10 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

In the morning, after a delicious breakfast at your riad, you’ll dive into the heart of Marrakech with a friendly local guide. We’ll peek into palaces fit for kings and queens (Bahia Palace), explore ancient tombs (Saadian Tombs), and get lost in the vibrant labyrinth of Morocco’s largest market (souk). You’ll have some free time for lunch near Jemaa El-Fna Square. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakech, and the beautiful Majorelle Garden. Finally, we’ll transfer you to your accommodation. Feel free to explore Jemaa El-Fna on your own and soak up the lively atmosphere of the square.

Today we head to Essaouira, a charming coastal town that runs through the Argan Valley. Essaouira is known for its small squares, ramparts, fortifications and historical monuments. Along the way, we will make stops to see the famous goats in the argan trees and enjoy panoramic views. Upon arrival in Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, we will explore one of the most significant coastal towns in Morocco. Our visit includes the fishing port, the ancient ramparts with cannons and a walk through the old Medina. In the afternoon, we return to Marrakech for the night.

We will pick you up early from your accommodation. Then, we will embark on an exciting journey through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and a place called Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. We will make a few stops so you can enjoy amazing views. Afterwards, we will visit a famous place called the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. It is an ancient kasbah registered as a UNESCO world heritage site. Many movies have been filmed there, such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Afterwards, we will go to a desert gate called Ouarzazate. You will have free time for lunch. After lunch, we will see the Valley of Roses and a large area of ​​palm trees called Skoura. Finally, we will head to a place called Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night. It will be a fun day with lots of great views!

After breakfast, we will head into the Dades Valley. We will stop at a cool spot overlooking the valley, so you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Dades Gorges. Then, we will continue to the Todra Gorges, where the Todra River created a huge canyon in the mountains, forming high red cliffs. You will be able to walk through the gorges and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We will also pass palm groves in Touroug and Tinjdad, and you will have some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will reach the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here, you will get on camels and ride through the sandy desert. We will stop so you can watch the sunset over a high sand dune – it’s like magic! Afterwards, we will head to a luxury desert camp. You will be able to listen to Berber drum music, dance around a campfire, and gaze at the stars in the open sky. Dinner and a comfortable night’s sleep will be at the camp. It will be a unique and incredible experience!

Start your day by setting an early alarm, giving you the chance to witness a stunning and magnificent sunrise. After breakfast, we will head to Rissani, the historical foundation of the current ruling family. It is still an important place for trade and has a large market that is busy on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Next, we visit a workshop where they make things out of fossilized marble in Erfoud. Then, we drive along the Ziz River and stop for a panoramic view of this valley. The trip continues, passing through the cedar forest, where Barbary macaque monkeys live. You will be able to feed them and walk through the forest, then we will stop in Ifrane, a special town because it is very cold and snowy and has houses that look like those in the mountains of Switzerland. Afterwards, we will drive to Fes, where we will spend the night in your riad.

After breakfast in your riad, you will discover the city of Fes with our friendly guide. Fes is a really important city in Morocco for its culture and religion, and it is one of the great cities of yesteryear. First thing in the morning, we will start at the gate of the Royal Palace. Then, we will explore the super old part of the city, called the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your local guide will show you around. We will start at the Blue Gate, called Bab Boujloud, and then we will get lost in a bunch of small streets. We will see cool places like the tanneries, the Najjarine Fountain, and the Medersa Bouanania. And don’t forget the Quaraouin mosque and university, which is the oldest university! After that, we will leave the Medina and visit the Jewish quarter, also called “the Mellah”. In the afternoon, we will drive to an old fortress to get a breathtaking view of the city. Finally, we will return to your riad.

Today we will go to Meknes, an ancient and important city. We will visit cool places like Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail mausoleum. You will have some free time for lunch. Afterwards, we will drive about 30km to see the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many beautiful mosaics around here, as well as ancient columns and arches. It is like stepping back in time to see what things were like in the 3rd century BC. Once we explore the ruins, we will head north through Ouazzane to reach Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. It is called the Blue City because the buildings and streets are painted blue. We will spend the night in a hotel.