Late this afternoon fly from London Heathrow to Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc (3 hours 20 minutes). On arrival your Tour Manager will meet you and accompany you on the short journey to Rabat (91 KM/approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) for an overnight stay at the Sofitel Diwan.

After a morning’s sightseeing and welcome lunch within the medina, continue this afternoon to Fez (198 KM/approximately 3 hours) and stay at Les Merinides Hotel.

Founded in 789 AD, Fez is the oldest of the great imperial cities. For 1,000 years Fez dominated Morocco’s religious, cultural, commercial and political life, and its unique character has been recognised, being declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Sightseeing includes the Medersa Bou Inania, the attractive 18th century Nejjarine Fountain, and the 9th century Andalusian Mosque.

This morning travel to Meknes (60 KM/approximately 1 hour 30 minutes), where the monumental Bab Mansour gateway recalls the splendour of the city under the 17th century Sultan Moulay Ismail. After lunch continue to Volubilis to visit the extensive Roman city, whose mosaic floors are particularly well-preserved. After a brief visit to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, return to Fez later this afternoon.

A fascinating drive takes you via the mountain town of Ifrane and through the gorges of the Ziz Valley to the town of Erfoud (514 KM/full day with stops). On arrival late this afternoon, transfer to the Kasbah Chergui.

After a leisurely morning, journey by 4-wheel-drive vehicles into the desert landscapes to witness an unforgettable sunset over the empty dunes.

A morning’s drive through the evocative desert vistas brings you to the spectacular Todra Gorge, from where you continue through the Dades Valley to Ouarzazate (289 KM/full day with stops) and the enchanting Berbere Palace Hotel.

The world-famous kasbahs of Morocco are vast fortified villages, which can be found in the valleys south of the Atlas Mountains. Ouarzazate is an excellent base to explore these dramatic structures. The afternoon is at leisure.

Crossing the high passes of the Atlas Mountains, reaching heights of over 2,135 metres, you will descend to the stunning city of Marrakech (204 KM/approximately 4 hours), the best known of Morocco’s imperial cities and the country’s spiritual heart. Stay at the hotel Riad Medina & Spa.

Today explore Marrakech, including the 16th century Saadian Tombs, set in exquisite Andalusian gardens, the Palais Badia and the Bahia Palace. After spending time in the souk, you will arrive at Jemaa El Fna Square, the focal point of the city. This huge open space is busy throughout the day, but it is in the early evening, when lanterns around the square are lit, that the Jemaa El Fna really comes to life, with acrobats, fire-eaters, snake charmers, musicians, water-carriers and dancers, and the aromas of countless food stalls selling traditional meals and snacks. Your Tour Manager will find you a table on a balcony of one the cafes that overlook the square for a bird’s-eye view of the spectacle.

Morning flight by Royal Air Maroc to London Heathrow, via Casablanca (4 hours 40 minutes) arriving later this afternoon.