The 10 days in Morocco itinerary starts  with a pick from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we dedicate the day to explore the Highlights of Fes with a local guide. The city is considered one of the imperial cities, besides being the cultural and religious center of Morocco.

Firstly, we start the day by visiting the Royal Palace gate. Then the well preserved medieval Medina, that is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You will visit the Blue gate or Bab Boujloud, the entrance of the old Medina. You will enter the Medina to visit The Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries. And finally the Quaraouin mosque and university, the oldest university in the world. After that we leave the Medina to visit the Jewish quarter also known as “the Mellah”. In the afternoon, we drive to an ancient fortress for panoramic view of the Medina and the city of Fes. Finally, return to your Riad.

2nd day: Fes – Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara

After a warm breakfast, we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane. The city is famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style architecture houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary macaques live. Feel free to feed them, while wandering in the forest. Later, we continue to Midelt, where we will have a free time for lunch. Then we drive to Merzouga through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz valley. Stops will be made along the way for panoramic views.

In the afternoon, we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Then you switch to camels, and cross the sandy desert. You will make a stop on top of a high dune to enjoy the sunset. Finally, you continue to the desert camp. The camp is a combination between the traditional tents of nomads, and the luxury a hotel has. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music, while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

3rd day : Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove

Wake up early in the morning is a must do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to explore the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.

Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking a Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we take a stroll in a palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometres to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.

4th day : Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk  lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of Todra river has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Finally, dinner and overnight in a hotel.

5th day : Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, we continue our trip to Kalaa Magouna, to visit the Rose valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the studios, in which famous movies were shot.

We depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh. Driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Overnight stay in a Riad in Marrakech.

6th day : Guided tour sightseeing Marrakech

After a warm breakfast, we will be exploring the Highlights of Marrakech with a local guide. The city is considered one of the four imperial cities in Morocco. The visit includes : the Bahia Palace , Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Quranic mosque. And a stroll in the largest traditional souk in Morocco. Free time for lunch near the Jemaa El-Fna square. Later on you visit the Koutoubia mosque the largest in Marrakech, and the Majorelle garden. Finally, transfer to your accommodation .Feel free to wander in Jemaa El-Fna on your own.

7th day : Marrakech – Essaouira

After breakfast, we drive west to Essaouira city. On the way we will make stops to see the Argan trees goats, and also for panoramic views. We reach the Essaouira city, formerly Mogador, one of the important coastal cities in Morocco. The city is famous for the diversity of seafood, beautiful beach and surfing sport. We will visit the fishing port, the ancient ramparts with cannons, and also the old Medina. Finally, transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Essaouira.

8th day : Essaouira – Casablanca – Rabat

After breakfast, the 10 days in morocco itinerary continues to Casablanca. We depart from Essaouira and drive along the coastline to reach Casablanca city the economical center of Morocco. Where we will visit the Hassan II mosque the largest mosque in Morocco, and also the Casablanca Cornish. Free time for lunch. Then drive to Rabat the capital of Morocco. Overnight stay in Rabat.

9th day : Sightseeing Rabat the capital – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, we explore Rabat one of the imperial cities in Morocco, and the current capital. It is located northwest of Morocco, on the Atlantic coast. You will visit the Highlights of the city including : the Hassan tower, The Mausoleum of Mohammed V and also The Kasbah of Oudaya. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we head north through Ouazzane, to reach the Blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. The city is famous for its buildings and alleyways painted in blue. Overnight stay in a hotel

10th day : Chefchaouen – Tangier airport

In the last day of your 10 days in morocco itinerary -depending on you flight time- you can have a free time to stroll in the beautiful alleyways of the blue city. Then we drive through the Rif mountains to reach Tangier. Finally, we drop you off at the airport. End of the tour.

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The 7 days tour starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we depart to visit Meknes the Ismaili capital and one of the imperial cities. We visit : Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal stables, the granary, and also the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Free time for lunch. Next, we drive 30 km away from Meknes to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has many beautiful mosaics scattered here and there, along with ancient pillars and archways.

After strolling in the ruins, we head north through Ouazzane, to reach Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Also known as the Blue City. The city is famous for its buildings and alleyways painted in blue. Overnight stay in a hotel.

