14 Days from Marrakech to the Imperial Cities
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech - Transfer to the hotel
Our driver will pick you up from the airport and you will have the day to relax while he explored the main Jemaa el Fnaa square and the souks.
Day 2: Full day to visit Marrakech
Today we will have an optional private guided tour of the medina of Marrakech with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the medina, and its souks, and explore other secrets of Marrakech: the Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian palace in Bahia, and the Majorelle gardens, one night in a riad in the medina.
Day 3: Marrakech - Essaouira
Departure from Marrakech to the coastal city of Essaouira. A relaxing walk lined with argan oil cooperatives will take you to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. The windswept fishing port, with wide beaches and an old walled medina with ramparts built into the cliffs, has long been a popular destination. With its relaxed atmosphere, admire the small but bustling Medina, stroll along the ramparts or the beach, or visit the port to see the daily catch. The Gnaouas Music Festival is held in Essaouira in June. Night in Essaouira.
Day 4: Essaouira - Safi - Oualidia
Departure from Essaouira to Oualidia. Stop in Asfi, a city formerly occupied by the Portuguese. Famous for being the center of sardine exports, Safi is perhaps best known for its pottery. Arrive and relax in Oualidia, a small coastal town with a sheltered lagoon, an estuary, and the rugged Atlantic Ocean at your doorstep. Walking, bird watching (Oualidia is in the center of the richest bird habitat in Morocco, especially in spring and autumn), fishing, swimming, kayaking, kitesurfing, and surfing are just some of the activities you can practice in Oualidia.
Day 5: El Oualidia - Jadida - Casablanca - Rabat
Leave Oualidia for Rabat and continue your journey along the Atlantic coast. Pass by El Jadida, a small port town, once controlled by the Portuguese, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and make a stop in Casablanca to visit Place Mohammed V and the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Explore the imperial city of Rabat, including the Mechouar (the ramparts and ramparts that surround the royal palace), the majestic Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudaya, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offering fabulous views, in addition, to be at home. in the Moroccan craft galleries.
Day 6: Rabat - Tangier
Depart from Rabat to Tangier along the magnificent coastal road. Visit Asilah, a beautiful seaside town with its whitewashed houses, blue walls and doors, and many wall paintings. Tangier, Europe’s gateway to Africa, has always been an international melting pot. Take a tour of Tangier to explore the bustling medina and the surrounding areas of the city, there enjoy breathtaking views where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet.
Day 7: Tangier - Rif Mountains - Chefchaouen
Departure from Tangier to the charming mountain village of Chefchaouen or Chaouen in Berber, passing through the green valleys of the Rif mountains. Chefchaouen is famous for its bright blue houses and is very popular with tourists and Moroccans, especially during the hot summer months. Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding alleys and narrow alleys that are home to many souks offering cuisine and handicrafts, such as woolen items, intricate embroidery, and goat cheese; all from the north and found nowhere else in Morocco. Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or go for a hike in the nearby parks.
Day 8: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fez
After your breakfast at the riad, our authentic journey will begin a scenic drive that takes us from the top of the Rif Mountains through fertile agricultural hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, an open-air museum. Volubilis isn’t as spectacular as the Roman sites around the Mediterranean rim, but it’s still a relaxed way to look at an important part of Moroccan history. We will head to Meknes, the fourth of Morocco’s imperial cities and 17th-century heritage, where we will stop for lunch and hang out around the huge historic walls of the Medina. After the launch, we took a look at Bab el Mansour and enjoyed a visit to the Moulay Ismail shrine. After the visit to Meknes, we will go directly to the city of Fez, where you will spend the night.
Day 9: Full day to explore Fez
After breakfast, you will explore the city of Fez, the former capital and one of the country’s four imperial cities. Fez has three distinct parts, Fes el Bali is the oldest part surrounded by a great wall, where there are more than 9000 narrow and allied streets. Fez-Jdid or the new Fez, which houses the Jewish quarter of Mellah, and the Ville Nouvelle, the new section of Fez created during the French occupation. Fes el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow and allied streets is the oldest university in the world; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in 859 AD This university is still in operation today.
Day 10: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga
After breakfast Departure from Fez and direction Merzouga, passage through Ifrane to reach the cedar forests of Azrou where wild monkeys are found. It will be a good opportunity to take pictures of the wild nature of Morocco. Lunch in a small Berber village of Zaida. We continue the road through the Atlas mountains taking advantage of the landscapes of Medilt to reach the small town of Rich, Erfoud where we will feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet then continue towards Merzouga. We will spend the night in a hotel in Merzouga.
Day 11: Merzouga - Berber Families - Black Desert - Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin your exploration journey through the region’s desert, visiting the people of Khamlia, originally the slaves of Sudan, to learn about their music and lifestyle. We would also like to visit the Nomadic Wire House where many Berber handicrafts are cheaper than in the big cities. In the afternoon, you will ride a camel, guided by an experienced camel, to explore the mysterious sea of sand of Erg-Chebbi. Here you will spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served in the tent where you will spend the night. Dinner, overnight, and breakfast.
Day 12: Merzouga - Erfoud - Touroug - Toudra Gorges -Dades Valley
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise at the top of the dune in the Sahara desert, then have breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will return on the back of a camel to the hotel. We leave for Tineghir via Erfoud and Tinejdad. Take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to Todra Gorge via Tineghir. Stop along the way to take photos and enjoy the views. Get to the Todra Gorges to enjoy its wonderful views of the canyons on a hike. Later we will drive to Boumalne du Dades and stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the Dades valley.
Day 13: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - High Altas Mountains - Marrakech
This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for Ouarzazate via Skoura. Stop for a panoramic view of the Taourirt kasbah and then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that, you will visit the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou and stop for lunch at a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon, we will go to Marrakech passing through the High Atlas mountains through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m altitude).
Day 14: Marrakech - Airport
Transfer from the hotel or riad to the airport, end of the 14-day tour from Marrakech.
What is included
Pick up at your riad/hotel.
Transportation in a comfortable vehicle.
Driver / English Speaking.
Dinners and breakfasts.
What’s not included
Lunch
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
