Welcome to Hyper Morocco Tours

Hyper Morocco Tours is a local tour company based in the south of Morocco. We offer customized tours adapted to your choices, time frame, and budget.
Our professional  team is committed to provide quality service at competitive rates. We believe that in order to grow in our industry we must be unique. Therefore our goal is to provide the best services for our clients.
Hyper Morocco Tours will help you discover new destinations and find the ideal tour selection for solo travellers, couples, families, and friends.

Watch this Introduction video:

Our services:

• Airport transfer upon your arrival to Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, or Agadir.
• Hotel bookings or suggestions adapted to your needs and budget.
• Cultural tours to explore the history and traditions of Morocco (Imperial cities, old casbahs, Ksars)
• Desert tours to admire the beauty of the golden desert dunes, and to experience the lifestyle of the real berber nomads.
• And many other exciting activities: Camel trekking, desert camping (berber tents), hiking, cooking classes with locals.

Our Tours:
Take a look at our selection of tours and contact us for more details, we offer tours from:

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Casablanca
• Agadir(soon)

Our Vihicules:
We provide very comfortable transportation with air conditioning, we mainly use minibuses and 4x4 land cruisers

Contact us:
We welcome your inquiries via our contact form or via our emails:
contact@hypermoroccotours.com
hypermoroccotours@gmail.com

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Moroccan Zellige - Unique Tilework from Fes

 

Moroccan Zellige (also known as zillij or zellij)

Here is a video from Business insider about the Moroccan Zellige and why is it so expensive:

Moroccan Zellige, also known as zillij or zellij, is a type of traditional tilework that is made from small pieces of glazed earthenware. It is a popular form of decorative art in Morocco and is used in a variety of architectural settings, including palaces, mosques, and private homes.

The origins of Zellige can be traced back to the 8th century in the Islamic world, it was "born" in the city of Fes and then spread to the actual Spain and Portugal by the Moors (old name of Moroccans) during their invasions of the Iberian Peninsula. But the technique got developed and perfected over the centuries by Moroccan craftsmen since then.

Here is when the metropolitain museum of New York brought craftsmen all the way from Morocco to build the Moroccan Court yard:

One of the unique characteristics of Zellige is that it is made by hand, using small pieces of clay that are shaped, glazed, and then fired in a kiln. The pieces are then arranged in intricate geometric patterns to create a colorful and striking mosaic effect. The colors used in Zellige are typically bright and vibrant, and they are often arranged in contrasting patterns to create a striking visual effect.

Zellige is used in a wide range of architectural settings, from grand palaces and mosques to more humble homes. It is often used as a decorative element on walls, floors, and fountains, and it is also used to create intricate patterns on the facades of buildings. The most famous examples of Zellige can be found in the city of Fes, which has been a center of the Zellige craft for centuries.

Today, Zellige is still made using traditional techniques, and it remains an important part of Moroccan culture. It is a popular souvenir for tourists visiting the country, and it is also exported to other countries around the world.

In summary, Moroccan Zellige is an ancient and traditional form of tilework that is made by hand using small pieces of glazed earthenware. It is known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns and its use in a wide range of architectural settings. It is a cultural heritage that is still being practiced and appreciated today.

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Tours from Fes

Tours from Fes

Those are the popular tours that tourists usually book from Fes, but we can make a customized one depending on your interests and time frame.
Contact us for more details: contact@hypermoroccotours.com
or via our Contact form

This is an example of a 3 days tour starting from Marrakech and ending in Fes and that also can be done in the other way around (start from Fes and End in Marrakech)

3 days 2 nights: (Fes - Merzouga - Fes)
Day 1 : Fes - Ifran - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga
Day 2 : Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Merzouga
Day 3 : Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Errachidia - Fes

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3 days 2 nights: (Fes - Merzouga - Marrakech)
Day 1 : Fes  - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga
Day 2 : Merzouga - Rissani - Tinerhir - Boumalne Dades
Day 3 : Boumalne Dades - kelaa Mgouna - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

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4 days 3 nights:
Day 1 : Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga
Day 2 : Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Merzouga
Day 3 : Merzouga - Rissani - Tinerghir - Boumalne Dades
Day 4 : Boumalne Dades - kelaa Mgouna - Ouarzazate - Marrakech 

