9 Days North-South- Imperial cities tour

9 Days North-South - Imperial cities tour

North-South- Imperial cities tour

Tanger – Chefchaouen – Fes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Marrakech – Ourika valley – Marrakech – Essaouira – Casablanca

Highlights :

Visit the Atlas Mountains from Marrakesh
Travel from one valley to the next on a hiking tour
Discover traditional Berber villages along the way
Lunch and transportation are provided

Details Tour :

Day 1 – Exploring Casablanca

Your private tour begins in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, stroll through the Habbous quarter, and admire the city’s art deco buildings. In the afternoon, head to El Jadida for a short visit of the historic Portuguese quarter before checking into your hotel.

Day 2 – El Jadida to Essaouira

After breakfast, continue along the Atlantic coast to the UNESCO World Heritage-protected city of Essaouira. Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant and explore the ancient medina, a beautifully preserved Portuguese city. Spend the night in Essaouira.

Day 3 – Essaouira to Agadir and Tafraout

After breakfast, depart Essaouira and visit Aglou Beach for a relaxing lunch. Then, head towards Agadir, passing Argan trees and witnessing local goats climbing them. Travel through the Anti-Atlas foothills, discovering small oases and Berber villages amidst the desert mountain landscape. In the evening, arrive in Tafraoute village, surrounded by stunning pink granite rocks that glow at sunset in hues of pink, ocher, and purple. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4 : Tafraout to Tata and Chigaga Desert

Early morning, embark on a desert adventure. Drive through the valley of Ait Mansour and witness the landscape transform into a dry, barren terrain. Continue to Tata, then journey through the desert and ride a camel to the magnificent sand dunes. Spend the night in a nomad tent under the stars.

***Day 5 –* *Exploring Chigaga Desert***

Wake up to a sunrise over the Chigaga dunes and enjoy breakfast. Visit a nomad family to learn about their way of life and have a picnic in a beautiful oasis. Return to the campsite to spend the rest of the day exploring the sand dunes, enjoying dinner and traditional music.

Day 6 – Chigaga to Zagora, Ouarzazate, and the Draa Valley

After breakfast, drive to Zagora with a stop in Mhamid for tea. Visit the charming village of Tamgroute, home to a unique underground kasbah and a Koran library. Continue to Zagora for lunch, then head towards Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Explore the Draa Valley, famous for its palm groves, kasbahs, and traditional houses. Overnight in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 7 – Ait Benhaddou and Back to Marrakech

After breakfast, travel to Marrakech via the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning fortified village that once served as a trading route between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. Stop for lunch in the mountains before arriving back in Marrakech, concluding your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.

What's Included ?

Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off
Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English-speaking driver/guide
Weekly market visit (Certain days)
Fuel included