2nd day : Chefchaouen – Rabat the capital

After breakfast, feel free to wander in the blue city. Then we drive to Rabat through the Rif mountains. The city of Rabat is one of the imperial cities in Morocco, and the current capital. It is located in northwest Morocco on the Atlantic coast. You will visit the Highlights of the city. Including the Hassan tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and The Kasbah of Oudaya. Overnight stay in a hotel.

3rd day : Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech

After breakfast, we depart from Rabat and drive along the coastline to Casablanca. The city is the economical center and the largest city in Morocco. Firstly, we will visit Hassan II mosque the second largest mosque in the continent. Then we visit the Casablanca Cornish. Finally, we drive inland to Marrakech the red city and one of the imperial cities. Feel free to wander in the famous Jemaa El-Fna square. Overnight stay in a hotel or Riad.

4th day : Guided tour sightseeing Marrakech

After a warm breakfast, we will be exploring the Highlights of Marrakech with a local guide. The visit includes : the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Quranic mosque. And also stroll in the largest traditional souk in Morocco. Free time for lunch near the Jemaa El-Fna square. Later on, you visit the Koutoubia mosque the largest in Marrakech, and also the Majorelle garden. Finally, transfer to your accommodation. Feel free to wander in Jemaa El-Fna on your own.

5th day : Marrakech – High Atlas mountains- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

We pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech early morning. Then drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains, and Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Thereafter, we continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Lunch in a local restaurant in the area. Then we head to “The gate of the desert” Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate .

6th day : Ouarzazate- Rose valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara – overnight in a luxury camp

After breakfast, we pick you up to visit one of the studios where various movies were shot. Then continue to Rose valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May, where the locals offer their rose products. After that we visit Todra Gorges, the course of Todra river has carved out a high red cliff-sided canyon through the mountains. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape.

Then we continue our way through Touroug, Tinjdad and Erfoud town. After that we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You will switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. After that a stop will be made for you on top of a high dune to enjoy the sunset. Then continue to the camp. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the desert camp .

7th day: Merzouga Sahara–Rissani – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes

In the last day of the 7 days tour. You wake up early morning to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga where the driver awaits. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble.

After that, we drive along the Ziz river, we stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that we visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style houses. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of the tour. This concludes our 7 days tours from fes morocco tours.

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The 5 days desert tour itinerary starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to the cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. Later, we will continue to Midelt, where lunch will be served. Then we head to the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the Ziz river

In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp

Day 2: Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove

Wake up early in the morning is a must-do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossils areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.

Firstly we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances. Its inhabitants originate from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we take a stroll in the palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.

Day 3: Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley 

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we continued our trip to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products from perfumes, rose water, and oil, to cosmetic products. Free time for lunch. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura and visit the Kasbah of Amridil. Finally, we reach Ouarzazate, we visit the studios in which famous movies were shot and also visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 5: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- Telouet – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech 

On the last day, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh, by driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Marrakech. End of 5 days tour from fes to Marrakech desert tour

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The starting point of this tour is usually the airport of this city, although we can arrange any other place, such as a hotel. In any case, our staff will pick you up punctually to start the route at that very moment. It will be a Spanish-speaking driver at the wheel of a comfortable and private vehicle.

This way we will head south, and soon the Middle Atlas Mountains will appear before our eyes. This mountain range, with peaks exceeding 3,000 meters above sea level, is home to places worth visiting and admiring. For example, the city of our first stop: Ifrane. At a glance we will understand why it is known as the Moroccan Switzerland, because its green surroundings and its buildings with gable roofs evoke places typical of other latitudes, such as the European Alps.

The next point of interest of the route is the Ifrane National Park, which also receives two other popular names: the Park of the Cedars or the Forest of the Monkeys, as both are numerous here. And very representative of the country, by the way: these trees confirm a dense and huge green spot in the landscape and provide the perfect habitat for Barbary macaques, the only primate species north of the Sahara.

