Imperial Cities and the Glorious South Fes is for the discerning traveller who wants to take a trip back to medieval world. In the backdrop of the Zerhoun hills the wide flat plain of Fes expands within Olive and fruit trees. The city was founded in 789 AD by Moulay Idriss - a descendent of the prophet Mohammed and has always been known as the city of exotic rooftops, towers and minarets and the theological and intellectual centre of Morocco.

Taroudant is known as the 'little Marrakech', is ancient, relaxed and easy going. An enchanting town with an interesting medina. Ouirgane a very pleasant idyll in the foothills of the Atlas amongst the crisp clean air. It is often cooler than Marrakech and is an enjoyable relaxing excursion from the vibrant city life

Ouarzazate is known now more for its incredible track record of providing Hollywood with its most spectacular backdrops, from Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and more recently Sahara. Once an outpost for the French Legion, it has within its area some spectacular Kasbah's.

Meknes at the end of the seventeenth century this city reached its epoch. Between 1672 and 1727 this sleepy trading post saw the construction of Palaces, mosques, gardens, lakes granaries and stables on a scale previously unknown. The reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail was the last golden age in Morocco's vibrant history, a ruler who left a legacy which laid the foundations of the first coherent army as well as an impressive architectural legacy.

Constructed by a notable architect in the court of Sultan Moulay Ismail, Mansour Bab El-Aleuj, the finest gateway in the Maghreb, (taking its name from its famous architect) illustrates the grand ambition of this Sultan. The first palace built was Dar el-Kebira, now in ruins it would have housed two mosques and more than twenty pavilions. The Dar el-Makhzen (Royal Palace) was more sumptuous, with arcades opening to the sky. The Moulay Ismail Mausoleum is an essential place to see for the sheer opulence and magnificence of the fountains, mosaics and engraved marble work; it is perfectly preserved and maintained. The preservation of intricately crafted carpets and the smallest of decorative objects add to the feeling that one is stepping back into the eighteenth century court of the Sultan.

Volublis Though the Romans established Volublis as an important provincial capital, it was already significant in pre-historic times. When the Roman's arrived they expanded a thriving town, located close to a fertile river in the shadow of the Zerhoun Mountains with a flourishing trade in oil, corn and wild animals it is easy to understand why they fought fiercely for control.

The highly excavated ruins are predominantly the remnants of Second and Third Century AD buildings. As impressive as other rival Roman capitols, the Forum was built upon the highest point with a Triumphal Arch erected in honour of Severian Emperor Caracalla, it would have been imposing, dominating the market close by. A market drawing traders from hundreds of miles to barter over olive products renowned across continents and valued for their unrivalled qualities, the excellence of these 'edible jewels' was the stuff of legend. Many of the archaeological treasures uncovered here are displayed in The Archaeological Museum in Rabat.