8-Day Marrakesh and Fes Experience
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Explore the best of Morocco in this luxurious 8-day Marrakesh to Fes desert tour and see the beautiful imperial cities of Marrakesh, Fes, Meknes and Casablanca.
Discover the ancient city of Fes, the dusty, familiar Ouarzatate and journey into the desert. Ride a camel in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and walk along the river in the middle of the Oasis of Todgha Gorge while traversing the rugged mountain landscape before finishing your trip in the capital, Casablanca.
This trip highlights almost all that Morocco has to offer: historic cities, desert and rugged landscapes and fascinating Kasbahs.
Discover the ancient city of Fes, the dusty, familiar Ouarzatate and journey into the desert. Ride a camel in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and walk along the river in the middle of the Oasis of Todgha Gorge while traversing the rugged mountain landscape before finishing your trip in the capital, Casablanca.
This trip highlights almost all that Morocco has to offer: historic cities, desert and rugged landscapes and fascinating Kasbahs.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin your Marrakesh to Fes Desert Tour!
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On your arrival at Marrakesh airport, your private driver will be there to welcome you to the country and transfer you to your hotel in Marrakesh. Once settled in your room, you are free to explore the city at your own pace.
Accommodation
Hotel La Maison Arabe★5 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Hotel La Maison Arabe
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Marrakesh
Day 2
Guided Tour of Marrakesh
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After breakfast, your driver and tour guide will take you on a guided tour of the city. You will visit the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs with their beautiful architecture, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Jamaa El Fna Square. Morocco is a fun, cultured city which is a feast for the senses - spices, market calls and more!
Accommodation
Hotel La Maison Arabe★5 star
Activities
Koutoubia Mosque
Tombs of Saadian
Bahia Palace
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Jemaa el-Fna
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh to Jemaa el-Fna
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Marrakesh
Day 3
Marrakesh to Ouarzazate
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After breakfast, you will be driving across the Atlas Mountains and the peak of Tizi-Ntichka visiting many small Berber villages before arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Visit the Kasbah and have some lunch before you continue to Ouarzazate. Check in to the hotel and the afternoon will be free for you to explore the iconic Kasbah of Taourirt.
Accommodation
Temple des Arts★5 star
Activities
Ait Ben Haddou
Taourirt Kasbah
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Marrakesh
Aït Benhaddou
Ouarzazate
Day 4
Dades Gorge, Todgha and Merzouga
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Have some breakfast before you continue your journey through the roses valley and into the Dades Gorge where we will have a nice walk before continuing to Todgha Gorge and into the Sahara Desert. Once in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will trade our SUV for some camels that will transport you across the dunes to see the sunset before reaching the luxury camp for the night.
Accommodation
Sahara Stars Luxury Desert Camp★4 star
Activities
Dades Gorges
Camel Ride in the Merzouga Desert
Transportations
Private Driver from Ouarzazate to Merzouga
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Ouarzazate
Drâa-Tafilalet
Hassilabied
Day 5
Merzouga to Fes via the Ziz Valley
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Early morning wake up to see the sunrise from the top of the Chebbi before you have breakfast at the camp. You'll then trade your camels back to the SUV and head north towards Fes via the High Atlas Mountains. On the way, you will drive through Rissani, Erfoud, Errachidia and Midelt. You'll stop for lunch and take some pictures of wild monkeys on the Cedar forests before arriving in Fes.
Accommodation
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa★5 star
Activities
Ziz Valley
Azrou
Transportations
Private Driver from Merzouga to Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Drâa-Tafilalet
Errachidia
Azrou
Fes
Day 6
Fes Guided Tour
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Your driver and a licensed local guide will pick you from the hotel and explore the city of Fes, one of the oldest cities in Morocco. Your visit will include the Fes El Jdid (the New City), the Bad Bou Jeloud, the Nejjarine Museum, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, the Art Naji and the Jewish Quarter. Fes is a wonderful city with lots of hidden jewels and you'll have the entire day to experience it.
Accommodation
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa★5 star
Activities
Fes El Jdid
Bou Inania Madrasa
Bab Bou Jeloud
Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
University of Al-Qarawiyyin
Art Naji
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fes
Day 7
Fes to Volublis, Meknes and Casablanca
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After breakfast in Fes, you will travel to our next destination which is Casablanca. On the way, you will be visiting the city of Meknes, the Jewish Quarter and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will then drive to Casablanca where you will go inside of the great Hassan II Mosque. Once checked into your hotel, you can explore the city at your leisure.
Accommodation
Hotel Sofitel Tour Blanche★5 star
Activities
Volubilis
Jewish Mellah of Meknes
Hassan II Mosque
Transportations
Private Driver from Fes to Casablanca
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fes
Fez-Meknès
Meknes
Casablanca
Day 8
Transfer to Casablanca Airport
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Today, your Marrakesh to Fes desert tour comes to an end. After breakfast in Casablanca, depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Casablanca Airport for a safe trip to your next destination.
Transportations
Private Driver from Casablanca to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Casablanca
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 20 activities
- 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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