Agadir in 11 Days Imperial Cities

Day 1: Agadir – Marrakech

Our first day of Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities starts from Agadir starts once we meet you at Al-Massira International Airport or from your hotel; we are going to have sightseeing of Agadir. Agadir founded by Phoenicians around 1104 BC, and it located in the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the Atlas Mountains. The Casbah (Kasbah: Fortress) will be your first site in Agadir, it was built in 1540 by the Saadian Sultan Mohammed, later on the Kasbah was restored by Moulay Abdallah the Alawite Sultan. The Fortress lies on a mountain above the new city of Agadir deserve to go uphill for the wonderful view of the beach. Thus, you are going to have a walk around Agadir beach and Marina, where you will have lunch before continuing our journey to Marrakech. After 3 hours of driving we will reach Marrakech which is considered as the fourth largest city in Morocco, and it’s one of the imperial cities and was a capital of the Almoravid Empire, and it’s known as Red City. Spend overnight at traditional Moroccan riad in old Medina.

Day 2: Marrakech Sightseeing with Local Guide

On this day, you will accompany a knowledgeable official guide from your accommodation to explore the most famous and exciting imperial city. Marrakech is the fourth largest Moroccan city and one of the four imperial cities of the kingdom. Marrakech had founded by the Almoravid Empire in 1070. Its founder was Emir Abu Bakr Ibn Umar, and Marrakech is known as Red City because various buildings had constructed in red sandstone official guide will show the most sites of the red city starting with the old medina (Old part of Marrakech), in this part, you will visit Bahia Palace built by Alaouite leaders, it was a palace of grand vizier of Alaouite’s leader, today it is considered as a historical monument and attraction site, where tourists visiting in. Besides, your coming site is El Badi Palace, a ruined palace commissioned by Sultan Ahmad Al Mansour in the Saadian period. The palace was neglected after the death of the Sultan, and eventually, it turned out to the ruined.
The journey continues by visiting Saadian Tombs are located in the Kasbah area of the Marrakech Old Medina, the tombs consider nowadays as a historic royal necropolis. Later on, you will visit the second oldest medina after Fes Medina, walking through small streets where you have time to discover the lifestyle of local people. In Addition, during your visit to the old medina and souk (Market), you will visit also the Tanneries of Marrakech, and the leather workers and the metalwork in the shape of countless lamps, carpets, and Berber rugs. The sightseeing of the old part will finish with a talking lunch on the famous square here in Marrakech, Djemma El Fna is a place where you find local food, juice stalls, dried fruit, and nut stalls, storytellers, snake charmers, and women applying henna.
The rest of Marrakech sightseeing will be in the new parts of the city by car. Our driver will meet you next to the Djemma El Fna Square after your lunch, and driving to the Majorelle Garden had been designed by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1980. The garden contains a psychedelic desert mirage of 300 plant species from five continents. In recent years, the garden has become a popular tourist attraction. The site each year receives around 900,000 visitors. Finally, the last site will be Kutubiyya Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech. It was founded in 1147 by Almohad Caliph Abd Al Mumin and later rebuilt by a caliph. The mosque is known with Marrakech’s iconic landmark and could see towering over the city. The journey of the Marrakech sightseeing tour ends as your driver accompanies you to the Riad/Hotel.

Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddo –Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kalaat M’guna ( Roses City ) – Boumalne Dades

Your 11 Days Imperial Cities Tour From Agadir starts after your delicious breakfast in your accommodation Hotel/Riad, then leaving Marrakech which is considered as the fourth largest city in Morocco, and it’s one of the imperial cities and was a capital of the Almoravid empire, and it’s known as Red City, we are going to drive by a crossing the high atlas mountains, also it is our first spot to explore in our third day of Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities, through passing Tizi N’Tuchka is known as second highest in Morocco (2260m), where we have a stop for taking a break and for enjoying the landscapes of high atlas mountains. Later on, we continue our journey to the next spot called Telouet which is famous for its mud-brick Kasbah and with a history of lavishness and traitor ship, the Kasbah was built by Thami El Glaoui in 1860, he was one of the most Pashas of the 20th Century and Lord of the Atlas because he controlled Kasbah by imposing taxes and keeping order for those caravans who wanted to cross the High Atlas Mountains in order to reach Marrakech, thus sometimes called Kasbah as the palace of Glaoui, nowadays the Kasbah is a spot for those who want to visit it.

