Morocco imperial cities from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga |

OVERVIEW:
This 9-day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga explores Morocco’s rich geographic and cultural diversity including Morocco Sahara desert trip and Morocco Imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, and Berber villages.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit Fez city
Visit Chefchaoune city
Camel Ride in the Erg chebbi
Night in a Berber camp inside the dunes of Erg Chebbi
dinner and breakfast are included
Gorges Dades & Todgha
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Ouarzazate & Marrakech city

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Fes
DEPARTURE TIME	07:30 AM
RETURN TIME:	Approximately 06:30 PM

INCLUDED:

Hotel pickup and drop-off service
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Fuel included
Half-board accommodation
Local guide in Fes, ( optional ) and Marrakech

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunches and drinks
Anything not mentioned in the program
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

It is important to know

Tour price per person depends on how many participants there are in your party
This tour is for those with an interest in the Culture, History, Religion, and ethnic traditions of Morocco!

Day 1:

Fez – Chefchaoune the bleu pearl city 3 h 41 min (197,4 km)

Our local driver guide will wait for you with the minibus prepared in front of the accommodation and take the group to Chefchaoune. Drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the fertile coastal plains. Continue the road until you arrive in the region of the Rif Mountains which is the heart and location of the quiet blue and whitewashed city of Chefchaouen. Accommodation in Chefchaoune.

Day 2:

Chefchaoune – Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, visit Chefchaouen, the “blue city”. Start your tour with the Kasbah museum in the medina. The kasbah of Chefchaouen belongs to the early 18th century and was built by the legendary ruler Moulay Ismail. It is fairly simple without architectural surprises, but it is surrounded by gardens on the interior and exterior. Inside the Kasbah, you can visit the ethnographic museum, which contains antique weapons, musical instruments, and photographs of the old town. Exploring the Medina we get lost in the narrow streets of the Medina and we make pictures with all possible blue nuances. You will be fascinated by this small town. Perhaps the most photogenic city, Chefchaouen is much quieter than any other Moroccan town. Instead of vendors inviting you to their shops, you’ll find quiet men waiting for you to ask them about a price. The streets are filled with locals enjoying their days and the echoes of laughter from the children playing ball. You can try to get lost and observe local life and many kittens in Chefchaouen. Accommodation in Chefchaoune.

Day 3:

Chefchaoune – Fes 3 h 41 min (197,4 km)

Departure to Fez early in the morning, We arrive in Fez in the afternoon. You start your visit by losing yourself in the labyrinth of souks, the famous painter Chouara Tannery, the ceramics workshops, and the royal palace. During this tour of the city of Fez, you will walk in the alleys of the medina of Fez, authentic and traditional, that lives to the rhythm of history, and discover its Koranic schools, its Medersas (Attarine, Bounania, etc.), its fountains, its Andalusian style palaces, its mausoleums (Moulay Idriss II, Sidi Ahmed Tijani, etc.), and the Al Karaouiyine University, the oldest in the world. Visit the many theme souks and numerous craft workshops (the famous tanners’ quarter, the weavers’ quarter, the cabinet makers, etc.), observing the age-old craftsmanship. In the evening, we returned to the hotel. Accommodation in Fez

Day 4:

Fes – Ifran – Midalt – Ziz valley – Erfoud – Erg Chegaga – 7 h (480 km)

After breakfast, depart for the Merzouga desert. We will cross the Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorges in the province of Errachidia. Stopping at the famous and largest cedar forest in Morocco, then your journey continues along with the luxuriant Zis Oasis, stopping for panoramic views along the way and driving through the welcoming Berber villages, getting to Erfoud, then Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty– the current ruling royal family in Morocco. We arrived in the desert to catch the best light for the photos at sunset. We stop at the traditional clothes store for scarves, and we’ll be teaming up for the Sahara. After relaxing for a few minutes in Merzouga, we ride to the camels which are waiting to take you on an adventure in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. It’s a good opportunity to see a wonderful sunset. We will spend the night in the desert, admire the sky covered by millions of stars (amazing! ), and have dinner will be prepared by a Berber chef. We will enjoy the traditional food and listen to a live special show. We will sing and dance around the fire in the middle of the desert. At night we sleep in tents, especially Berber tents.

