Road 44 – Discover heritage

Route overview

Religious, spiritual and cultural sightseeing tour
We invite you to set out to conquer well-being, memory and places dedicated to devotion. For this we have chosen an itinerary that highlights the history and heritage of the region of El Youssoufia. Are you ready ?

We will start our tour with a visit to one of the oldest mosques in Morocco, the Mosque of Sidi Chiker. Beaten in the first century of the Hegira by one of the companions of Okba Bnou Nafi al Fihri, this mosque played an important role in the spread of Islam in Morocco. The region of El Youssoufia, land of peace and conviviality, its history is turbulent in terms of religions. She is You will get lost in the past!

We will continue our journey to the town of Chemaiaa to visit the Princes' School. The Alawite sultans sent princes to this school to be educated by teachers and sheikhs. By taking advantage of its fabulous cultural potential and its sacred religious heritage, El Youssoufia is one of the best destinations for self-discovery and strengthening one's spirit.

Direction Santa Maria Church, which testifies to a long history of the Catholic community in the region of El Youssoufia. This province was considered a model in terms of tolerance and religious dialogue.
Get ready to take pictures and live an unforgettable experience.

Let yourself be guided in an archaeological and historical adventure, in one of the largest sites in Morocco, of about three hectares and which is located in a mountainous area.
The Jebel Irhoud site is located about 70 kilometers south-east of Safi, where many human fossils have been discovered, including mainly the 2 adult skulls, Irhoud 1 and 2, the mandible and the humerus of a child, successively Irhoud 3 and Irhoud 4.
Come and discover the new archaeological data from the prehistoric site of Jbel Irhoud which allow us to better understand the origin of our own species.
This region With its wealth, its magnificent panoramic views, offers you an extraordinary range of sports activities: walks and hikes on foot, by bike or on horseback, horse-drawn carriage rides, which will make your stay even more memorable. True memory makers!

Welcome back to town! But it's not over yet, rest and take your shower. If you're still feeling energetic, Marrakech has everything you need to make your night out ideal.

Recommendations

• Take your time and pleasure to make great photos.
• Make the most of your vacation, and burn one more fond memory in her memory.
• Participate in as many workshops as possible.
• Enjoy the warm welcome of the locals.
• Take your time to visit as many cooperatives as possible.

Planning

Ps: this itinerary is designed in such a way as to facilitate the planning of your trip. However, times and dates remain flexible. Do not hesitate to lengthen or shorten your stay in one of the points of interest according to their influence on you.

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Info & Booking

The tourist circuits practiced in the Youssoufia Province are mainly marketed by tour operators abroad, travel agencies specializing in rural tourism and particularly those based in Marrakech and tourist guides directly or via their websites.