Morocco Imperial Cities Private Tour with Agadir Beach Stay

Depart on your scheduled flight to Marrakech. You will be met and transferred to your hotel on arrival.

Transfer Times: Drive an hour and a half from Airport to Marrakech.

Includes Breakfast

After breakfast, journey north to Morocco's largest city, Casablanca, and uncover this modern metropolis stretching along the Atlantic coastline. On arrival, wander around the League of Arab States Park, a verdant area dotted with palm trees, before continuing to the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with its exquisite stained-glass windows. Passing the busy shopping area of the Habous Quarter, you will arrive at the esplanade of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque which boasts the world's tallest minaret.

Transfer Times: Drive two and a half hours from Marrakech to Casablanca, with excursions en route.

Includes Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Rabat for a half-day city tour of Morocco's colorful capital city. Visit the Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret built from distinctive red sandstone and one of the few parts remaining from the original Hassan Mosque, then explore the nearby mausoleum of Mohammed V with its stunning mahogany domes and intricate gold leaf decorations. Travel onward to the ancient Roman town of Volubilis, the country's best-preserved archaeological site. Wander past crumbling pillars and intricately laid mosaics then delve deeper into Morocco's historical fabric on a visit to Meknes. There, explore the settlement of the ruthless tyrant Sultan Moulay Ismail who founded this imperial city for his harem of 500 wives and 12,000 horses. View the Sultan's resting place, which boasts some of Morocco's best craftsmanship, mosaics and stucco then journey to Fez, arriving in time for dinner.

Transfer Times: Drive three and a half hours from Casablanca to Fez, with excursions en route.

Includes Breakfast

Brimming with history, numerous civilizations have settled or passed through Fez, leaving a legacy of palaces, mosques, and museums filled with precious treasures. Begin your full-day City tour at the ancient medina of Fez, home to the architecturally rich Andalucian Quarter. Traverse some of the 9,000 streets of this maze-like district, passing some of the city's oldest and most esteemed mosques and religious schools, including the 1,200-year-old Al Kairouyine University and grandiose El Qaraoyin Mosque. The city is alive with traditional crafts and a visit to a local tannery provides a fascinating insight into the sights and smells of a craft that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Includes Breakfast

Bidding farewell to Fez this morning, journey past the small town of Azrou, enjoying fantastic views of the area's shimmering lakes and dense cedar forests on a spectacularly scenic drive. Arrive in Beni Mellal, tucked away in the Middle Atlas Mountains, in time for dinner at your hotel. Transfer Times: Drive four and a half hours from Fez to Beni Mellal, with excursions en route.

Includes Breakfast

Depart for Marrakech this morning, stopping first at the breathtaking Ouzoud Falls, set within the friendly Berber village of Tanaghmeilt. Take in this 3-tiered waterfall and the surrounding valleys, caves, and gorges, keeping an eye on resident apes who drink from these waters.

Check into your hotel in the ochre-colored city of Marrakech and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure. Later this evening, visit the world-famous Djemaa El Fnaa Square and witness the vast esplanade transformed from a day market to an immense show of dancers, musicians, and soothsayers.

Transfer Times: Drive three hours from Beni Mellal to Marrakech, with excursions en route.

Includes Breakfast

Today's tour takes you to the El Bahia Palace and tombs of the Saadian princes, then on to Dar El Basha Quarter to see its traditional Moroccan restaurants. Peruse the basketwork, dried fruit, spices and fabrics of Kessabine and Smarine souks (markets) and explore the ancient, former slave market of Rahba Kedima Square, where locals arrive in droves to buy potions for magic spells and ingredients ranging from bark to chameleons.

Includes Breakfast

In the morning you will check out from your hotel and transfer by car to Agadir on Morocco's coast for your extension. Upon arrival check in to your hotel.

Includes Breakfast

Relax and enjoy some downtime at your chosen beach hotel, You can choose to explore the town of Agadir itself or simply enjoy the facilities your hotel has to offer.

Includes Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK