13 Days Imperial cities Desert and Atlantic Ocean

Day 1: Airport -Casablanca

Arrive Casablanca Airport. 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 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen

After breakfast , we Drive to chefchaouen via capital of Morocco Rabat to explore the highlights of it if time permitting: .Chellah Necropolis .Kings Palace.Kasbah of Oudayas .Tour Hassan .Royal family tombs We will drive to Chefchaouen via Ouazane with stops along the way for drinks and fresh air . Overnight in Riad at the old médina

Day 3: Exploring Chefchaouen

After breakfast in your Riad you can start exploring the Medina of Chefchaouen; a beautiful unique city with its white washed walls and its blue doors and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, this city was occupied by Spain and the influences of Spanish civilization and architecture still can be seen . You’ll also have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in this beautiful Medina. to give you as much time as possible to walk around this relaxed and friendly small ‘Blue Town’ painted in hues of blue. Lunch in one of the cafes on the Central Square Overnight in Riad

Day 4: Chefchaouen - Volubilus - Meknas- Fes

After a quite 2 nights in the blue city of chefchaouen,We will drive along the Rif Mountains via Ouazane with a short stop in the Roman ruins of Volubilis (free time to walk around and explore ). Our journey will take us to the Famous imperial city of Meknes to discover the highlights Of it starting by Bab al Mansour Gate, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Sahrej Souani granaries and the prison that was built to house Christian sailors captured at sea by Moulay Ismail (1672-1727). After a Moroccan lunch in the top of one of the terrasses at the médina, we will drive To Volubilis ,the ancient ruins and mosaics (free time to walk around)guide is optional.continue our route to Fes for an overnight in a Riad at the Médina

Day 5: 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 a Riad

Day 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 Hotel 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Marrakech - Essaouira

Leave Marrakech on the morning for a distance of 160 km and 2:30H drive from Marrakech. a small seaside town of the most fascinating feature of the coast ATLANTIC walls that divide the old city into several districts. It surprises with its straight streets, designed by a French. After visiting the port with its bronze cannon, Take a stroll through the medina and souks to explore and woodworking shops dedicated to cedar and cedar sculpture. you can enjoy a lunch made from seafood specialty wood crafts of the argan tree is unique in this region Enjoy the advantages to freshen up yourself and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Medina of Essaouira. is a very charming and colorful town, located on the Atlantic Coast. Its ideal place for those who want to : unwind, have contact with people or experience the authenticity of the old Portuguese city of Mogador. In Essaouira you’ll have the pleasure and the opportunity to visit and discover a Women’s Co-operative manufacturing the marvelous Argan oil, a guided visit to the Skala du Port, the municipal market, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), jewelry souks of the medina, and a handicrafts complex overnight in Riad/Hotel

Day 12: Essaouira - Casablanca

From Essaouira you’ll drive alongside the coast to Casablanca by means of scenic oceanside villages, together with a lot of resort cities equivalent to Walidia, which is known for its oysters, and El Jadida, the place many Moroccans come to benefit from the lovely seashores in summer time. At the end of the day we are going to arrive to Casablanca overnight in Hotel

Day 13: 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,