Day 1: To Casablanca

Depart this evening on your transatlantic flight on Royal Air Maroc's direct flight to Casablanca. 6 hours, 45 minute flights on your own from USA or Canada

Day 2: Casablanca To Rabat

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by a representative of our local Tour Office. A 60-mile drive brings to Rabat, the present capital of Morocco and official residence of King Mohammed VI. Check into your hotel. Afternoon tours will include the walking to the bustling Medina, followed by a visit to the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Great Mosque, the Hassan Tower and the magnificent Mohammed V Mausoleum. You will drive past the ramparts and the walls of Mechuoar that encompass the royal palace. Overnight in your hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 3: Rabat, Moulay Idriss, Volubilis, Meknes, and Fez

You will begin your exploration of the Imperial Cities this morning with a stop at the Holy City Of Moulay Idriss where the founder of Islam is buried. Continue on to the archaeological site of the Roman ruins at Volubilis. From here you will travel to Meknes where after lunch, you will drive throughout the walls and numerous Gates of Bab El Mansour, the Shrine Mosque, the Tomb of Moulay Ismail, Dar Jami Palace and the Royal Stables. You will end your day in Fez, the first Imperial City that was built in 790 A.D. by Moulay Idriss II. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4: Fez

A full day to explore Morocco's most fascinating city and the world last surviving medieval city. Start the day by traveling downtown to visit King Palace. After walking through the Arab and Jewish sections, you will see South King Palace. Continue along the river for a panoramic view of the Old Town Medina. You enter the city through one of the main gates for a walking tour highlighting the Karaouine university which is one of the oldest school in the world, the Mederassat Al-Attarine, Bouanania Religious School, Najarine Fountain and you will end it with an optional lunch. Later, you will visit Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and a famous tannery where skins are cured and dyed in enormous vats. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY5: Fez, Beni Sadden, and Fez

This morning, depart to a Beni sadden, a Berber village where you spend enjoying time with a Berber family. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY6: Fez, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and Erfoud

Depart for the day's viewing of Morocco's magnificent mountains. We cross both the middle and high Atlas ranges on our way to the Sal1ara with our first shop in the Berber enclave QF Azrou, then travel along forests of giant cedars to the Beni Mguild Berber Capital of Midelt. In the late afternoon, we arrive in ErEoud. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY7: Fez, Erfoud, and Merzouga

Continue our journey, following the ancient Bedouin trading routes parallel with the Middle Atlas and passing series of the fortified villages with outstanding pre­Saharian architecture. We will start our excursion in 4- wheel driver to the sandy dunes of Merzouga and spend the night in the edge of the Sahara under a tent. Dinner will be a feast in the desert. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY8: Merzouga, Ouarzazate

Before breakfast we will see the sunrise over the Sahara. We will then depart to Tinghir where we will visit the kashahs, and pass through sandstone fortresses, remote oasis and the grand and colorful Todra Gorges with cliffs over 300 meters vertically around you. Lunch. Continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and over night hotel in Ouarzazate. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY9: Ouarzazate, Taroudent

After breakfast, we travel from Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco) through the valley of thousand Kasbahs to Morocco’s most iconic Berber village of Taroudant. Enjoy the scenic view of Jbel Siroua from Tizin Taghatine and Tizin Lakhsan. En route, we will stop in Taliouine, a humble Berber village in the heart of the Anti Atlas Mountains. Continue our drive trip via the orange and palm groves in the surrounding to Taroudant. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY10: Taroudent, Marrakech

Depart early this morning to Marrakech, “The Pearl of the South” via Tizin test crossing many bereber villages: Ouled Berhill, Imlil, My brahim, and then Tahanout. As we draw closer to Marrakech, you will! Notice the abundance of the pink mud-brick buildings amid this tree-filled dry which its hospitable climate and superb location it has been a getaway location for Moroccans and Europeans alike. Dinner and Ovemight.

DAY11: Guided city tour in Marrakesh

Depart for the monuments of Marrakech with visits to the 16th century grandiose saadien tombs, the balIia palace, and a splendid example of Moorish Andaloussian architecture. Later, visit the word famous Djemaa EI Fna, a spectacular open theatre with storytellers, fire-eaters, snake cl1armers and palm-readers. Tonight, special treat in a dinner party with typical Moroccan entertainment, including folklore music and skilled horsemen. Over night at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY12: Marrakech

Free day to relax or explore on your own. (Optional excursion in Marrakech extra charge)

DAY13: Marrakech, Essaouira

Depart this morning for Essaouira, a picturesque port of an 800-year-old city, which shows traces of Iberian influence in its forts and towers. During the road, you will find a women's associations for Argana: a stop to see the activities done by women. We suggest you have lunch outdoors (not included) at Chalet de la Place, seafood dishes are highly recommended optional. Dinner and overnight in hotel

DAY14: Essaouira, Casablanca

Depart this morning, to Casablanca. Sightseeing includes United Nations Square, Royal Palace, Central Market and Anfa Residential area. Once here you will visit the mosque of Hassan II, which is the largest in the Moslem world after the one in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Continue to your hotel for overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY15: Casablanca

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and you will be assisted with customs for your safe return flight home to USA or Canada.

Hotels Used or Similar

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City                  Nights        Hotel

Rabat                   1          Diwane   

Fez                      3        Riad Salem

Erfoud                 1             Elati

Merzouga             1           Xaluca

Ouarzazate           1           Salem

Taroudant             1           Salem

Marrakesh            3           Tichka

Essaouira             1            Riad

Casablanca           1         Barcello