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12 Days Morocco Imperial Cities tour

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Tour Info:

 After visiting Marrakech with a local guide. We will start this 12 Days Morocco Imperial Cities tour from Marrakech, the Atlantic Coast, El Jaded small port city, Casablanca, Rabat Hassan tower, Rif mountains, Chefchaouen the blue City, the Berber Roman ruins Meknes Bab Mansour, a Full-day visit Fes the old imperial city, Ifrane Moroccan Switzerland, Azrou, Merzouga desert, Camel trekking. overnight in a Berber tent in the middle of the dunes, tour around Erg Chebbi to see Nomads. berber villages. 

We will be heading towards Fes passing through the Rissani Markt, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Kasbah Taourirt, visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, High Atlas mountains, and Marrakech.

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12 Days Morocco Imperial Cities tour itinerary:

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. We propose that you spend the evening exploring the medina, which is home to the famed Jemaa el-Fnaa Plaza. The square is a vibrant marketplace where travelers may be entertained by performers, narrators, and jugglers.

We pick you up in the morning in a 4×4 and drive to Ouarzazate through the Tizi n’Tichka trail, with spectacular views of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. We’ll travel to Ait Benhaddou, a well-known hamlet that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll next go to Ouarzazate, where we’ll eat supper and stay the night.

Today, after breakfast, we continue our trip throughout Morocco by driving to Tinghir, a picturesque village built around palm trees. We will go to the Todgha Gorges, Morocco’s tallest and narrowest canyon. There, the terrain is breathtakingly stunning and one-of-a-kind. We’ll return to Tinghir for dinner and the night.

We’ll follow the road to Erfoud, stopping to see the magnificent Berber settlements along the way. We will arrive at Merzouga after around two hours of driving, which is noted for its towering dunes and distinctive beauty. 

When you arrive in the desert, you will have a camel ride to the center of the desert and be able to watch the stunning sunset. You will have a wonderful Berber meal and spend the night in a nomad tent beneath a star-studded sky. If you prefer to stay in Comfortable Sahara desert accommodation in Merzouga instead of a desert camp, let us know.

After breakfast, we will go to the Tafilalt palm grove, which is home to hundreds of large palm trees. This route takes us to the Ziz Valley, where the Ziz River runs from the High Atlas Mountains. You may get a great view of the valley and the village of Aoufous from here. 

We continue our journey towards Midelt. We continue our journey to Fes in the afternoon, passing through the Cedar trees and seeing several Barbary Apes. We’ll next arrive in Fes, have supper, and spend the night.

We continue today in Fes, Morocco’s religious, intellectual, and artistic capital. We begin by touring the Medina, where you will see the University of Al Karaouine, the world’s oldest running university, the Moulay Idriss tomb, the Nejjarine Fountains, and the Tanneries. 

After lunch, you will see the outside of the Royal Palace and go through the famed Jewish enclave “the Mellah,” where you will be able to see one of Morocco’s few remaining synagogues. We’ll also go to the famous ceramic factory, from where you can have a great view of the entire Medina of Fes. Your hotel will provide you with overnight accommodations.

After breakfast, we go to Meknes through the Archeological Site of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can observe the old ruins of the Roman city, the well-preserved original mosaics, and the Roman road. We will visit the iconic gate of Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Bassin, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum in Meknes, another historic imperial city known as Morocco’s Ismaili capital. We’ll eat supper and spend the night in Meknes.

After breakfast, we will go to Rabat and explore historical sites such as Chellah, an archeological site with an exceptional blend of Roman and Merinid remains. We can also see Hassan II’s Tower and Mohamed V’s Mausoleum. In Rabat, we had dinner and spent the night.

The next morning, we drive down the coast to Casablanca. Once in Casablanca, you will see the Hassan II Mosque, Africa’s biggest mosque, as well as the Cornish shoreline. The journey will continue to the seaside city of Essaouira, which is regarded as one of Morocco’s greatest anchorages. Dinner and overnight stay in Essaouira.

Essaouira is known as Morocco’s “Jewel of the Atlantic.” Surfers from all over the world visit the city. After breakfast, we begin wandering through the medina, admiring the architecture, scenery, and many souks. You will also go to an Argan oil women’s cooperative. Lunch will be served either in the medina or at the dock. We will go to Marrakech in the afternoon. In Marrakech, we had dinner and spent the night.

Today, after breakfast, we will visit historical and cultural landmarks such as the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian tombs, the exquisite Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School. Before arriving to the famed Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, you may explore the souks in the medina to witness the artists at work. 

In the afternoon, we will visit the Majorelle Garden and have a short tour of Gueliz, Marrakech’s new city. You may go around the square after supper and be entertained by magicians.

We will transport you to the airport for your journey back home after breakfast at your hotel. End of the tour.

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The price of a tour varies based on the number of participants, the season, and the type of accommodations. If you are interested in a VIP-level luxury tour of Morocco, we offer both budget and luxurious accommodation choices.

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