We continue our journey to the next Kasbah Ait Ben Haddo via driving of a huge Berber village till we reach Ait Ben Haddo Kasbah is a site that declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, the Kasbah located on the top hill affords a view of Ounila River, and its houses linked together within a great wall for fortification also inclusive corner towers and gate and houses decorated with geometric motifs, Kasbah Ait Ben-Haddou is regarded as a stopping place for caravan coming from Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as having free time for lunch in town. Afterward, we will drive to Ouarzazate, identified the gate of the Sahara desert, which is a city of Draa-Tafilalet region too, it’s a Berber town which a majority of inhabitance speaking Tamazight “Berber” from its name in Berber which signifies “City Without Noise”. Furthermore, Ouarzazate is called “The Hollywood of Africa” because it is an elementary tourist destination and one of the favorite spots for filmmakers over the world, and if you are pretty interest we can visit the biggest cinema studios in the region that attract international companies to work in. Movies filmed are “The Man Who Be King” in 1975, “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”, “The Mummy (1999)”, Gladiator (2000), and “Hanna in 2011”, and so on.

Subsequently, we carry on our journey to Valley of the Roses drive over a widely palm grove of Skoura; a stunning place to contemplate more than 700,000 palms trees and countless kasbahs surrounding in area, Valley of the Roses “Kalaat M’gouna” the city is a central district of many villages have two majors days for the local market, the first day on Tuesday is only for livestock trade, and Wednesday is the second day is for food and other goods. Kalaat M’gouna is well known for rose products of beauty and recognized as natural products, also used in Moroccan cuisine and the perfume industry, as well the city famous for the festival in early of May because there is no set date for the festival, it determines on the harvest season, during festival local Berber musicians playing traditional instrumentals and dancing, In last day of a festival which is a special day because its day of choosing Ms.Roses. In the afternoon we go on our journey forward Boumaln Dades, famous with its lovely Valley located in a desert plateau, 1500 m high, and it’s known as an old way of transhumance, as well the valley recognized as Figs Valley going through Boumaln Dades region, we will have a short walk for exploring the charming of the valley and visiting Monkey Fingers, as well you will spend a night in that valley and dinner in your Riad/Hotel.

Day 4: Boumalne Dades – Gorge Todra –Tinjdad – Underground Irrigation System – Merzouga Desert Camel Ride

After an early stunning morning in the middle Atlas Mountains with a great breakfast at hotel/riad, our fourth day of the Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities will start by driving through Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley. After one hour and a half of driving, we will reach one of the famous spots of the high atlas called Todra Gorge located 16KM far away from Tinghier, it consists of several canyons and a huge river, and watching the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Besides, Todra Gorge deem as a station for tourists and locals who are interested to do climbing and hiking in its canyons. After having a walk through the gorge, you will have lunch in a beautiful restaurant which is overlooking the river. We take route to Merzouga Sahara via visiting Erfoud “Fossils City” as well-known as filmmakers’ destination thanks to the beauty of the surrounding Desert Sahara and town of oasis areas. Those movies filmed here were March OR Die, The Mummy, and Prince of Persia.
Afterward, we will drive to Merzouga Sahara where we find camels waiting for us for starting the desert trip, when reaching our location we will take a break and have a cup of Berber whisky “Mint Tea” before starting your camel ride to explore the golden Sahara planet, with it is magnificent views of dunes when you are close to reaching the desert camp you will have a stop for a sunset view on the top of the dune and experience its spectacular dunes, which it will be one of the best highlights of your trip. After your dinner at the desert camp, you will have a chance to listen to and play local music in the starry sky sitting around the campfire; you will spend your night in a traditional Berber nomad tent.

Day 5: Merzouga Off-Road Tour : Visiting Merzouga Oasis – Gnawa Village – Coal Mines – Nomad Family

After breakfast, we’ll start exploring the area of Merzouga, the first place of the excursion is Merzouga Lake (A seasonal lake) destination of popular migration birds when the lake is full of water, and then, we will continue our journey to Khamlia village will stop to visit a car museum on the way to Merzouga. Once we arrive at Khamlia, we’ll have the opportunity to listen and enjoy the spiritual Gnawa music played by local people originally from the Soudan, Mali, and other Subsaharan countries. Besides, we will continue our journey to the Mifis Village, an old village built by the French during the colonization also known as the mines village, because the mineral mines where some Moroccan people still work on the active mines. We will continue into the black desert (volcanic stones) and have a stop at a mountain with a panoramic view, it will be our first stop in the black desert before we continue to a nomadic family who is still living a nomadic life and take a cup of tea with them. Later on, we have to drive back to the Hassi Labied town, where we will visit an oasis and a garden beside the dunes. The garden managing by the people of the village and discover how the people get the water from the sand dunes to the oasis using a traditional irrigation system. Our journey ends in hotel where you will spend second night in Merzouga hotel including dinner & breakfast.

