7 Days from Marrakech to fes

1st DAY
Marrakech.
Day available to discover the city, accompanied by a guide, in Italian, during the morning. Marrakech, “the Pearl of the South”, is one of the most important imperial cities in Morocco. Located at the foot of the Atlas peaks, like all Moroccan cities, it has two souls: the ancient city of the medina, surrounded by walls, and the more modern one of the new city. In Marrakech you can breathe the true traditional soul of Morocco, conditioned by the mountains and the desert, rooted in the trade and customs of its inhabitants. The visit to the souk and the Djemaa El Fna square, the beating heart of the city, populated by storytellers, dancers, snake charmers and musicians, will be interesting. During the night the square transforms into a huge open-air restaurant. Worthy of note and worthy of a visit: the Bahia Palace, the el-Badi Palace, the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Sadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, with the minaret which is striking for its elegance in its decoration and balance of forms, and the labyrinthine and colorful medina. Free dinner and overnight stay in Riad.

After breakfast, departure for the south passing through the high Atlas mountains on the Col du Tichka pass (2260 m), from where you can admire the spectacular landscapes of the High Atlas and the numerous nomadic Berber villages that populate the mountain. Continuation and visit to the fortified village Ait Ben Haddou, whose Kasbah has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pisè complex is one of the oldest and most majestic in Morocco, dating back to the 11th century when it was an Almoravid caravanserai. Immortalized in the films “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Babel” or “Indiana Jones”, this fortress stands like a rough diamond in the surrounding rock. We will continue in the direction of Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa”, home to important film studios and a spectacular context in which very famous films such as “Gladiator”, “Obelix”, or “The Jewel of the Nile” were shot, in which you will visit the Atlas Studios. You can admire from the outside (and possibly visit) the Kasbah Taourirt located on the outskirts of Ouarzazate, with enormous crenellated towers and very well preserved. We will cross the Valley of Roses, Kelaa M’Gouna, famous for the cultivation of the latter, celebrated in a festival, where it will be possible to stop to buy rose or Argan-based products. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel/Riad in Boumalne Dades.

3rd DAY
Dades Valley | Dades Gorges | Todra Gorges | Rissani | Merzouga | Camel trek in the dunes of Erg Chebbi (km 293).
We will leave immediately after breakfast, to admire the suggestive morning lights that illuminate the Dades Valley, stopping at various panoramic points. The Dades valley or “Street of a thousand Kasbahs”, is known for the numerous mud and straw buildings that served as defensive castles. We will continue in the direction of the Todra Gorges, bordering the Jebel Saghro mountain range to arrive at the canyons famous for climbing. Continue in the direction of Rissani, an ancient caravan route to sub-Saharan Africa, a town of great historical importance and religious center, witness to the Alaouite dynasty. We will stop to visit the lively local market (souk) and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alauoite dynasty. Continuation of the journey until you reach Merzouga, a small village at the foot of the dunes. Upon arrival, we will leave the 4×4, sip tea, a symbol of an ancient lifestyle, and prepare for the trek of about an hour and a half, on a dromedary, for a magnificent observation of the dunes at sunset. Return to camp, at the foot of the dunes, in private tents for dinner and overnight stay.

4th DAY
Merzouga | Ziz Valley | Midelt | Ifrane | Azrou | Meknes (Km 452).
Wake up at dawn to walk to the highest dune to take countless photographs of the sunrise and to enjoy the relaxing landscape that nature offers. Dromedary ride in the heart of the dunes and return with the dromedaries. After breakfast, departure towards the Ziz Valley full of green palm groves and small villages that preserve the local Berber culture intact. Through ever-changing landscapes, we will arrive in Midelt, in the Middle Atlas mountains where we will have lunch. We will continue the journey in the direction of Ifrane and reach Azrou, with cedar forests populated by numerous barber macaques. The journey will continue to Meknes for dinner and overnight stay in Riad.

5th DAY
Meknes | Moulay Idriss | Volubilis | Chefchaouen (Km 200).
After breakfast, accompanied by the official guide, you will begin the visit of Meknes, famous for its walls, the Bab el-Mansour gate, the royal palace and stables, the Agdal basin, the medina and the Jewish quarter. In the afternoon, departure towards Chefchaouen. Along the way we will have the opportunity to stop in Moulay Idriss, the holy city, and at the majestic Roman ruins of Volubilis, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Free dinner and overnight stay in Riad.

6th DAY
Chefchaouen | Fez (km 195).
After breakfast you will begin to explore Chefchaouen or Chaouen, a city perched in the Rif mountains. You will walk in the medina, small and quiet, made up of white and blue houses, where you will discover the historical and cultural heritage, appreciating the light, the streets, the picturesque Uta el Hammam square and, of course, the colorful shops full of handicrafts. Subsequently, departure for Fes where you will meet the guide who will lead you to discover this enchanting city; you can visit the medieval medina, the Mederse (ancient Islamic religious universities) Bounanaia and Attarine, the Karaouine Mosque and the famous Neijarine fountain. The city’s souks are among the most beautiful and lively markets in Morocco with neighborhoods of dyers, blacksmiths and potters. Dinner and overnight stay in Riad.

7th DAY
Departure from Fez.
Transfer to the airport according to your flight plan.

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