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7 days 6 night (Imperial tour):
Day 1 : Casablanca Arrival
Day 2 : Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes
Day 3 : Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
Day 4 : Fes city tour
Day 5 : Fes - Beni Mallal - Marrakech
Day 6 : Marrakech city tour
Day 7 : Departure from Marrakesh or from Casablanca 

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8 days 7 nights:
Day 1 : Casablanca Arrival - Rabat - Volubilis - Fes
Day 2 : Fes city tour
Day 3 : Fes - Azrou - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
Day 4 : Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Merzouga
Day 5 : Merzouga - Rissani - Tinerhir - Boumalne Dades
Day 6 : Boumalne Dades - kelaa Mgouna - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Day 7 : Marrakech city tour
Day 8 : Departure from Marrakesh (or from Casablanca)

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Morocco in The 50s (HD)

Morocco in The 50s

Here is a playlist of five videos of Morocco in the 50s, in color and HD, the videos are:

Casablanca Morocco in the 50s

Rabat Morocco in the 50s

Marrakech Morocco in the 50s

Fes Morocco in the 50s

Meknes Morocco in the 50s

Enjoy:

History of Morocco: French and Spanish protectorates

[Source: Wifipedia]

A second "Moroccan crisis" provoked by Berlin increased European Great Power tensions, but the Treaty of Fez (signed on March 30, 1912) made Morocco a protectorate of France. By the same treaty, Spain assumed the role of protecting powerover the northern and southern (Ifni) zones on November 27 of that year. Spain was given control of pieces of Morocco in the far north (Protectorate of Tetuan) and south (Cape Juby). Tangier received special international status. From a strictly legal point of view, the treaty did not deprive Morocco of its status as a sovereign state. Theoretically, the sultan remained the sole source of sovereignty. He reigned, but he did not rule. The treaty triggered the 1912 Fez riots.

Under the protectorate, French civil servants allied themselves with the French settlers (colons) and with their supporters in France to prevent any moves in the direction of Moroccan autonomy. As pacification proceeded, the French government promoted economic development, particularly the exploitation of Morocco's mineral wealth, the creation of a modern transportation system, and the development of a modern agricultural sector geared to the French market. Tens of thousands of colons entered Morocco and bought up large amounts of the rich agricultural land. Interest groups that formed among these elements continually pressured France to increase its control over Morocco.

Independent Morocco: since 1956

In late 1955, Mohammed V successfully negotiated the gradual restoration of Moroccan independence within a framework of French-Moroccan interdependence. The sultan agreed to institute reforms that would transform Morocco into a constitutional monarchy with a democratic form of government. In February 1956, Morocco acquired limited home rule. Further negotiations for full independence culminated in the French-Moroccan Agreement signed in Paris on March 2, 1956. On April 7 of that year France officially relinquished its protectorate in Morocco. The internationalized city of Tangier was reintegrated with the signing of the Tangier Protocol on October 29, 1956. The abolition of the Spanish protectorate and the recognition of Moroccan independence by Spain were negotiated separately and made final in the Joint Declaration of April 1956.^[16]Through this agreement with Spain in 1956 and another in 1958, Moroccan control over certain Spanish-ruled areas was restored, though attempts to claim other Spanish possessions through military action were less successful.

In the months that followed independence, Mohammed V proceeded to build a modern governmental structure under aconstitutional monarchy in which the sultan would exercise an active political role. He acted cautiously, having no intention of permitting more radical elements in the nationalist movement to overthrow the established order. He was also intent on preventing the Istiqlal from consolidating its control and establishing a single-party state. In August 1957, Mohammed V assumed the title of king.

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Morocco: The best of in 2 minutes

Morocco: The best of in 2 minutes

This post is about letting you know that the link to the slidshow about Morocco and moroccan cities I have posted before has been changed, and it doesn't let me change it in the older post, so I have decided to post it again, in a wider video because the last one was in a small screen.

The video shows pictures and landscaped about the most beautiful cities and places in morocco that you should visit, from the north to south, east to west, desert to the beach, forests to mountains..

cities shown in this video: Agadir, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazat, Ouzoud (Azilal), Ifrane, Tangier, Tetouan, Asila, Fes, Meknes, Martil, Taghazout, Merzouga, Erfoud, Chefchaouen (or Chaouen/Chawen for short),

Enjoy!