Day 5:

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – 3 h 55 min (271 km)

We wake up at 6 o’clock, we take breakfast, and we make the most beautiful pictures at sunrise, We will go on the camel for about 2 hours, then we take the minibus to Dades. We visit Tinghir village and Dades Gorges. The road passes through Tinejdad and the Todra Valley. This stunning area affords plenty of opportunities to walk as long as the rover through the gardens or up the road on the other side of the Gorges. We will take lunch in Todra Gorges. Later we will continue to the Dades Valley and the Dades Gorges before spending the night in a hotel. Accommodation in Gorges du Dades.

Day 6:

Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben haddou – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech – 325 km 5h 50 min

After breakfast we will go through the villages of these charming areas, passing fields cultivated by the Berbers women, with the peaks of the High Atlas as a fitting backdrop. Our journey will then continue toward Ouarzazate, along the Valley of the Roses, and past the Kasbahs of Skoura Oasis. Ouarzazate became famous when it’s nearby Kasbah; Aït Benhaddou appeared in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. This spellbinding quiet town is the perfect home base for exploring the southern region of Morocco which is comprised of ancient Kasbahs. Walk outside the Kasbah’s lush terraced gardens and witness the same desert scenery that was used in Gladiator and Alexander the Great of Tamdaght. Aït Benhaddou is located 32 km from Ouarzazate lies picturesque village. Orson Welles used it as a location for Sodome and Gomorrah; and for Jesus of Nazareth, the whole lower part of the village was rebuilt. In recent years more controlled restoration has been carried out under UNESCO auspices. From here start crossing the highest pass in Africa, Tizi n’Tichka. In the evening we will arrive in Marrakech. Accommodation in Marrakech.

Day 7:

Marrakech – Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, we will visit the fascinating Marrakech. It’s gorgeous madness all over the medina and the Djemma El Fna Market: from Cobre and coworkers who want to paint with henna to shoppers and dancers. Rarely, do you get together so many flavors and colors. Your guide will then help you navigate through the labyrinth-like streets and alleys of Djemma El Fna Square. Enjoy the aromatic streets, taste the fresh-squeezed orange juice, and venture into the souks (shops) specializing in Berber carpets, silver jewelry, artisan workshops, handmade shoes, tanneries, etc.
Enjoy a three-course lunch consisting of fresh salad, tajine, and fruit at one of Marrakech’s most delectable restaurants. Accommodation in Marrakech.

Day 8:

Marrakech – Essaouira – 2 h 38 min -(191 km)

Essaouira is a small Moroccan port city that conquers you through its simplicity; Essaouria is a fun-filled and relaxing day trip from Marrakech. To the ocean on our way, we will see “goats in the tree” we will stop we take pictures, then we start to feel the ocean breeze. Visit this eighteenth-century seaside medieval town that boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and mouthwatering seafood. Place Prince Moulay el Hassan and the Skala du Port, the fishing harbor offers breathtaking views of the Portuguese ramparts. Explore the ramparts and the spice and jewelry souks. To the ocean on our way, we will see “goats in the tree” we will stop we take pictures, then we start to feel the ocean breeze. Accommodation in Marrakech

Day 9:

Marrakech – Airport transfer

1 review for Morocco imperial cities from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

Rated 5 out of 5

Alex – June 18, 2022

My husband and I did a 09 day Highlights of Morocco tour and it was one of the best trips we’ve ever taken! The booking experience with Megan was quick and easy and she was able to customize the tour to suit our interests and budget. Our driver, Abdou, was absolutely superb! He was a fantastic guide and took care of us from the moment we were picked up at the airport. He was always courteous, timely, and very helpful. During our time in Merzouga, his family had a lovely surprise for us and it was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. Our riads were beautiful and the local guides were very informative and showed us quite a bit during our tours. Our favorite spots were the Sahara Desert and the beautiful medinas in Fes. Our private trip with Wanderlust Voyages was the perfect way to explore the country. Morocco is a beautiful place and the people are so kind and welcoming – we’ll be back again!

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Morocco imperial cities from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga