9 Days Imperial Cities and Desert Tour
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 : Casablana – Meknes:
You will be smiley welcomed by one of our team as soon as you arrive to the airport. , we will be driving through the high way to Meknes. Relax and enjoy the square of the city. Overnight at the heart of the medina in Meknes.
Day 2: Meknes – Volubilis – Fez:
Following breakfast, our journey begins exploring Meknes. Meknes is known by the Ismaili capital since it was the capital of Morocco in the 17th century during the reign of the King Ismail. At this city you will explore the square entertained by story tellers, musicians and snake charmers. You will also see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the Granary, the Sahrij Souani basin and the famous Gate of Bab Mansour, then we continue to Volubilis. It is a Roma ruin dated back to the 3 century BC where you will see the most beautiful mosaics in Morocco. Arrival early evening to Fez and overnight in a Riad.
Day 3: Fez Sightseeing:
Your visit with the local guide will start by walking in the narrow alleys of the Medina, the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, and the first built Mellah in Morocco, Proceed your visit to El-Attarine Souks where the craftsmen offer the visitor a non-stop spectacles. Leaving El-Souk through the gate with its green decoration and blue fences, moving towards the amazing Moroccan Museum with its marvelous contains of Art; then optional lunch at El-Medina. Next is a visit the new city in the afternoon. Overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Fez – Middle Atlas – Ifran-Azro – Ziz valley – Erfoud – Merzouga:
The road trip to the desert will start by exploring the green Middle Atlas Mountains and visiting Ifran or Switzerland of Morocco , Afterwards we will continue our drive to Midelt via the forest of the cedar trees where you will have chance to feed the Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat. Then we will continue to take pictures for the the beautiful Ziz valley of palmtrees enclosed between the high Atlas Mountains. We contiue to Merzouga via the dramatic stony desert and the palmeries of Erfoud (capital of the fossiles) and Rissani known for its largest market in the south. In the afternoon we arrive to Merzouga desert where you get ready and accompanied by a camel Guide to go for an authentic camel trek experience of around 90 minutes where you can catch the sunset in the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a memorable night with millions of shiny stars, enjoy a Berber dinner, drum party and sleep in a traditional nomadic tent.
Day 5: Exploring the regions of the Sahara desert – Merzouga:
After you wake up early to watch the sunrise, you will ride your camels back to your hotel for taking a shower and eat breakfast. Afterwards we take our 4×4 to drive around the mystic Erg Chebbi dunes and stop for tea with a nomadic desert family and get to know their way of living. Then continue to visit Khamlia a small village inhabited by black people to listen to their traditional Gnawa music, then an other visit Rissani to bustle and bargain in its traditional Souk, visit some of the Kasbah and Ksour in the Area and have lunch with our family and friends. Free afternoon in the desert and overnight in our hotel.
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra gorges – Dades valley – Rose valley:
Following breakfast, we will head to Todra gorges Gorge via the dramatic stony desert,the palmeries of Rissani known for its largest market in the south and Erfoud (capital of the fossils). Next destination is to Todra gorges Gorge via Tinghir and the lush valley of Todra where you will have a little hike along the narrow and high cliffs of Todra . You will also explore the amazing scenery of the valley of one thousand Kasbahs with its unsual rock formations , known by Dades valley, Overnight in hotel in the Rose valley.
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra gorges – Dades valley – Rose valley:
Following breakfast, we will head to Todra gorges Gorge via the dramatic stony desert,the palmeries of Rissani known for its largest market in the south and Erfoud (capital of the fossils). Next destination is to Todra gorges Gorge via Tinghir and the lush valley of Todra where you will have a little hike along the narrow and high cliffs of Todra . You will also explore the amazing scenery of the valley of one thousand Kasbahs with its unsual rock formations , known by Dades valley, Overnight in hotel in the Rose valley.
Day 7: Rose valley – Ouarzazat – AitBenhadou – Marrakesh:
Following breakfast in the Rose valley, we continue the journey to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou. Situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River, This beautiful example of southern Moroccan architecture has been used as a backdrop for over 20 famous movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of thrones, The Mummy, and Gladiator. Afterwards we will leave the authentic southern Morocco and drive to Marrakeh via the highest pass in Africa Tizi N’ Tichka (Altitude 2260 m) while enjoying the super views of the giant High Atlas Mountains with the panoramic Berber villages. Drop off in your accommodation in Marrakech at 05:00 pm aprx.
Day 8: Marrakesh Sightseeing:
Following breakfast, you will have a full day tour of Marrakech with a local guide around the city ramparts and the secrets places. You will visit the Koutoubia Minaret, the Majorelle Gardens, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Dar Si Said Palace museum of jewelry, kaftans, leatherwork, carpets, chests and doors. Spend the night in the same accommodation.
Day 9: end of the tour and transfer to the airport.
ALL OUR TOURS INCLUDE:
- Hand-Picked Private English-Speaking Driver
- Premium Quality Riads
- Luxury Berber Tents in the Desert – ( if tour goes to desert )
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Professional Guides in Major Cities
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