THE DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAMIC SPIRIT OF MOROCCO & SPAIN ANDALUCIA 10 Days – 9 Nights Tour Day 1 – SINGAPORE Assemble at Changi Airport T1 at 10 pm for the group check-in. Turkish Airline TK 67 will take off to Istanbul at 0030 hrs. Flight details TK 67 26 NOV SIN IST 0030 0640 TK 617 26 NOV IST CAS 0950 1250 Day 2 – ISTANBUL - CASABLANCA - MEKNES - FEZ Sightseeing: Casablanca : The great Mosque of Hassan II , Meknes : Bab al-Mansour, Jamai palace, Museum of Morrocan Arts , Fez: The Medina, Karaouine Mosque & The Bouanania Madrassa , Royal Palace of Fez. 1250 hrs Arrival into Casablanca Airport meet and greet service by our bilingual local guides. We start our visit to City of Casablanca to visit the beautiful pearl of the Atlantic Ocean, the city of Islamic heritage and today the most luxury and wealthy city of Morocco, a city not only for Kings and Princes wiith the beautiful surroundings of the Saudi Royal family palaces and the grandious Mosque of king Hassan II, which is surrounded with a unique beauty and mystic which you will never find in the world. After our Mosque visit we will continue our journey to the world famous Imperial city of Meknes starting with a sightseeing tour to the most beautiful historical surroundings to discover the hidden treasures and secrets of this breathtaking city. A dream made reality, set in the heart of the Moroccan country side is Meknes, the imperial city built by Moulay Ismail. With tireless effort and unrelenting will, he undertook the task of making this town into a capital worthy of saving his image. Palaces, mosques, fountains, terraces, gardens, stables and shops were built without any despite over a period of 50 years to fill the gigantic space contained within the mighty ramparts. Its monument gates, opening in the mighty walls, give access to the wonders of the city, Bab al-Mansour, the main and finest gates, leads to the inmense mechoar where the breathtaking mausoleum of Moulay Ismail stands. Its monuments and the sumptous glory of its palaces will not be forgotten. The Jamai palace for example, former residence of a vizier, now houses the Museum of Morrocan Arts with its rich collections of porcelain, embroidery, carpets, wood carvings and jewellery. Not to be missed is the countryside of Meknes which gives views onto Mount Zerhoun, on which is perched the holy City of Moulay Idriss, the City of green roofs. We continue our tour to visit the world famous Imperial ancient City of “Fez “ today we bring a visit to the Medina, the ancient market. It is the exotic Morocco, narrow winding alleyways, craft bazaars, food markets, mosques, madrasas, dye-pits and tannaries. Furthermore we’ll have the honour of visiting the biggest historical mosque in Africa, the Karaouine. It is also the oldest university in the world. It’s been founded in 859 by a woman whose family emmigrated to Fez from Tunisia. The buidings are decorated with carved wood, mosaics and stucco. The university played an important role in the interaction between erudite muslims and cristians. The Bouanania Islamic Madrassa was built between 1350-1355 by Sultan Abu Inan Merinies and itis the most famous of all the Mérindes madrassas in Morocco. Its role is a University and student residency as well as Friday prayer mosque. The islamic university is a treasure of Merení architecture with mosaics and stucco decoration.overnight in Fez.
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THE DISCOVERY OF THE ISLAMIC SPIRIT OF
MOROCCO & SPAIN ANDALUCIA
10 Days – 9 Nights Tour Day 1 – SINGAPORE
Assemble at Changi Airport T1 at 10 pm for the group check-in. Turkish Airline TK 67 will take off to Istanbul at 0030 hrs. Flight details TK 67 26 NOV SIN IST 0030 0640
TK 617 26 NOV IST CAS 0950 1250
Day 2 – ISTANBUL - CASABLANCA - MEKNES - FEZ
Sightseeing: Casablanca : The great Mosque of Hassan II , Meknes : Bab al-Mansour, Jamai palace, Museum of
Morrocan Arts , Fez: The Medina, Karaouine Mosque & The Bouanania Madrassa , Royal Palace of Fez.
