THE COMPLETE MOROCCO: The Historical & Cultural Jewels

You will meet your driver or guide at the Rabat airport to transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and time to relax. After an orientation about Moroccan society and culture, you will go on a bus tour of Rabat. You will visit the Mausoleum, the Hassan tower, the royal palace, and the Kasbah of Oudayas.

Explore the ancient ruins of Challah and visit the archeological museum of Rabat. The field trip will be taking you into the heart of the narrow streets and markets of the old Medina.
Spend the afternoon at leisure

Travel to Tangier with a stop in Assilah, an old town enclosed by well-preserved 15th-century ramparts and gates and built by the colonial Portuguese. The guided field trip will allow you to discover the culture and history of this coastal city. After lunch, you will resume the trip to Tangier via the gorgeous Mediterranean bay of northern Morocco.

This morning is devoted to a field trip to explore the city of Tangier. Explore the old Medina, Tangier’s largest market, as well as the legendary Kasbah. You will also visit the Tangier American Legation, a five-story mansion located in the heart of the old Medina.
Spend the afternoon at leisure

Depart Tangier and head to Chefchaouen. Along the way, you will stop at Tetouan for a guided tour and lunch. Resume the ride to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s ‘Blue Pearl’. Walk through the old Medina’s blue houses and narrow streets to discover the beauty of the Moorish Riads and kasbahs.

Drive to the city of Fes. En route, you will stop off at the unmissable Volubilis, a UNESCO archeological heritage site and evidence of the past of multi-cultural Morocco. A local specialist guide will walk you around these historical Roman ruins. Moving on from here, your next stop will be the imperial city of Meknes. The city guide visit will take you to the famed gates known as Bab El Mansour and Lhri, named the beating hearts of the city. After this visit, you will be transferred to the city of Fes.

The guided tour of Fes will take you into the heart of this extraordinary medieval walled city; walk its alleys and small streets. Our field visit starts with a panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Then it’s on to the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter (the first Mellah ever built in Morocco) the famous Al Qaraouiyine University (the oldest in the region), and the tanneries. After lunch, you will visit the ceramic factory to learn about the fascinating tile and ceramic industry.

In this journey you will experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas Mountains. Driving through the luxuriant Ziz Valley and stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may sight Barbary apes. On the way to Erfoud, you will have a chance to explore the city of Ifran, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”.

On the way to Merzouga, you will visit the shrine of Moulay Ali Sherif, the founder of the Alouite dynasty, visit a fossil plant and discover the local activities of the area. After lunch, you will drive to the village of Merzouga to explore the irrigation system in the Sahara Oasis. Then you will meet the local Khamlia tribe, originally slaves brought from Sudan, for a Gnawa musical performance. After that, you will mount 4×4 vehicles just in time to witness the spectacular sunset over the dunes. Camel ride, camp in the Berber tents and enjoy the magical Saharan landscape.

Enjoy the breathtaking sunrise in the Sahara dunes. Drive 4×4 vehicles across the dunes back to Merzouga village. You will drive across the Atlas Mountains before arriving at the captivating Kasbahs of Nkob Village, the home of the Ait Atta tribe. After lunch, resume the ride to Ouarzazate. You be visiting Taourirt Kasbah and Morocco’s largest movie studios.

Explore the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, one of the most spectacular sites in Morocco, and head to Marrakech. You will drive across the gorgeous scenery of the high Atlas Mountains. After lunch, you will be driving around Marrakech walls, gates, and Royal palaces. With your Guide, you will get the chance to walk through the old Medina Markets and Jemaa el-Fnaa plaza, where you will experience the snake charmers, drummers, acrobats, belly dancers, and local food stands.

The second day in Marrakech is devoted to exploring the most important places of historical and cultural interest. With a local tour guide, you will visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Al Bahia Palace, the Mellah (Jewish district), gardens, and bazaars. In the afternoon, you will walk through the old Medina Markets and bazaars.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.

This morning, you will mount horse carriages for a scenic ride of Marrakech. You will have a chance to visit the Secret Gardens and Al Menara site.
Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore other sites and museums of Marrakech.

Transfer to the airport