9 days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech

Duration

9 DAYS

Start in

Fez

End in

Marraksh

Pickup

Airport/Accommodation

OVERVIEW OF 9 DAYS ITINERARY FROM FEZ

The Tour 9 days of the Morocco Desert Tour from Fez, including the Red City of Marrakech where you will end your adventure into the Desert. Explore the old medina of Fez and its winding and narrow streets.

Head To Nord to the blue city of Chefchaouen, known for its blue-washed buildings and old medina and back to the city of Meknes, stop along way to wander Unesco protected Volubilis Roman Ruins.

Afterward make your way the southeast to Erg Chebbi dunes to hop on a camel and sleep under the starry sky before heading back to Marrakech through Toudra gorgesDades gorges, the immense kasbah of Ait Benhaddou valleys and over the high Atlas mountain through the pass of Tizi N’Tichka.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the imperial city of  Fes – Meknes – Marrakech
  •  Wander the bleu-washed streets the bleu city of Chefchaouen
  •  Ride the camel to cross the Sahara Desert.
  •  Discover the spectacular Dades Valley and Toudra Gorges.
  •  Explore the Medival Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and The beautiful Telouet  Kasbah.
  •  Meet the locals and know more about their daily life and their culture.
  •  Explore the city of Marrakech , mountain villages, desert landscapes,

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive in Fes

Welcome to Morocco! You will be welcomed by your Driver at Fes airport in Fes to drive to your Hotel.

The Heart of History Fes has the world's largest old Medina, which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1981.

Day 02 Explore the Medina of Fes

The Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter The Tour Guide of Fes with Local Guide. Starting your morning by hoping on Jeep to visit the royal palace, it original foundation dates back to Marinides dynasty in 1276. Wander the jewish quarter, is believed to date from fifteenth century while the quarter in no longer home to any jewich population.

Panoramic Views and Artisan Craftsmanship Head to one of Borj towers for the view panoramic of the Old Medina. Before mosaic house to learn the process of pottery, from its creation of the clay to the mosaic of pottery to make tables, fountain ...used by Fassi artisans. Up to one of the Borj towers for a panoramic view of the medina. Then you'll go to a mosaic house to see a demonstration of the traditional pottery methods used by Fassi artisans. You'll see every step of the process, from the creation of the clay to the mosaics' fabrication.

Heart of the Medina: History and Architecture Continue to inside of the medina of Fes where you can walk to explore the old streets and narrow aleys, passageways and the important historic monuments of the Old city. The Tour guided takes us to Nejjarine square where you can drink the on the terrace of Nejjarine Foundouk, an 18-century caravanserai becomes woodwork Museum.

Islamic Schools and the World's Oldest University Islamic school maybe you can visit Bou Inania and el Attarine, will surprise you with their intricate cedar engraving that have resisted for centuries. The next stop is al Quarawyin university and its mosque (which was built in 859AD) by Tunisian-born Fatima al-fihri and is not the oldest institution but also the first university to be founded by a woman. Late Afternoon back to your Riad.

Day 03 Chefchaouen over Rif Mountains

The Scenic Route through the Rif Leave Fes behind into blue-washed city of Chefchaouen, Enjoy the scenic route along way you pass through farmland.an endless sea of wheet, grove upon groves of olive tress.this farming area go right in the Rif Mounatins range which is one of the largest mountain range in Morocco.The Rif Mountain offers a stunning landscape, there are so many layers of the mountains.all of them green.

Exploring the Kasbah and Medina Despite the fact that non-Muslim are not allowed to visit inside the mosque, but is still worth to visit it.you can visit also the garden, Museum, and some former of prison cells inside of the Kasbah. Chefchaouen has countless windy streets and picturesque structures with tiny alleys. Wander the Plaza Outa el Hamam and you can enjoy your dinner there.

Sunset at the Spanish Mosque For those who are a little more fit, you can take the road east to cross the Ras el Ma Spring and then climb the stairs which later will turns out to a trails to follow it, which will take about 20 - 30 min to reach the white spanich mpsque.where you can witness the sunset and you can enjoy the view panoramic of Chefchaouen.

Day 04 Volubilis and Meknes over the Rif Mountains

Morning Photography and Departure You can get up early to snap some pictures of empty street before leaving to Meknes. Leave to UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis ruins over the Rif Muntains.

