The "Morocco Imperial Cities Tour" is a "snapshot" of the main historical cities of Morocco : 8 days and 7 nights of pure culture, history, and friendly people. In this cultural tour, you'll explore Morocco's world-famous Imperial atmosphere and you'll enjoy a week of in-depth cultural and historical interpretation in the Middle Atlas region and along the North Atlantic Coast. This carefully tailored itinerary takes you to Morocco's fabled cities and through thousands of years of civilization:

Jour 1: CASABLANCA / RABAT (95 Km) : Arrivée à Casablanca, Aéroport Mohamed V. Visite de la ville - Déjeuner - Départ à Rabat - Dinner et nuitée à l'hôtel. (D)

Jour 2: RABAT / MEKNES / FES (240 Km) : Après le petit déjeuner, Départ à Fès avec un pemier arrêt pour contempler Volubilis: Ruines Romaines. Un second arrêt au niveau de la ville sacrée de Moulay Idriss I. Déjeuner indépendant et départ vers Meknes Visite de la ville - Continuation vers Fès. Dinner et nuitée à l'hôtel. (B,D)

Jour 3: FES : Visite de la ville de Fès, la plus ancienne des citées culturelle, spirituelles et imperiales du Maroc, fondée en 790 A.J par Moulay Idriss II. Dînner et nuitée à l'hôtel. (B,D)

Jour 4: FES / BENI-MELLAL / MARRAKECH (485 Km) : Après le petit déjeuner, départ vers Marrakech en passant par Immouzer, El Kander et Azrou. Continuation à travers les montagnes boisées de la région du moyens Atlas. Arrivée à Beni Mellal, déjeuner independant et continuation vers Marrakesh. Dînner et nuitée à l'hôtel. (B,D)

Jour 5: MARRAKECH : La matinée: visite de Marrakech. Déjeuner à l'hôtel. Après midi : exploration du souk le plus fameux au monde: Jamaa el Fna. Soirée sous le thème de la Fantasia avec le dînner spactacle dans le fameux grand Restaurant Chez Ali. Retour à l'hôtel tard la nuit. (B, L, D)

Jour 6: MARRAKESH / CASABLANCA (240 Km) : Après le petit déjeuner, matinéeet déjeuner libre. Aprés midi: départ pour Casablanca via Settat. Arrivée à l'hôtel, dînner et nuitée. (B,D)

Jour 7: CASABLANCA / AEROPORT : Après le petit déjeuner, transfert à l'aéroport international Mohamed V. Assistance pour les formalitées d'embarquement. (B)

The Great South Tour is perfect for those wishing to explore the more "rustic" side of Morocco. Heading over the High Atlas Mountains, the main focus of this tour is the amazing gorges and Sahara Desert. Don't miss the night under the stars at the oasis! Breathe the fresh air of the oases in the Sahara Desert, loose yourself in fascination with each Kasbah and let the mountains, the spectacular gorges of the Dades Valley as well as the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga become the backdrops for your abundant memories of Morocco
Major sites covered: Marrakech, Arfoud, Zagora, Ouarzaza...:

DAY 01: CASABLANCA / RABAT (60 Miles)
Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport. Welcome, assistance and transfer to join the group for a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. This orientation tour will include an exterior visit of the Hassan II Great Mosque. Proceed with a visit of the Place Mohammed V, the United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace before strolling along the Ain Diab corniche. Independent lunch in a restaurant of your choice (suggestions will be provided) and departure to Rabat. Upon arrival in Rabat, we will visit the administrative capital of Morocco. Our sightseeing will feature the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and Place des Oudayas. Late in the afternoon, check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (D)

DAY 02: RABAT / MEKNES / FES (150 Miles)
After breakfast, departure to Fes with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss I, the burial town of the founder of Islam in Morocco. Independent lunch and departure to Meknes known as "the Moroccan Versailles" which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. Highlights will include Bab Mansour, Hari Souani and the old medina. Continue to Fes. Arrival, check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 03: FES
The whole day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Fes, the oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city of Morocco, which was founded in 790 B.C by Moulay Idriss II. Highlights will include the Medieval Medina, the Medersas, the El Qaraouiyyin Mosque and the sumptuous Nejjarine fountain. After lunch, we will visit the Arabian House to observe various craftsmen performing their work reminiscent of ancient techniques. Dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)

