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8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca

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8 Days Imperial Cities From Casablanca is a wonderful Morocco private tour for travelers who want to discover the best historical sites, imperial cities, Sahara desert, kasbahs, valleys, and Moroccan culture in one complete journey. This 8 days imperial cities tour from Casablanca starts with a drive to Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, and Fes, where travelers can explore Roman ruins, imperial monuments, beautiful farmlands, Bab Mansour, Medersa Bou Inania, and the historical atmosphere of Morocco’s old capitals. On the second day, you will enjoy a guided tour of Fes Medina, one of the oldest living medinas in the world, including the Royal Palace gate, Karouine Mosque and University, Moulay Idriss II tomb, Najarine Fountain, Batha Museum, traditional souks, and panoramic views of the city. The tour continues from Fes through Ifrane, Imouzzer, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Errachidia, palm groves, and kasbahs before reaching Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara golden Erg Chebbi Desert. In Merzouga, you will explore Erg Chebbi by 4×4, visit Gnawa musicians, deserted mines, Berber nomads, and palm oases, then ride camels across the sand dunes to enjoy a magical sunset and spend the night in a standard or luxury Sahara desert camp with drums music under the stars. After sunrise, the journey continues through Erfoud, Tinjdad, Todra Gorge, Boumalne Dades, Skoura Oasis, and Ouarzazate, where travelers can discover fossils, carpets, Berber villages, valleys, and desert landscapes. From Ouarzazate, you will visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2260 meters toward Marrakech. On the seventh day, you will enjoy a guided Marrakech sightseeing tour including Menara Garden, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, colorful souks, and Jamaa El Fna square. This 8 Days Imperial Cities From Casablanca tour is perfect for visitors who want Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Sahara desert camel trekking, Erg Chebbi dunes, Berber nomads, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech city guide, Moroccan culture, and unforgettable Morocco landscapes.

8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca Itinerary

Day 1 Casblanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez

Depart for Fes. The road to Fes takes us along a beautiful stretch of farmlands where olives, grain, vegetables and grapes are grown. Before arriving to Fes you will visit Meknes and Volubilis. Volubilis is the sight of the famous Roman ruins left from the Roman Empire's most southern outpost. Meknes is the site of the first Arab dynasty created by Moulay Ismail and has the Medersa Bou Inania and the Bab Mansour, the Gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace. This leads us into the Henri es-Souani, the horses stable and granaries. Upstairs is a rooftop garden and cafe with a great view of the city. Arrive into Fes, check into the hotel.

Day 2 Fez sightseeing

After breakfast, you will begin your visit of "the oldest living Medina in the world” with a local official tour guide. You will tour the Medina with its "souks" (markets), stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace, the 9th century Karouine mosque and University. You will visit also the tomb of the city founder "Moulay Idriss II". Lunch will be at one of the traditional restaurants in the old Medina. After lunch you will continue your tour to visit the Najarine Fountain, the old Harem Garden and the Batha Museum. On the way back to the hotel, you will stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Day 3 Fez - Merzouga

In the morning we will go into the mountains to a region known as Imouzzer, which is blanketed by forests of cedar, juniper and cork oak. the area is well known for having abundant wildlife and we may see many types of birds, wild boar and Barbary apes on our scenic drive. Then the road will start climb into the Middle Atlas Mountains we may see the slopes dotted by the tents and goat herds of nomadic Berbers who call this rugged region home. After late lunch in Midelt, we continue on mountain roads overlooking the wide flowing Oued Ziz. Passing Kasbahs and palm groves we pass through the adobe colored city of Er-Rachidia and arrive in the late afternoon to Merzouga, city on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert, Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 4 Tour around Erg Chebbi by 4x4 - Camel ride / Night in Desert camp

After the breakfast and take shower in Hotel ,we go in a tour around the erg chebbi ,we will visit a house and listen to some gnawa music; originally from Ghana, and Sudan. We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads and oasis of palm trees. Towards lunchtime, we go back to Merzouga , after Lunch and relaxing,we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents.

Day 5 Merzouga - Ouarzazate

After seeing the sunrise we go back on camels to Merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in Hotel then start our journey to Ouarzazate . On the way; we visit the Berber shops containing fossils, carpets, lamps, leather... Tinjdad .todra gorges .Boumalene-du-Dades ..we arrive a ouarzazate in evening.

Day 6 Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit UNESCO protected site of Ait Ben Haddou. A most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Many movies were filmed here such as the Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. arrive a in evening.

Day 7 Marrakesh

A full-day tour of Marrakech , visit the Menara, a surrounded pool by flowerbeds that function as an irrigation system for the surrounded fields. The sightseeing tour will cover several impressive sights: The Koutoubia mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Palace museum of jewellery. Optional lunch will be in the medina followed by a walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech. Enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the exciting Jamaa El Fna Square from a terrace of a cafe, dinner and night at hotel.

Day 8 Marrakesh - Casablanca

Leaving Marrakech in the Morning ,passing trough the Moroccan imperial cities.

Practical Details – 8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca

Duration, distance, vehicle options, and pricing for your private tour.

Tour Details
Duration8 Days
Distance1,700 km
TransportLuxury / Standard
Group SizePrivate tour
Price FromOn Request
LocationCasablanca

Included & Not Included – 8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca

Included

Private air conditioned vehicle at disposal.
Private English Speaking driver throughout your Journey.
Accommodation depending on the trek or tour (Refuge, Hotel or Berber guesthouse).
All Meals during your trek.
Sightseeing by English, Frensh, Spanish Speaking guide as per itinerary.
Entrance fees to the monuments & Museums.

Not Included

Drinks
Tips
Airfare travel.

Highlights – 8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca

Casablanca
Mosque
Transfer
Ait ben Haddou
Chefechaouan
Atlas

Frequently Asked Questions – 8 Days Imperial cities from Casablanca

The tour lasts 8 days and 7 nights, starting from Casablanca and ending with airport transfer in Casablanca or Marrakech.
Yes, this is a private Morocco tour, suitable for families, couples, friends, and small groups.
Yes, the tour includes Merzouga Desert, Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, sunset, sunrise, and overnight in a Sahara desert camp.
The main cities include Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech.
This tour combines imperial cities, Roman ruins, Sahara desert adventure, camel trekking, Berber nomads, kasbahs, valleys, High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakech sightseeing in one authentic Morocco itinerary.

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