Ultimate Morocco: Casablanca & Rabat
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Port
Casablanca, Morocco
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 10 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
First up on this great tour is Casablanca's beautiful Hassan II Mosque. This is the second-largest mosque in the Islamic world, and you'll stop for a photo opportunity to admire the immense and ornate architecture of this masterpiece of building. Another viewpoint offers vistas of the mosque, the city, and the coastline -- the mosque is built to look as if it is floating on the sea.
The New Medina, or Habous Quarter, is lined with souks, shops, and a warren of alleyways. A walk through it with your guide reveals a slice of Moroccan life.
Your city tour ends with a photo stop at Mohammed V Square, graced with many examples of Muslim architecture, a monumental fountain, a public garden, and a statue of Marshal Lyautey.
Transfer to Rabat for lunch at a local restaurant.
Sitting on the Atlantic coastal plain, Rabat is the enchanting capital city of Morocco. It is a modern metropolis with wide boulevards, lush gardens and white buildings -- a far cry from the hectic warrens of the other Imperial Cities of Marrakech and Fes, but no less steeped in history. It is home to many historical monuments and has some superbly preserved relics of its Moorish past. A guided panoramic drive introduces you to this city, whose origins date back to the 7th century.
The must-see Mausoleum of Mohammed V was completed in 1971 and contains the tombs of the late Moroccan king and his two sons. This is a spectacular site and is an architectural marvel -- a final resting place fit for a king.
Kasbah Oudaya offers a taste of what a traditional medina (Old Town) in Morocco is all about.
Reboard the motorcoach for the drive back to Casablanca and the ship.
Notes:
Monuments and shops are closed during religious holidays. Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses, wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. The restaurant does not serve alcohol. The Mausoleum in Rabat can only be seen from the exterior.