Day 1 –Casablanca – Fez

After meeting at the airport, we get a taste of Morocco’s largest city, visiting the Hassan II Mosque.  It is built partially over water on the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the largest mosques in the world, featuring the tallest minaret in the world, as well.  Later we travel to Fez, staying in a riad.*

*A riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an inside garden or courtyard

 Day 2 – Fez City Tour

After breakfast you will start your journey to the most amazing places in Fes. We will visit Medina, the old city with its ramparts and alleys, and the famous medieval tanneries. We will also explore the Karaouine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri and considered the most magnificent and historic religious attraction in the city. After a break for lunch, we will explore the superb architecture of the Merenid Tomb, the Madrasa Bou Inania, the Al-Attarin Madrasa, and the Neijarin Fountain. We will also visit a donkey fondouk and a souk known for handcrafts, edible goods, copperware, and pottery. You will stay overnight in an authentic Moroccan riad, including bed and breakfast.

 Day 3 – Midelt – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast we will leave Midelt and continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and past the nomads that live there. The views are both spectacular and varied; high cliffs and deep valleys, thick forests, volcanic rock, soaring cliffs and valleys of palm trees. In the town of Erfoud, we will visit an amazing fossil factory and learn how they excavate, polish, and shape trilobites, orthoceras, ammonites, and other fossils into beautiful objects. We will continue on to Merzouga and the Dunes Luxury Camp at the foot of Sahara Desert dunes. Each tent is beautifully appointed and the entire camp is the ultimate in “glamping.” Tonight you will enjoy Berber food, listen to the drums under a starry night sky, and sleep in your gorgeous tent in peace and tranquility.

 Day 4 – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Dunes.

In the morning after breakfast your excursion will start from the tents taking you through the sand-sea dunes near the Algerian border where you will have a chance to take photos and see the black volcanic rocks. We will also have the opportunity to meet a nomad family and learn about their nomadic lifestyle. We will pass close to tiny Berber villages, like Tamrdanite, before we reach Khamlia. In the tiny desert village of Khamlia, we will be treated to a performance of Gnawa music, a spiritual and hypnotic form of music that has been played for centuries by the black people who live here. Gnawa music is internationally recognized and is said to have healing properties.Along our short drive today, you will be enchanted with the view of the lake at Ait Sareji, especially In springtime, when it attracts pink flamingos and many other birds. We will return to the Camp for a rest and to get ready for your next adventure; camel trekking! You will ride these Ships of the Desert into the heart of the Sahara, witnessing a spectacular sunset through the dunes. Back at the Dunes Luxury Camp you will enjoy dinner and breakfast, and sleep under the stars of the romantic Sahara.

 Day 5 – Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinjdad – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Boumalne Dades.

Today the camel man (trekker) will wake you up before dawn to see a spectacular sunrise in the desert by camel. After, you will return to the camp to have your breakfast, shower and pack up before we continue our adventure by car to the city of Rissani, the former capital of the Alawite Sultans. Rissani was once an important market for caravans traveling the sub-Saharan region, and it is still an impressive market to visit today. We will take a walk through the local market and traditional souk. We will also see the ruins of Sijilmassa, the Moulay Ali Cherif Gate, and visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, where the father of the founder of the Alawite Dynasty is buried. This is a wonderful destination for those who wish to learn some of the history of the country, as well as visiting the Gate itself. We will stop in Tinjdad, where we will have lunch. We will continue on the road along the river until we reach the Gorges, where we will stop and walk through this magnificent natural structure with incredibly high rock walls (up to 300 meters). This stunning place has been featured in many films. Later, we will pass through the Boumalne Du Dades, and there will be time to explore its rock formations often compared to human figures and monkey’s fingers. You will stay overnight in an authentic Moroccan riad, including dinner and breakfast.

 Day 6 – Atlas Studios – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech

After breakfast we depart for Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in the world and host to such famous productions as Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, The Man Who Would Be King, Vikings, Game of Thrones, Aladdin, and several James Bond and Jason Bourne films.  We then travel to a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.  Next is driving over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which offers superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and small Amazigh villages.  Along the way we stop to have lunch before arriving at our riad in Marrakech.

 Day 7 – Marrakech – Tour of the City with a Local Guide.

Today, after breakfast you will have a full day to tour and discover Marrakech, the famous Red City. Your guide will take you to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech, including the 19th century Bahia Palace, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Majorelle Gardens. You will have lunch in Medina and also have an opportunity to visit the famous Souks, where the merchants sell everything from leather and carpets to spices and jewelry. Jemaa el-Fnaa is perhaps the most famous town square on earth. From ancient times until today, tradesmen, snake charmers, acrobats, magicians, mystics, musicians, and monkey trainers have populated this UNESCO World Heritage site. You will spend the night at an authentic Moroccan riad, with dinner and breakfast included.

 Day 8 – Marrakech or Casablanca

After breakfast we take you to the Marrakech airport for a morning flight OR we drive you to the Casablanca airport for an afternoon flight, whichever is more convenient.

Included:

• Transport in Air Conditioned 4WD Or Minivan 
• Professional Guide speaking English, French, and spanish
• Professional driver 
• Hotels or Riads  
• Breakfast

Excluded:

• Drinks
• Flights 
• Personal expenses 
• Tips 

NOTE: If the itineraries that we offer does not match what you’re looking for contact us and we will prepare the trip and tour to your needs and requirements.