Day 6: Merzouga– Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

This day of Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities will be started by dating with the sunrise in a panoramic view that is worth waking up for, after your breakfast at hotel/riad, we will leave Merzouga after a great lifetime experience in the Sahara desert, driving toward Erfoud “Fossils City” as well-known as filmmaker’s destination thanks to the beauty of the surrounding Desert Sahara and towns of oasis areas, movies had filmed here are March OR Die, The Mummy, and Prince Of Persia, later driving through beautiful palm trees of Errachidia, along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, After a stop in Hassan Addakhil Dam, we will travel through the charming of Tizi N’talghamt Pass, where you can see views of the High Atlas plateau.
We continue our trip to Midelt to have lunch before continuing our day trip to Fes, later on, driving to High Atlas ranges we will catch a first glimpse of the south, and drive-by hills covered in forests of cork oak and giant cedar and its home of a few Barbary Macaque Apes. Besides driving to Ifrane “Moroccan Switzerland” which is the city of wonders and its cleanest city in the world, you will have a chance to sightsee and explore the white lion sculptural; Ifrane was carved by a German warrior during World War II. After a break in Ifrane we will continue our journey to Fez which is a fourth imperial city, and it was founded under the Idrisid dynasty during the 8th-9th centuries, and it is located northeast of the Atlas Mountains and is linked to a couple of cities in different regions, as well Fes known as a spiritual city.

Day 7: Fes Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

On this day of Fes Sightseeing, we can say it is one of the best highlights of our Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities. After breakfast at the Riad/Hotel, we will pick you up and start exploring the sightseeing of the new city and the old medina with our professional guide. The sites include:

• Royal Palace Gate: The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a large and impressive gate; it’s located in the new part of Fez (Fes El Jdid). The royal palace was rebuilt by the Alaouites dynasty starting in 1969-1971. The gate of the palace had an excellent piece of modern Moroccan craftsmanship. And it is had decorated with mosaic tile and carved cedarwood, as well as the gate, which has gilt bronze covered in geometric patterns.

• The Jewish headquarter: The first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century, as you know that Fez had long hosted the largest and one of the oldest Jewish communities in Morocco.

• Bab Boujloud Gate: The Bab Boujloud Gate is the most famous in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to the Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate.

• South Borj: On the hills overlooking the old city (Medina) of Fes, built by Saadian dynasty in 1582.

• Andalusia Mosque: This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.

• Tanners’ District: One of the main attractions of Fez, the tanners’ quarters is where leather is produced using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a bird’s eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.

• El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine: Visit Fez’s most popular attraction, the El-Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built-in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenidcraftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedar wood carvings on the ceiling.

• Karaouine Mosque: One of the biggest religious structures in Morocco, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the center of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.

• Azouia Moulay Idriss: The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch, which is also as close as a non-Muslim can get.

• Place Nejjarine: A beautiful fountain can be seen at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and carpentry and showcases Fez’s renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones, and objects of everyday use. Nearby is the souk of the carpenters.

The tour breaks for lunch at Moroccan restaurants in Medina. After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions of Fez.
The highlights of this tour include:
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• Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.

• District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.

In the evening, we will drop you off at your riad.

