Explore Morocco From Fes To The Imperial Cities Via Erg Chebbi

DAY 1 : TANGIER – TETAOUEN – CHEFCHAOUEN

You will be greeted upon your arrival at tangier port. Then, we will be escorted chefchouen. We will pass by Tetouan city where the Artisanal School is the best in Morocco. This is a fascinating opportunity to see masters teaching apprentices traditional arts. After passing by green sight of Rif Mountains, Our journey continues to Chefchaouen to get your first contact overnight at a well picked Riad/Hotel.

DAY 2 : EXPLORING CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast your visit in the blue city starts with our local guide. This is one of the loveliest in Morocco. Small and uncrowned, it’s easy to explore, with enough winding paths to keep you diverted first the Kasbah a heavily restored walled fortress that now contains a lovely garden, a small ethnographic Museum, and an even smaller art gallery remember that every part or wall of the city is an attraction. Afterwards we will drive to your Riad for night.

DAY 3 : CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES – FES

Breakfast at the riad is followed by a full day tour. In the morning you will be driven to Volubilis, This is Morocco's most famous Roman remnant dating in AD 24-285. The surviving columns and temple fragments of Volubilis are an impressive, and powerfully atmospheric. Then we’ll go to Moulay Idriss, A city is built upon the rocky spurs of the Khyber and Taiga hills, with the buildings tumbling down the slopes dramatically. For the faithful, this is an important pilgrimage center. Afterwards we’ll drive to Meknes an imperial city that exists since the first rulers of the Alawite dynasty that governed Morocco. There you’ll see the grandiose gateway of Babb el-Mansur, the Sahrij Souani Basin and The sumptuously decorated Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. At the end of this exciting day you will be driven via Rif Mountains to Fes for the night at your Hotel/Riad.

DAY 4 : FES SIGTHSEEING

After breakfast at your Riad, you will start exploring the country's spiritual capital and our oldest city (FES) .by browsing its lively souks, tangle of photogenic alleyways, and historic monuments. First the Royal Palace gate that makes a welcoming, peaceful between new Fes and the old one .then the Jewish headquarter and the first Mellah ever built in Morocco. Afterwards we’ll start visiting all the sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University – the oldest in the region, the Tanneries and the Attarine museum .after lunch, you’ll see the best area to stay in fes (Fes el Bali) this is the most exotic area in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its alleyways, and historic monuments such as Medersa BouInaniaand Babb Boujloud (the medina's main gate). For shoppers, Fes el Bali is a paradise of local craft-work with colorful Moroccan slippers, leather-work, metalwork, rainbow-glass lamps, and tiles all displayed at stalls throughout the district. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the new city for a drink. Overnight in a well picked Hotel/Riad.

DAY 5 : FES-HIGH ATLAS- TELOUAT KASBAH- AIT BEN HADDOU- OUNILA- MERZOUGA

After breakfast we’ll leave Fes to explore the high Atlas Mountains, the most intriguing and beautiful natural regions of Morocco. A historical and physical barrier between the north and the pre-Sahara .starting by ifran a Tidy, ordered city, that feels more like Switzerland relocated to the Middle Atlas .Our trip continues alongside the trailing edge of the Cedar Forest to - Azrou -located up a steep hill through a variety of woods to the famed cedar forests inhabited by endangered Barbary Apes. Passing through Tizi Ntalghamtt where Ziz Gorges provide a rocky passage to Tafilalt oases. Passing by errachidia (you’ll have lunch and enjoy Berber Hospitality beyond borders), then erfoud and rissani stopping for panoramic views along the way of ziz valley .after arriving at Merzouga. You will be welcomed with a glass of mint) in our riad. It’s time to relax and feel the desert serenading you the riad the view and the people in the end of this exiting day you’ll admire one of the best sunsets in the world. Overnight at your Riad.

DAY 6 : MERZOUGA AREA EXPLORATION-CAMEL TREK- CAMP FIRE

After tasting your authentic breakfast we drive to Rissani town, the incredible birthplace of Moulay Ali Cherif — founder of Morocco’s ruling Alaouite Dynasty. Get into your air-conditioned minivan and travel to the oasis of Tinghir in the foothills of the High Atlas mountain. Take a 1-hour walk along the Todgha River and admire the palm trees and olive groves. Visit Berber villages and learn about the locals’ traditional lifestyle. Head to the magnificent Todgha Gorge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive out through the Dadès Valley along the famous ‘Road of 1,000 Kasbahs.’ Visit one of the region’s ancient kasbahs After visiting the kasbah we´ll take you to Ouarzazate city who also known as “The gate of the desert”. Overnight at a charming Hotel/ Kasbah in Ourzazte. Meals included (Breakfast & Dinner).

