Travel In Style - Masters of the Mediterranean

A grand private Tour of Morocco The Imperial Cities and Southern Morocco
Daily arrival : you choose your own arrival date : A 10 Day adventure

Explore the historic kasbahs (fortresses) and natural alpine beauty of southern Morocco's mighty High Atlas Mountains tour Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tamegroute, Zagora, Erfoud, Tinerhir, and Berber villages at the edge of the Sahara Desert. We'll show you as well the best of Morocco great Imperial Cities.
Tours starts weekly in Casablanca year round , on Fridays.

While other operates may offer 2 to 3 language eon board their coaches .
We take pride in offering only one language (of your choice) on our guided tours
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Day 1. Casablanca- Daily Year Round (D)
Morning arrival in Casablanca Mohamed V. Airport. Meeting by your air conditioned motor coach and guide. Enjoy touring Casablanca's water front, then onto the city center for a panoramic tour of the city, followed by transfer to hotel Idou Anfa or similar 4 stars hotel. Welcome Mint Tea/Coffee served upon arrival at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 . Meknes. Fez (BD)
Morning Visit of the momentous Hassan II Great Mosque, including its charming interior, a magnificent art work of architecture and Moroccan handicraft. Departure to Rabat, the capital of Morocco: see the Mausoleum of late King Mohamed V, a jewel of hispano-moorish architecture, the Hassan Tower nearby and the Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the mouth of the Bou Regreg River. Then, on to Meknes, former Imperial City built at the end of the 17th century by King Moulay Ismail. Arrival in time for lunch at leisure followed by city sightseeing, including the old ramparts, the Moulay Ismail stables, granaries and House of Water, Bab Mansour, one of the most beautiful gate in Morocco and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. In the afternoon drive to Fez for dinner and overnight at hotel Sheraton (Moderate 5 stars). Welcome fruit basket in your room.

The whole day will be devoted to the visit of Fez, dating back to the 9th century and a plunge into biblical times. Flat and comfortable shoes are a must for the visit of the Medina and its small winding and paved alleys. See the old Koranic schools, the Quaraouyine Mosque (from outside only), the Nejjarine Square, the huge doors of the Royal Palace, the famous "potters" district and more. Dinner at the hotel. One large bottle per person of spring or mineral is water is included and available at your hotel room.

Day 4 - Marrakech (BD)
Morning leave to Marrakech across the Middle Atlas Mountains, through the village of Immouzzer du Kandar, the lake of Daiet Aoua, Ifrane ski resort in the heart of a cedar forest. Then after Azrou and Khenifra, down the Tadla Valley and the rich agricultural area of Beni Mellal where a break is planned with time free for lunch. A rather long day trip but very enjoyable due to the numerous changes of the scenery: fertile valleys, mountains and hills, farming areas, or long stretches of pasture land scattered by villages etc. Late afternoon arrival in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Imperial Borj or similar (Moderate 5 stars)

Day 5 - Marrakech & Sunset Camel Ride,, Home Hosted Meal (BD)
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a morning tour of Marrakech; the historical monuments: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace. In the late afternoon discover the labyrinth souks with their numerous tiny little shops bustling of activity, and Djemaa El Fna Square with its open air entertainment. Just before sunset , we'll embark on a short camel ride through Marrakech Palmgrove. Dinner tonight is a special treat, meeting an authentic local Moroccan family over dinner.
If you would rather enjoy your dinner at the hotel, please let's know in advance. You may wish to bring some small souvenirs from your home town to exchange with the children of the family, be it a sport cap of your favorite sport team, T shirt etc.

Day 6 . Ourzazate (BD)
Morning at leisure in Marrakech to relax before the second part of the tour . Early afternoon departure for Ourzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains through Tizi N'Tichka Pass, altitude over 7,400 feet. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ourzazate, Kenzi Belere or similar 4 stars.

Day 7 - Erfoud (BD)
Morning departure for Erfoud through a pre Saharan landscape of "regs" (rocky tables), small mountains and oasis scattered by Berber villages. Enjoy the scenic drive through the famous 1001 Kasbah Valley. We briefly visit or drive through : Kelaa des Mgouna oases, as well as Boulmane du Dades, and Tinerhir a former military outpost for the French Foreign Legion, built on terraces above the magnificent palmgrove and commands the entrance to the Todra Gorge. Stop for lunch is arranged on the way (not included). Then on to Erfoud for dinner and overnight at Hotel Kasbah Tazimi or similar 4 stars hotel.

Day 8 - Zagora Oases (BD)
Morning departure for Rissani , we tour the Abou Aam Ksar ( Fortified village, on to Zagora following the Draa Wadi Valley where six palm forests form a long ribbon of greenery. Thanks to the proximity of the river, cereals, henna, vegetables, fruit and date palms are cultivated, either on the floor of the valley or on stepped terraces. Arrival in Zagora in the afternoon an. Dinner and overnight in your hotel,Ksar Tinsouline or similar 4 stars hotel.

Day 9 - Ouarzazate (Pearl of the South ) (BLD)
In the morning tour of Tamegrout and the Tinfu Dunes, then departure to Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley and the six palm forests. Brief stop in Ourzazate, lunch is included at a local restaurant. Drive back to Marrakech.
Dinner at the hotel. Imperial Borj or similar 5 stars hotel.

Day 10 - Departure (B)
Morning transfer to Marrakech Menara airport in time for your departure flight.

Extend your Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira

Luxury stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira

Subject to availability and the hotel category you book enjoy the hamam and spa facilities at the hotel.