8 Days Tour From Fes Desert Sahara
Our 8 days tour from fes desert sahara. Fez Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.
Day 1 : Arrival at Fes
To have this amazing 8 days Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech you can arrive in Casablanca international Airport / or in Rabat International Airport, if you don't have possibility to land in Fes International Airport. Our driver guide will transfer you directly to Fes "the old city", dinner and overnight in local Riad or Hotel in the heart of Medina.
Day 2 : Fes - Meknes
After breakfast, you will tour Fes city and visit the medina, with its architecture. Visiting the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and the Dar El Makhzen or Royal Palace with its colorful mosaicked architecture & golden doors. The famous Chaouwara Tanneries. The Kairaouine Mosque (the old school of Islamic learning). It is also one or the oldest universities in the world, while non-Muslims cannot enter but you can admire the mosque courtyard from the gates. The Najjarine Marble Fountain and Al-Attarine Madrassa is a religious school with some of the most striking Islamic architecture. The Bou Inania Medersa is one of Fes most architecturally beautiful theological colleges. You will Stroll around streets and markets of the medina. overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Meknes-Azrou – Midelt Rissani Merzouga
After breakfast, we leave Fes and drive though the Middle Atlas Mountains. We will stop in Ifrane city which referred to as "Switzerland of Morocco". after drive to Azrou Forest of Cedar, where we can watch barbarian Monkeys. Then, continue our road to Midelt. Later in the afternoon we'll drive to Sahara desert towards Tizi N'talghoumte pass (1907m), passing by small Berber villages and the wonderful Ziz Valley situated in near Errachidia city. After that we will continue to Merzouga where we will have dinner and stay in a local hotel / or Riad.
Day 4 : Merzouga sightseeing
Starting our journey around Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. You will explore many interesting places of the area such as: khamliya village where you will listen African music (Gnawa). Continuing our off-road desert tour to desert behind Erg-Chebbi . We will visit an abandoned village where the working mineral fossils, and drive to visit a nomadic Berber family. In the afternoon you will start Camel Trekking Adventure, across sand dunes to desert camp. enjoy the wonderful sunset from the middle of dunes. Dinner & overnight will be in camp.
Day 5 : Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
Departure to Rissani city. We will visit traditional souk by exploring the local-made goods and art crafts. Later we travel to Tinghir along along the way we stop to see the ancient system of irrigation found there. We reach to Tinghir and explore the stunning views of Todra valley & walk along Todra Gorge. the canyons of Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep, also it's a preferred place for the climbers. We will end our day in Ouarzazate by traveling along the road of 1000 Kasbahs, the land of Roses in Kalaat M'Gonna town. Arriving Ouarzazate where we can stop to Photograph the amazing architecture of Kasbah Taourirte, before check your hotel
Day 6 : Ouarzazate – Atlas Studios – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Telouet Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech
During this day we visit cinema studio and continuing driving to Kasbah of Ait Ben haddou. This fortified walled city was once a thriving trading post during the 17th century. it has appeared in several movies, including Gladiator & Lawrence of Arabia. Later we drive to Marrakech city along Ounila valley passing via Berber villages to reach Telouet kasbah which built in the 18th and 19th centuries for the powerful el Glaoui family. It is a rare sight to behold. Adorned in colorful mosaics and red stucco. Then, drive through the high Atlas Mountain. on the road we will stop to enjoy the stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass (2260m). Arriving to Marrakech in the evening, overnight in the hotel
Day 7 : Marrakech Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will start exploring Marrakech city. It one of imperial cities, referred to as the Red city due of its sandstone buildings. With your local guide you will visit the most famous historic sites, museums and colorful souks, or markets of the medina. You can also see the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace. You will have time for lunch. Then, continuing your sightseeing of Marrakech By walking around the focal point of the Medina. It is Djemaa El-Fna, the main square, enjoying the theatre of the streets buzzing with snake charmers, musicians, acrobats, storytellers and magicians. In the evening you will have free time to enjoy the sunset overlooking the exciting Djemaa El-Fna Square from a restaurant terrace enjoy your dinner. accommodation in the same hotel /or Riad.
Day 8 : Marrakech - Airport
Transfer to Marrakech / or Casablanca airport and end of our services
What is include during the tour:
- Touring in 4x4 Vihicle / Minibus / Bus
- Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
- official local guides in imperial cities
- Camel ride in Sahara Desert
- Overnight at the Desert Camp
- Fuel of the transportation during the tour
- Braekfast and dinner in Sahara desert / Boumalane Dades / Ouarzazate
What is not include during the tour:
- Lunches
- Tips
- Drinks
- Travel inssurance