DAY 7: MERZOUGA – TODGHA GORGE – DADES VALLEY

Your camel man will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise Climbing the sand to experience sunrise at Merzouga is a unique experience that is so often embedded in the minds of our visitors .then you’ll camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga admiring the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with their colors as the day progresses. After breakfast in the Raid, you’ll leave for Dads Valley (Road of a Thousand Kasbahs) through Rissani, Erfoud (a historic region and an archaeologist’s delight that is packed with fossils) and Tinghir showing the traditional rural life of this region, a beautifully constructed houses dotting the landscape of the largest oasis .reaching Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco- undoubtedly one of the most spectacular natural attractions that Morocco has to offer. The walls of the gorge are cut in the walls of the gorge reaches 300 meters. Afterwards we’ll drive through the Dads Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes» and many landscapes of Berber villages. After checking on our luxury Raid we’ll get to watch the sunset on tssidrine road. Overnight at our luxury Riad.

DAY 8 : DADES GORGE – ROSE VALLEY – SKOURA – OUARZAZATE

After breakfast in the Riad we’ll drive through The Dades Valley a fascinating part of the famous Road of a thousand Kasbahs. We’ll stop at Kalaa-Mgouna, “the rose city” famous with its annual festival of roses, to purchase the rosewater, and a lot of cosmetics local products. Continuing on to Skoura and the bird’s valley where the main features are the mud brick Kasbahs especially the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-preserved Kasbah in this area. After some hiking in the valley lunch is in a restaurant overlooking the whole valley. The tour continues to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies, you may have already seen, such as The Mummy, Gladiator. You’ll get the chance to see Kasbah Taourirt a Hollywood backdrop (Sheltering Sky, Gladiator, and Prince of Persia) .overnight at our luxury Riad.

DAY 9 : OUARZAZAT- TAROUDANT SIGTHSEEING

After breakfast, we’ll head to Taroudant via Taznakht the carpet village, stopping at Taliouine to visit the Saffron co-operative. If your visit coincides with the Saffron harvest, you will have the opportunity to meet the Berber women with their families harvesting the saffron in their fields. We should arrive at Taroudant in the afternoon, where you’ll walk within the small alleys in the Medina Hidden by magnificent red-mud walls, and with the snowcapped peaks of the High Atlas beckoning beyond. Babb Taghount is the easiest way into the Medina and its two major souks: The Arab Souk, east of Place Assarag and the Marché Berber, south of Place Talmoklate. Taroudant is often referred to as “the little Marrakech” because most of its walls were built by the Saadian dynasty in the 16th century before they moved to the great “Red City”. Overnight accommodation will be in a local Riad.

DAY 10 : TAROUDANT – ESSAOUIRA VIA AGADIR

Waking up in a city in the midel of desert and near erg chebaba has its charm. After breakfast we’ll head for Essaouira, travelling via Agadir, where we’ll stop for lunch. In the road you’ll get to see the beautiful Nature of Souss Massa .once in agadir there we’ll take a small walk to admire the fine white sand that rims Agadir's shoreline. For many visitors, a holiday here really is all about the beach. But if you want to mix up the sunbathing with some sightseeing, Agadir is a great base for excursions and day trips into south Morocco. Continuing to Essaouira, the coastal route offers beautiful scenery, an area famous for the Argan (Moroccans traditionally use un-roasted Argan oil to treat skin diseases, and as a cosmetic oil for skin and hair). Along the way you’ll see herds of goats climbing the Argan trees in the quest for riper food .Your overnight accommodation is at a Riad in the Medina.

DAY 11 : ESSAOUIRA DAY EXPLORATION

After breakfast in your Riad, we’ll starts visiting Essaouira one of Morocco's loveliest seaside towns and its preserved 18th-century seaport fortifications have been stamped with a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing .Your own guide fully qualified will allow you to experience Essaouira in the best possible way. First you’ll visit the Skala Fortress, this bastion offers picturesque views over the fishing port and the Île de Mogador, the port, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah Museum a fusty museum has a small collection of jewellery, costumes, woodcarving and weapons from the region. You’ll get to walk through the alleys of the medina and past the hundreds of handicrafts. Essaouira is known for its strong winds most of the year so it is known as the “City of the wind”. Our visit includes the Mellah – the Jewish headquarter, and the beach. There is an annual festival of “Gnawa music”, where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world. Usually it starts in the third week of June, so if your trip coincides with this, you have the option to extend your stay for an extra day. Today you will have lunch in a Moroccan way, bought fishes ‘cooked to order’. In late afternoon you are free to walk and explore by yourself and sit to feel romantic magic of the city. Overnight accommodation at your Riad in the Medina.

