Morocco: 7-Nights, 8-Days Halal Tour

Arrive at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport

Upon arrival in Casablanca, you will meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check in.

Check in at the hotel (Hotel Odyssee Center / Hotel Kenzi Tower).

Overnight in Casablanca.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Hassan II Mosque.

The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: الثاني الحسن مسجد) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft).

Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II and built by Moroccan artisans from all over the kingdom. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean; worshippers can pray over the sea but there is no glass floor looking into the sea. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of

105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque’s outside ground.

Check out of the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy sightseeing in Morocco’s city.

The Old Town of Marrakesh is called the Medina Quarter. It is the most exciting place to be in the city and where you will probably spend a lot of your time. Several of the city’s most important landmarks are within the medina Quarter and the entire quarter is a UESCO World Heritage Site. The Medina is Marrakesh’s old fortified city and the 12th century walls have survived. The Medina is surrounded by the rose-colored walls which run for 19km and have ornately decorated gates and towers.

The Bahia Palace is a 19th century building, consisting of rooms decorated with stunning stuccos, paintings and mosaics palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakech, Morocco. The Bahia Palace was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name of the Bahia Palace means in Arabic “brilliance”. As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards in the Bahia Palace.

The Bahia Palace was Set up at the end of the 19th century by Si Moussa, grand vizir of the sultan, for his personal use, the Bahia palace would bear the name of one of his wives. Here, the harem, which includes a vast court decorated with a central basin and surrounded by rooms intended for the concubines. As the black slave Abu Ahmed rose to power and wealth towards the end of the 19th century, he had the Bahia palace built by bringing in craftsmen from Fez.

The Koutoubia Mosque is an iconic landmark in Marrakech, Morocco. Built in the 12th century, it is one of the oldest and most impressive mosques in the country. Its grandeur and beauty have made it a popular tourist destination, and it is a symbol of the city’s rich history and culture. This essay will discuss the history and architecture of the Koutoubia Mosque, as well as its importance to the people of Marrakech.

The Ben Youssef Medersa, an architectural treasure nestled in the heart of the ancient Medina of Marrakech, resonates with the echo of a glorious past and embodies an invaluable historical significance. It transports visitors to a fascinating era where art, knowledge, and culture flourished. The medersa was erected by Sultan Abdullah Al-Ghaleb Assaadi between the years 1564 and 1565 and remained for four centuries a bastion for scholars, a goal and a destination for students eager for knowledge in various disciplines, especially religious ones.

The Ben Youssef Medersa has been an intellectual hub in Morocco for centuries. Students from distant horizons converged on this prestigious institution to deepen their knowledge in religious sciences, philosophy, medicine, and mathematics.

Check in at the hotel (Ari boutique hôtel or Adam Park Hotel).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore the Atlas Mountains.

The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb in North Africa. It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the name “Atlantic” is derived from the mountain range, which stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The range’s highest peak is Toubkal, which is in central

Morocco, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft).[2] The Atlas Mountains are primarily inhabited by Berber populations.[3] The terms for ‘mountain’ are Adrar and adras in some Berber languages, and these terms are believed to be cognates of the toponym Atlas. The mountains are home to a number of animals and plants which are mostly found within Africa but some of which can be found in Europe. Many of these species are endangered and a few are already extinct. The weather is generally cool but summers are sunny, and the average temperature there is 25 °C.[4]The Atlas Mountains have earned a reputation as a trekkers’ den, attracting adventurers year-round

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Hassan Tower.

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan (Arabic: حسان صومعة; is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. It was commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the third caliph of the Almohad Caliphate, near the end of the 12th century.

The tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world, and the mosque, if completed, would have been the largest in the western Muslim world. When al-Mansur died in 1199, construction on the mosque stopped. The minaret was left standing at a height of 44 meters. The rest of the mosque was also left incomplete, with only the beginnings of several walls and 348 columns being constructed. The tower, along with the remains of the mosque and the modern Mausoleum of Mohammed V, forms an important historical and tourist complex in Rabat.

The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen (Arabic: المخزن دار, lit. ‘House of the Makhzen’, Berber languages: ⵜⴰⴷⴰⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵎⴿⵣⵏ) is the primary and official residence of the king of Morocco in Rabat. It is situated in the commune of Touarga . Its official name is El Mechouar Essaid, lit. ‘Venue of Happiness’.

The Kasbah of the Udayas (Arabic: األوداية قصبة, romanized: Qasbat al-Awdāya; Berber languages: ⵇⵙⴱⴰ ⵏ ⵉⵡⴷⴰⵢⵏ, romanized: Qasbat ‘n Iwdayn), also spelled Kasbah of the Oudaias or of the Oudayas, is a kasbah (citadel) in Rabat, Morocco. It is located on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Regreg opposite Salé, and adjacent to the Medina quarter of Rabat. It is listed, along with other sites in Rabat, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Cape Spartel.

Cape Spartel is frequently but incorrectly referred to as the northernmost point of Africa, which is instead Ras ben Sakka, Tunisia; it is the most northwestern point. The cape rises to a height of 326 m at the top of Jebel Quebir, where a lighthouse built by Sultan Muhammad IV in 1864 is situated at the end of a cliff.

The Caves of Hercules is an archaeological cave complex located in Cape Spartel, Morocco. The cave has two openings, one to the sea and one to land. The sea opening is known as “The Map of Africa.” It is believed that the Phoenicians created the sea opening, which is in the shape of Africa when looked at from the sea. There are also some markings on the wall in the shape of eyes, that are said to have been made by the Phoenicians, which make up a map of the local area. You will also visit some hidden spots in Tangier.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen, the blue diamond Built on a mountainside, Chefchaouen is a city with a special vibes. It unique charm gives an impression of unreality. With its blue-rinsed houses, the whole city seems to be bathed in azure. You walk around as if you were in a dream.

More than just an ornament, the beautiful Chefchaouen brims with attractions. Its heritage is rich. The inescapable Medina with its famous narrow winding alleys, is an opportunity to mingle with the local population, and to smell and taste delights: from freshly baked bread, to skillfully prepared tagines. There is also the Kasbah which stands in the middle of the old quarter: its lush gardens, located in the center of the city, are a haven of freshness. Its museum which is home to a collection of old weapons, some photos of the city, and textiles, is a must-see.

Boasting its unique geographical position, Chefchaouen is a paradise for walkers. The paths of the surrounding mountains offer pleasant hiking activities. You’ll explore a new side of Morocco, that of the Rif mountain range, as you stroll them. Make the most of your stay in the picture perfect Blue city.

Enjoy a scenic Hike at Ackhour.

The Ackhour waterfall is an ideal example to describe the beauty of this place. It is located near Chefchaouen, the Blue City/Pearl of Morocco.

Once you’re in this Blue Pearl, you cannot possibly leave without visiting Akchour waterfalls. The tranquility and the enthralling sight of the cascades will have you hooked. Be it hiking, swimming, or canyoning, you can do it all in the Akchour waterfalls.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel.

Depart Casablanca. End of Tour.