8-Day Tour Route from Tangier via Fez, Desert, and Ending in Marrakech

After breakfast at the Riad, our journey begins towards Volubilis, crossing the Rif Mountains and a beautiful oak forest. We will stop in Volubilis to explore the Roman ruins and learn about Moroccan history from the 1st century BC. Then we will drive to the city of Meknes (founded in the 17th century) where we will stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the historical sites of the Medina, such as Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later, we will travel to the city of Fez.

Overnight at the Riad.

At 9:00 AM, after breakfast, we will begin our guided tour of the medina. The medina of Fez, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, is one of the largest walled cities in the world. It was founded in 790 AD. We will explore the narrow streets filled with shops selling fresh fruit, a wide variety of spices, Berber carpets, and many other Moroccan artifacts.
We will visit the Royal Palace, the tanneries, the potters, and also the oldest university in the world, established before Oxford and the Sorbonne.
We will have lunch in the heart of the medina at a traditional restaurant. After lunch, we will complete our tour of the medina and return to your hotel around 4:00 PM.

After breakfast, we’ll depart for the Middle Atlas Mountains, visiting Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” We’ll then pass through Azrou, “The Rock,” a Berber village where we’ll see monkeys and have lunch. We’ll continue our journey towards Midelt, taking the Tizi Talghem pass at an altitude of 1907 meters. We’ll arrive in Errachidia, passing through Tafilalet, and continue to the Erfoud palm grove, heading towards the Merzouga Desert. There, we’ll board camels that will take us into the heart of the desert.

Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury Berber tent with private bathroom.

If you wake up early enough, the Sahara Desert offers an incredible sunrise. Afterward, you can leisurely return by camel to your hotel at the edge of the dunes and appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in the first light. After breakfast and a shower, we’ll depart for the Todra Gorge, a renowned destination for climbers. The highest and narrowest gorge in western Morocco, we can hike through it before heading to the Dades Valley.

Overnight stay, dinner, and breakfast.

After breakfast, we begin our journey towards the Valley of Roses, which bloom in April, and travel to the palm groves of Skoura, where the architecture of the Kasbahs unfolds in their shade. We will stop in the city of Ouarzazate for a photo opportunity at the Taourirt Kasbah, as well as the film studios, which are the city’s most prominent landmarks. Then we head to Ksar Ait Ben Haddo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited site in the south. After the visit and lunch, to round off the spectacular day, we will follow the ancient caravan route that once connected the two cities through the Ounila Valley, where there are kasbahs built into caves, and which will also take us to the Kasbah of Telouet. We continue on to the red city of Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260 meters). We arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon at 6:00 PM…

Accommodation according to the selected hotel category. Dinner and breakfast included.

After breakfast, we will begin our tour. Marrakech was founded in 1062, boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage monuments, and is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, along with Meknes, Fez, and Rabat. It is a city of contrasts. Its bustling streets and labyrinthine souks (traditional markets) contrast sharply with the tranquility of its riads and gardens. We will begin our tour of Marrakech with a local guide who will reveal the secrets of Morocco’s second oldest city.

WE WILL VISIT:

– The Koutoubia Mosque: The minaret of this famous mosque is the great symbol of Marrakech. It is also the tallest building in the city and can be seen from various points throughout the capital.

– Jamaa el Fna Square: This is the city’s main square, where you’ll find everything from street food vendors and trendy cafes to game and juice stands, henna artists, snake charmers, musicians, dancers, and much more.

– Bahia Palace: Built in the late 19th century, it was intended to be the grandest palace of all time.
We’ll also explore the Medina and wander through the labyrinthine alleyways that make up Marrakech’s famous souk.
The afternoon is free.

Breakfast, free time for a Hammam (traditional Mexican bath)… and transfer to the airport, arriving 2 hours before your flight.

End of our services.

If the itinerary we offer doesn’t match what you’re looking for, we can prepare a tailor-made trip for you.

(Option): Take an excursion to Essaouira, the Pearl of the Atlantic, if you have more vacation days.

We use modern vehicles, such as SUVs or minibuses, ideal for couples, friends, or families of 2 to 7 people. For groups of 8 or more, we have minibuses available. All our vehicles are modern and equipped with air conditioning to ensure your comfort during the trip.

Of course! We have vehicles with enough space to carry your suitcases.

– Low season: Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival.
– Mid-season (long weekends, September, October, March, April, and May): Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival.
– High season (Christmas, New Year’s, Easter): Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.

The meeting point for this excursion is your accommodation (hotel, riad, or hostel). If it’s an Airbnb, we’ll meet you outside the door. If you have any questions or need to change your accommodation once you arrive, please contact us via WhatsApp or email.

The deposit can be paid by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. The final payment is made directly to the driver on the day of the tour.