Transport

Others

Camel rides Visits and camel rides Marrakech city tour Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou and Todra Gorge

Meals

6B/2D

Accommodation

6N in hostel/hotels and camping 2N in Marrakech 1N in Dades 2N in Fez 1N in Berber desert camp

Guide

English-speaking guide for Marrakech tour, Ait Benhaddou and Todra

Not included:

Optional

Optional English Speaking Guides: Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou (Max 30MAD) Volubilis, Meknes & Moulay Idriss (50MAD)

Others

Tips Personal Expenses Entrance fees to monuments Travel Insurance Other meals / drinks

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Marrakech, Morocco

Duration: 7 Days
Departure Time: Anytime

Transfer from Marrakech Airport

Welcome to Morocco! We’ll be waiting to collect you from the Marrakech airport and bring you into the city. Depending on the time of your arrival, we’ll take you straight to your accommodation.

Please note that the final information about exact pick up point will be confirmed 24hrs prior to the time of departure by our local team.
Day 2 Day 2: Marrakech, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech Guided Tour (B)

Today, you’ll get to know our beautiful city on a guided tour led by a local expert. Marvel at Jemaa El Fna Square, its colourful souks (markets), the Medina (old city) and a range of important historical monuments. We’ll pass beautiful palaces and mosques such as the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. When the tour is over, you’ll have the afternoon free to explore where you please. Why not check out the Menara Gardens or have a delicious tea on the terraces?
Day 3 Day 3: Marrakech - Dades, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Marrakech - Dades, Morocco

Ait Benhaddou and Dades Valley (B/D)

Today, we’ll cross the High Atlas mountains through the port of Tizi N Tichka. Along the way, we’ll pass through Berber villages such as Telouet, where we’ll visit the Kasbah (a type of fortress). We’ll then continue our adventure through the Ounila Valley until we reach the spectacular fortified village of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After spending some time here, we’ll head towards Ouarzazate, where the Kasbah of Taourirt and the old Main Palace of the Glaoui stand out. If you’d like, you can also make a stop to visit the cinema studios in the area. Then we’ll pass through Skoura and pay a visit to Kasbah Amridil, the Valley of Roses. It’s been an action-packed morning so when we arrive in Dades in the afternoon, you’ll have some time to yourself.
Day 4 Day 4: Dades - Merzouga, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Dades - Merzouga, Morocco

Sahara Desert Exploration (B/D)

Today, we’ll be journeying deep into the beautiful Sahara desert. Our first stop today will be to enjoy a spectacular view of the winding road in the Dades Valley. We’ll then head towards Tinghir (the Gorges of Todra) which stands at 1.450m altitude and is surrounded by beautiful palm groves. After a walk around this stunning area, we’ll continue to Erfoud and Merzouga where we’ll be spending the night. We’ll enjoy a tea break in front of the majestic dunes of the Erg Chebbi, then we’ll hop onto camels to trek over the sand - there’s no better way to see a desert! To finish this wonderful day, you will enjoy a tasty local dinner in a nomadic campsite. Sit back and star-gaze into the desert sky and enjoy the local music.
Day 5 Day 5: Merzouga - Fez, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Merzouga - Fez, Morocco

Camel Ride and transfer to Fez (B)

We’ll wake up early today to marvel at the sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, we’ll make our way back to the hotel in Merzouga by camel. Once you’ve freshened up, we’ll continue our journey towards Fez, passing through Rissani to visit the souk there. We’ll cross the Tafilalet palm grove and the Ziz Valley to arrive at Azrou, where we will pause briefly in the cedar forest to spot cheeky monkeys in the wild. We’ll continue through Ifran to arrive in Fez in the late evening.
Day 6 Day 6: Fez, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Fez, Morocco

Fez Exploration day (B)

Today, you’ll be getting to know the magnificent city of Fez via a guided experience. To walk the streets of its Medina is to feel like you’ve gone back in time. Marvel at the areas like the Andalusian neighborhoods, plus the magnificent mosques and Koranic schools. We’ll also visit the famous Al Qaraouine University which is the oldest in the region, the tanners, the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarters, the leather and ceramic cooperatives and more. We will finish the visit with panoramic views of the entire city.
Day 7 Day 7: Fez, Morocco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Fez, Morocco

Transfer to Fez Airport (B)

This morning you’ll enjoy free time to spend in Fez how you please. We’d recommend you check out a Hammam (Arab bath), go shopping, take a cooking course or just stroll around and lose yourself in this lovely city. We’ll make sure to transfer you to the Fez airport in time for your departing flight.

7 days tour

Morocco Desert Explorer 7D/6N

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Itinerary of your trip Morocco Desert Explorer 7D/6N

Day 1: Marrakech, Morocco

Day 2: Marrakech, Morocco

Day 3: Marrakech - Dades, Morocco

Day 4: Dades - Merzouga, Morocco

Day 5: Merzouga - Fez, Morocco

Day 6: Fez, Morocco

Day 7: Fez, Morocco

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