Imperial Morocco Tour – 9 Days

If we didn’t get the chance to discover Rabat’s fascinating wonders on the previous day, we can do it in the morning before continuing towards Meknes, where we will stop to get a picture of the stunning Bab Mansour el-Aleuj (Gate of the Victorious Renegade) and visit the Granaries and Royal Stables where Moulay Ismail used to stock his 20 000 horses. Afterward, we go back in time to the 3rd century to the Roman city of Volubilis, a UNESCO world heritage site. During the 60 minutes tour, you will see the house of Orpheus , Decumanus Maximus and Triumphal Arch, the house of Dinysus, and the house of Dionysus. Overnight in Fes.

Today, side by side with your local born and bred Fes guide you will ride on a time machine and let Fes´ labyrinthine streets take you back in time. Fes which was considered Mecca of the west and Athena of Africa comprises three Districts: Ville Nouvelle, the newest part of town built during the French protectorate. Fes-Jdid or New Fes, domestic to the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter. Fes El Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 9th century and is home to the world’s oldest university, The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in 859 which is still operating to this day. Your tour will include – Gateway of the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter – Pottery and Tiles complex – The Tanneries – Medina of Fez with its “souks” (markets), – Bou Inania Medersa and Al-Karaouine university.

After breakfast in Fes, we depart for Bin El Ouidan (between the rivers in Arabic) via Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” due to its affinity to a Swiss Alpine resort to take some photos and stretch legs. Before continuing through the Middle Atlas and various Berber villages and towns to get to our Hotel in Bin El Ouidan overlooking a fascinating lake for the night.

From one great place to another, we leave the beautiful Bin El Ouidan to discover Ouzoud Waterfalls. Enjoy a 1-hour hike alongside your mountain guide exploring the area and its wildlife such as the Barbary Macaque Apes, and savor lunch in a restaurant overlooking the fantastic waterfalls before arriving at Marrakech early afternoon.

Alongside your local guide, today we will discover the mysteries of “The Red City” of Marrakech. During our visit, we will see the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, The Bahia Palace, and get lost in the narrow streets and alleyways of the Medina with its colorful Souks and skilled Artisans. Wrap up your visit to Marrakech in Djamaa El Fna Square, an open-air theater and restaurant active with its storytellers, performers, snake charmers, water seller, and food carts.

On this day, you can either choose to have a free day in Marrakech or enjoy a day trip to Imlil village if you want to be more active, where you will experience a 40-minute mule ride towards the Berber village of Aroumd (1843 m/ 6046 feet). Relish a locally made lunch before we hike back to Imlil village and return to Marrakech for the night.

After breakfast in Marrakech, we set off to Casablanca where we can visit the Hassan II mosque if we didn´t have the opportunity to do it on Day 1. We can arrange lunch at the famous Rick´s Cafe if you are interested before we drop you off at your hotel, just 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the airport.

Unfortunately, our journey has come to an end, hopefully with lots of stories and memories. we will arrange a private transfer to the airport according to your flight details.