Morocco Adventure: Explore Marrakech, Sahara, Fès, and Chefchaouen

Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will receive a warm welcome with mint tea and an explanation of the tour itinerary and a city map. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the afternoon free for a self-guided walk around the city to explore the myriad of winding streets and their magnificent souks.Overnight stay at your hotel.

Our day tour begins at 9 a.m. with a pick-up from your hotel. We will travel in an air-conditioned bus to Badii Palace and Bahia Palace, with a stop along the way to explore the spice souks in Mellah.From there, we head to Marrakech Museum and Madrasa Ben Youssef, an impressive building showcasing the fine decorative details characteristic of Moroccan architecture. Afterward, we cross the souks on foot, heading to Djemaa El Fna, the heart of Marrakech. Here, you can have lunch while overlooking the main square and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city.Following lunch, we will walk around the local area by the Koutoubia Mosque, one of the city’s oldest buildings, dating back to the 12th century. We then drive to Majorelle Gardens, created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1924 and later rescued from ruin by the famous French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent. This botanical sanctuary is renowned for its striking cobalt blue, widely used throughout the garden.Afterwards, we visit Menara Gardens, one of the best places to watch the sunset in Marrakech. We return to the hotel at about 5 p.m. The evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure, and you will stay overnight at your hotel.Breakfast is included.

After breakfast, we depart from Marrakech at 8 a.m., driving 200 km through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. Along the way, we will make short stops to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and take photos. Our first main stop is Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a 16th-century fortress classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Many major movies have been filmed here, including ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’We will have lunch either at Aït Benhaddou Kasbah or in Ouarzazate, the capital city of cinema in Africa. After lunch, we continue our drive, covering an additional 160 km through the Rose Valley and the Road of the Kasbahs, arriving in Dades Gorges around 5 p.m.Overnight stay at your hotel in Dades Gorges.Breakfast is included.

After breakfast, we drive towards Todra Valley to visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, a series of limestone canyons with rock faces towering over 500 feet. Then we drive to the charming oasis town of Erfoud, where you can have lunch.After lunch, we drive to Merzouga, known as the gateway to Morocco’s Sahara Desert. We make a short stop at a hotel by the dunes for refreshments. Two hours before sunset, we embark on a camel trek into the dunes, observing mesmerizing desert landscapes before arriving at our camp around 6 p.m.We will enjoy traditional mint tea with the nomads and then travel over the rippling sands to watch the stunning sunset. Back at the camp, we have dinner, after which the nomads will play music around the fire. We retire for the night in tents underneath the stars.Overnight camping in Merzouga.Breakfast and dinner included.

We awake early to watch the wonderful sunrise and have breakfast at the camp before taking a shower. Afterward, we ride camels back to the hotel in Merzouga, where you will meet our driver to travel to Fes through the Middle Atlas region, a journey that takes us through many beautiful landscapes.We make a brief stop in the region of Er Rachidia to take in the incredible views of the lush palmeraie of the Ziz Valley, followed by lunch in Midelt. Later, we make a short stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, where you may catch a glimpse of the curious monkeys living within the beautiful cedar forests.We arrive in Fes at around 6 p.m.Overnight stay at your hotel in Fes.Breakfast included.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a guided tour of Fes, visiting the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter, and the old medina. In the afternoon, we will travel to Chefchaouen, stopping en route for lunch.One of the prettiest towns in Morocco, Chefchaouen is known as “the blue city” – an arty, blue-washed mountain village. The old medina is a delightful mix of Moroccan and Andalusian influences, with red-tiled roofs, bright-blue buildings, and narrow lanes.Overnight stay at your hotel in Chefchaouen.Breakfast included.

After breakfast in the hotel we travel to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes. First we stop to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, where we will spend some time exploring the 2000 year old ruins and getting an idea of life during the Roman Empire. We then continue to Moulay Idriss, known as the holy city of Morocco, which holds a special place in the hearts of the Moroccan people; followed by Meknes, where we will have a magnificent view of the medina. In the heart of the medina is Place El Hedim, the large square facing the huge gate of Bab El Mansour - the grandest of all imperial Moroccan gateways. We also visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the final resting place of one of Morocco’s greatest rulers. Overnight stay at your hotel in Meknes.Breakfast included.

After breakfast at the hotel in Meknes, we travel to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and then to the coastal city of Casablanca. In Casablanca, we will visit the Hassan II Mosque and some of the city’s other attractions, including the old medina and the Corniche of Ain el Diab. We then travel back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.Overnight stay at your hotel in Marrakech.Breakfast included.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Take the memories of your adventures with you on your flight home.Breakfast included.