
Tours from marrakech
8 days from Marrakech
Tour for 8 days 7 nights from Marrakech – explore the imperial cities of Morocco
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Essaouira
Once you arrive in Morocco, you will be met with a member of our staff to pick you up, that’s where our trip will start. We will head towards Essaouira which is less than three hours away from Marrakech. You will get to visit this magical city to enjoy its golden beaches and coastline, as well as all the local seafood cuisine it offers. Essaouira has a very unique and interesting vibe to it because of all the Portuguese, French and Berber influences that are present in its architecture. You will definitely get to enjoy that as well, while wandering around the city or relaxing at a local café. You will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in the old Medina. 8 days from Marrakech
Day 2: Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca
Today we will leave Essaouira in the direction of Casablanca. On our way there, we will stop at the town of Al Jadida in order to have lunch, before finally arriving at the economical capital of Morocco, Casablanca. We will get there in the afternoon, and you will be provided with dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
We will breakfast then get ready to visit the Hassan II mosque, which is known for being the second largest mosque in all of Africa, and one of the biggest in the world. Then we will head towards Rabat, the current capital of the kingdom where the king resides. You will get to explore this beautiful city and have lunch, before we resume our trip in the direction of Chefchaouen. We will have dinner and spend the night at a traditional Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes
We will have breakfast then directly begin driving through the Rif mountains and villages such as Ouazan. We will then reach Volubilis, which is a site of ruins belonging to the Ancient Roman Empire, dating as far back as the 3rd century BC. This location contains some very well preserved archeological material, most notably the mosaic masterpieces. Finally, we will continue driving towards Meknes, the Ismaili capital. The city was given this name for being the old capital of the king Moulay Ismail during the 17th century. In Meknes, you will visit the most important attractions such as Saht Lhdim, which is a mini version of Jama Lfna. There’s also the gate of Bab Mnsour, Sahrij Souani basin, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Then we will have dinner and spend the night at a Riad in the Old Medina.
Day 5: Meknes – Fes – Sightseeing with local guide
We will leave Meknes headed in the direction of the city of Fez which we will reach after about 50 minutes. Once we get there, we will begin our tour of the city by walking around the streets and alleyways of the Old Medina, then we will visit the impressive gates of the royal palace, and what is considered to be the first Mellah to be built in Morocco. After that, we will go walk around the Attarin Souk, where you will find all sorts of artisanal products on display. After we are done with that, we will leave the Souk through the Bab Boujeloud gate which is in itself a stunning masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship. Following this, we will pay a visit to the Dar Albatha museum, known for its unique display of traditional Moroccan arts. We may have a typical Moroccan lunch at a restaurant in the Medina if you would like, after which we will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the new parts of the city. As for dinner and the overnight accommodations, they will be in a Riad in Fez.
Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Beni Mellal – Ouzoud Falls
Today we will leave Fez to start driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains known for being home to large forests of the famous Cedar tree of Morocco. As we start getting closer to the city of Marrakech, we will even catch some glimpses of the peaks of the bigger brothers of the family, the High Atlas Mountains. Then we will finally reach our destination of the day, which is the breathtaking Ouzoud waterfalls. The falls are at a height of 110 meters, with the longest drop being 75 meters long, and the entire site is surrounded by magnificent green landscapes. You will get to have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in this beautiful location.
Day 7: Ouzoud Falls – Marrakech – Sightseeingtour with local guide
We will first have breakfast, then leave the Ouzoud waterfalls behind in the direction of Marrakech, the red city. We will get there by noon, and then rest of our day will be entirely spent touring the city of Marrakech. You will be accompanied by a local tour guide, which will allow you to discover all of the places worth visiting. The tour includes, but is not limited to: the Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, the Dar Si Said Museum and the Majorelle Gardens. You will also spend some time exploring the world famous Jamaa El Fna square, with all of its different sorts of entertainers. Be prepared to find snake charmers, musicians, storytellers and an abundance of stalls for foods and drinks. Finally, you will be provided with dinner and overnight accommodation in a traditional Riad.
Day 8: Marrakech – transfer to the airport
For the last day of our trip, you might want to do some last minute shopping for souvenirs, or simply walk around the streets of Marrakech. Your transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your flight schedule, and this marks the end of our services.
What’s included
Pick up and drop off at your hotel/Riad .
Tour in air condition vehicle A/C .
Driver English speaking guide .
Camel trekking in the desert .
One night in desert camp.
Fuel .
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