The Roman Ruins of Volubilis Until the 18th Century, Volubilis remained an active and inhabited city. and its preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, despite the fact that part of its historical building were destroyed by an earthquake in 1755s and some its marble was removed to built the city of Meknes. Wander Volubilis and explore homes with it's heating system, temple and mosaic site.

Meknes: Imperial Grandeur Half Hour later you will be in Meknes, for an overview to a historic imperial city, you can visit the Bab Mansour gate, which it was built in the late 17th Century. an immense and beautiful gate was constructed by Moulay Ismail and it was finished later by his son Moulay Abdalla around 1730s.

The Royal Stables and Granary Next, explore the Royal stable and Granary Heri Souani, was built early-18th Century Behind the stable and over the basin to hold the food and grains for the horses, and its huge granary which allowed to store enough grains for over 20 years. however storing enough grains to feed 12000 horses for 20 years.

Day 05 Venture into Sahara Desert over Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains - Ziz Valley - Camel Ride

Across the Atlas Ranges Leave Meknes to head south into Sahara Desert for an unforgettable Experience Camel ride and overnight under strarry sky. Continue traveling south, passing the Middle Atlas Mountains range and through the pass Zad (2178 Meters - 7146 Feet) As you travel to Midlet (the apple city) you will drive through the cedar forest where you can see the families of Barbary apes in the trees and along the side of the way, enjoy the scenary along the road including the cedar tress and apple orchards.

The High Atlas and Ziz Gorges Next, Travel to Ziz Valley over the high Atlas Mountains over the pass of Tizi N'Tlghemt 1900 Meters - 6233 Feet), linking the city of Fes and Meknes to Sahara Desert. then snacking down through the dramatic Ziz Gorges from Rich, the gorges provide a rocky passage south through the tunnel dun Légionnaire built by the french in 1928s, and its river brings to life the southern valley of Ziz.

Oases, Ksars, and Fossils Continue on to Ziz Valley, the largely hidden river feeds a string of Oases and many ksours know as fortified houses, Dotted along its greenbelt are group of Ksars, built to protect families in what was until the 1930s. Travel to Erfoud which is known for its annual date festival and fossil mining, visit the Fossil factory to learn how fossil rock is transferred to decorative product such as Tables, Fountains.

Erg Chebbi and the Berber Camp Erg Chebbi is our Last destination of the day where you can change the gear and prepare to get on your camel to cross the sand dunes, to get to your berber camp. Along the way you can stop to witness the sunset and later on straight to your Berber camp, there you can enjoy your dinner, Berber music.

Day 06 Dades Valley and Toudra Gorges Via Desert Village and Kasbahs

Sunrise and the Journey through Kasbahs Early morning to catch the sunrise Before your breakfast in the Hotel near the sand dune. our Morocco Desert From Fes takes us first to Erfoud foe the second time. on the way to Toudra valley we drive through many Desert towns and kasabh know as fortified houses which offers incredible looking of kasbah and villages jus near of an extensive river of Toudra (48 Km of palm trees).

The Majestic Toudra Gorges Go off the main Road to walk through the Toudra Gorgres which lie 15 Km from the city of Tinghir, It's hug walls changing colour to magical effect, you can walk through the canyon and relax in cool water.

Into the Dades Valley shortly after walking through the Toudra gorges we go back to the main road to travel to Dades valley. along the way the valley will bring out berber village and farmland with its alomond trees and Fig trees, settling into your Hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 07 Marrakech over High Atlas Mountains - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

The Valley of Roses and Skoura Travel along the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Pass through the Dades Valley. stop in the rose valley known for its annual rose Festival and you can visit local cooperative to learn about how rose petals are transformed into rose water and oil. Visit Kela'a M'gouna and gaze at the manicured rose bushes. Visit a rose cooperative to observe how rose petals are transformed into rose water and oil. Back in the vehicle, and will drive to Ouarzazate through the immense oasis of Skoura to each the Hollywood of Morocco Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate: The Hollywood of Morocco Westward travel will bring you to Ouarzazate, where you can stop and learn about how scenes from Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down were filmed in the area. To understand more about the history of the region and the filming process, take a tour of a movie studio or go to the Musée du Cinema. where you can stop to admire the view of Taourirt Kasbah 17th century old mud and straw mixture building. later on head to Atlas studio to have tour (optional) to visit the studio and learn about The movies location and how it has been featured in many Hollywood films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Prison Break and so on.