Day 8: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

We will start our journey once you finished your breakfast, and departing to Chefchaouen, one of the stunning villages at the feet of Rif mountains, but we travel first to Meknes, one of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities, where you will have a break for drinking some coffee and strolls in its busy square and Medina (Lahdim). Further, you will end your day with dinner at your riad in Meknes. In the morning devoted to discovering this magnificent Imperial city is well known as one of the fourth imperial cities of Morocco founded by the Almoravids dynasty in the 11th century, located in the north where it has a strategic position in the heart of the country. In Meknes, we are going to visit many sights such as the big gate of Bab Mansour designed by sultan Moulay Ismail in the bustling Lahdim square and you will walk or drive to our coming site is Habs Qara “ Qara Prison ” built in an underground labyrinth that could host thousands of inmates. After lunch, you will continue the journey to Volubilis, the best example of an ancient Roman city in Morocco, the well preserved Roman empire dating to 225 BC, Volubilis is by far the most important Roman settlement in Morocco, and best-preserved and having been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. In addition to that, Volubilis is where you will see the most beautiful mosaics in Morocco, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Here you will have a guided tour of the site and learn a lot about the Roman Empire.
Later on, you will continue your journey to Chefchaouen via town called Ouazzane. The city is well-known throughout the Islamic world as a spiritual capital, and it was home to many of the pillars of Sufism, and it was also known as the “House of Safety”. Thus, Ouazzane was the Holy City of Moroccan Jews. They made pilgrimages there to venerate the tombs of Moroccan Saints (Marabouts). Therefore, Ouazzane was an important city to supply a base for the French Army in 1926. After that, we drive you Chefchaouen through the Rif Mountains. These mountains belong to the Alboran Sea geological region. The Rif Mountains are not part of the Atlas Mountains System. Spend overnight at traditional riad in the old medina.

Day 9: Exploring Chefchaouen

On this special day of 11 Days Imperial Cities Tour From Agadir, will begin when sure you have your cameras ready! Its blue-washed houses, narrow cobbled streets, and mountainous backdrop create a tranquil and photographic setting. The exploration day starts with first contact with the peaceful Old Medina, a historical neighborhood where blue and white paint dominates the walls, and houses and streets are so narrow that cars cannot pass. Moreover, you will visit The Kasbah, which is considered the first building constructed in the city, the square yard of Outae Hammam is the largest square in the old medina with more than 4000 m2, where you can find cafes and restaurants. As a result, Spanish civilization and Moorish architecture have had a significant influence. During the walking tour around the city, one will notice that nothing has changed in Chefchaouen for many centuries. We will have time to make stops throughout the day for photography and discover the mesmerizing world of Chefchaouen, with its glamorous culture, beautiful people, and colorful markets. Later on, visiting a crafts market, typical hand-washing laundries are dotted along the slopes of the Rif hills across the river. In the afternoon, you will have your own time to explore more of The Blue Pearl and have a great meeting with sunset on top of the panoramic view and overnight at your hotel.

Day 10: Chefchaoune – Rabat – Casablanca

A happy day starts from your accommodation (riad/hotel). After your Moroccan breakfast, drive forward to Ouazzane via the Rif Mountains. These mountains belong to the Alboran Sea geological region. The Rif Mountains are not part of the Atlas Mountains System. After an hour and a half of driving through Rif Mountains curves, we reach another northern town called Ouazzane. The city is well-known throughout the Islamic world as a spiritual capital, and it was home to many of the pillars of Sufism, and it was also known as the “House of Safety”. Thus, Ouazzane was the Holy City of Moroccan Jews. They made pilgrimages there to venerate the tombs of Moroccan Saints (Marabouts). Therefore, Ouazzane was an important city to supply a base for the French Army in 1926. After a couple hours of driving, we will get to Rabat, the capital of Morocco and the seventh-largest city in the country, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat was founded by the Almoravids in the 12th century and developed under Yaqub al-Mansur Almohad, the Caliph.
The sightseeing of Rabat will start by visiting the Hassan Tower, built by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur. The tower was planned to be the largest minaret in the world and built the largest mosque in the world. Construction had come to a halt when Yaqub Al Mansur died. Then we will visit Udayas Kasbah, which was built in the 12th century by the Almohad dynasty. It’s has listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with other sites in Rabat. The Kasbah is located on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River. The Oudaia Kasbah is the original citadel of the Almohad, Merinid, and subsequent Andalusian towns in Rabat. The Kasbah is a small, airy place that is easy to wander through. Chellah, our coming site in Rabat, is one of the most beautiful and peaceful Moroccan ruins. Chellah is an ancient ruin of a Roman city and a Merenid necropolis. Besides that, we will visit the Hassan Mosque, which is considered the most famous landmark in Rabat and one of the most ambitious of all Almohad buildings, as well visiting The Palace Museum and Mohamed V Mausoleum. After your lunch, we continue our journey to Casablanca. It will take 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Casablanca. Spend your night at Hotel in Casablanca.

Day 11: Casablanca – Agadir

This day will be hard for us to say goodbye after greatness and an unforgettable experience with you. We leave Casablanca, driving to Agadir airport. The drive will take five hours to reach Agadir Al-Massira International Airport. Our service of ” Agadir Tour 11 Days Imperial Cities ” ends when we drop you off at the airport.

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