Discover Morocco, its cultural richness, and the splendor of its imperial cities, travel from coasts to imperial cities to mountains and deserts all in one authentic tour of Morocco. The whole history of Morocco is inscribed on the walls of the four cities of the circuit of the imperial cities: Marrakech and the Jemaa El Fna Square, Fez and the Nejjarine Fountain, Meknes and Bab El Mansour, Rabat and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, but also Volubilis and Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, all classified as World Heritage by Unesco. Wandering the labyrinthine Souks/Markets of Marrakesh or Fez, your senses are awakened by the sound of traders at work, 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, Ouarzazate, Kasbahs, coast, north, Sahara desert, 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
12 Days – 11 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 your guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation to start an explorative journey of Marrakech, the city tour of Marrakech includes: stop in front of the Koutoubia, representative building of the art of the Almohades, visit of the museum of Marrakech (ceramics, pottery, jewels), Palace of the Bahia, masterpiece of the Moroccan architecture with its gardens and its patios Saadian tombs where you will be impressed by the beauty of the decoration and crossing the Djemaa El Fna square, a tourist attraction. Visit the Majorelle garden (botanical garden of the French painter Jacques Majorelle). After lunch, we will drive to Casablanca. Arrival and overnight in a Hotel.
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the economic capital. During the city tour of Casablanca we will visit the main attractive sites: Mohamed V Square, Arab League Park, stop in front of the Hassan II Grand Mosque (optional visit except for religious holidays: 120 MAD to be paid on the spot), and Rex café (Casablanca movie). Departure for Rabat, political and administrative capital, on the Atlantic coast. The city tour of Rabat includes: visit of Mechouar, the entrance of the Royal Palace, Chellah (13th-century Marinid necropolis), mausoleum Mohamed V (white marble pavilion crowned with green tiles), Hassan tower (12th century), and the kasbah of Udayas (first royal residence) with its Hispano-Moorish style gardens. Overnight in a Hotel.
After breakfast in your hotel in Rabat, we will drive through the highway to visit Tangier, the crossroads of Europe and Africa, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In Tangier, we will explore the old town and visit the old Kasbah settled in the top of a hill with a panoramic view over the Mideterranian Sea, a visit to Cape Spartel and the caves of Hercules. Overnight in a Hotel.
After breakfast in Tangier, we will head to Chefchaouen the pearl of the north and one of the best destinations in Morocco, the blue city founded in the late 15th century became the best destination for tourists around the world, once in the city, you will have free time to explore the small town by your own pace, the Kasbah, the Outa Lahmam square and walking tour in the blue-washed streets of the city. Dinner and accommodation in Hotel or Riad.
Departure for Meknes and visit of the majestic Bob Mansour door, the Medina, the old stables and granaries, and the Koranic school Bou Inania. In the afternoon, drive to Moulay Idriss, the small holy city, with the mausoleum of the very important national saint. Finally, visit the ruins of Volubilis, the ancient Roman capital of the African province “Mauretania Tinguitana”, known for its mosaics very well-preserved, its remains of oil mills and its baths. In the evening, arrival in Fez. Overnight in a hotel or riad.
The pearl of the Arab world, Fez is the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural capital of Morocco. Day dedicated to the visit of this prestigious city. In the morning, Fez el Bali with the Medina and its souks, zaouïa of Moulay Idriss, madrassah Bouanania, Nejjarine place with its beautiful fountain, Nejjarine museum of arts and crafts of the wood, crafts workshops Fassi. Lunch then Fez el Jedid: Mellah, entrance to the Royal Palace, the complex of potters and tower walls, the panorama of the city from the Marinid tombs (14th century). Overnight in Hotel or Riad in Fes.
Via Azrou, with its cedar forest; where we will stop to meet the Barbary apes, and the Zad pass (2,178 m) in the Middle Atlas, departure for Midelt at the foot of Jebel El Ayachi where we will stop to have lunch in a local restaurant. Then continue crossing the High Atlas with the parade of N’Zala and the Gorges du Ziz towards Errachidia. Along the way, you will appreciate the beauty and diversity of the landscapes. Arrive in Merzouga, exchange the car with camel for a new adventure and for an overnight in desert camp.
Drive from Sahara dunes to Ouarzazate through the Rissnai and Erfoud, The 1,000 kasbah road runs from Skoura to Dades valley; it is dotted with fortified earthen sets with beautiful ocher colors. Departure for the large palm grove Skoura whose inhabitants of many villages live from agriculture. Arrival at Kelaa M’Gouna, known for its “Rose Festival” which takes place in May. Crossing the Dades river towards Tinerhir before reaching the Todra Gorge, a massive fault of 250 m high, at the bottom of which flows a river with crystal clear waters. Back to Boumalne Dades, then Ouarzazate for another night.
After breakfast, we will drive to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified palace and a world heritage site where many international movies were shot (Gladiator, the Lawrence of Arabia, mommy, the Game of Thrones, ….). Continue to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas by the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260 m above sea level) and arrival in Marrakech. A top tourist spot, Marrakech is the third-largest city in Morocco and the second imperial city after Fes. Overnight in Selected hotel or Riad.
Your driver will meet you at your accommodation in Marrakech at 8 AM for a day trip to Essaouira, Essaouira is a small town 175 km from Marrakech to the east and Agadir to the south, it is also famous by Mogador. Essaouira is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Thus, Essaouira is known for its cultural and historical heritage, calm, tranquility, Essaouira is also renowned for surfing, thanks to the powerful winds that blow constantly in the bay. During this trip to Essaouira, you can go for walks on the port, souks, and carpentry workshops devoted to cedar and cedar wood and why not swim in the Atlantic. In the evening, we come back to Marrakech and drop you off at your accommodation.
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.
