Explore Sahara & imperial cities from Marrakech 10 days

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to the Riad/Hotel

Welcome to Morocco! We will meet at the airport of Marrakech and transfer to the Riad/Hotel. Possibility to visit part of Medina. Overnight at the Riad/Hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorges

Today, we will start our tour from Marrakech toward Dades Gorges. We‘ll meet you in the city of Marrakech and we pick you up from your Riad/Hotel and leave Marrakech to begin our tour to Dades valley over the Tizi N’tichka pass (2’260m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages. We can stop in a local cooperative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how to use it in cosmetics and treatment, we will have a short time there. You can buy the products if you want, then we head to kasbah Telouet, sometimes also called Glaoui palace, is a kasbah built in the XVIIIe and XIXe centuries, located in the small Berber village of Telouet. Afterward we will head to ksar Ait Benhaddou ( it’s about 45 km from Telouet ), which is recognized by UNESCO as a world patrimony for having been a setting for many films such as The Mummy and Gladiator. Lawrence of Arabia, Black Hawk Down, and most recent critically acclaimed series Game of Thrones. Break lunch in the near of ksar. Afterward we drive Dades Gorges to see the amazing rock formation called the monkey toes. The charm of Dades lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. Overnight in the Riad/Hotel in Dades.

Day 3: Dades Gorges – Toudra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

After breakfast, we will head to explore Dades gorge from its plunging depths to dizzying heights, then we continue on the road through Dades Valley and you can see the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the green valley. Arriving at Todra Gorges, the Todra River has shaped these massive stone walls for thousands of years, take a short walk in the gorges and enjoy the breathtaking views of the river. We will have lunch along the way.

After arriving at Merzouga, you will meet the camels’ driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel while the sun sinks below the horizon. Just before dark, you will reach the desert camp, where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint-green tea, you can climb the high dunes and watching the sunset, a traditional dinner is served, you can dance around the campfire to the beat of the desert drums.

Day 4: Merzouga – Errachidia – Midelt – Ifran – Fes

Experience unforgettable sunrise in dunes. After breakfast in the Berber camp and shower, return to Merzouga, depart towards Fes. We will visit the famous Midelt throughout Morocco for its apple there will be lunch. Afterward, we head to Ifran which is known as a beautiful alpine area in the Middle Atlas. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as Switzerland of Morocco with its chalet like houses. On the way we will stop in Cedar forests and Azrou to see the monkeys, shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys. Overnight at your Riad/Hotel in Fes.

Day 5: Fes City (visit) The history of Fez goes all the way back to the late 8th century

We’ll spend the whole day enjoying the impressive city of Fez with its huge Medina Fes El-Bali & Fes El-Jedid. In the morning we hop on our 4×4 to explore Fes, we will go to The Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen دار المخزن), mean authority house, then we move to Panorama of Fes and the Pottery, Bab Boujeloud and, Chouara Tannery. Afterward, do some bargains in the souk, and enjoy the beautifully decorated fountains of the imperial city, Fez is the oldest and most famous imperial city in Morocco. Afterward, you will explore the Jewish quarter, the 15th-century citadel with all its Moorish maze architecture and medieval glory. Visits to Sephardic synagogues and mausoleums of holy Rabbis will be the highlights of this part of town. Then will have lunch in the medina and visit the various souks where you can buy a bit ‘ of everything: live animals, flowers, handicrafts, textiles, leather accessories, and spices..

Day 6: Fes – Meknes- Volubilis – Chefchaouen

After breakfast in your Riad/Hotel, we depart towards Chrechaouen. On the way to Chefchaouen, we stop at Meknes also, known as the Versailles of Morocco. Surrounded by fertile ground, coupled with its impressive buildings and history, we can see why Meknes is one of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco. Then, we take you to Volubilis which is ancient Roman ruins. At Volubilis, enjoy a guided tour. Afterward we head to the blue legend of Morocco called Chefchaouen. All the blue and whitewashed houses spread tightly across the back of the Rif mountains. From far away, the city melts with the blue sky creates a pleasant harmony. Today, possibility to visit part of Medina, such as a Mosque Bouzaafer and Ras Elma. At Riad/Hotel for the night and you can overlook this charming night Chefchaouen from your Riad/Hotel’s rooftop.

Day 7: Chefchaouen – Tangier

Today, you will have time to wander among in the Medina before we head to Tangier, will also visit the Museum and art gallery to learn the intriguing cultures and histories of Chefchaouen. Walking to the hills near the city where you can find some magnificent waterfalls is a great option. Chefchaouen is a fantastic destination for photography with its wonderful view of the Rif Mountains. Afterward, in the middle of the day, we will go to Tangier to visit Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel. Overnight at your Riad/Hotel in Tangier.

Day 8: Tangier – Asilah – Rabat

Today, we’ll be traveling to the capital of Morocco (Rabat), before that we can stop in Asilah town for visit the Medina. Then we move to Rabat city. Visit Chellah which is ancient Roman ruins and, the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II and enjoy the view of the famous Hassan Tower and its gardens. Overnight at you Riad/Hotel in Rabat.

Day 9: Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech

After breakfast, we pick up you from your Riad/Hotel to visit Casablanca, it is a modern city and home of industries and finance business overlooking the Atlantic Ocean it has a large historical and artistic heritage as the rest of the city. Visit the spectacular Mosque of Hassan II situated directly at the ocean, One of the most beautiful mosques in the world and The Central Market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square. Afterward, we will resume the direct travel to the Marrakech (it’s about 200 km from Casablanca). Overnight at your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech – Airport

Today, we pick up you from you Riad/Hotel and, drive you to the Airport. We will be happy to enjoy your trip with us.