The UNESCO Heritage of Ait Benhaddou Half an Hour later, the road turns right to UNESCO world heritage site of Ait benhaddou Kasbah, built in the 17 the century and it was an important trading Center for Berber Tribe and the cravans coming along the way from sahara desert to Marrakech. Wander the Kasbah and its alleys and passageways before climb to top to reach the granary where you can admire the view panoramic of the village and surrounded area. You can cross the river to explore the gate featured in famous series Game of Thrones.

Crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech Travel to Marrakech over the high Atlas Mountaing, Drive through the Mountain and you can notice the changes in landscape. Climb over the pass of Tizi N'Tichka (2260 Meters). stop to admire the scenary and stretch your legs at same time. as you descend the pass of Tizi N'Tichka you can stop in Aragan oil cooperative to learn how Argan fruits turns into many products such as oil, skin care ... We descend the High Atlas you will notice again difference in climate and sights changing as soon as you leave the mountain. Expecting late afternoon arrival to Marrakech.

Day 08 Marrakech: Explore Marrakech Sights, Historical Landmarks and Majorelle Garden

The Red City and Berber Roots Far From the old Medina of Fes, Marrakech has more Amazigh (Berber) than Arab historical roots. Marrakech! Nicknamed the red city, has always been a major economic center of the Berber Atlas Mountain Tribes. Starting off your day by visiting Morocco's top tourist attractions in Marrakech.

Jemaa el Fna and the Royal Palaces Marrakech's main square, Jemaa el Fna is a square and Marketplace in the medina of Marrakech (old city), both locals and tourists and it remains the main square of Marrakech, afternoon the square comes a life with musicians and storytellers. Next visit the Bahia palace, which is a 19th-century structure with rooms beautifully decorated with stuccos, paintings, and mosaics, as well as a number of gardens. The Saadian Tombs are an ancient royal necropolis in Marrakech located inside the royal kasbah on the southern side of the kasbah mosque.

Religious Landmarks and Islamic Art Orient yourself to the west where you can find the Koutoubia mosque and its beautiful garden, the mosque was built in the 12th century, and its minaret is still the tallest building in Marrakech standing at 70 meters. Visit the Madrasa Ben Youssef an Islamic school from the 16th century to see its beautiful tile work, and carved cedar ceiling...

The Botanical Beauty of the New City End your visit to the new city where you will find Majorelle Garden, which is a one-hectare artist-landmarks garden and botanical Garden in the Nouvelle Ville, starting in 1923, the french orientalist artist Jacque Majorelle work on it for nearly four years, and it includes a villa designed by the French artist.

Day 09 Flight Home From Marrakech Airport

Departure Transfer Depending on your flight details, Transfert to Marrakech Airport from Your hotel.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned 4×4 Toyota Prado TX, including all fuel.
  • Pick-up and drop-off directly from your riad or hotel in Marrakech.
  • Professional Berber and nomad driver-guide fluent in English.
  • 7 nights in a hotel or riad on a ( breakfast), in rooms with private bathrooms.
  • 2 nights in a hotel or riad on a ( breakfast And Dinner ), in rooms with private bathrooms.
  • One night in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi featuring a private bathroom with toilet and shower.
  • Everyday breakfast provided with vegetarian and vegan options available.
  • Guided camel ride; sandboarding can also be arranged directly with the camp team.
  • Luggage assistance throughout the tour and at all accommodation points.
  • Traditional Berber drumming and musical entertainment.
  • Free time to explore key sites, such as Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, with opportunities for walking and photography.
  • Flexibility to request stops along the route whenever desired.
  • Guided tours of the Medinas of Marrakech and Fes with a certified English-speaking local guide.
  • Camel (dromedary) excursion in the desert.
  • Exclusive, private services (no other guests will be added to the group).
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunches.
  • Dinner: Fez, Marrakech, Chefchaouen, Meknes
  • Beverages.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Any services not explicitly listed under "Included in the Price".

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