9-days Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour

Fes, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech

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$1369.00

Duration

9 days

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4 by 3 reviews
  • Quality4
  • Location4
  • Amenities4
  • Services4.67
  • Price3.33

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9-days Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour is an epic journey where you will immerse yourself in the captivating culture and stunning landscapes of Morocco. Upon your arrival at Fes Saiss Airport, our staff will greet you and take you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Discover the intellectual capital of Fes with a cultural tour through its ancient medina and the world-renowned University of Al-Karaouine. The journey continues to the “Blue Pearl” town of Chefchaouen, with its charming blue-painted buildings.

Continue the journey of Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour by traveling southwards to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, passing through the picturesque Ziz Valley and the majestic Cedar Forest. Enjoy a captivating camel ride at sunset over the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi sand dunes and spend the night in a luxurious desert camp.

Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Tour will allow you to experience more of the Sahara’s wonders with an African folkloric music and dance performance in Khamlia village. Visit the historic ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes before returning to Fes.

Journey to the dramatic Todra Gorges and the gorgeous Dades Valley, offering breathtaking landscapes and a chance to explore ancient mud Berber villages. Continue to the photogenic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before entering the majestic High Atlas Mountains.

In Marrakech, explore the city’s iconic landmarks, including the Koutoubia Minaret and Saadian Tombs, and delve into the bustling souks. Conclude your adventure with cherished memories as you depart from Marrakech Airport.

This 9-day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing Morocco’s rich culture, stunning vistas, and warm hospitality throughout your journey.

 

1st day: Arrive at Fes Saiss Airport

Upon your arrival at Fes Saiss Airport, Our stuff will be picking you up from the Airport then drive to your hotel for check in and relax.

 

2nd day: Fes Medina City Tour – Fes

A cultural tour is waiting you through the intellectual capital of Fez which was considered Mecca of the west and Athena of Africa. It is the biggest city of the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million. This city is the former capital and one of the country’s four imperial cities. Fez comprises three distinct parts, Fez el Bali which is the oldest part surrounded by a big wall, where are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies. Fez-Jdid or the new Fes, home of the Mellah the Jewish quarter and the Ville Nouvelle the newest section of Fez created during the French occupation.

Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow streets and allies, the oldest university in the world is located; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859. This University is still operating nowadays.
Have dinner in the Medina then drive to Chefchaouen.

 

3rd day: Chefchaouen – Volubulis & Meknes – Fes

After your breakfast in the riad, our journey will start towards Volubilis via Riff Mounatins and other rif villages. Volubilis embodies the roman ruins and presents a unique archaeological site of Moroccan history, after the visit of the ruins we will shift our way to Meknes city, an imperial city in the 17th century, where we will hang around the historical huge walls of the medina, bab el mansour. Then we continue to Fes after lunch. Check in your Hotel in Fes on BB.


4th day: Fes – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert Merzouga

Today you drive south towards Merzouga, pause at Ifrane, some name it Morocco Switzerland, no wonder the town hosts Morocco elite university- continue through the only remaining Cedar forest in north Africa, also pause for having a while of a time with Barbary apes. Have stops for taking pictures in a splendid panoramic view, further south driving through Ziz valley Gorges and palm groves of Tafilalet big oasis, arrive to Erfoud, home of fossils, optional pause at one of the fossils factories, later on you continue to Merzouga and check in your Hotel on HB

 

5th day: Sahara Desert Exploration Day trip

Learn more about Merzouga Sahara Desert and the breathtaking Erg Chebbi sand dunes, home to several international movies such as the recent Sex and City 2, the Mummy. Also attend an African folkloric music/ dance performance in Khamlia village, (visit the Sarji lake if it has water), later that afternoon you mount the camels for what s considered by many travellers the highlight of their trip attend, the sunset-Overnight in your luxury desert camp.

 

6th day: Sahara Desert – Rissani -Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After Breakfast, you departure the desert via the ancient desert town of Rissani heading to the dramatic Toudra Gorges via Tinjdad and Tinghir Town, a walk at Todra Gorges along the river, but before we pause to relish the panoramic views of the old mud berber villages overlooking the valley. Lunch will be in a restaurant under 600feet high red cliff of the gorges where many of rock climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Later you continue to the gorgeous Gorges of Dades, Check in your Hotel on HB.

7th day: Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Marrakesh

Start your day with the scenic Dades Gorges, through the Rose town of Kalaa Magouna and the Skoura palm gloves- continuing to Ouarzazate, the city is described as Moroccos Hollywood, later you head to the photogenic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a rest point for caravans in the past, and scene for many international movies, such as Lawrence of Arabia, sheltering Sky, Gladiator, afterwards you penetrate the majestic High Atlas Mt at an elevation of over 7000 ft- enjoying one of the most scenic drives in the country-

Check into your Riad located with 10 min walk from the vibrant Square.

 

8th day: Marrakesh Medina City tour – Marrakesh

City tour of Marrakech with a local guide, the tour features several notorious monuments, including the mind relaxing Les jardin Majorelle, the Koutoubia Minaret (identical to the la Giralda tower in Sevilla, Spain), and the Saadian tombs, which represent Moorish architecture at its finest, The tombs, which include several sixteenth century mausoleums, lay undiscovered behind walls until 1917, this tour also will include a walk in the alley of the different part of the Souk-Market-.and the famous square Djama El fna.

9th day: Pick up from your Hotel then drive to Marrakech Airport

Pick up from your hotel to catch your flight in Marrakech Airport.

Marrakech to chefchaouen Tour inclusions & Exclusions:

  • Pick and Drop Services
  • 1 Meal Per Day
  • Cruise Dinner & Music Event
  • Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
  • A private and comfy SUV or Van, fuel costs.
  • An English Speaking driver.
  • Transfers from & to the Airport
  • One night in Chefchaouen on BB
  • Two nights in Fez on BB
  • Two nights in Sahara Desert Camp on HB
  • One night in Boumalne Dades on HB
  • Two nights in Marrakesh on BB
  • Camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi Dunes.
  • Local guide to explore Fes Medina
  • Local guide to explore Marrakech Medina
  • Sahara Desert Exploration Trip
  • Addition to some surprises.

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Location 4/5
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Tour Information

Min Guests

12

Min Age

12+

Tour Location

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