IMPERIAL CITIES OF MOROCCO DREAM Tour "IMPERIAL CITIES. MYSTERIES OF THE MAGHREB» Agadir - Essaouira - Marrakech - Sahara Merzouga - Fes - Volubilis - Chevchaouen (8 nights/9 days) The unique flavor and legends of the Eastern world, wonderful gardens and beautiful palaces, the noise and variegation of oriental bazaars - That's what Morocco is! The feeling of magic in Morocco accompanies everywhere: gnaua music (strong trance music); medinas - ancient parts of cities, surrounded by high walls, for which the influence of the modern technological world has not penetrated; riads - amazing old houses in medinas, with patios and fountains, decorated with antique furniture, crockery and silverware; Djemaa el Fna square in Marrakesh, where theater and life are intertwined. The Delightful Imperial Cities of Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and Meknes at one time were the capitals of the Kingdom of Morocco, and each of them has preserved its unique atmosphere and ancient monuments, - 8 of which are the property UNESCO. Going on this journey through the Kingdom of Morocco, know: It's a trip to a fantasy land! 1 day. Agadir Arrival in the city of Agadir. City tour. Overnight. Day 2 Essaouira From Agadir in the morning departure to the city of Essaouira. The city of Essaouira with a population of 70 thousand people is located 442 km from Rabat, 176 km from Marrakesh, and 351 km south of Casablanca. This is one of the most beautiful cities Morocco. Essaouira is a magnificent Mediterranean resort, reminiscent of similar in Spain, which has a unique oriental flavor and rich historical past. Essaouira is music that sounds from everywhere, the aroma of fried fish, the hubbub of seagulls. These are narrow streets with white houses and blue shutters, camels, wandering along the shore near the ocean against the backdrop of a sunset of extraordinary beauty. In Essaouira you feel genuine atmosphere of freedom, romance, looseness and comfort, many artists. We will visit the Old City, the Jewish Quarter, the local market, Portuguese fortress which is located on the ocean and the port. Departure to Marrakesh. Overnight in Marrakech. Day 3 Marrakesh. The city known worldwide as Marrakesh is located 321 kilometers south of Rabat. The population of the city is 830 thousand people. The Moroccans themselves call it much shorter - Mrakesh, this is one of the five imperial cities of Morocco, the administrative center of the province of the same name. The city is located in the foothills High Atlas in the southwest of the country. Apparently by its name Morocco owes Marrakesh, so these names are consonant. Arabs with their characteristic figurative language called Marrakesh "Pearl thrown by Allah over the mountains Atlas" They talk about the ancient capital of the Berbers, which survived four ruling dynasties, traces of each of which remained in the appearance of the city. Here you can relax in the shade of numerous gardens or get lost in the narrow medieval streets, which are illustration to the famous oriental tales of Sheherizade. Simultaneously, - Marrakech is quite a modern almost European city with everything you need for tourists who dream of seeing the "real Morocco". In addition to the abundance of the sun, magnificent architecture, unique national color, there is quite a modern hotels, discos with vibrant nightlife, swimming pools and casinos. amazing ski resorts, waterfalls and the desert is no more than a two-hour drive from cities. Marrakesh is a favorite holiday destination for both Moroccans and Europeans. The ability of Marrakech to combine the historical way of life and identity of the eastern city with the realities of modern life. Only here you will see Muslim women dressed in traditional jelabs, who famously ride motorcycles. The main flow of tourists falls on autumn, winter and spring, since in summer there are still hot. We will conduct a sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Beyond the market and Djema El square Fna, we will visit the Majorelle Garden, the Ifsen Laurent Museum, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and Of course, we will walk along the narrow streets of the city. Night Marrakech. Overnight. Day 4 Gorge Dades and Tudga. Departure from Marrakesh in the morning. On the way we visit: The fortress of Ain Ben Khedu. (Where the clone and the gladiator were filmed.) City of Ouarzazate. (Film studio). Gorge in the atlas mountains of Dades and Tudga. Overnight at the hotel in the gorge. Day 5 Sahara Merzouga This is an extraordinary place to which it is impossible to remain indifferent. Arriving in the Sahara, you find yourself in another world. Not a soul around. No roads, only dunes sand that has no end in sight. The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Silence and only sometimes you can hear the wind, or a caravan of camels. The people who live there are completely different bloodlines and nationalities. Mostly Arabs and Berbers, but there are descendants of families who have long come with a caravan to these parts from neighboring countries, and remained. Sahara clothing is very comfortable and pleasant to the touch. It does not hot and the whole body breathes. A scarf in the Sahara is also tied in a certain style. The people are very friendly and easy to get in touch with. Joking with tourists, learning languages for