After getting to know this protected natural area, we will cross the Middle Atlas and, descending the southern slope, we will see how the landscape becomes more arid. It is the announcement that the desert is near, which we will reach by crossing the Ziz Valley. Following the natural route, which runs parallel to this small sheet of water, we will disembark in Erfoud, a small desert town that has gained international fame for the important fossils discovered here, some of them of dinosaurs.

And about 40 km beyond Erfoud, our road from Fez to the desert leaves the asphalt: in the town of Merzouga we will get on the back of camels for an excursion through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, which are among the most symbolic of the Sahara Desert. A ride of a couple of hours that will be unlike anything you have experienced before and will end at our tented camp.

Upon arrival, we will be welcomed with a Berber tea, as tradition dictates. And as night falls, an army of stars will appear in the sky, shining like nowhere else in the world, given the absence of light pollution and cloud cover. Undoubtedly, an unbeatable way to go to sleep, as you will spend the night in Berber tents in total comfort.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Khamlia – Desert Nomads – Merzouga Desert

On the second day of this circuit from Fez to the desert, we will live several experiences to remember. The first of them, the majestic sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a spectacle of light and silence that is impossible to find elsewhere in the world.

After sunrise, we will have breakfast in the tents camp and move to Khamlia, better known as ‘the village of the blacks’.

In this village we will discover first hand an ancestral tradition: that of Gnawa music, performed by descendants of slaves from Sudan, brought here centuries ago. In their genes they carry, therefore, the percussion rhythms and the sensitivity for a tribal music that has received the distinction of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. An honor that will be easy to understand when we witness live one of their performances.

Once the experience is over, we will get on our SUVs to travel along desert tracks used years ago by the racers of the Paris-Dakar rally. In this itinerary, we will pass through uninhabited French and Berber villages, as well as khol mines exploited decades ago to extract this precious raw material for the cosmetics industry. In addition, we will stop at a strategic and high point, from where we will observe the immensity of the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

There will still be time to visit a community of desert nomads who, despite being in the process of sedentarization, maintain uses and customs of their ancestors. We will make contact with them to tell us about their way of life in such an inhospitable terrain.

At the end of the day, we will return to our accommodation in a hotel in the desert of Merzouga, where dinner will be included and where the same sky shining with stars will bid us good night before going to sleep.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Fez

The third day of this circuit begins with the magic of waking up in the middle of the desert, in a unique accommodation where breakfast is included. And after that and after living two unforgettable days in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, it’s time to take the road back.

We will do it by the same route taken on the first day, in which we travel from Fez to the desert, but in this case in a more direct way, with the intention of reaching this Imperial City as soon as possible. In this way, you will have the afternoon free to take a first contact with it, in what will be a foretaste of the guided tour the next day. In the evening, you will sleep in a charming riad in the heart of the city center, where you will have all the monuments and places of interest close at hand.

Day 4: Fez – Airport

One of the advantages of this 4-day tour from Fez to the desert is that it offers plenty of time to visit this spectacular city, whose historic medina was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. So, after breakfast, you will meet our official local guide for a guided tour of the historic center.

Among the places that can be part of the itinerary are the Karaouine Mosque and University (considered one of the oldest in the world), the Nejjarine Square and its fountain, the Bou Inania Madrasa and other charming corners. In fact, it is one of the largest medinas in North Africa, so it has different neighborhoods, each with its own personality. In particular, the tanners. And the Mellah (Jewish quarter) or the Royal Palace, whose gilded bronze doors stand out, are other common stops for travelers with more stamina.

The itinerary will be adapted to the group and, in particular, to the time of the flight back home, normally scheduled for the afternoon. At the agreed time, our driver will pick you up for the transfer to the city’s airport. Our services will end at the terminal, although we will say goodbye in the hope of accompanying you again on a new tour of the country, either starting in Fez or in other cities such as Marrakech, Tangier or Casablanca.

TOURIST PACKAGE INCLUDED

•   Pick up and drop off at the airport
•    Comfortable private transportation with air conditioning
•    English speaking driver / tour guide
•    Sandboarding in the desert
•    Camel ride

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•    Plane tickets
•    Drinks
•    Lunches
•    Tickets

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This 3 days tour from Fez to Marrakech starts at the place we agree. It can be a hotel in the city of Fez or even its airport, if you wish to leave as soon as you arrive in the country. Whatever the option is, you will be picked up by our English speaking driver with a comfortable and private vehicle for the whole circuit.

