10-Day tour of Morocco: Marrakech – Sahara – Fez & Meknes

After breakfast you have plenty of time to discover the fairytale city. Visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square, the medina with its maze of souks, the Sadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Minaret. Marvel at all the sights and imagine yourself in the fairy tale of 1000 and 1 nights! You will spend the night again in Riad ZANOUBA.

The next night you will stay at Hotel La Gazelle du Dades (or similar) Get up early today, because the transfer will pick you up at 7:30 am for a long drive. During the drive to Ouarzazate (approx. 3.5 hours drive) you will make a stopover at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (included). This is the most picturesque town in Morocco. This place is often used as a film setting for well-known films and series such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator. At 2:30 PM there will be a stop to give you the opportunity to have lunch in Ouarzazate. This city owes its fame to the fact that the largest film studio in the world is located in Ouarzazate. You continue the drive (approx. 3.5 hours with 2 more stops) to today's final destination: Boumalne Dades, where you arrive around 6 p.m. Boulmane Dades is located in the Dades Valley. This place is not only a beautiful backdrop of mud houses and brightly colored rock walls; it is a rich cultural and historical center in the country. In Boumalne Dades you have several sights such as the Jewish Tiylit Castle, The Rose Valley, the Kasbah of Mohdach and the Dades Gorges. Tonight you can enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel (included). Please note: the ride goes through mountainous areas and may therefore take longer than you expect, so take plenty of water with you

The coming night you will stay at Bivoac Nacer Palace (or similar) You will be picked up again at 8 a.m. for the next long ride. Along the way you will first have 2 stops and at 2 p.m. you will have the opportunity to have lunch in Kalaat Mgouna. You will arrive in Merzouga at 5:00 PM. After a 1-hour camel ride you arrive at the overnight location. Tonight you will stay in a large tent in the Sahara with a shared toilet (no shower). This evening dinner in the desert is also included. Tip: take a small backpack with you. You cannot take your suitcase into the desert . Please note: the ride goes through mountainous areas and may therefore take longer than expected. Be sure to take enough water with you for the journey.

The next 2 nights you will stay in Riad Les Chifis (or similar) Once you have enjoyed breakfast it is time to continue. You will depart again by camel to Merzouga and from there the ride will continue at 8:30 am towards the next destination: Fez. There will be three more stops along the way and at 2 p.m. you will have the opportunity to have lunch. You will arrive in Fes around 5:30 PM. Visit the medina of Féz, you will be amazed! Wander through the small and narrow streets. The city is known for its craft. You will find tanneries, painters, weavers, potters and much more. The scents and colors greet you. Don't forget to enjoy the view from the rooftops of Fes!

Today, after breakfast at 10 a.m., an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you to show you all the beauty of Fez and tell you about it in 4 hours.

The coming night you will stay in Riad Dar Pa Labzioui (or similar) The journey continues at 9:30 am to Meknès, one of the four royal cities of Morocco. But first, after a drive of about 2 hours, you will make a stop at Volubilis (entrance and 1 hour visit included). This was once an important Roman trading city in Morocco. Today, the best preserved ruins are located here among mountain hills surrounded by olive groves, cacti and green fields. At 1:00 PM there will be a stop for lunch and you will arrive in Meknès around 3:00 PM. This walled city is bursting with beautiful squares, hidden treasures and exceptional sights.

You will stay at Riad Zanouba (or similar) in Marrakech for the next 2 nights Today you start the day with a visit to Meknes with an English-speaking guide. This is how you really get to know this city. After this tour you will be returned to the starting point of the trip: Marrakech. It is a tough ride of about 8 hours. You will make 2 more stops along the way. Make sure you have enough food and drink for the journey.

Today you will visit the Ourika Valley. Escape from the bustling city and get to know the High Atlas Mountains. Explore the valley and visit a Berber market. You will be picked up at 9:00 AM and return to the hotel around 5:00 PM.

The journey is over! Today you will be transferred to the airport for the return to your home. NB! When an accommodation is no longer available, you will stay in a different, but equivalent accommodation.