Upon your arrival, we will drive to Fes.
Stay overnight in a Riad in the heart of Fes Medina.
Night at the Riad.
We will spend the morning and part of the afternoon visiting the medina de Fes with a local
guide, described by Paul Bowles as “an enchanted labyrinth protected from time”. The local
guide is thoroughly familiar with this city, so that you can discover it thoroughly: its corners,
traditions, stories and history. The labyrinth-like medina de Fes has more than 9000 streets which
create a magical environment between light and shadow. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fes was once the capital of Morocco, and it has Fatimid, Andalusian, Arabic and Jewish
influences. The city reached its peak in the 13th century, and it became the center of knowledge,
with one of the world’s oldest universities. You will be able to visit the most important palaces,
the Jewish quarters, the Madrassa (old school and university from the 13th century) and a
Quranic school. Furthermore, you will visit shops with authentic handicrafts from Fes and its
leather work, where ancient methods are still used.
Return to the Riad.
We will leave in the morning to visit the magical cedar forests of Azrou and Ifran, where you
will be dazzled by its spectacular natural elements. The atmosphere is calm, clear and rich in
nature’s scents. On our journey, we will have a break in Midelt, a small town between the High
and the Middle Atlas, an exceptional location to watch the exuberant mountain landscape.
During our journey, you may see some monkeys and other typical animals in the Cedar forest.
After arriving in Merzouga, you can enjoy traditional Moroccan tea as a welcome sign of
affection. After that it’s time to ride a camel through the desert for about an hour to get to the
camp. After that you can have an unforgettable dinner outdoors, in the desert, under a beautiful
nomad tent where, in ancient times, weddings were celebrated and where the wedding dinner
occurred. After dinner, there will be live traditional music and dancing around fire.
Night at the luxurious desert camp.
Today is dedicated to discover the oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the desert on a
4×4, visiting the nomads at Erg Chebbi. We will also go to the village of the dark-skinned people
named “Khamlia” and enjoy the original music and folk songs of the Gnawas and visit Rissani,
the last major city of about 40km west of Erg Chebbi. Rissani itself is very interesting old town.
From 8 to 14 century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijelmassa, prosperous of the caravan
routes and visit market – souk, the interesting thing about this Souk is not a tourist souk, but for
the people living there.
3 times a week is the market with sheep, goats and donkeys. At
lunchtime, you will have Berber Pizza. From there back to Merzouga
Village.
Night in a Hotel.
After unforgettable night in the desert getting to know its culture, traditions and nature, you will
leave for something completely different: the rocky landscape of the Gorges, the high Atlas and
the green beauty of the Dadès Valley. Explore the Todra Gorge, which is one of the most
spectacular canyons in the world, with towering rock cliffs that reach 300 meters high, each
separated only by 10 to 15 meters, which extend through several kilometers .
Finally you will reach the Dades Valley which is carved for centuries by the Dades River. It is a
perfect destination overlooking the fertile valley below and the panorama of the mountains
beyond.
Night in a Hotel.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna
and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing
numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip.
Today you will
have the opportunity to meet Berber Nomads in their caves and then you will enjoy the fertile
Rose valley and the rock formations along the way. We’ll stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose
city”.
Continuing on to Skoura and the birds valley, you’ll visit the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-
preserved kasbah in this area followed by lunch at a restaurant, overlooking the whole valley.
After lunch it’s on to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers.
Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, you may have already seen, such as The Mummy, Gladiator and the Last temptation of Christ.
Night in a Riad.
After breakfast you will travel via the dramatic Tizi N’tichka Pass. you’ll stop at the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The largest Kasbah in Morocco, was built by T-hami
El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains, at the end of the 19th century to be one of his stops
during his long trading routes to Timbuctu in Mali. Now the Kasbah houses many of the Glaoui family members.
After a short visit to the Kasbah, your journey will continue through the
majestic Tizi n’tichka in the high Atlas mountains before arriving in Marrakech.
Night in a Riad.
Visit Marrakesh, the red city of Morocco and the cosmopolitan center of the country. The
surprising architecture, the intense sent of spices, the colorful and exotic atmosphere, and the
small corners and secrets in its history make this city the most desired and visited city in
Morocco. During the day, you will be accompanied by a local guide exclusively dedicated to the
city of Marrakech so you can enjoy the best the city has to offer. The attractions that you will
explore are multiple: the Bahia Palace (opulent building from the 19th century), the Ben Youssef
Medersa (old Quoranic school), Majorelle’s gardens and Saadian Tombs, and so many more.
Commerce is chaotic in Marrakech and it’s the city main activity. At night, dine at the Jemaa el
Fna Square, a market under open sky, where the mixture of scents, songs and shows are
engaging and where the most traditional and typical food can be tasted at Moroccan prices.
At the end of your day, return to the Riad.
After breakfast in the morning in your Riad we will drive to Casablanca and then to Rabat. In
Casablanca, you will visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside of Mecca and experience the coastal “Cornish” seaside.
Afterwards, we will leave for Rabat, the capital of
Morocco, in which we will visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Oudayas.
Night in a Riad.
After breakfast in the morning we will drive to Chefchaoun to explore one of the most beautiful
cities in Morocco, one of the stunning villages at the feet of the Rif Mountains.
The Chefchaouen medina had a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes where you will spend your night in a nice place to enjoy the breeze and the
beauty of nature.
Night in a Riad.
After breakfast in the Riad, our exciting journey will start towards Volubilis, via Wazan and other Rif villages.
In Volubilis, we will visit the Roman ruins and learn about the archeological site and its Morrocan history.
After visiting the ruins, we will make our way to Meknes, a city with a
17th century heritage. We will stop here for lunch and hang out at the historical huge walls of the medina, Bab el Mansour and enjoy a visit to Moulay Ismail’s shrine, later we drive directly to Fes city.
Night in a Riad.
On the very last day we transfer you to the airport to catch your flight.
