Price:$1,384
Guaranteed departures every Sunday from Fez throughout the year.
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Day 1: WELCOME TO FEZ
Upon arrival at Fez airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant to provide you with all the necessary information for your stay in the city and accompany you in the transfer to the hotel in one of our private vehicles and help you with registration.
The rest of the day will be to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace. Fez is the third most populous city in the country and one of the four imperial cities along with Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat. It is considered the capital of Islam in Morocco because its university is famous for the study of Arabic and the Muslim religion. It also has the largest pedestrian medina (old quarter) in the world declared a World Heritage Site.
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Day 2: FEZ
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will start our journey with a visit to Fez Royal Palace with its magnificent golden doors. These seven bronze doors, each of different sizes, represent the seven days of the week and the seven levels of the monarchy.
Next, we will explore the Medina, also known as the Old Quarter. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the Madrasa Bou Inania, which is an Islamic school. We’ll also see the Nejjarine Fountain, one of the most beautiful fountains in the medina and the oldest in Fez.
Additionally, we’ll visit the Al-Karaouine Mosque, a significant cultural center of Islam, housing a library with over 30,000 copies. This mosque is also the headquarters of the University of Fez. Lastly, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the most revered saint in Morocco.
During our journey, we’ll make a stop in the famous neighborhood of the Tanners, which is truly unique in the world.
Later, there will be an optional lunch opportunity. In the afternoon, we will continue our exploration of Fez, visiting its beautiful artisan neighborhoods that are divided by guilds.
Finally, we will return to our hotel to relax and unwind.
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Day 3: FEZ – RABAT – MARRAKECH
After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the imperial city of Rabat, the capital of the kingdom and the second most populous city in Morocco. The visit will begin with the Royal Palace of Rabat and the seat of government, Dar-el-Makhzen, where more than two thousand people reside.
Later we will visit the Kasbah of the Oudaya, a fortified space of Berber origin dating back to the 12th century, a World Heritage Site. You will continue through the Mausoleum of Mohamed V (10 years of work and the collaboration of more than 400 artists), the unfinished Mosque and the Hassan Tower, and monuments of the Berber dynasty of the 12th century.
At the end of the visit, we will have free time for lunch (optional) and then continue the route to Marrakech, where we will have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 4: MARRAKECH
After a delicious breakfast, we will begin your visit to the city of Marrakech, the magical red city.
Our visit will begin with the Menara Gardens, on the outskirts of the city. These gardens with a 14-hectare park in the center of which is an immense 12th-century pond. Later you will go to the city center to see the majestic Koutoubia minaret, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. You will also visit the Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century.
We will have lunch in the hotel and, later, you will continue the tour in a magical place: the Yemaa el Fna Square, declared a World Heritage Site.
In the morning, you will find sellers of orange juice and other fruit, wicker baskets, souvenirs, sweets, jewelry, dentists, healers, and commissioned writers. This universe becomes particularly fascinating at nightfall when the square is lit up with a thousand lights.
We will have free time on the afternoon and we will retourn to our hotel for accommodation.
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Day 5: MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – BOUMALNE
After enjoying our breakfast, we will continue our journey towards Ait Benhaddou through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m altitude). There, we will visit its famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which served as a backdrop for many renowned movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, among others.
In the afternoon, we will proceed on our way to Boumlane, crossing Ouarzazate and Kalaa Mgouna. Upon arrival, we will have dinner and stay overnight at our hotel.
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Day 6: BOUMALNE – TINGHIR – ERFOUD
After breakfast, we will depart for Erfoud, stopping to visit the magnificent Todra Canyons where the rocks reach an altitude of 250 meters. In the afternoon, we will continue to Erfoud, where we will embark on a 4×4 excursion to the dunes of Merzouga. As night falls, we will return to our hotel in Erfoud for dinner and overnight.
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Day 7: ERFOUD – TINGHIR – OUARZAZATE
After relishing an exquisite breakfast, if the clouds permit, we will have the wonderful opportunity to attend the captivating sunrise show amidst the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga (optionally).
At the agreed time, we will depart for Tinghir, where we will discover one of the most magnificent landscapes of our trip—the Todra Gorges. This remarkable rocky canyon is renowned as one of the world’s most spectacular, attracting climbers from far and wide.
We will have some free time for lunch (optional) before continuing our journey towards Ouarzazate, also known as the “door of the desert.” Along the way, we will traverse the famed “route of the kasbahs,” a series of impressive adobe fortresses featuring battlemented towers made of raw brick.
Additionally, we will pass through the enchanting “City of Roses” (Kelaa de los Mgguna), a small fortified village known for cultivating the damask rose—a highly prized species that thrives even in harsh conditions. Its blooming season extends from mid-April to mid-May, adding to the village’s allure.
Upon our arrival in Ouarzazate, we will embark on a brief panoramic tour of this captivating city before heading to the hotel, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night.
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Day 8: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH
After a rich breakfast, we will be picked up to start your transfer back to Marrakech.
After our arrive in Marrakech, you will have free time to optionally take a city tour or visit the city at your own pace. Also, you can have lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant (optional).
At night, we will have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.
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Day 9: GOODBYE MARRAKECH!
After an exquisite breakfast and at the agreed time, we will be transferred to the Airport of Marrakech.
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