Tour of the Moroccan imperial cities ( 8 days / 9 nights )
The imperial cities in Morocco are the capitals of the ancient Moroccan dynasties: the Idrissides, the Almoravides, the Almohades, the Merinides, the Saadians and the Alaouites. In total, the kingdom has five imperial cities: Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Casablanca. Our program offers you a journey of discovery of the cultures and history of the imperial cities and its historical and ancestral medinas.
Tour of the Moroccan imperial cities ( 8 days / 9 nights ) – itinerary
1st day : Casablanca - Rabat
From the airport of Casablanca we will start our visit of this city, we discover the magical Hassan II mosque, which is posed on the sea, this pride of Casablanca is the highest religious monument in the world and
also make a small tour to the beach Ain Diab, Afterwards, we will stop in Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. We invite you to discover the Hassan Tower, then the mausoleum of Mohamed V for a mysterious
meditation and lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue to the famous Kasbah Chellah and the Oudayas site where you can enjoy a beautiful walk in the Andalusian gardens and also savor a mint tea at Café Mort. Then, we
arrive at a large terrace from where we have a beautiful view of the left side of the city of Salé. There is also the BOUREGRAG RIVER where there are fishermen’s boats that you can cross to the neighboring city called
Salé. Finally, in the evening back to the hotel or Riad in Rabat.
2nd day : Visit of Chefchaouen
In the morning we will take the road to Chefchaouen where we start our visit, it is a small city also called Chaouen, we climb to the top of the mountain, this corner of the medina offers you a magical panoramic view
of the streets of the city or the mountains that surround it. In this beautiful ecological city, you will surely fall under the charm of the blue and white streets. Other places not to be missed, the Uta- el Hammam square, the
real heart of the medina, you can also visit the great mosque of the city and the kasbah. Return to the hotel.
3rd day : Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fez
After breakfast as usual, early departure to the city of Meknes, many secret places to visit. The city has a lot of historical sites like Bab al Khamis, Bab Mansour one of the best preserved and imposing gates in the Kingdom as well as the Mausoleum Moulay Ismail, the imperial city is more contracted and quiet.
Then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis for an hour, there you will explore 2000 years of ruins and take pictures. Lunch will be in the medina in a typical restaurant, Arrival in Fez, Return to the hotel.
4th day : Fez (guided tour of the medina)
Our journey will continue in the city of Fez, cultural and spiritual capital and one of the most famous in the world. With the local guide of the medina, we arrive at the old medina where we completely forget the modern life to dive into the medieval life, you will find fascinating places like the Gates of the medina, BabBoujloud, the main gate that corresponds to the official entrance of the medina, and BabDekatène, the medersas, the leather tanners and the Seffarine square. return to the riad.
5th day : Merzouga ( Watch the sunset )
Take the road to Ifrane and visit this small Swiss passing through the city of Errachidia and the city of Arfoud to arrive at Merzouga where we begin our Adventure on camels for 1 hour to the desert Visit the beautiful places
in the desert, Attend the wonderful sunset. Arrival at the Dunes of Merzouga, Installation at the bivouac in the middle of the desert, Moroccan dinner animated by Gnaoua, Campfire in the heart of the desert with Berber animation TAM TAM, Night under the stars. Wake up under the charm of a magnificent sunrise, Return to the inn on camels, Breakfast at the inn.
6th day : Merzouga - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, the day is devoted to the visit of the gorges of Toudgha and KelaaMgouna (purchase of rose-based products). Departure for Ouarzazate, holly wood of Africa and 3rd place in the world for the shootings of series, films and documentaries, Visit of the Museum and the studio of the Cinema and the Kasbah of Taourirte. Then we drive to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou Unesco heritage, dinner at the inn.
7th day : Ouarzazate - Marrakech
After breakfast, you will embark on the last stage of your tour. Direction Marrakech via Tizi-N-Tichka, on the mountainous road, you will be captivated by a panoramic landscape with an incomparable view while passing by the High Atlas. A stop on one of the cliffs will allow you to appreciate the mysterious beauty of the mountains and will give you the opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Arrival in Marrakech. We propose you fabulous places: First, the Jamae-Lafna square, its souks and its oriental and traditional markets. Then, the medina. Then, the Minaret of the Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, Finally, accommodation in your Riad / Hotel.
8th day : Marrakech - Casablanca
Visit guided by a guide of the city of Marrakech and then take the road to Casablanca and direct transfer to the hotel or airport according to your return schedule. End of the 8-day tour from Casablanca imperial city. End of our services.
Map of Tour of the Moroccan imperial cities