On this first day we will head south and that means heading towards the Middle Atlas. On the northern slopes of these mountains we will discover amazing places. For example, Ifrane, a city located at an altitude of more than 1,700 meters that is striking for its gabled buildings. The reason for this unusual resource in Morocco is the high frequency of rain and snowfall in winter. And all this has earned him the nickname of ‘the Moroccan Switzerland’.

Shortly after we will discover a protected natural area of enormous ecological value: the Ifrane National Park, also known as the National Park of the Cedars or the Monkey Forest. This is one of the few natural habitats where the Barbary macaque, the only primate species north of the Sahara and one of the most representative animals of the Moroccan fauna, survives in the wild. And also the only one accustomed to the cold climate, by the way. In fact, the large branches of the cedars are their best refuge in adverse weather conditions.

The next step of the day is to cross the Middle Atlas and, since the road begins its descent, we will cross the Ziz Valley in a very different environment: the aridity of the desert is already evident, with a landscape dominated by the stony hamadas. In this way we will reach Erfoud, a town famous for its rich heritage in fossils, and a little further on to Merzouga, which gives its name to the beautiful portion of the Sahara that we are about to enter.

Precisely in Merzouga we will take our dromedaries (replaceable by 4×4 vehicles) and head for the dunes of Erg Chebbi, embarking on a different and unforgettable excursion through this sea of fine golden sand. After a couple of hours drive, we will arrive at our tent camp in the middle of the desert, where we will be waiting with a Berber tea, as the local tradition dictates.

At nightfall, a spectacle difficult to see in other parts of the world will open above our heads: a sky sparkling with stars thanks to the lack of clouds and the non-existent light pollution. After that, dinner will be served at the camp and we will spend the night in traditional tents in the style of the desert nomads, but with all the comforts.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

If the beauty of the sunset in the desert and the starry sky of the previous night were not enough, in the morning of this day you will have a third chapter of the beautiful light that characterizes the Sahara: the dawn. Getting up early to see it will be worth it and, after that, you will have breakfast in the tents camp. Then we will get back on the camels (or the jeep) to return to Merzouga and continue the route. We will also reserve time for a restorative shower in the camp or in a hotel in Merzouga according to the package contracted.

Back on the asphalt, the attractions are numerous on the second day of this 3-day circuit from Fez to Marrakech. The first of them is the peculiar town of Rissani: not only its beautiful medina is attractive, but also the popular atmosphere that surrounds it, with a busy local market and a donkey parking available in its surroundings.

After leaving Rissani behind, the route leads us towards the Dades Valley, between small villages, hamadas, arid elevations and palm groves that provide a pleasant greenery from time to time. One of the humble watercourses of this stretch is precisely the cause of the next natural area where we will stop: the Todra Gorges, a spectacular rocky canyon famous among climbers for its vertical walls, which in some points reach 200 meters high.

After admiring this unique environment, we will travel through the aforementioned Dades Valley, as well as the Valley of the Roses, where the cultivation and harvesting of this flower is the way of life of a large part of its population. The Berber fortresses are also part of the landscape in this section, as we are on the so-called Route of the Thousand Kasbahs. And in one of the small villages in the area we will stop our march to have dinner and spend the night in a charming riad

Day 3: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After starting the day with a good breakfast at the riad, we will continue the route by road on what will be the last day of this 3-day circuit from Fez to Marrakech. After leaving the Dades Valley, two Berber monuments worthy of being visited await us. The first, the kasbah of Taourirt, in the city of Ouarzazate, which until the twentieth century was the residence of the Sultan of the Atlas, of the powerful El Glaoui tribe. This will be easily understood by visiting its rooms, richly decorated in some corners of its interior.

And the second, even larger and more spectacular: the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village that was key in the caravan routes in the desert, between Marrakech and Timbuktu. Its contemplation from the surroundings is impressive, and so are the panoramic views from inside. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco for being one of the best examples of Berber architecture in adobe. And fans of the Game of Thrones series will recognize it because scenes from the third season were filmed here.