1250 hrs Arrival into Casablanca Airport meet and greet service by our bilingual local guides. We start our visit to
City of Casablanca to visit the beautiful pearl of the Atlantic Ocean, the city of Islamic heritage and today the most
luxury and wealthy city of Morocco, a city not only for Kings and Princes wiith the beautiful surroundings of the
Saudi Royal family palaces and the grandious Mosque of king Hassan II, which is surrounded with a unique beauty
and mystic which you will never find in the world. After our Mosque visit we will continue our journey to the world
famous Imperial city of Meknes starting with a sightseeing tour to the most
beautiful historical surroundings to discover the hidden treasures and secrets of
this breathtaking city. A dream made reality, set in the heart of the Moroccan
country side is Meknes, the imperial city built by Moulay Ismail. With tireless
effort and unrelenting will, he undertook the task of making this town into a
capital worthy of saving his image. Palaces, mosques, fountains, terraces,
gardens, stables and shops were built without any despite over a period of 50
years to fill the gigantic space contained within the mighty ramparts. Its
monument gates, opening in the mighty walls, give access to the wonders of the city,
Bab al-Mansour, the main and finest gates, leads to the inmense mechoar where the
breathtaking mausoleum of Moulay Ismail stands. Its monuments and the sumptous
glory of its palaces will not be forgotten. The Jamai palace for example, former
residence of a vizier, now houses the Museum
of Morrocan Arts with its rich collections of
porcelain, embroidery, carpets, wood carvings
and jewellery. Not to be missed is the countryside of Meknes which gives
views onto Mount Zerhoun, on which is perched the holy City of Moulay
Idriss, the City of green roofs. We continue our tour to visit the world famous
Imperial ancient City of “Fez “ today we bring a visit to the Medina, the
ancient market. It is the exotic Morocco, narrow winding alleyways, craft
bazaars, food markets, mosques, madrasas, dye-pits and tannaries. Furthermore we’ll have the honour of visiting
the biggest historical mosque in Africa, the Karaouine. It is also the oldest university in
the world. It’s been founded in 859 by a woman whose family emmigrated to Fez from
Tunisia. The buidings are decorated with carved wood, mosaics and stucco. The
university played an important role in the interaction between erudite muslims and
cristians. The Bouanania Islamic Madrassa was built between 1350-1355 by Sultan Abu
Inan Merinies and itis the most famous of all the Mérindes madrassas in Morocco. Its
role is a University and student residency as well as Friday prayer mosque. The islamic
university is a treasure of Merení architecture with mosaics and stucco decoration.overnight in Fez.
Day 3 – FES – IFRANE – BENI MELLAL - MARRAKECH
Departure from Fes to Marrakech, passing through Ifran & Beni Mellal and Khenifra Azrou ‘The Rock’ and
Imouzzer Kandar to the Imperial city of “Marrakech”.
We will spend an enjoyable late afternoon exploring the historical City. The
Koutoubia Mosque is the emblem and symbol of Marrakech. It is the point of
reference to any lost visitor. This place of worship was built mid 12th
century
by the successor of the Almohads Abdelmoumen Ben Ali, Ibn Toumert. Its
name is taken from the many bookshops and manuscripts shops which used to exist against
one of its walls. It can hold up to 20.000 worshipers. Its minaret is 77m tall and its interior is
divied into 17 areas with fine stucco and inscriptions. Its exterior reflects the mix of simple
austerity that is so true of Almohad architecture. The Bahia Palace is a materpiece of
Moroccan arquitecture. It was built in the 14th century and as most arab palaces, has
beautiful gardens and charming patios with richly decorated rooms. It was designed by El
Mekki in the name of the great Visier Ba Ahmed ben Moussa Hmad (1841-1900). Many scenes
from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ were filmed in the main patio.The Saadian Tombs were discovered in 1917. There are four
sultans buried there aswell as 62 members of the dinasty there ruled in the 16th century. It is
covered with Carrera marble, mosaics and stuccos in the Andalusí style.The most prestgious
room has 12 columns. In the evening we will enjoy an folkloric traditional evening of typical
morocan food, tea and entertainment in Chez Ali on the outskirts of Marrakech.