Overview
This 8-day itinerary features a quick perfect mix of culture, history, adventure, and relaxation. Explore imperial cities, mountain villages, desert landscapes, and ramparts. Begin in the economic capital of Morocco, before heading your way south to Fes, and through the Sahara desert for an adventure of camel trekking, over the Atlas Mountains, Todra and Dades Gorges, valley of the roses , the roads of thousand Kasbahs, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE KSAR AIT BEN HADDOU, then to the red city Marrakech which is considered the labyrinth of Morocco.
Important Notes
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
What’s Included
- 8 Days Transportation in Private Toyota Prado Land-Cruiser with A/C Or new Mini-Vans with A/C
- 6 Nights’ in a Authentic Moroccan Riads & 1Night in “Luxury Berber Tents
- Camel trekking to spend the night in a “Berber Tents with private toilet and Hot Shower ” in the middle of Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi Dunes
- English, French, Or Italian – speaking driver / guide for the entire trip
- English – speaking city guides in imperial cities like Marrakech and Fes
- All breakfast and 3 dinners (Sahara Desert and Boumalene Dades)
- WiFi if necessary in the car
Not Included
- Lunches & 5 Dinners (Fes and Marrakech)
- Entrance Fees
- Airfare (Flight Ticket)
- Beverages (Drinks)
- Tips for guide, drivers
- Travel insurance
Day 1
Casablanca – Fes
Meeting you at the airport in Casablanca and take you in a short trip to visit the largest city in Morocco it is the heart of commerce and industry, you will visit Hassan II mosque built on water alongside the Atlantic Ocean, later on we continue our road toward Fes.
Accommodation: RIAD LA KLEY DU FES , PALAIS HOYAM……or Similar.
Day 2
Fes
After breakfast you will start your journey to the most amazing places in Fes. We will visit the Medina, the old city with its ramparts and alleys, and the famous medieval tanneries. We will also explore the Karaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri and considered the most magnificent and historic religious attraction in the city. After a break for lunch, we will explore the superb architecture of the Merenid Tomb, the Madrasa Bou Inania, the Al-Attarin Madrasa, and the Neijarin Fountain. We will also visit a donkey Fondouk and a souk known for handcrafts, edible goods, copperware, and pottery. You will stay overnight in an authentic Moroccan Riad, including bed and breakfast.
Day 3
Day Trip from Fez To Chafchaouen
This morning, we will pick you up from your hotel or Riad very earlier. Our driver will be driving you across the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen city. You will have enough time for exploring the charming town of Chaouen. The old city of Chefchaouen is placed in the Mountains. is famous for its bright blue-washed buildings. Once you are there, you can wander through its narrow cobbled streets and walls to admire the views. Enjoy an optional lunch in a local restaurant. In the main square, you will see the shops full of local handicrafts; such as wool costumes, woven blankets and also painting. After the visit of the Blue Pearl of Morocco, we will drive you back to Fes.
Day 4
Fez- Ifran – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast we will leave Midelt and continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and past the nomads that live there. The views are both spectacular and varied; high cliffs and deep valleys, thick forests, volcanic rock, soaring cliffs and valleys of palm trees. In the town of Erfoud, we will visit an amazing fossil factory and learn how they excavate, polish, and shape Trilobites, Orthoceras, Ammonites, and other fossils into beautiful objects. We will continue on to Merzouga and the Dunes Luxury Camp at the foot of Sahara Desert dunes. Each tent is beautifully appointed and the entire camp is the ultimate in “glamping.” Tonight you will enjoy Berber food, listen to the drums under a starry night sky, and sleep in your gorgeous tent in peace and tranquility.
Day 5
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinjdad – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Boumalne Dades
Today the camel man (trekker) will wake you up before dawn to see a spectacular sunrise in the desert by camel. After, you will return to the camp to have your breakfast, shower and pack up before we continue our adventure by car to the city of Rissani, the former capital of the Alawite Sultans. Rissani was once an important market for caravans traveling the sub-Saharan region, and it is still an impressive market to visit today. We will take a walk through the local market and traditional souk. We will also see the ruins of Sijilmassa, the Moulay Ali Cherif Gate, and visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, where the father of the founder of the Alawite Dynasty is buried.
Today the camel man (trekker) will wake you up before dawn to see a spectacular sunrise in the desert by camel. After, you will return to the camp to have your breakfast, shower and pack up before we continue our adventure by car to the city of Rissani, the former capital of the Alawite Sultans. Rissani was once an important market for caravans traveling the sub-Saharan region, and it is still an impressive market to visit today. We will take a walk through the local market and traditional souk. We will also see the ruins of Sijilmassa, the Moulay Ali Cherif Gate, and visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, where the father of the founder of the Alawite Dynasty is buried. This is a wonderful destination for those who wish to learn some of the history of the country, as well as visiting the Gate itself. We will stop in Tinjdad, where we will have lunch. We will continue on the road along the river until we reach the Gorges, where we will stop and walk through this magnificent natural structure with incredibly high rock walls (up to 300 meters). This stunning place has been featured in many films. Later, we will pass through the Boumalne Du Dades, and there will be time to explore its rock formations often compared to human figures and monkey’s fingers. You will stay overnight in an authentic Moroccan Riad, including dinner and breakfast.
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Day 6
Skoura Oasis – Ourzazate – Ait Benhaddo – Pass Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakech (170 KM)
After your breakfast, we will depart for Marrakech. Our first stop will be Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in the world and host to such famous films and television shows as Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, The Man Who Would Be King, Vikings, Game of Thrones, and Aladdin, as well as several James Bond and Jason Bourne movies. We will then go on to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. We will drive through the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass while enjoying superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. We will stop along the way to have lunch in a Berber village called”Teddart” before your arrival in Marrakech.
Day 7
Marrakech – Tour of the City with a Local Guide
Today, after breakfast you will have a full day to tour and discover Marrakech, the famous Red City. Your guide will take you to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech, including the 19th century Bahia Palace, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Majorelle Gardens. You will have lunch in the Medina and also have an opportunity to visit the famous Souks, where the merchants sell everything from leather and carpets to spices and jewelry. Jemaa el-Fnaa is perhaps the most famous town square on earth. From ancient times until today, tradesmen, snake charmers, acrobats, magicians, mystics, musicians, and monkey trainers have populated this UNESCO World Heritage site. You will spend the night at an authentic Moroccan Riad, with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 8
Marrakesh to your FLIGHT TIME
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport at your flight time.
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Important Notes
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.