DAY 04: FES / BENI-MELLAL / MARRAKESH (303 Miles)
After breakfast, we will depart to Marrakesh passing by Immouzer El Kander and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicrafts cooperative. We will continue this scenic drive through the lovely; wooded mountainous region of the mid-Atlas range. Upon arrival in Beni-Mellal, we will have an independent lunch before continuing to Marrakesh. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)

DAY 05: MARRAKESH
The morning will be devoted to the sightseeing of Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South" and home to the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens. We will return to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon will be spent exploring the souk and the world's famous Djemaa el Fna place with its various entertainments (story tellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, etc). Later on, a Diffa Fantasia dinner will be provided under caidal tents at the famed "Chez Ali" restaurant. Enjoy the fantasia spectacle that features camel and horse shows, folkloric troops from different Moroccan regions and belly dancers. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. (B,D)

DAY 06: MARRAKESH / CASABLANCA (150 Miles)
After breakfast, your morning will be free for leisure, personal exploration or relaxation by the pool of the hotel. Independent lunch. In the afternoon, we will depart to Casablanca via Settat. Arrival at the hotel, check-in. Dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)

DAY 07: CASABLANCA / AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to Mohamed V International airport for return flight and assistance with the boarding formalities. (B,D)

The Morocco Grand Tour offers you the opportunity to discover the varied geography and diverse urban environment of this fascinating country While Casablanca and Rabat are among the country’s most modern cities, Fes is one of the most preserved ancient walled cities in the world with labyrinthine-like streets filled with myth mystery and surprise.

DAY 01: CASABLANCA / RABAT (60 Miles)
Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport. Welcome, assistance and transfer to join the group for a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. This orientation tour will include an exterior visit of the Hassan II Great Mosque. Proceed with a visit of the Place Mohammed V, the United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace before strolling along the Ain Diab corniche. Independent lunch in a restaurant of your choice (suggestions will be provided) and departure to Rabat. Upon arrival in Rabat, we will visit the administrative capital of Morocco. Our sightseeing will feature the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower and Place des Oudayas. Late in the afternoon, check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (D)

DAY 02: RABAT / MEKNES / FES (150 Miles)
After breakfast, departure to Fes with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss I, the burial town of the founder of Islam in Morocco. Independent lunch and departure to Meknes known as "the Moroccan Versailles" which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail. Highlights will include Bab Mansour, Hari Souani and the old medina. Continue to Fes. Arrival, check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B,D)

DAY 03: FES
The whole day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Fes, the oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city of Morocco, which was founded in 790 B.C by Moulay Idriss II. Highlights will include the Medieval Medina, the Medersas, the El Qaraouiyyin Mosque and the sumptuous Nejjarine fountain. After lunch, we will visit the Arabian House to observe various craftsmen performing their work reminiscent of ancient techniques. Dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)

DAY 04 : FES - MIDELT - ERFOUD
Departure to Errachidia across the Middle Atlas Mountains, to Midelt and
Rich through the Tizi N'Talghemt pass at 1907 meters high.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 : ERFOUD - RISSANI - TINEGHIR
In the morning an enjoyable drive across the Ziz valley with green oasis and palm groves. Departure to Tineghir via Ksar Touroug and its splendid oasis.
Tineghir, ancient military camp is overlooking the palm groves. Incursion to the Todgha gorges.
Dinner and overnight

DAY 6 : TINEGHIR - OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate via Boumalne Dades and Kelaa M'Gouna, land of the roses plantations. In Ouarzazate.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 : OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, visit of the Kasbah of Taourirt and Tifoultout in Ouarzazate, and drive to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Lunch, visit the ruins of the Kasbah and return.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH
After breakfast, departure to
Marrakech through the Tizi N’Tichka pass at 2260 meters high and Taddert
village on the top of the High Atlas mountains.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 9: MARRAKECH
After breakfast, full day devoted to the visit the imperial city. The
monuments, Koutoubia, Menara Gardens, the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon,
visit the souks and Jmaa El fna square.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 10: MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA
In the morning, departure to Essaouira, ancient Portuguese fortress. In the
afternoon, visit of the harbour, the skala the wood handicraft and the
medina.
Dinner and overnight

DAY 11: ESSAOUIRA - EL JADIDA – CASABLANCA
After breakfast, departure to Casablanca via El Jadida. Stop at Oualidia for
fish menu lunch.
Continuation to El Jadida driving along the coastal road. Short visit of El
Jadida and its Portuguese vestiges.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY12 : CASABLANCA
After breakfast, transfer to airport and assistance to the formalities.