Overview
From Fez, filled with traditional Moroccan culture, to Marrakech, a pearl polished by history; this itinerary takes you through the route of the 1000 Kasbahs giving you a glimpse into the melting pot of cultural & natural influence that is Morocco.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival to Fez
Meet on your flight arrival to Fez Saiss Airport & transfer to the hotel. Rest of day & evening free at leisure.
meals: dinner included
Day 02 : Fez City Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided tour of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco. Visit the Medieval Medina, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the outside of Karaouine Mosque. Typical lunch (optional) in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the Medina. Afternoon visit of the souks.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 03 : Midelt to Erfoud (480km)
Depart to Immouzzer du Kandar, the cedar woods of the middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort, and Azrou. Stop in Midelt for lunch (optional) then continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz Valley dotted with palm trees which are the source for the yearly date festival in Erfoud.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 04 : Erfoud
Either spend the day free at leisure in Erfoud or join an optional extra excursion to discover the desert.
optional 1: Half day city sightseeing of Erfoud & Rissani with lunch
optional 2: Excursion by 4x4 to the sandy dunes of Merzouga with picnic lunch
optional 3: Excursion by 4x4 to the sandy dunes of Merzouga with dinner & night under Berber tent (bivouac)
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 05 : Todra & Dades Canyons (370km)
Depart to Tinghir via Tinjdad. Visit the famous Todra canyons and lunch (optional). Then to the Dades Canyons for a visit after which continue to Ouarzazate via the 1000 Kasbahs road and the Dades Valley.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 06 : Ouarzazate to Marrakech (210km)
Early morning visit of Taourirt & Tifeltout Kasbahs. Then continuation to Ait Benhaddou which is the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco. Lunch (optional) on the terrace of a restaurant facing the Kasbah. Depart to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass (2260m alt) offering an impressive landscape in the heart of the Atlas mountain chain.
Day 07 : Marrakech
The entire day is devoted to exploring Marrakech (by regular vehicle). Sightseeing includes: the Menara Garden, the Saadien Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit of the souks and handicraft quarters, displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemaa El Fna with its non stop entertainment. Optional: typical dinner under Caidal tents at the famous “Chez Ali” restaurant, enhanced by the performance of several folkloric troops representing different Moroccan regions.
meals: breakfast & lunch included.
Day 08 : Departure
As per your international flight time transfer to Marrakech Airport & assistance with departure formalities.