11 Days Imperial cities Desert and Atlantic Ocean

Day 1 :  Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

Arrive Casablanca Airport. and transfer to Tangier via Rabat with option to visit the political capital of Morocco Tangier along the stunning coastal road. Visit Asilah, a beautiful coastal town with its whitewashed houses, blue walls and doors, and many murals. Tangier, the gateway to Africa from Europe, has always been an international melting pot. Take a tour of Tangier and explore the bustling medina, and city surrounds, and enjoy the stunning vista where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet. Cap Spartel, is a dramatic and fertile point, and was known to the Greeks and Romans as the “Cape of the Vines”.few kilometers along the coast side ,The Caves of Hercules are something of a symbol for Tangier, with their strange sea window, shaped like a map of Africa. The name, like Hercules’ legendary founding of Tangier, is purely fanciful, but the caves, 16km outside the city and above the Atlantic beach, make an attractive excursion Overnight in hotel

Day 2:  Tanger - Chefchaouen

Depart Tangier for the enchanting mountain village of Chefchaouen, passing through the green valleys of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is famous for its vivid blue rinsed houses and is very popular for both tourists and Moroccans, particularly in the hot summer months. Explore Chefchaouen, with its winding lanes and narrow alleys which are home to numerous souks offering cuisine and artisan works, such as woollen items, intricate embroidery, and goats cheese; all native to the North and not found anywhere else in Morocco. Relax in the square, visit a local farm or hike in nearby parks. Overnight in Riad / hotel

Day 3: Chefchaouen - Volubilus - Meknas - Fes

After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start scenic drive that will take us from high in the Rif Mountains through the fertile agricultural hills to the Roman Ruins at Volubilis, an open air museum . Volubilis is not as spectacular as the Roman sites on the Mediterranean rim but it is still a relaxed way of envisaging an important part of Moroccan history. We will shift our way to Meknes, the fourth of Morocco’s imperial cities and the 17th century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the medina. After launch, we take a glimpse to Bab el Mansour and enjoy a visit of Moulay Ismail’s shrine . after the visit of Meknes we will drive directly to Fes city Overnight in hotel

Day 4: Exploring -fes

After breakfast a local guide will accompany you for your City tour to explore the oldest imperial city in the Moroccan history, our visit will include if time permitting: .Medersa (Quoranic School) Attarin or Bou-Inania .Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded by Fatima Bint al-Fihria in C9th .Nejjarine fountain and museum .Bab Boujloud, the blue and green gate .Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II .Chouara tanneries and feel as if you have taken a step back in time .The water clock dating from the C14th .Souks .Traditional potteries and Merenid Tombs You will have a free afternoon to relax or enjoy the streets of the old médina. overnight in Riad

Day 5 : Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga Desert

8 am meet at your Hotel or Riad , transfer to Ifrane (Moroccan Switzerland) our first stop to enjoy the city with its fully European style,Along the route pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas where Barbary Macaques can often be seen, while enjoying the contrasts of the landscapes, we will stop by Midelt famous with its apple groves for lunch in a local restaurant or do some shopping (vegetables & fruits )and have picnic beside a river .our journey will continue toward the Ziz valley gorges with its procession of palm trees while passing by many typical Berber village reaching Erfoud town for a visit of a local fossil craft workshop. Continuing to the fascinating stony desert ,the achingly beautiful expanse of rolling dunes, also known as the Dunes of Merzouga. Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes and check into Auberge (local desert inn) where you can safely wander into the immediate desert to watch the sunset.dinner and overnight. Riad / Hotel

Day 6: Exploring Sahara Desert

In the morning we will go to visit KHAMLIA village famous for its gnawa music; originally from Grand African Sahara . We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads share a mint tea with them ,oasis of palm trees,we will drive on the black desert (Hamada)and DAKAR RALLEY ROAD Towards then to Rissani . Where will walk on the most authentic and traditional Morocco souk, and the largest in the South of Morocco ,traded with all kinds of crafts, food, And animals.market days are (Tuesday – Thursday – Sunday).lunch in a local family house with Madfouna (Berber stuffed pizza). Back to Merzouga sand dunes by the afternoon Where we will ride camels to spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara, this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise. At this time, we will explore the secrets of the Sahara and its unlimited horizons, we well spend the nigh in nomad berber tents.

Day 7: Merzouga - Toudra gorge - Dades valley

You can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel for the ride back to the Auberge meet your driver . The itinerary will take us to todraa gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views while hiking on foot. Continue our way through Berber villages and palm groves,stop for lunch in a local restaurant on the way .cross the administrative city of boumalen dades to reach the Dades Gorges where our journey will ends in a charming hotel.dinner and overnight

Day 8 : Dades valley-Ouarzazate - ait ben haddou marrakech

Today after breakfast we drive along Kelaa Mgouna (Rose Valley) where highly perfumed roses blossom in the hedgerows during April and May when you can stop to buy a rose garland. Then continue toward Ouarzazate known for its film making studios that hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco».Follow the route along Ounila Valley and Just 40 km from Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, we will see the Kasbah of Telouet,a former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power , they were given political power of Morocco south of High Atlas Mountains by the King Moulay Hassan. The Glaoui were almost as strong in power as the sultan himself. The palace can still be visited but it is steadily becoming more damaged and is slowly collapsing. In 2010, work was underway to restore the property. If you get a chance on Thursday visit a traditional Atlas village souk..lunch in the Atlas Mountains . across the Tizi-n-Tichka to reach Marrakech in the late afternoon Overnight in hotel

Day 9 : Exploring Marrakech

After Breakfast you have City Guide Tours include the following key sites, time permitting, based on a half or full day tour .Souks .Mellah .Palace Bahia .Koutoubia Minaret and gardens .Saadian tombs .Medersa Ben Youssef .Apothecary .Majorelle Gardens with a fine museum of Amazigh (Berber) costumes and jewellery .Free half day at your leisure to enjoy the evening on the Jamaa Lafna square, overnight in Riad

Day 10: Marrakech -Casablanca

After breakfast Greet and transfer to Casablanca .option to visit the Hassan II Mosque and join a walking tour followed by a drive and lunch on the Corniche (coastal area). Overnight in Hotel

Day 11: Casablanca - Airport

Transfer to Casablanca Airport . Your Morocco adventure will be coming to the end today, do plan on having a full two hours at the airport today since customs can be slow. We truly hope you enjoyed your journey