DAY 12 : ESSAOUIRA-MARRAKECH FIRST CONTACT

After breakfast in your Riad, we’ll depart for Marrakech. On our way – since this is the land of Argan culture – there’s an opportunity to visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil where they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. After several stops to take photographs, you will continue your travel to Marrakech before checking in to your Riad. This is your first contact with Marrakech you’ll get to fell and see with your own ayes what attracted many celebrities to this red city. After dinner you will enjoy walking in the famous square of Jemaa El fna, entertained with magicians, story tellers, musicians and snake charmers. Overnight be in a Medina based Riad.

DAY 13 : SIGTHSEEING IN MARRAKECH

Marrakesh is a city that sums up all of Morocco's exotic North African charm. The city's name provided the root for the name of the country itself. with one of our local guide You will visit the Koutoubia Mosque built in 1162 one of the great achievements of our architecture, the Majorelle Garden full of cacti, palms and ferns, are the work of painter Jacques Majorelle, Saadian Tombs This 16th century burial ground is home to the Saadian dynasty full of mosaic tiles; the 19th century Bahia Palace with its beautiful eastern Architecture; after a break for lunch. you will have time to explore the fascinating Souks( local markets ) it’s the town's star attraction you shouldn't miss the Babouche (shoe) Souk, Chouari (carpenter's) Souk, El-Attarine (perfume and spice) Souk and the Cherratine (leather) Souk and the narrow alleys around the Djemâa El-Fna Square where In the evening, you will be enchanted with snake charmers, singers, acrobats, dancers, narrators and story-tellers – moving from one group to another, Night Riad/ Hotel.

DAY 14 : MARRAKECH DAY TRIP TO THE ATLAS MAONTAINS AT IMLIL

After breakfast at your Riad, we’ll drive to the village of Asni and the village of Imlil at the heart of the high Atlas Mountains. Here you’ll enjoy the scenic views through the gorges of Moulay Brahim and the village of Imlil, a small Berber village with a strong culture well preserved for centuries. You’ll have the opportunity to hike in the villages and experience the real Berber culture and life. If you chose to have lunch at the Kasbah Toubkal you’ll get the view of the Toubkal Mountains, the highest in North Africa is quite breathtaking. In the afternoon, you’ll travel back to Marrakech. Overnight at your Hotel/Riad.

DAY 15 : MARRAKECH FREE DAY GO TO HAMMAM AND CHOPPING

Explore the Souks for chopping – go to hammam- drink tea on a local restaurant

DAY 16 : AIRPORT TRANFERT

Today, depending on your departure time, we will drive you to the airport for your departure flight or any other place you choose.

Tour:

• Duration : Private 16-Days tour
• Time : Daily Tour
• Departure : 8h00Am pick up from ( hotel - airport - any place you wanted)
• From : Tangier
• Price :
  1. Depends of the Number of Travellers.
  2. The season when you travel.
  3. Contact us to customize this private tour for you.

What Is Included :

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional English speaking Guide/Driver throughout Your Journey.
• Official art historian guides fees in: Fes and Marrakech
• Entrance fees
• 16 Days Private transportation by (A/C comfortable 4WD/Minivan) with fuel included
• 11 Nights’ Accommodation In The Category Of Hotel Chosen. (Breakfast & Dinner included).
• Overnight staying on the Luxury Camp in Merzouga desert (breakfast & dinner included)
• Overnight staying on the Luxury Riad in Merzouga desert (breakfast & dinner included)
• Overnight staying on the Luxury Riad in Boumalne dades (breakfast & dinner included)
• Overnight staying on the Luxury Riad in Ourzazate (breakfast & dinner included)
• 1h30 Camel Trekking
• Sand-boarding (full equipment)
• Camp fire music
• Bottled mineral water during the tour
• All Hotel taxes & Road tolls

What Is Not Included :

• Anything not mentioned above
• nternational Airfare.
• Personal Expenses
• Lunches/ Drinks
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities (optional)

• CONFIRMATION : Confirmation will be received at time of booking