Imperial Cities of Morocco

Upon arrival at Tangier Airport , you will be met by your private driver and transferred to the romantic blue city of Chefchaouen. (Approx. 2 hrs drive)

Meals: NA
Overnight: Lina Riad & Spa

This morning, enjoy a walk around Chefchaouen to witness local women to do laundry at the brook, visit the Rif Sebbanin laundry district. Continue your stroll at the medina and markets, admiring the white and blue washed walls.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Lina Riad & Spa

Depart to the imperial city of Fes. En route during the journey making a visit to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Then drive to the town of Moulay Idriss and enjoy a stroll through the town. Stop at Meknes, another imperial city with over fifty palaces. Enjoy walking tour of the Medina, visiting the most impressive gates, Bab Mansou; the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Dar Jamai Museum.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: : Raid Laaroussa

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Fes. Visit the large Kairaouine mosque; the 14th century Medersa Bou Inania noted for its Koranic scripture in stucco; Dar Batha Museum, an excellent collection of traditional Moroccan Arts & Crafts; Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts and of course not missing the sight and “smell” of the Tanneries.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Raid Laaroussa

This morning, set off for Merzouga. Pass through Ifrane, a charming European-looking ski resort and Azrou, a typical Berber town with flat-roofed earthen houses. Stop for lunch at the nature reserve of Midelt. Upon your arrival to your luxury Desert camp at the big dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert, experience a camel ride at sunset (or sunrise the next day) from the top of the dunes.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp

Today drive through the ancient fortified desert town of Rissani and continue to the barely visible ruins of Sijilmasa, which flourished in the 8th century. Continue though lunar-like landscape to Tineghir.

Reach Todra Gorge and enjoy lunch of tagine while admiring canyon walls rising 750m. Continue to Dades Gorge and make a stop at one of the Kasbah dotted along the way. Continue towards Ouarzazate along the southern flank of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at the oasis Kelaa Mgouna, famous for its Persian roses and rose water perfume essences.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Overnight: Temple des Arts

Today, visit two magnificent Kasbahs, Tifoultoute and Taourirt. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, the backdrop for famous films such as “Gladiator” and visit the Atlas Film Studio (subject to availability, if not rented out for filming)

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Raid Kaiss

Drive to Marrakech with scenic route and upon arrival visit a beautiful garden, “Majorelle Garden”, filled with rare plants, bright colors and peace.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Art Hotel Kalelarga

This morning visit the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque. Continue on to the Bahya Palace and the Palace of Dar Si Aid. We will also visit the peaceful and meditative Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, Koubba Baadiyn and Museum Marrakech.

In the afternoon, visit the labyrinth streets of the souqs with their Quarters of dyers, carpenters and jewelers. End your tour at Jemaâ el Fna square, a big popular fairground.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Raid Kaiss

Drive to Tin Mal Mosque, a beautiful isolated monument, before reaching Imlil. Walk through the village of Mzik, from where the views of Imlil and the terraces are beautiful. Take the winding road up the valley opposite the Kasbah through Tansghart. Enjoy tea in a traditional Berber house in a village, before returning back by road with fantastic views.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riad Kaiss

This morning, check out of your hotel and meet your private driver for your private transfer to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination.