08 Days – 07 Nights Imperial Cities From Agadir & Sahara Desert

After breakfast, the trip starts from Agadir all the way to Marrakech via Taroudant, crossing the High Atlas Mountains with nice stops to enjoy the amazing sceneries and visit the Berber village of Asni. Optional lunch then continued to Marrakech, the overnight would be in a Riad or a hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

2nd day: Marrakech

After breakfast, we head to Medina of Marrakech for a guided tour, to discover all the beautiful attractions. The tour starts at 9h30 am and it includes these visits:  Dar El Bacha Museum. This palace was once the home of Pacha Thami El Glaoui, also known as the Lord of the Atlas, who ruled over Marrakech from 1912 to 1956. The palace has only recently opened to the public, and the colourful, geometric zellij tilework, painted ceilings and carved cedarwood is some of the finest on display in the city. Try to not miss the impressive hammam just off the central courtyard and the orange blossoms in springtime. The walk continues through the medina towards Les Jardins secret, optional lunch in a local restaurant in the attractive medina district, an old town quarter which is packed with market stalls and overlooks Djemaa El Fna square. This whole area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and it positively buzzes, with its colorful activities which includes remarkable street performers, countless orange juice stalls, mesmerizing snake charmers and water sellers in colorful costumes carrying traditional Moroccan goat leather water-bags and brass cups. At dusk each day the whole scene transforms into a nocturnal food market where a diverse array of traditional produce is displayed and prepared. Night at the Riad/ hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

3rd day: Marrakech – Casablanca

Your driver will pick you up at your accommodation. After about three hours of driving we will reach the modern city of Casablanca. It is the largest metropolitan city in the Maghreb that is characterized by elegant buildings, great avenues and special architectural arts. We will start our tour with a guided walk through the impressive Hassan II Mosque, where you have time as well to stroll around the outside area. The Hassan II Mosque is the world’s third-largest mosque, built to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday. It rises above the ocean on an outcrop northwest of the medina, a vast building that holds a total of more than 100,000 worshippers. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the city center to see the Mohamed V Square, the Habous quarter, the Central Market and The Royal Palace (from the outside). Dinner & overnight in a Hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & dinner.

4th day: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, you’ll head out on a lengthy drive (245km) from Casablanca to Fes. Our first stop is Rabat. The modern capital of Morocco features some of Morocco’s oldest monuments. Visit the extraordinary Mausoleum complex of King Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and take a stroll around Kasbah Oudaya before heading to nearby Meknes. The 17th century capital of Moulay Ismail features his Mausoleum, Bab el-Mansour (One of the nicest gates in Morocco) Place el Hdime, stables Bab el Khemis, the King Palace (from the outside) and the Agudal Basin. After a lunch at leisure we continue our day towards Volubilis where a local guide will take you for an interesting visit through the ancient Roman city. The last part of our day will take you through an amazing landscape, driving past olive plantations towards the city of Fez. Dinner & overnight in a hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & dinner.