8 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert
Highlights of the Tour from Fes to Marrakech :
- Explore the rich road of our Tour from Fes to Marrakech
- Exploring Fes.
- Visiting Ifran and the Monkeys of Azrou
- Enjoying the diverse natural landscapes of Morocco
- Spending the night in the desert with camel trekking
- Exploring the Kasbahs of the Hollywood of Morocco
Itinerary overview :
The tour will leave Fes and head towards Chefchaouen and then the desert after visiting several places like the cedar forest of Azrou and Midelt. We will spend the night in the desert of Merzouga and explore the oases and the Kasbahs. We will visit Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou after that. Then we will end our tour at Marrakech.
DAY 1: TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL
After we meet up, we will start our 8-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert. We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation. You can spend the day relaxing and preparing for the next adventure.
DAY 2: FES SIGHTSEEING
This is the day of our 8-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert. It will be dedicated to exploring the spiritual capital of Morocco Fes. After breakfast, we will start our guided tour in the Medina of Fes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will begin by visiting the landmarks of Fes Elbali, such as the Al Qaraouine University, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the Nejjarine Fountain, and so on. Then, we will have a traditional lunch in the Medina before exploring Fes, like the Jewish Quarter (The Mellah). We will go back to the Riad.
DAY 3: TRIP TO CHEFCHAOUEN FROM FES
After breakfast, we will go on our tour from Fes to Marrakech to Chefchaouen to have a guided tour. We will drive by the fantastic landscapes of the Riff Mountains to reach the Blue City. We will visit the Medina, the markets, and some quiet streets to take memorable photos between the blue walls. After lunch at a traditional restaurant, we will see the Market in case you want to buy some of the handicrafts that the city is famous for before we go to a hotel.
DAY 4: FES – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT
We’ll start our 8-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert. Our journey will take us through Morocco’s diverse landscapes. We’ll visit Ifran and the cedar forest near Azrou, meet the Barbary monkeys, and stop at Apples Midelt for lunch. Then, we’ll drive through the high road of Tizi n’Taghamt and the fantastic landscapes of Ziz Valley. We’ll pass by the town of Fossils Erfoud before arriving at Merzouga. After tea, we’ll ride camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoy the sunset. We’ll head to the desert camp for drum music, dinner, and stargazing.
DAY 5: MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – TODRA GORGE – DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE
We plan to wake up early to catch the magnificent sunrise in the Merzouga desert. We will visit the Tinghir Oasis and Toudra Gorges before heading towards Erfoud. Next, we will explore the breathtaking Dades Valley, drive through Kelaat Mgouna and the Valley of Roses, visit the Skoura Oasis, and finally check-in for an overnight stay at the Ouarzazate hotel – often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
DAY 6: OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH
Today, After visiting the Kasbah of Taourirt, we will explore the studios of Ouarzazate. We will head to Ait Ben Haddou, which is a huge and ancient Kasbah that is considered a UNESCO world heritage site and also a famous filming site that can be seen in many favorite movies such as Gladiator, the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus of Nazareth and so on. In the afternoon, we will drive through the fantastic high mountain landscapes of Tizi n’Tichka Road and the many Berber villages that live a very simplistic lifestyle before we arrive at Marrakech. In the Red city, we will stay at a hotel.
DAY 7: MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING
We’ll explore Marrakech with a guided tour to visit its main landmarks, including Bahia Palace, Saadien Tombs, Ben Youssef Koranic school, Medina, and Souks. After lunch at Jamaa Lafna Square, we can visit Koutoubia Mosque and Majorelle Gardens. You can explore the city on your own afterward. We’ll be staying at a traditional Riad.
DAY 8: MARRAKECH TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
We will have a free program. You can go out to explore the Red City by yourself. Then, we will end our Tour from Fes to Marrakech. We can take you to the airport after that if you’re considering leaving the country at the end of our 8-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert.
The itinerary can be changed as you wish. Please, tell us if you like to do that.
Tour Included:
- Pick up at the hotel/riad, airport, or wherever you want.
- 8 days of private and exclusive services of a comfortable vehicle with AC
- 8 days services of an English speaking driver-guide
- 7 night in nice accommodation
- Camel Trekking & Night in Desert Camp
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Driver
- Fuel
- Sandboarding
- Local guide in Fes & Marrakech
Not included:
- Lunches
- Drunks
- Flight
- Entrance/Activity Fees and tips
- dinners in Fes, Marrakech ( we do not include the dinners in the big city to enjoy the Moroccan restaurants)
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