Fes Trip Overview
Embark on a half-day exploration of Casablanca and discover local secrets. See impressive architecture; wander through vibrant markets and exterior tour the splendid Hassan II Mosque on this beautiful coastal Tour.
Begin with a visit to the central market, hundreds of stalls brimming with locally grown flowers, spices, vegetables, meats and all kinds of seafood. Continue to the New Medina of Casablanca, known as the Habous Quarter, and admire its attractive Arab-Islamic architecture. Drive through the luxurious residential quarter of Anfa (Casablanca’s “Hollywood”), see where Churchill and Roosevelt met in 1943 to plan the Allied landings in Normandy and Sicily. The highlight of the day is a guided exterior tour of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest religious monument after Mecca, featuring a 650-foot-tall (about 200 metres) minaret and a laser beam visible 22 miles (35 km) away. Spend some free time at Mohamed V Square before returning to your hotel.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco
Embark on a half-day exploration of Casablanca and discover local secrets. See impressive architecture; wander through vibrant markets and exterior tour the splendid Hassan II Mosque on this beautiful coastal Tour.
Begin with a visit to the central market, hundreds of stalls brimming with locally grown flowers, spices, vegetables, meats and all kinds of seafood. Continue to the New Medina of Casablanca, known as the Habous Quarter, and admire its attractive Arab-Islamic architecture. Drive through the luxurious residential quarter of Anfa (Casablanca’s “Hollywood”), see where Churchill and Roosevelt met in 1943 to plan the Allied landings in Normandy and Sicily. The highlight of the day is a guided exterior tour of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest religious monument after Mecca, featuring a 650-foot-tall (about 200 metres) minaret and a laser beam visible 22 miles (35 km) away. Spend some free time at Mohamed V Square before returning to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Embark on a half-day exploration of Casablanca and discover local secrets. See impressive architecture; wander through vibrant markets and exterior tour the splendid Hassan II Mosque on this beautiful coastal Tour.
Views of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Habous quarter
Grand exterior of the marble Hassan II Mosque
Diverse architecture with Art Deco & modernist influence
Famous Corniche, a promenade of beaches, cafés & hotels
Duration: 4 hours
