Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport

P3038, Casablanca, Morocco

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Oum Palace Hotel & Spa

Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco

Foggy drive to hotel. Seems that driving with hazard lights flashing is the norm in foggy conditions in Casablanca!First stop after checking in - McDonald's!

Oum Palace Hotel & Spa

Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca, Morocco

Walk along seafront to the largest mosque in Africa

Old City (Casablanca)

Casablanca, Morocco

Stroll back through the old city and it's souks

Habous

Casablanca, Morocco

Afternoon walk to the new Medina and royal palace, back down unfinished tram track

Oum Palace Hotel & Spa

Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco

Free day to explore Casablanca.Morning walk to harbour, Hassan II Mosque and old Medina. Afternoon to new Medina and royal palace.Big contrast between new and modern (shopping mall & casa port station) and old / traditional (souk in old Medina and shops alongside new tramways with hand pushed carts / sack trolleys)

Oum Palace Hotel & Spa

Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca, Morocco

Built 1987 - 93. 3rd largest mosque after Mecca and Medina. Tallest minaret 200m. Seat 20k men + 5k women inside and 85k outside. Roof (1,100 tonnes) opens in 3 seconds.

Rick's Café

Place du jardin public, Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca, Morocco

Opened many years to cash in on the tourist trade after the 1942 film had made the fictional name famous.

Mohammed V Square

Casablanca, Morocco

square in the centre of the new Casablanca with main law courts and theatre adjacent

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Rabat, Morocco

Mausoleum to royal family. Mohammed V (1959) and Hassan II (1999).

Hassan Tower

Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat, Morocco

Hassan tower of 12th century mosque that was damaged in Lisbon earthquake of 1500's

Marina salé rabat

Rue Tansift, Rabat, Morocco

Lunch stop adjacent to the marina, over the river from Rabat.

Kasbah of Oudayas

Rabat, Morocco

Old fort overlooking the entrance to the harbour of Rabat

Asilah

Morocco

Drive through tour of an old Phoenician port town that is becoming a dormitory town to Tangiers. Photo of sunset nearby.

Achakar

Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 90, Morocco

brief stop to see where waves from the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet on the shore

Tangier waterfront

Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 90, Morocco

Evening stroll along the waterfront

Fredj Hotel & Spa

Rue de Hollande, Tangier, Morocco

Arrived late after a long day travelling so straight into dinner. After dinner, lovely stroll down to the waterfront via a cashpoint.

Fredj Hotel & Spa

Rue de Hollande, Tangier, Morocco

Early breakfast before an 8:30 departure.Hotel tired with many things not working, sockets etc

Tetouan

Morocco

Coffee stop and stroll through the Medina in this old French colonial town.

Chefchaouen

Morocco

Pretty hillside town with lots of blue painted buildings. Lunch - chicken baguettes in a square.

Roadside views

Taoughilt, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco

sheep being herded across the river on the main road

Hotel Atlas saiss Fès فندق أطلس سايس

Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco

A change to the confirmed hotel tonight. Evening walk to find a supermarket for water. Had an Ice Cream at a local cafe.

Hotel Atlas saiss Fès فندق أطلس سايس

Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco

Room too hot with A/C locked down. Opened window!

The Royal Palace in Fez

Fes, Morocco

Largest royal palace in Morocco. Walked along the edge of the Jewish quarter.

Borj Sud

Fes, Morocco

Fortress overlooking the old Medina of Fes

Mosaique Et Poterie De Fes

Fes, Morocco

Tour of pottery where mosaics and tagines are made.

Moroccan Tannery

Fès, Morocco

Within the Souk, the oldest tannery in Africa. Interesting explanation of the process. Strong smells from the vats.

Médersa Attarine

Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès, Morocco

Training school for imams. Intricate decorations on plaster and carved cedar

Derb Sidi Moussa

Fes, Morocco

Lunch in a Kasbah within the narrow streets of the Medina. The view from the roof terrace.

Hotel Atlas saiss Fès فندق أطلس سايس

Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco

Hotel Atlas saiss Fès فندق أطلس سايس

Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco

Early and rainy start. Long day on the coach today.

