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Morocco has captured the imaginations of visitors for centuries with its layers of rich history, vibrant desert landscapes, and bustling souks that are just as beautiful as they are chaotic. Our journey begins in Fez, hidden in a valley surrounded by kaleidoscopic hills that change with the time of day. Explore the city’s legendary labyrinthine medina where something breathtaking is hidden around every corner. Visit two notable eras of Moroccan history at the imperial city of Meknes, once home to the grand Moroccan sultanate, and the ancient Roman settlement of Volubilis, whose outstanding collection of mosaic oors rival any in the world. Travel through a landscape dotted with small fortied villages to the Moroccan desert that by day boasts views of breath-taking natural sand dunes and by night oers unparalleled glimpses of the unpolluted night sky. Stop in Ouarzazate to see UNESCO-protected red-earth kasbahs dating back thousands of years. Aer driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains, arrive in Marrakesh where you will nd yourself immersed in the country’s proud artistic history. is ancient trading center is dened by its exquisite architecture, elaborate tile mosaics, and traditional artisanship. Edward Trippe Chairman, Pan Am Historical Foundation Imperial Cities of Morocco

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Page 1: Imperial Cities of Morocco - PanAm.org · Morocco has captured the imaginations of visitors for centuries with its layers of rich history, vibrant desert landscapes, and bustling

Morocco has captured the imaginations of visitors for centuries with its layers of rich history, vibrant desert landscapes, and bustling souks that are just as beautiful as they are chaotic. Our journey begins in Fez, hidden in a valley surrounded by kaleidoscopic hills that change with the time of day. Explore the city’s legendary labyrinthine medina where something breathtaking is hidden around every corner.

Visit two notable eras of Moroccan history at the imperial city of Meknes, once home to the grand Moroccan sultanate, and the ancient Roman settlement of Volubilis, whose outstanding collection of mosaic fl oors rival any in the world. Travel through a landscape dotted with small fortifi ed villages to the Moroccan desert that by day boasts views of breath-taking natural sand dunes and by night off ers unparalleled glimpses of the unpolluted night sky.

Stop in Ouarzazate to see UNESCO-protected red-earth kasbahs dating back thousands of years. Aft er driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains, arrive in Marrakesh where you will fi nd yourself immersed in the country’s proud artistic history. Th is ancient trading center is defi ned by its exquisite architecture, elaborate tile mosaics, and traditional artisanship.

Edward TrippeChairman, Pan Am Historical Foundation

Imperial Cities of Morocco

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