It’s a tour of imperial cities and the Sahara desert, you will discover the crumbling orange gardens of Rabat, the palace of Meknes, so great that a hundred princesses lived there, the medieval alleys of Fez, the mosque of Casablanca, the whims of Marrakech, the Kasbahs of UNICCO in Ouarzazate, the palm oases, and an unforgettable night in the desert under the stars, camel ride, the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves, and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, are dotted with tiny villages and the big dunes of the desert Sahara.
Imperial Cities, Sahara desert, Toudra & Dades gorges, Kasbahs, Ouarzazate, and more
Your accommodation in Marrakech
Your accommodation in Marrakech
Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing & shoes, hat and sun glaces
Depends on the number of people
8 Days – 7 Nights
Upon your arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be welcomed and taken care of by our team, then transfer by an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle to your accommodation. Dinner and night.
After breakfast, departure for Casablanca, once there we will start the visit of the economic metropolis of Morocco: The place of the United Nations, Anfa and in the end, the road of the ledge reveals between sky, earth, and sea Mosque Hassan II, the architectural jewel of the Moslem faith; Fish lunch in a local restaurant at the Cornish. In the afternoon, continue to Rabat. Visit the administrative capital of the Kingdom: The Royal Palace, The Hassan Tower, the most famous monument of the city and symbol of the Almohad dynasty, the prestigious Mohamed V Mausoleum decorated with marble, carved cedar, gilded bronze chandelier and white onyx. Check in to the hotel or riad. Dinner and night.
Departure from Rabat for the holy city of Moulay Idriss (first sultan of Morocco) and then Meknes, the “Moroccan Versailles”. Founded at the end of the 17C, the city is surrounded by a triple 40 km enclosure and formed of two agglomerations: the Medina, which has the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab El Mansour, and, on the other side, the new and modern city. After the visit, you will continue to Fez through the old Roman ruins in Volubilis. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at the riad.
Day dedicated to the “spiritual capital” of Morocco. You will discover the largest and certainly one of the most beautiful ancient Koranic universities, the Medersa Attarine, as well as the Nejjarine Square famous for its beautiful fountain decorated with mosaics, zelliges and stucco. Lunch in an old palace of the Medina. In the afternoon, walk on the esplanade of the Royal Palace, where you can photograph the sumptuous gilded door, and visit the remains of the Tombs of Mérinides (Dynasty XIII-XIV). You will enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city, its ramparts and the surrounding landscape, before ending your journey with visits to leather factories and carpets. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at the riad.
Departure from Fes to Ifrane. Crossing the High Atlas by Azrou and crossing the largest cedar forest in northern Africa. Then the Midelt pass, after you cross the Errachidia dam, the magnificent panorama of the Ziz valley, crossing the town of Erfoud. Then you will take the track to join the Dunes of Erg Chebbi, on the back of dromedary you will join the camp (in nomadic tents) in the full desert and enjoy the sunset on the immensity dune. Night at the camp in the desert at the foot of the dunes.
You go back to the High Atlas to reach the famous Gorges du Todgha, with their sheer cliffs 250 m high, and Tinghir. After crossing the Dades Gorge, take the famous “road of a thousand kasbahs”, along the valley of roses dotted with earthen architecture, which leads you to the palm grove of Skoura and Ouarzazate, the city of cinema. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at the riad.
After breakfast, we will drive to visit the old world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified palace. You return to Marrakech by the Tichka pass and the laurels road. Visit of the Medina. At a time when the sun is setting on the famous Djemaa el Fna, also classified as world heritage, acrobats, snake charmers, storytellers, musicians, etc., are busy entertaining you. A unique time to penetrate the soul of Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at the riad.
According to flight schedules, transfer by an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle from your accommodation to Marrakech airport. Assistance with check-in formalities for the return flight. End of the tour program.
