Best Imperial cities Morocco tour

Pick up upon arrival from Mohammed V airport in Casablanca , your trip wnill start from this economic capital of Morocco and enjoy a tour of downtown, french art deco buildings and the Cornish seaside of Ain Diab.

You will also visit the magnificent Hassan II mosque, the second largest religious building in the world, which is open to non-Muslims, stopping for lunch. Then straight to Rabat, the political and administrative capital of Morocco. In Rabat, you will visit the wonderful Oudaias Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, Before arriving  to the Tangier, we offer you a visit to the west part of the city to enjoy the stunning Caves of Hercule. Overnight in Tangier 

After breakfast we leave “the Bride of the North”, crossing Tetouan, another amazing northern city, also called “the White Pigeon” lunch on the way, you will be headed to Chaouen: a delightful town, with its steep, narrow streets and white and indigo lime-washed buildings. The Place Uta el-Hamman, the square at the heart of the old town, is ideal for a relaxed stroll, and is close to the Grand Mosque. Nearby are the Fondouk, the Kasbah and Museum. The Medina, with its maze of alleyways, contains more than 100 weavers’ workshops / Chefchaouen is famous for the woolen Jellabas that are woven here. The Quarter Al-Andalus district also contains highly decorated and painted houses. Overnight at a hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen Medina 

After breakfast we leave Chefchaouen, crossing the Rif mountains and arriving at the ancient Roman town of Volubilis, with its Basilica, mosaic of Diana and the Bathing Nymphs, and Triumphal Arch. Continuing on to Meknes, you will have the opportunity to see Bab Mansour el-Aleuj (Gate of the Victorious Renegade) said to be the finest gate in Meknes, or even Morocco. After a visit to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and a stroll around the medina, we set off for Fez. Overnight in a hotel/Riad in Fez 

You will spend most of the day with a local guide exploring the attractions of Fes, which was founded 1,000 years ago by the second Moulay Idriss. Your tour starts from the Royal Palace gate and takes you through the narrow streets of the Medina to the Jewish Quarter and the Tanneries. This tour highlights all the sites with cultural and historical interest including the Bou Inania Medersa and the Karaouine Mosque. Afterwards you will visit the ceramics cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. In the afternoon we will take you to admire the panoramic view over Medina, and visit the new city to experience modern Fez.

After breakfast, your trip will take you off Fez and travel through the heart of the Middle Atlas. We will drive through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” due to its likeness to a Swiss Alpine resort. We then travel to Azrou, an important market town known for its Berber carpets. You will spend some time in the Cedar Forest / the largest in Morocco / and see the Barbary apes that live here. After lunch, we cross the Atlas Mountains through a small pass where you may see some nomadic shepherds with their flocks before arriving at your restaurant for lunch in Midelt. We drive to the Sahara Desert via the town of Erfoud, known for its date festival celebrated each November. Arriving in Merzouga desert, you will be welcomed with a refreshing cup of mint tea, free evening to enjoy the surrounding dunes next to the hotel and watch the sunset, dinner and overnight at a luxury hotel 

After breakfast, we visit the Majorel garden, the historic sites of the city including the Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el Fna square, walking tour in the Medina Souks (By our local certified guide), and free time afterwards… Overnight in Marrakech Medina accommodation/Riad 

After breakfast, transfer from the Riad/hotel to Marrakesh or Casablanca airport and end of services.