Tour for 8 days / 7 nights from Marrakech – explore the imperial cities of Morocco

Day 1: Marrakech - Essaouira

We pick you up at Menara airport, then depart for Essaouira. Enjoy this beautiful day at the beach in Essaouira, after a short drive from Marrakesh.The interesting architecture of Essaouira shows characteristics of both Portuguese/French and Berber in a beautiful town protected by UNESCO. Its white houses, its relaxed atmosphere, its classic outdoor cafes, craft shops and tasty fresh fish make a visit to Essaouira so special. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Essaouira - El Jadida - Casablanca

After breakfast, we depart for Casablanca the economic capital of Morocco, via Al Jadida.We will take lunch in the coastal town of Al Jadida and then take the last part of the road to Casablanca, Arrival in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen

After an early breakfast,you can choose to have an optional tour of the Hassan II mosque, said to be one of the largest mosques in the world, then depart for Chefchaouen On the way, stop in Rabat, the capital and residence of the king. Lunch there and time to enjoy the beautiful coastal town. After lunch we continue to Chefchaouen, the spiritual capital of Morocco. Arrival in the afternoon, dinner and overnight at the riad.

Day 4: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes

After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start towards Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other rif villages, in Volubilis we will discover the roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroocan history. After the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes where we will stop for lunch and see the historical huge walls of the medina , Bab el Mansour and enjoy a visit of Moulay Ismail´s shrine. Dinner and overnight at the Riad.

Day 5: Meknes - Fes - Sightseeing with local guide

After breakfast in your riad, we will drive to Fes. There you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter,the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramique view over the whole Medina of Fes. Dinner and overnight at the riad.

Day 6: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Beni Mellal - Ouzoud Falls

After breakfast our journey will take us through the Middle Atlas mountains, where cedar forests abound, and nearer to Marrakech we will be able to glimpse the even more imposing snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas mountains, and have the chance to visit one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world as the water tumbles some 360 lovely and amazing feet through lush greenery. Here we will have an overnight in a hotel near the falls. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Ouzoud Falls - Marrakech - Sightseeingtour with local guide

After breakfast we will leave for the largest of all the Imperial Cities and the southern capital, Marrakech, where we will spend the final night of the tour. We will arrive around lunchtime, then your enlightening guided day tour will include the most stunning sites of Marrakech as you are touring the city with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. The tour will start from the meeting point to the oldest section of Ben Youssef where you will explore the Medrassa Ben Youssef, the largest theological college in the Maghreb and an outstanding achievement of the Moorish architecture. Then, you will head to The museum of Marrakech which was the palace of the Moroccan defense minister in the 19th century, where the carved stucco are among the most intricate in the palaces of Marrakech. The day tour will continue through the alleys of the Medina and visit the most interesting handicrafts quarters such as the leather auction, tinsmiths, and coppersmiths. We join the big square of Jemaa El Fna, the city´s main square. The tour will continue deep to the Bahia palace, a haven of shady courtyards, colorful cedar ceiling, blue mosaic and beautiful quarters. Afterwards, we go to the new city to visit the botanical gardens of Jack Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent before we stroll through the labyrinthine streets back to your riad. Dinner and overnight at the riad.

Day 8: Marrakech – transfer to the airport

After breakfast you will have some more time to explore Marrakech, to find some souvenirs, then you will have the transfer to the airport. There end of our service.

Included:

Tour in comfortable car with A/C
English speaking Driver/Guide
Fuel
local guide in Fes, Meknes and Marrakech

Not included:

lunchs
Drinks
tipps
entrance fees
bottled water

Tour for 8 days from Marrakech to Marrakech - cities