This route combines the Royal cities with the stunning landscape of the High Atlas Mountains where Berber villages perch on sheer cliff sides that tower above green, cultivated valleys; and the wild Atlantic Coast, dotted with ancient Portuguese-built ports and fortifications.
The journey will take you from the busy commercial centre of Casablanca to Morocco’s capital, Rabat; then on to the smallest of the imperial cities, Meknes. After discovering a little of Morocco’s Roman history with a visit to the ruins of Volubilis, we continue to the holy village of Moulay Idress, then to the country’s spiritual capital, Fez. With its winding alleys full of craftsmen, great mosques, ancient Koranic schools, old working tanneries, incredible architecture and exotic people, you will feel as though you’ve stepped back into a distant era.

We linger in Fez, allowing ample time to explore the crowded labyrinth of the medina. Small shops, selling everything from foodstuffs to silk, from carpets to leatherwork, line a thousand streets and alleys. We then head south towards the Middle Atlas and incredible scenery of either Cascades d’Ouzoud and Imlil, or to the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley.  

We return to the Atlantic coast and the beautiful port city of Essaouira. Here ancient Portuguese fortifications surround the busy fishing harbour and the blue and white painted houses lead you into the medina. Our return to Casablanca follows the coastal road visiting the small cities of Safi and El Jadida en-route. We spend our final night in Casablanca where we refresh before boarding our return flight.

Includes: all airport-hotel transfers, accom in 3-4* hotels and private riads, all entry fees to included sites, local guides in each city, touring in air-cond vehicle, breakfast every day, 3 Dinners. Escorted from Australia.

A brief but comprehensive tour of the Royal Cities- ideal for the independent traveller

A journey of discovery from the Mediterranean to the south Atlantic Coast. Begin the journey in the bustling port city of Tangier, the gateway from Europe, before travelling to the small town of Chefchaouen, nestled amongst hills on the edge of the Rif Mountains. Continue to Morocco’s spiritual capital, the famed city of Fes. En-route to the imperial city of Meknes you’ll discover the Roman history of Morocco at Volubilis,. You’ll visit Morocco’s modern capital, Rabat, where Andalusian influences abound in the old medina. Visit busy Casablanca before following the coastal road to the fortified cities of El Jedida, Safi and Essaouira, a fishing port built by the Portuguese. Then across the southern desert to Marrakech where the journey ends. Inclusions transfers in mini bus with driver 13 nights tourist-class hotel accom Meals as indicated.

An adventurous journey by four-wheel drive through the exotic south of Morocco - mountains, desert, deep ravines and exquisite green oases. You'll be amazed by the breathtaking landscapes. You'll visit remote villages and witness a lifestyle that has not changed for centuries. You'll discover traditional weekly markets where Berbers crowd together to buy and sell their wares and catch up on local news. You'll discover grand kasbahs, once the homes of tribal leaders, and great Saharan sand dunes that lie on the ancient caravan routes from Timbuktu . Your adventure ends in the oriental medina of Marrakech, the ochre coloured city that has ruled these barren lands for a thousand years.

A three night stay at a luxury riad in the heart of the the old city is a delightful way of exploring Fes.

Marrakech is the tourist mecca of Morocco. Here you'll find snake charmers, herbalists, exotic dancers and musicians, all gathered in the lively, noisy Jamaa el Fna. Your riad is within the walls of the old city, just a short walk from the souks and bazaars.