Upon your arrival, we will drive to Fes.
Stay overnight in a Riad in the heart of Fes Medina.
Night at the Riad.
Immerse yourself in the history, art, and culture of this magnificent Imperial city.
Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace): The Royal Palace of the King of Morocco in Fes, originally founded by the Marinid Dynasty in 1276.
Mellah (Jewish Quarter): Like many other cities in Morocco, Fes has a historic Mellah, the first separated Jewish quarter in the country.
Al Attarine Madrasa: Built by the Marinid Sultan Abu Said Uthman II, this school is considered one of the finest examples of Marinid architecture.
Nejjarine Square & Foundouk: The square is home to a beautifully restored caravanserai (foundouk), historically used by merchants, traders, and visitors to the city.
Al Quaraouiyine Mosque (Exterior Visit): Founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri, this is one of the world’s oldest universities, renowned for Islamic religious and legal studies.
Chouara Tannery: Visit Fes’s famous tannery, where traditional leather-making techniques are still in use. Leather from here is one of Morocco’s most prominent artisanal exports.
Fes Pottery & Ceramics Workshop: See how intricate Moroccan pottery and ceramics are made by hand.
These are just some highlights of what Fes has to offer. If there’s a specific attraction you’re interested in that isn’t listed, feel free to request it. We’re happy to customize your experience—just let our guide know in advance so we can arrange every detail.
After we finish the sightseeing of Fes we will continue driving to Midelt via Ifrane and cedar forest where you can see monkeys (African Macaque) in their natural habitat.
Overnight at the hotel, with dinner and breakfast included.
After breakfast at the hotel in Fes, we depart for the Sahara Desert, traveling via the magnificent Ziz Gorges, carved through volcanic rock, offering stunning views of the Middle Atlas plateau. As you approach the city of Errachidia, observe how the landscape gradually transforms, revealing the first hints of the Sahara Desert.
We continue to Erfoud, a city located on the edge of the desert. Then to Merzouga. Arrive in the Sahara Desert around 12pm to explore the Oriental Sahara Desert in a 4×4 vehicle (Jeep). We will traverse the desert to visit the nomadic communities of Erg Chebbi, providing a unique opportunity to learn about their traditional way of life. You will be invited to share a glass of tea with the nomads and gain insight into their customs and lifestyle.
Next, we will visit the village of Khamlia, inhabited by the Gnawa people, known for their distinctive dark skin. Here, you will experience authentic Gnawa music and folk songs, an integral part of their cultural heritage.
At around 4:00 p.m you will be introduced to your camels, which will transport you across the sand dunes to explore the Sahara Desert landscape to the desert camp. Upon arrival at the camp, you will be warmly welcomed with a traditional glass of tea before settling into your private tent, equipped with an en-suite bathroom. Dinner will be served at your convenience.
After dinner, you will have the opportunity to experience an authentic Berber night, featuring traditional drumming around the campfire and Berber-style dancing. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight at the Luxury desert camp(glamping), with dinner and breakfast included.
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.