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Fes

Fes - Fez

Fes or Fez (Arabic: فاس‎ Arabic pronunciation: [fɛs]) is the second largest city of Morocco, with a population of approximately 1 million (2010). It is the capital of the Fès-Boulemane region.

Fas el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina, the larger of the two medinas of Fes, is believed to be the world's largest contiguous car-free urban area. Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in AD 859, is the oldest continuously functioning madrasa (university) in the world. The city has been called the "Mecca of the West" and the "Athens of Africa".

Fes in the 50s in Video:

Fes is one of the imperial cities in Morocco, It was the capital of Morocco many times throughout history.. also known as the house of  manufacturing location for leather goods.

Some researches refer to the city of fes as the religious capital of Morocco, visitors and tourists can actually sense the strong presence of Mosques in the city. Also because Al-Qarawiyyin is one of the famous Islamic universities in the world.

In the past few years, Fes has become one of the popular tourist destinations in Morocco, especially tourists that are interested in imperial cities and historical places. That's what pushed many non-Moroccans to restore traditional riads (old houses) and transform them into second houses or small hostels in the Fez medina.

One more event that the city of Fes is famous for is the sacred music festival. Founded back in 1994 and held every year for a whole week, the music festival of Fes has been visited by millions and been animated by many famous artist from all over the world.

Fes has its own international Airport "Fes-Saiss", 15km to the south with over 500000 passenger every year.

If you are interested in starting your tour from Fes contact us through our contat page

We offer Morocco tours and excursions from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Agadir. We will be glad to organize your morocco tour with you.

More Photos of Fes:

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Morocco: History (part 1)

Morocco: History (part one)

If you are interested in tours and excurions around imperial cities and historical places you may also be interested in knowing a little bit about the history of morocco

Prehistoric Morocco
In 1971 the fossilised bones of a 400,000 year old early human ancestor was discovered at Sale. In 1991 the bones of several very early Homo sapiens were discovered at Jebel Irhoud that are at least 160,000 years old[1]. In 2007 small perforated sea shell beads were discovered in Taforalt that are 82,000 years old, which makes them the earliest evidence of personal adornment yet found anywhere in the world.

The Capsian culture brought Morocco into the Neolithic about 2001 BC, at a time when the Maghreb was less arid than it is today. The Berber language probably was formed at roughly the same time as agriculture, and was developed by the existing population and adopted the immigrants who arrived later. Modern DNA analysis has confirmed that various populations have contributed to the present-day gene pool of Morocco in addition to the main ethnic group which is the Amazighs/Berbers. A very small percentage of those other populations are Iberians and sub-Saharan Africans.

In Mesolithic ages the geography of Morocco resembled a savanna more than the present day arid landscape. While little is known about Morocco settlement in these early times, excavations elsewhere in the Maghreb suggest an abundance of game and forests that would have been hospitable to Mesolithic hunters and gatherers.

The coastal regions of present-day Morocco shared in an early Neolithic culture that was common to the whole Mediterranean littoral. Archaeological remains point to the domestication of cattle and the cultivation of crops in the region during that period. Eight thousand years ago, south of the great mountain ranges in what is now the Sahara Desert, a vast savanna supported Neolithic hunters and herders whose culture flourished until the region began to desiccate as a result of climatic changes after 4000 BC.

Phoenicians on the coast
Phoenician traders, who had penetrated the western Mediterranean before the 12th century BC, set up depots for salt and ore along the coast and up the rivers of the territory that is now Morocco. The arrival of Phoenicians heralded many centuries of rule by foreign powers for the north of Morocco. Major early substantial settlements of the Phoenicians were at Chellah, Lixus and Mogador, with Mogador being a Phoenician colony as early as the early 6th century BC. Carthage developed commercial relations with the Berber tribes of the interior and paid them an annual tribute to ensure their cooperation in the exploitation of raw materials.

By the 5th century BC, Carthage had extended its hegemony across much of North Africa. By the 2nd century BC, several large, although loosely administered, Berber kingdoms had emerged.

Read Part two here

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