This morning, your local guide is meeting you at your accommodation start your 3 hours visit to the elegant city of Rabat which is home to many historic and architectural monuments. Visit the Mechouar, the esplanade of the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V tombs, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Entrance fees or transport if needed is at your charges. Please don't hesitate to ask your guide questions to learn as much as possible about this lovely city. 

At noon, you say goodbye to your guide and choose a nice restaurant at your own choice to have lunch (not included) before you keep exploring Rabat at your own pace. You can explore the atmospheric place of Chellah and Rabat Archaeology Museum situated in the Ville Nouvelle, the Andalusian style Medina and the Royal Palace. You will spend the night in a hotel in Rabat.

Today's trip is taking to the other Imperial city Meknès in about 3 hours by train. It's your chance to meet more locals and discover one of their local means of transportation between cities. You find yourself in the right position to use the Arabic words you learned before arrival or while you are in Rabat such as "Salam" or "Shukran" and so on! It's challenging, yes, we know but you can make it. 

It's highly recommended that you are at the train station 20mins before the time you have on your tickets. No worries, the tickets will be delivered to your accommodation the day before by one of our local agents. 

While sightseeing in the Medina with your local English speaking guide (3 hours), you may visit Dar Jemai Museum, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Place El Hedim, the granaries of Moulay Ismail, Bab Mansour whose columns were taken from Volubilis. Volubilis which can be visited on your next day on your way to Fès.

** Approximate driving is 3 hours (stops are NOT included). 

This morning, a private local driver is coming to your accommodation to be your way to Fès together, but a visit to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is the first to do. You will start with the Roman Volubilis which is located about 30 km north of Meknès. Depending on you, you can decide to either visit the site at your own pace or ask your driver to assist you to book a local guide (not included) upon your arrival at the site at extra charges.

Generally, the tour may include a visit to the public buildings mainly the Basilica and the Capitoline, the third-century Triumphal Arch also known as the Arch of Caracalla, the Houses and Palaces mainly the House of Orpheus, the House of the Ephebe, the House of the Athlete, the House of the Knight, The House of Venus, Gordian Palace, the House of the Labours of Hercules, the Headquarters of Idriss I. Also the Oil Presses, the Public Baths, the fountains, and the temple.

Just after, you then head to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun which is located only 4 kms away from Volubilis. The tomb and zaouia of its creator Moulay Idriss lie right at the heart of the town which makes it an important site of pilgrimage for Moroccans. This day will enable you to visit two important sites that embody much of Morocco's history. About one hour away from Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is located the most ancient of the Imperial capitals, Fès where you will spend the night.

** Approximate driving is 1.5 hours (stops at Volubilis and Moulay Idriss are NOT included).

Today is for the Moroccan medieval medina. Enjoy your Fassi breakfast, then you can start your sightseeing of Fès El Bali (Old Medina), you will be able to feast your eyes and senses. 3 hours guided tour on foot has been scheduled for you this morning. Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fès is Morocco's cultural and spiritual center. Its Medina is considered one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab Muslim world. With the guided visit, you will be able to explore all aspects of Fes starting from Bab Boujloud which is the main entrance of Fès El Bali.

Your guide will take you through the history of the Karaouine Mosque, Zaouia Moulay Driss, the Koranic schools, and the famous Tanneries. You will also explore narrow lanes of bazaars, food stands, craft shops, mosques, palaces, medresas, hammams, squares...you will be overwhelmed by everything this city has to offer.

As always, please make sure you ask your local guide any question you have because it's the right time to learn about Fes and the rest of Morocco from another local experienced tour guide. 

Today's train is taking you to the red city of Morocco and the gateway to the High Atlas Mountains.  We arranged your means of transportation to be by train because we know that the previous experience might not be enough to experience the challenging environment to travel with locals and try to speak their own language. This time from Fes to Marrakech, you have a longer ride to allow you to try and get into simple conversations and learn more words before you set foot in your accommodation. You can imagine how surprised the front desk would be if you speak Arabic to them upon your arrival :)

It's highly recommended that you are at the train station 20mins before the time you have on your tickets. No worries, the tickets will be delivered to your accommodation the day before by one of our local agents.

Marrakech is the exotic imperial city of the south. It is the fourth largest city in Morocco and lies near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Djemaa-el-Fna square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and musicians. In the evening the square transforms into a huge open-air restaurant with smoke rising from the many food stalls.

** Approximate driving is over 6 hours (stops are NOT included).

Your local guide is coming to meet you in the morning at the accommodation to enter the old medina where you continue on foot for 3 hours to discover historical palaces, museums, and Koranic schools. Visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque (from outside) and explore the famous souks. This tour in the Medina will be done on foot since most of the medina is closed to traffic. During the day you'll stop for lunch (not included). Entrance Fees are not included.

Please enjoy the afternoon exploring the new city at your own leisure; most of our travelers find it easy to navigate on their own and visit the Jardin Majorelle taking a local taxi; not like the old Medina which is like a maze :)

The Jardin Majorelle is the creation of French painter Jacques Majorelle, who spent 40 years injecting his passion and creativity into this magical garden. Complete with enchanting little lanes, tranquil streams, and over 300 species of stunning plants, Jardin Majorelle is perfect for those who need a break from the busy city.

A full-day guided excursion across the High Atlas Mountains to the desert city of Ouarzazate and the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou is arranged for you. Accompanied by a local driver, you travel via the Tizi 'n Tichka, the highest paved road in Morocco (2260m). This winding mountain road offers stunning views out across the mountain range and into deep valleys where villages cling to the sides of the hills. Once over the mountains, you are at the gateway to the Sahara. Visit Ouarzazate, the home of Morocco's film industry. You can see the Kasbah Taourirt, once one of the most important kasbahs of the city, and explore the small markets. You can select a nice and authentic restaurant here to have lunch (not included). 

Then get to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This fortified village of Kasbahs rises up out of the nearby riverbed. It's your chance to explore the village with its narrow passages. There are still some families living in the old houses. Ait Benhaddou has also become popular as a set for many films made in the region, including 'Gladiator'. Return to Marrakech in the early evening. 

** Approximate driving is 4.5 hours one way (stops are NOT included).

Your stay in Morocco has come to an end.

We hope that you have had a pleasant stay and looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Your driver takes you to Marrakech Airport for your departure flight.

We wish you a safe flight back home! 

** Approximate driving is 30mins (stops are NOT included).