Royalty Tour of Morocco

Arrive at Casablanca airport, clearing customs and immigration, your English speaking driver will meet you with a welcome sign and your name on it at the arrivals area. Transfer to Idou Anfa Hotel. (D)

Enjoy a city tour of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. Visit Hassan II Mosque, the next largest Mosque and only Mosque in Morocco available to non-Muslems. Then drive to the capital Rabat. Meet local guide for tour to the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the burial place of the present King’s grandfather, and Hassan Tower, see the Consuls street with nice shops then continue to Kasbah see the Oudayas and its magnificent Gate, then drive to Meknes, visit this former Imperial city of Morocco: the old ramparts; the Agdal Basin, the Meknes Granaries, and Bab El Mansour. After visiting Meknes, Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis it has impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins. Continue driving to Fez for dinner and overnight at Riad Semlalia. (B, D)

Meet your local guide and driver for a full-day discovery of Fez. Tour will include the old and new medinas, the Mederssa Bou Inania (the finest of Fez’s theological colleges), the 14th century Medersa Attarine (religious school), and the Nejjarine Museum. Afternoon, explore the impressive labyrinth of souks in Fez, declared by UNESCO to be one of the world’s cultural treasures. Afternoon will also include photo opportunities at the imposing gate of Bab Boujloud, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine, the ancient ramparts, and the beautiful façade of the Royal Palace. Late afternoon transfer back to your riad for dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

Early start this morning for a full-day drive to southern Morocco. You will travel through cedar forests and picturesque scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains to Erfoud. Situated among the impressive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, it is one of the largest oases in Morocco. Dinner and overnight in Erfoud at Kashbah Maadid Hotel. (B, D)

Optional: Excursion by deluxe 4x4 Toyota Prado to Merzouga golden Dunes to explore the sunset.

Optional: Night experience under the stars in Merzouga golden Dunes.

Drive through Tinejdad, Tineghir and the Todra Pass in the beautiful 1,000 Kasbah Valley with visits to Dades Valley & Todra Gorge. Continue to Boumalen dades and El Kelaa des Mgouna. After Skoura, the palm trees are replaced by orchards and irrigated gardens. Roses for making perfume are the specialty of El Kelaa des Mgouna. You will find some nice shopping here for rose products. Continue to the film industry centre at Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at Riad Dar Chamaa. (B, D)

Driver will take you to see the Taourirt Kasbah, Film studios in Ouarzazate, then continue on to explore the ancient Kasbah complex of Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive 11th century structure, declared by UNESCO to be an historical treasure. Continue driving to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains at Tizi N’Tichka Pass (6,600 feet). Arrive at Ait Ourir village Check-in at Riad Les Remparts de Kasbah for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Today a guided historic visit of Marrakech will include the Menara. The tour will cover several impressive sights: The Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian tombs demonstrating Moorish architecture in its perfection, the Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, Yves Saint Laurent & Berber Museums. BBQ Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit the souks of Marrakech. The afternoon ends at the renowned Jamaa Elfna Square and the Souks (old market), an entertainment area where storytellers, snake charmers, tooth-drawers, and dancers appear each afternoon to entertain the crowd. Conclude the day with a sunset drink overlooking the exciting Jamaa Elfna Square. Transfer to your riad for dinner and overnight.  (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart for Essaouira, renowned for its production of “Murex” a small shellfish used to make the purple dye for Roman togas, Essaouira is now a very active fishing harbour. Visit and wine tasting at Val d’Argan Vineyard, just 15 minutes from Essaouira, followed by an afternoon guided city tour. See Skala Fort with views over the city and the waves, the historic island of Mogador in the distance, and explore the old Medina with its traditional shops and local products. Dinner and overnight at Riad Dar Loussia. (B, D)

Meet with your driver then leave to Casablanca on the coastal road, will make a stop at Safi city. Free for lunch (not included) in Oualidia facing its magnificent lagoon. Afterwards proceed to El Jadida, originally a fortress built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, now it is a tranquil fishing port with a unique medina. Then continue on the Highway to Casablanca. Check in at Idou Anfa Hotel. Tonight you will enjoy a farewell dinner at local restaurant Rick’s café in Casablanca. (B, D)

Breakfast at hotel, meet with your driver then transfer in time to Casablanca Airport. End of services. (B)