A journey into the Moroccan Atlas , historic cities and Berber experience.

Day one : We will take the flight from Dubai to Casablanca early morning and then transfer to your Riad in Marrakech in a minivan. Evening drums will draw you to the Djemaa El Fna (main city square). It’s a festival atmosphere, with snake charmers, Berber and Gnoua musicians, and storytellers illuminated by lamplight and wreathed in smoke.

Day two: Marrakech to Essaouira day trip:
Essaouira Day trip starts from your Hotel in Marrakech, then head to Essaouira at 08:30 am. Firstly, we will drive along the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village, where you will stop for a cup of coffee before we continue to Sidi Mokhtar. On our way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos before we carry on to Essaouira.
There you can still see medieval war cannons aligned in order, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Then continue to the Medina ( old city ) with its well preserved fortification dating to the 18th century. The major landmark of the Medina is La Scala, which was built against foreign attacks from the sea. Next we continue to Bab Laalouj ( One of the main gates of Essaouira), then to the Mellah the old Jewish quarter.
After that you will have city tour in Marakech where you will see main city highlights.

Day 3 : Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades gorges*
Your Morocco to the south tour begins in the morning towards the Dades. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through some Kasbahs, the Atlas Berber villages, as we continue driving on the Mountains. After a few hours of touring the Atlas Mountains, we will reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which is a popular World Heritage site. You will enjoy a well-served lunch near the Kasbah before we continue driving towards Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). At Ouarzazate, the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios where several movies were shot such as Game of Thrones and much more. We will then drive towards Skoura, and Roses Valley. At the end of the day, we will go to spend our night at Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in a Kasba.

Day Four: Dades – Tinghir – Midelt – Ifran – Fes:
We depart Dades after a leisurely breakfast and travel to another spectacular Gorge Todra (the highest oasis in Morocco). The gorge is cut into the ochre-colored cliffs of the High Atlas. Its walls are 300 meters high and at their most narrow part are 20 meters apart.

Then we depart Tinghir for Midelt to Fes through the Ziz valley and the cedar forest of Azrou. There you will see a colony of monkeys along the road which will keep you amused. We will reach the Switzerland of Morocco which is Ifrane city. Drop off at your Riad / Hotel at around 6 PM in Fes.

Day 5: Fes city tour – Volubilis – Meknes:
Today your day trip will start with a city tour of Fes. You will explore and discover the old medina of Fez, the exploration will start at the Bab Boujlloud Gate. The first monument to visit is the vast Bou Inania Medersa. Then you will have the chance to admire the Tijani Zaouïa and the instrument makers’ souk before arriving at the Mzara of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss situated at the place where he took the decision to build the town. After that, you’ll arrive in En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinet makers’ souk. Next to it, you can admire the most visited and revered attraction in Fès: The Moulay Idriss Zaouïa, Your walk continues on to Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and then to the tanners’ quarter situated just before the Andalusian quarter with its mosque and the Es-Sahrij Medersa.

Then you depart to visit Meknes, the Ismaili capital and also one of the imperial cities of Morocco. In which we visit: Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary and also the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Thereafter, we drive 30 km away from Meknes to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Overnight in Meknes.

Day 6: Meknes – Chefchaouen city tour:
After breakfast your tour will continue to Chefchaouen the blue pearl of Morocco. The city of Chefchaouen is a not-to-be-missed element of any tour of northern Morocco. Explore the ‘blue pearl’ of the Rif Mountains.
Along with the Ghomara tribes of the region, many Moriscos and Jews settled here after the Spanish Reconquista in medieval times.

Day 7 : Chefchaouen- Casablanca airport: you will have a very early morning wake up to embark on a 6 hours drive to Casablanca to catch the late afternoon flight.