After visiting Ait Ben Haddou, the road will begin to gain altitude, as we will head to the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the main pass to cross the High Atlas, at about 2,200 meters altitude. From this point, we will begin our descent through a landscape of special beauty, between humble mountain villages and great panoramic views in which snow-capped peaks stand out most of the year.

And after covering the last kilometers of this road, we will put an end to this 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech: our driver will drop you off at the agreed place, which can be a point in the center or the international airport, if your return flight is scheduled for that afternoon. Our services will end here, but with the hope that the farewell will be a ‘see you soon’ to meet again in another of the many tours we organize in Morocco.

TOURIST PACKAGE INCLUDED

•   Pick up and drop off at the airport
•    Comfortable private transportation with air conditioning
•    English speaking driver / tour guide
•    Sandboarding in the desert
•    Camel ride

TOURIST PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

•    Plane tickets
•    Drinks
•    Lunches
•    Tickets

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This two-day desert tour from Fez starts wherever is most convenient for the group: from the airport if you wish to do it upon arrival, from the hotel if you are already staying in Fez or from any other location. In all cases, our Spanish-speaking driver will pick you up in a private vehicle and with the maximum comfort. And after that, we will start our route by road in a southerly direction.

The first big stop of this day is the town of Ifrane: located at an altitude of more than 1,700 meters in the heart of the Middle Atlas, it has an original mountain appearance, unique compared to the rest of Morocco. In addition to its order and cleanliness, its houses with gable roofs are striking, as required by the rains and snow that fall here in the wet season.

After briefly getting to know this town, we will enter the Ifrane National Park, popularly known as the Cedar Forest or the Forest of the Monkeys. This is so because it houses a huge expanse of trees of this species and because they live a large population of Barbary macaques. In fact, this is one of the few natural habitats where they survive, as they are in danger of extinction.

After that, we will cross the natural barrier of the Middle Atlas and in our descent we will link with the Ziz Valley, named after the humble but long river that vertebrates it. Following its course we will be noticing how the Moroccan desert is thrown over us, reaching Erfoud. This small town is famous for different reasons, mainly for its fossils, some of them of large dinosaurs, and for the production of marble. It has also served as a location for films with a desert atmosphere, such as The Mummy.

Shortly after leaving Erfoud, we will reach the last stretch of this desert excursion from Fez: it starts in Merzouga, a small town where we will change means of transport, as we will change from motor vehicles to traditional camels, used by the nomads of the desert since time immemorial (option replaceable by 4×4). In this way we will enter the dunes of Erg Chebbi, whose large formations of golden sand will envelop our view.

This unique excursion will end at the tents camp, where we will be waiting for us with a Berber tea, as tradition dictates, and where dinner will be served. In one of these traditional tents you will rest, but not before enjoying the breathtaking image of the starry sky above our heads, clean and shining unhindered by clouds and artificial lighting.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Fez

On this second day of desert excursion from Fez, it will be worth getting up early: we will be ready to watch the sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a unique place to enjoy the first light of dawn. After that, we will have breakfast and return to Merzouga, again by camel ride (or 4×4, depending on the option chosen). Time will also be left for a shower, in a hotel in Merzouga or in the tents of the camp according to the package contracted.

The return route will be the same as the outward journey the day before to travel to the desert from Fez, but in this case there will be fewer stops in order to reach the city in the early afternoon. In this way, you will arrive in time to catch your flight back home or to enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this beautiful city, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

At the agreed place, we will say goodbye with gratitude for the trust placed in us and with the hope of doing other tours or excursions like this one, heading to the desert from Fez or to other natural paradises of the country.

PACKAGE INCLUDED

• Pick up at hotel or airport, and transfer back to the agreed place.
• Private vehicle with English-speaking driver.
• Dromedary excursion in the dunes of Erg Chebbi (one per person), option replaceable by 4×4 vehicle.
• Berber tea and dinner in tented camp in the middle of the desert.
• One night in tented camp, half board (dinner and breakfast)

TOURIST PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

•    Plane tickets
•    Drinks
•    Lunches
•    Tickets

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