10 Days in Morocco / Sahara Desert Tour from Fes

When our guide estimates the time, we will pick you up and take you to the hotel in Medina. It is Fez’s historical district, and according to your landing time, you may be able to tour some of it and he will give you an overview of how will you spend the 10 days in Morocco. You will eventually head back to the hotel.

An exploratory day will begin through the old Medina when you enjoy your sweet breakfast in your Riad. In addition, you will stop at many secret sites to learn more about them and shoot photos for souvenirs. The University of Al Qaraouine is the world’s oldest university, and it will make your day fantastic. During your guided tour, you will visit some important places, such as the Boujeloud and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Afterward, you will have the big moment to stroll through the well-known Jewish neighborhood known as “the Mellah.” Moreover, you will discover the exterior views of the palace of the king, and so on. A brief time to visit the well-known fabric of ceramics is included in your tour of Fez. After which you can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of Fez city. Your Riad is open for the night.

After a sweet breakfast, you will start your Sahara Desert Tour from Fes. Following that, we will keep going to Merzouga while we are moving to the expansive southeast. You will see the middle atlas will also take a quick break in the wonder cedar forest, which is situated above the middle atlas and is probably where the Berber monkeys live. After dining in Midelt the middle Atlas Pearl, you will cross Tizi N’Telghamt. Furthermore, as you close the city of Errachidia you will notice how the landscape changes while you are still in the open high desert. The characteristics of the desert are briefly introduced as you proceed on your adventure. You will travel via the Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm, which is renowned for its date plantations. The current Moroccan dynasty, the Alaouite was founded in this region. After a long day, you will arrive in Merzouga where you will be welcomed with a nice cup of mint tea and move to spend the night in Riad.

You will begin your journey of discovery through the area after we finish our breakfast. Then you will visit the Gnawa people to get a taste of their music and way of life. The Gnawa were originally brought to the Americas as slaves from Sudan. Merzouga Lake, with its abundance of birds, is not far away. Additionally, you can also go to the souk in Rissani, a traditional Moroccan town that served as the starting point of the country’s ruling family and the meeting place for caravans that traveled as far as Tombouctou, Mali, to trade. Many hooded men and veiled women can be seen here. After you return to the Merzouga village, you will have some time to rest before mounting your camel and embarking on an exploration of the Merzouga sand under the guidance of an experienced camel. Dinner will be served at our desert camp, where you will spend the night. The camp is furnished with western bathrooms for your comfort.

The most amazing sunrise will be visible after your camel guide wakes you up early in the morning. The journey back to the village of Merzouga will then be undertaken. The stunning Erg Chebbi dunes’ singular beauty, which shifts throughout the day, can be seen along the way. You will depart for the Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges, which are Morocco’s highest and narrowest gorges, after a Berber breakfast in your Riad. After lunch in the gorge, we will continue through the Dades Valley, where you can explore the magnificent sand castles and amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes.” We will stay the night in a luxurious hotel with a view of the Dades Valley.

We will leave the hotel after breakfast, and then we will travel to Ouarzazate by crossing some Berber villages like Dades Gorges and Kelaat M’Gouna. The “panoramic road of the Thousand Kasbahs route through Dades Valley provides numerous opportunities to capture some photographs. We will make a stop in Kelaat M’Gouna, “the rose town,” to shop for rose-related things such as rosewater. After that, we will drive you to Ouarzazate through the Amridil Kasbah. It was once home to numerous Glaoui people. Ouarzazate is where you will spend the night.

We will leave the Riad after an early breakfast, and then we will travel to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will discover the well-known Kasbah, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986. On this magnificent set, renowned movies like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, Sahara with Penelope Cruz, etc. have been filmed. In addition, we will travel to Marrakech via Tizi N’Ticheka port, our nation’s highest point at 2.260 m, which is located in High Atlas. On the way, we will stop at a few unique viewpoints to take pictures of the lovely landscapes and Berber villages. In the afternoon, we will check in to your Riad within the Medina.

You will begin your journey to the coastal city of Essaouira after we depart from your Riad after breakfast. After about a 2.5-hour drive, arriving at the destination to explore Mogador Countless handmade items can be seen as you stroll through the medina’s alleys. Surfers from around the globe visit this “City of the Wind.” Despite having been subjected to several civilizations, including the Portuguese occupation, which had a significant impact on much of the town’s architecture, Essaouira has a rich history. You will also visit the women’s cooperative for Argan oil. They extract the oil, which is known for its culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal properties. Lunch will be provided at no cost in the medina or at the port. You will return to Marrakech in the afternoon.

A free day in Marrakech to explore all the previously unexplored areas: The Koutoubia Minaret, the lovely Palace of Bahia, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School are just a few of the historical and cultural attractions you can explore after breakfast in the Riad. Before reaching the well-known Jemaa El Fna Square, finish the morning by strolling through the medina alleyways and taking the opportunity to admire all the various artisans at work. After eating lunch at a restaurant nearby the square, spend the afternoon touring Gueliz, Marrakech’s new city, and the Majorelle Gardens. Indeed, you will have the opportunity to do such activities as walk through the square while being entertained by magicians, and food sellers. We will spend the night in your Riad.

On the final day of your Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech, You will have some time after an early breakfast in your Riad if your plan requires several hours. Our assistance will then end when we drop you off at the airport to catch your connecting flight. Because of our experiences after an incredible adventure, we would dearly love to keep in touch.