Ifran

Morocco

Morning coffee stop in the Hotel Chamonix. Ifran is called the Moroccan Switzerland, and the second cleanest city in the world (after Calgary)

Monkey Forest

Michlifen, Ben Smim, Fès-Meknès 53, Morocco

saw a couple of monkeys from the coach window but didn't get them on camera! wet and snowy outside

Nomad tribes

Itzer, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

passed a couple of areas where the nomad tribes were camping

Hôtel Kasbah Asmaa midelt فندق قصبة أسماء ميدلت

P21, Midelt, Morocco

Lunch in Kasbah restaurant on edge of Midelt, city of 70k famed for it's apples

Mosquée Enzala

N13, Enzala, Morocco

impromptu mosque stop for the Muslims on the coach as it was Fridaychildren surrounded the coach and some passengers handed out coins and sweets

Ouled Chaker Lookout

Ouled Chaker, Morocco

Oasis in the ziz valley

Hôtel Kasbah Tizimi

Erfoud, Morocco

Very windy and dusty. The sunset excursion was postponed to sunrise. Lovely rustic local kazbah hotel

Hôtel Kasbah Tizimi

Erfoud, Morocco

Leisurely breakfast before a 10:30 departure today

Foggaras Khetara Karim

Fezna Ouled Jellal, Morocco

Khetara is a man made aquifer from mountains to the oasis, hand dug in 11th century and maintained by villagers daily.

Berber Carpet shop

Tinghir, Morocco

A carpet shop in the town of Tinghir. Three times a year they collect carpets made by the nomadic tribes and bring to the shop to sell.

Dar Ayour Guest House

Tinghir, Morocco

Lunch stop overlooking the oasis. Fixed menu lunch taken on the rooftop covered terrace.

Todgha Gorge

Toudgha El Oulia, Drâa-Tafilalet 45, Morocco

Spectacular gorge. The Kasbah restaurant had been closed to tourists following a recent large rockfall from the gorge walls

Tinghir Oasis Panorama Overview

Tinghir, Morocco

brief stop to look over the Tinghir Oasis fed by the waters from the Todgha Gorge.

Kalaat M'Gouna

Morocco

The rose city. Stop for ice cream

Ksar Ben Youssef

Tarmigt, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco

Upgraded hotel apparently, but not safe enough to walk nearby!

Ksar Ben Youssef

Tarmigt, Morocco

Shower over bath with no curtain or screen equals very wet floor!

Kasbah Taourirt

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Old caravan kazbah damaged by 2023 earthquake followed by museum of cinema where many Hollywood blockbusters were filmed.

Musee de Cinema

Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet 45, Morocco

lots of films have been shot in this area. museum has old sets within it

Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

Aït Benhaddou, Morocco

UNESCO world heritage Kasbah village

L'oasis D'or

Aït Benhaddou, Morocco

Fixed lunch menu 130Mad

Restaurant Rafik

Ighrem N'Ougdal, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Restaurant Rafik ice cream stop

Col du Tichka

Tizi N'Tichka, Morocco

The highest pass in Morocco at 2262m. Sunny but very windy.

Café Restaurant Tagudalt

Morocco

Afternoon ice cream stop. Still 90 mins from Marrakech

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Koutoubia Minaret

Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakesh, Morocco

Damaged in Sept 2023 earthquake. This is the largest minaret in Marrakech

Bab Agnaou

Marrakesh, Morocco

Visit perfume and spice shop adjacent to the gate

Bahia Palace

Marrakesh, Morocco

Built in 18th century over 14 years this palace in the middle of the city.

Jamaâ El-Fna

Marrakesh, Morocco

Square next to the koutoubia minaret.

Medina

Marrakesh, Morocco

Shopping and lunch at a tiny street cafe. Freshly cooked chicken in a roll

Café de France

Place Jemaa el Fna, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco

Drinks overlooking the square

El Salama Skybar

Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco

We found a bar that sells alcohol so had a beer!

Jamaâ El-Fna

Marrakesh, Morocco

Dinner at #44 in the pop up food court in the square.

Jamaâ El-Fna

Marrakesh, Morocco

Wandering around the street entertainers before waking back to the hotel

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Free day in Marrakech

Menara Mall

Boulevard Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco

Another posh shopping mall that's empty.

Menara Gardens

Marrakesh, Morocco

Not really a garden more of an olive grove surrounding a large ornamental pool. Great views of the high atlas mountains

Marrakech train station

Marrakesh, Marrakech Safi, Morocco

McDonald's lunch stop

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Time for a swim. Cold but refreshing

Dino Gelato Italiano

Avenue Mohamed V, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco

Evening ice cream

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Carre Eden

Carré Eden, Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakesh, Morocco

Luggage packed, so morning coffee stop while we wait for our pick up.

Hôtel Meriem

Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

Marrakesh, Morocco

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