanca: Kenzi Tower
- Rabat: La Tour Hassan
- Fez: Fes Marriott Jnan Palace
- Marrakesh: Atlas Medina & Spa
