7-Day Trip Tangier to Imperial Cities

On the first day of your journey, we will pick you up from the airport or port and drive to Chefchaouen, also known as the blue city. The route takes us through the stunning Rif Mountains and the charming city of Tetouan, offering breathtaking views. You’ll spend the night in a cozy riad or hotel, enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings.

After breakfast at the riad, our authentic journey begins toward Volubilis, passing through Ouazan and other picturesque Rif villages. In Volubilis, we will explore the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco and delve into the archaeological history of the region. Following our visit to the ruins, we’ll make our way to Meknes, a city rich in 17th-century heritage. Here, we’ll stop for lunch and explore the impressive historical walls of the medina, including Bab el Mansour and the Moulay Ismail tomb. After visiting Meknes, we will continue directly to Fes for an overnight stay.

Today, enjoy a guided tour to discover the medina and the famous souks of Fes. The narrow cobbled streets are filled with ancient mosques and towering green-glazed minarets, showcasing unique Andalusian architecture. We’ll ensure visits to all culturally and historically significant sites, including the renowned Al Qaraouine University. The tour will also include a visit to the tanneries and a ceramic cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. You’ll overnight at a local hotel or riad.

We will pick you up from your hotel or riad and drive south to Azrou, passing through Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. In the Middle Atlas Mountains, we’ll stop at the cedar forest to take captivating photos with the Barbary Apes. Continuing through the Atlas Mountains, we’ll enjoy the scenic landscapes of Midelt. After lunch, we’ll drive through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud and finally reach Merzouga for an overnight stay at a local hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll start exploring the Merzouga area, visiting a village of people originally from Mali to enjoy their music and cultural practices. Next, we’ll head to Miffis Mines to learn about their operations. Then, we’ll venture into the dunes for a refreshing cup of tea with local Bedouins. Your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount camels and provide safety tips before embarking on a memorable camel trek through the Erg Chebbi desert. You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars.

Awaken early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes, where the light casts different shadows and colors across the vast landscape. After breakfast, we’ll head to Tinghir and explore the stunning Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. This location is ideal for hiking and relaxing along the river while sampling local Berber delicacies. After lunch in the gorge, we’ll drive through Dades Valley, where you will spend the night at a lovely hotel located atop the mountain.

After breakfast, we will drive through the Dades Valley toward Kalaa M’gouna, known as the city of roses, and continue on to Ouarzazate. The road through Dades Valley is known as the way of a thousand kasbahs, providing numerous opportunities for stunning photographs. We’ll make a brief stop at the Atlas Movie Studio in Ouarzazate before heading to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest kasbah in Morocco. Built by T-Hami El Glaoui, a Berber chieftain, this site has historical significance as a stopover during his travels from the Sahara to Marrakech. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized since 1987. After lunch, we’ll traverse the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views and charming Berber villages along the way until we arrive in Marrakech, marking the end of this incredible journey.