10 days imperial cities via Merzouga

Day 1: Arrival to Marrakesh international airport 

Pick-up from marrakech airport. Our driver will wait for you outside the main entrance of the airport with a sign on behalf of your name. Then we’ll take you to the Riad for check-in. 

Day 2: Explore Marrakesh in a full day city tour 

After savoring a typical breakfast. You will start exploring Marrakech. Our official tour guide will ensure that you discover the most important parts of historical and cultural interests, including : The Saadiens tombs, El Bahia Palace, The Medrassa Ben Youssef Koran school, The Koutoubia mosque, The market and the Jemaa El Fna square. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in the new city. Afternoon, you will explore the new part of the city and the gardens of Majorelle. 

Day 3: Marrakesh, cross the high Atlas mountains, visit Aït Ben Haddou kasbahs and Ouarzazate – Overnight in Dades 

After breakfast, we will drive to Ouarzazate, by crossing the High Atlas mountains and ‘Tizi N’tichka’ pass, which is the highest road pass in Morocco at 2260m altitude. Stops at various panoramic views for taking pictures. Visit the Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, one of the oldest beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco recognized by the Unesco as a patrimonial world heritage. After having lunch at a local restaurant we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate (The African Hollywood), where we will visit Atlas Studios of cinema and Taourirt Kasbah. Then we will move to the Roses valley and through the way of 1000 Kasbahs. Overnight and Dinner at Dades Valley, in the upper Gorges.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Camel trek and overnight in the Camp

After Breakfast we will drive to Todra gorges (the grand moroccan canyon), famous for rock climbing at its rock walls that rise to 300m in a narrow part, here you will have a walk to smell the real nature of green agricultural lands and wide rivers. We will continue down to Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marbles, where you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop that produces Marble fossils. We will arrive in Merzouga in the evening. You will be welcomed with a cup of tea and have a safe tent to be prepared to spend an excellent night in the nomad desert camp. You will experience a camel ride to cross the highest sand dunes and join the campsite, while you enjoy the show of the sunset till you arrive at the Bivouac, you will have a private tent, well equipped with mattresses, blankets, cushions, hot shower and also private toilet. You will be served a delicious Moroccan dinner, after that you will gather around the fire to admire a typical Berber music performed using drums under the sky full of stars. 

Day 5: Cross Middle Atlas, Lunch in Midelt, visit Ifrane overnight in Fez 

After a hearty Moroccan Breakfast and shower, we will leave for Ziz valley, here we will stop for you to admire a wonderful panoramic view of Ziz palm oasis and Ziz gorges. Lunch will be in Midelt, then we will continue to Azrou by crossing the Middle Atlas mountains with its cedar forest, where we will find wild monkeys waiting for you to feed them. Before arriving at Fes, we will stop for a while to have a rest in Ifrane. European-style town that is also called Switzerland of Morocco. In the evening we will arrive at Fez, Overnight at the Riad. 

Day 6: Guided city tour of the Imperial city of Fez 

All day devoted to visiting Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, home to the world’s first university dating from the 9th century and one of the most complete medieval cities in existence, founded in 790 A.D. Seeming to exist somewhere between the middle ages and today, the Soul of Morocco stimulates the senses with its visual details, haunting sounds and rich aromas. Guided visit of medieval Medina, Karaouine University, Medersa Attarine, Kingdom Palace, Ben Denane Synagogue, souks. 

Overnight at the Hotel in Fez 

Day 7: Visit Volubilis and Chefchaouen 

Begin your visit by discovering the fascinating Roman ruins adorned with beautiful mosaics and colorful tiles depicting Roman mythology. The ruins are spread out across several acres and what remains visible are several fragments of wall, parts of massive columns, the capitol, the basilica and a triumphal arch. The ruins reveal how the Roman Empire transformed the original Carthaginian settlement into a typical Roman city complete with mansions, a town center, a triumphal arch and temples devoted to the Roman gods. 

Guided city tour of the beautiful Chefchaouen brims with attractions. Its heritage is rich. The inescapable Medina with its famous narrow winding alleys, is an opportunity to mingle with the local population. There is also the Kasbah which stands in the middle of the old quarter: its lush gardens, located in the center of the city, are a haven of freshness. Its museum, which is home to a collection of old weapons, some photos of the city, and textiles, is a must-see.

Overnight at the Hotel in Chefchaouen. 

Day 8: Explore Rabat with overnight in Rabat

After having breakfast in the Hotel we will continue our trip to Rabat the capital of Morocco. Explore the Royal Palace, the Hassan tower which stands on the hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg. It is a gigantic mosque, emblematic of Rabat and famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. Next door, visit the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V decorated with stained glass windows, white marble and a wrought-iron entryway with a stairway leading to an impressive dome. Night at the Hotel. 

Day 9: Casablanca sightseeing Overnight in Marrakesh

After having breakfast we will head to Casablanca and see the Hassan II Mosque, later we will experience the coastal Cornish” seaside. Visit the elegant United Nations Place and Mohammed V Square, which is the heart of the city, has many pigeons all around, attracting many visitors from around the world to discover the city of Casablanca, place of Mohamed V.  Afterwards, onwards to Marrakesh you head off at the Hotel for check-in.

Day 10: Marrakesh airport transfer 

After having breakfast we will depart to Marrakesh’s international airport .