Morocco: A journey of contrasts, from the Atlas Mountains to the Mediterranean

We’re delighted to present our exclusive 8-day, 7-night itinerary, carefully curated to showcase Morocco’s diversity. On this journey, we’ll travel from south to north, linking the imperial cities with the country’s most striking natural landscapes. 

Itinerary:

 •  DAY 1: MENARA AIRPORT - MARRAKECH
Welcome at the airport and transfer to our charming riad. Just a 5-minute walk away is the enigmatic Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech’s famous gathering place, with its incomparable atmosphere: snake charmers, dancers, storytellers, fortune-tellers. Take a stroll around the square and enjoy dinner at one of its many stalls serving traditional Moroccan food.
Overnight stay in a riad with breakfast included

•  DAY 2: GUIDED TOUR OF MARRAKECH
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech. We’ll start at the Koutoubia Minaret (13th century), a sister to Seville’s Giralda. Its exquisite harmony makes it the spiritual heart and landmark of Marrakech today. Next, visit the Saadian Tombs (16th century), renowned for their central vault of Carrara marble. Then explore Bahia Palace (16th century), an example of medieval Muslim aristocratic life, especially notable for its Hall of Ambassadors and cedarwood ceiling. We’ll then walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (The tour begins around 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.) Free afternoon. Overnight at the riad in Marrakech (breakfast included).  

•  DAY 3: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS - OUARZAZATE - DADES GORGES
 Depart from Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, crossing the Atlas Mountains and stopping to admire the magnificent views along the way, take a break, or snap photos whenever you like. We’ll continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most spectacular fortified villages in southern Morocco, famous as the setting for international films such as Asterix, Gladiator and Sahara. Then we’ll visit Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, before taking the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. From here, we’ll follow a track that gives you the chance to enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery, home to Berber nomads. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorges. https://riadgabsidades.com/
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  •  DAY 4: DADES GORGES - TODRA GORGES - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
After breakfast, we’ll head toward the desert via one of Morocco’s most spectacular sights, the Todra Gorges. It’s an ideal place for a walk and some exploring. We’ll continue to Merzouga, where camels will be waiting to take us to a nomadic tent camp among the dunes, where we’ll spend the night. https://www.luxuryoasiscampmerzouga.com/

DAY 5: DESERT – ERFOUD – FEZ
Watch the sun rise over the sea of dunes. After breakfast, we’ll travel in a 4 × 4 to the Ziz Valley via Erfoud, famous for its fossils, then arrive in Midelt, an important town in the Middle Atlas, for lunch. We’ll continue our journey to Fez via Ifrane, known as “Moroccan Switzerland.” Arrival in Fez. Overnight stay with breakfast at a charming riad. https://riadfezmahal.com/
  
  •  DAY 6: FEZ - CHEFCHAOUEN 
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour with a local guide to discover Fez’s medina and artisan quarter, especially the tanneries. The oldest of the imperial cities, Fez is the country’s spiritual center. We’ll start with a panoramic view from one of the surrounding hills, then head to the Royal Palace with its monumental bronze doors. We’ll cross the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, before entering the medina and exploring its streets on foot. We’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and a medersa, then continue through the artisan quarter, known in particular for its tanneries. In the afternoon, after lunch, we’ll leave Fez for the small fortified blue city of Chefchaouen. Its buildings and houses are painted blue and white, making it one of the prettiest cities in the Rif Mountains. Overnight at a riad.
 
•  DAY 7: CHEFCHAOUEN - TANGIER
 
We leave this beautiful northern city and head toward Tangier, the gateway to Morocco and Africa. Explore the bustling medina and the surrounding area, and enjoy the spectacular view where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet before visiting the Caves of Hercules.

•  DAY 8: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport according to your flight departure time. End of our services.

INCLUDED:
  • 2 nights in Marrakech in a riad with breakfast
  •  1 night in Fez in a riad with breakfast
  •  1 night in a riad in the Blue City with breakfast
  • 1 night in a desert tent camp (breakfast and dinner included)
  • 1 night in a hotel in Tangier (breakfast included)
  • 1 night in a hotel in Dades (breakfast and dinner included)
  • Guided tours of Fez, Tangier and Marrakech with a local guide
  • Private tourist transport
  • Camel ride
  • Desert party and music
    NOT INCLUDED:
    • Lunches
    • Drinks
    • Tips
    •  Flights
    • Dinners not specified in the itinerary 
    • Museum entrance fees

    TOUR PRICE:
    970 euros per person, accommodation in a double or triple room 
    Minimum 2 people to run the tour. (Prices vary during peak season, from December 20 to January 10, during Easter week, and in April and October)

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