Morocco, Imperial cities, a journey through Moroccan history, cities have been capitals in different dynasties. Marrakech, Fez, Rabat and Meknes. In Locuraviajes, the imperial cities of Morocco to video.
Imperial Cities Tour
Morocco neighboring country is a destination to recreate the senses, smells, colors and flavors. The route of the imperial cities is one of the most famous. Here you can see Morocco’s major cities on the itinerary you find beautiful natural environments like the landscape of the Middle Atlas mountains, waterfalls Ouzoud.
Visiting Marrakech, Beni Mellal, Ifrane, Azrou, Fez, Meknes, Volubilis ruins, Rabat,
First day:
From Marrakech, we went through the Middle Atlas Mountains, and visited Ouzoud Falls about 150 km from Marrakech, with a height of 110 meters and surrounded by idyllic scenery and desfiladeros.Visitamos the former imperial city of Beni Mellal.
Ifrane and Azrou. We can take pictures and enjoy the cedar forests and see the Barbary apes in their natural environment.
Second day
Fez way to cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and the towns of Ifrane and Azrou. We can take pictures and enjoy the cedar forests and see the Barbary apes in their natural environment.
Third day
On the way to Fez, imperial city, founded by Idris I between 789 and 808, was the capital of three dynasties as Ménrinide dynasty. Visit to Medina in Fez, the Maders Attarine, Source Ennajerine, the Mausoleum of the founder of Fez Moulays Idriss. Karawiyin mosque and in the new part of the city of Fez Jdid Meina.
Fourth day
From Fez Meknes direction, another of the imperial cities. Located in northern Morocco. Its origin is moved to the eighth century. In the tenth century Berber tribe called Mknassa sits there and the town grew around the fort.
In Meknes you can visit. The Bab Mansour, the Palace Dar El Makhzen, the Koubat Al Khayatine the Lakhmis Bab El Fandouk The Hanna and other monuments. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Fifth Day
Visit the Imperial city of Rabat, today one of the major cities of Morocco. The original core of the city or ribat was built by the Almohad Sultan Abd-Al. Mumim in 1146. It was called Ribat al-Fath, or “strength of victory.” In Rabat, there are many interesting places to visit.
- Hassan Tower, the ruins of the mosque built by al-Mansur Ya’qub
- The Necropolis of Chella built in 1339
- The Kasbash des Oudaïa, La Rabida where Oudays museum.
- Dar-al-Mahkzen, the royal palace and seat of government
- Bab-ar-Rouah Avenue of the royal armed forces