7 Days Tour From Fes To Merzouga Desert And Marrakech

Day 1: Full day to explore Fes with local guide

We will transfer you from the airport to your hotel or riad in Fes, then you will visit a new part of the city. You will see the artisanal and religious capital of Morocco. Founded by Idris 1 in the 12th century, Fez was the cultural capital and home of the Almohads for many years. It is one of the imperial cities most interested in history and crafts, and one of the largest Medinas in the Arab world; Madrasas, Souks (remarkable for the quantity and variety of spices), Karauin, the oldest Universities, mosques, squares, nearby Andalusians and potters, palaces and museums. Fez is the artisanal capital of Morocco, stay at the Riad after dinner.

Day 2: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – IMTGHERN – Merzouga

After breakfast, we head southeast through the Middle Atlas via Maroc Suisse Fran, then Azrou, we will stop at the famous Moroccan cedar forest, the largest cedar forest in Morocco. See and play with Barbary apes. From there we continue south passing through several towns where you will have the chance to see nomads living in tents. You will then stop in Midelt, where you will have lunch, and we will reach Errachidia or Imtghren, where the first large traveler palm appears. It creates an ideal oasis for growing a variety of fruit trees and plant microclimates. We reached Erfoud, the economic capital of the Tafilalet region. In this area, the fossils that prove that the past was covered with sea water are very rich. From there, the asphalt disappears and the Sahara trail reaches the village of Merzouga. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: ERG CHEBBI MERZOUGA FULL DAY

Today we explore Erg Chebbi in more depth. We visited the village of Khamlia and found small villages and inhabited houses in unexpected places far from civilization. We will also visit the nomads there and in the evening we will take you on a 4×4 camel safari to spend the night in the desert under the sky. Night in a Berber tent in the middle of the dunes.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE

After breakfast, we head towards the Rissani market, the old Sijilmassa, acquisition center for the old Sahara caravans. We continue through the semi-desert landscape to reach the oasis of Tinghir – probably one of the most beautiful places in Morocco. We then pass the Todra River, an impressive gorge rising over 300 meters high. We visited the village and we followed the road of a thousand castles to Ouarzazate to reach one of the most important cities in southern Morocco which is famous for its intense cinematic events such as Gladiator, Troy, The Mummy and many more. others. . Visit of the Kasbah of Taurirt. We will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 5: OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH

After breakfast, we headed to Ait Ben Haddou, Queen of the Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site). After that, we visit one of the most beautiful tracks in Morocco, Telouet castle, the old Glagui palace, the Pacha Marrakech. We continue through the highest mountain port in Morocco – Tzi N TichKa (2,260m) to the imperial city of Marrakech. We spend the night at the riad.

Day 6: Full day to explore Marrakech with a local guide

After breakfast, we will leave for a full day excursion to explore Marrakech. The story goes that the city was inhabited by a tribe from across the Atlas, where dates and bones were grown in abundance for palm trees. Known as the “red city” because of the color of its walls, it is dotted with gardens and fed by underground wells (khettaras) built in the 11th century by Almoravid and Saharan nomads. We will visit Menara, Casbah, Saadian Tombs. , the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia, the Majorelle Gardens and the Souks, are some of the essential visits. A unique experience will be to discover the “Djemaa El Fna” square, where the life and activities of the city are concentrated: dancers, storytellers, jugglers, craftsmen, merchants and snake charmers. Night in our local riad in Marrakech

Day 7: Marrakech – Airport

Free time until we drop you off at the airport before your flight, this will be the end of our service.

Included in the tour:

• Transportation from the airport to the hotel/riad in Fez
• Local guide for full-day tours in Fez and Marrakech
• Overnight accommodations in hotels/riads
• Transportation between destinations
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Visits to historical sites, palaces, museums, and gardens as mentioned in the itinerary
• Camel ride in the desert
• Transfer to the airport on the last day

Not included in the tour:

• Airfare to and from Morocco
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, etc.
• Tips for guides and drivers