5-Day Private Tour from Chefchaouen to Desert and Marrakech

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Chefchaouen– Volubilis – Meknes - Fes
4 stops
1
Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, we will come to your hotel to pick you up and begin the journey to Fes. Along the way, we will stop at Ouazzan and visit the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Volubilis
You will arrive in Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman empire that dates back to 225 BC, after a couple of hours' journey. Here, you will view the most exquisite mosaics in Morocco that date back to the 3rd century BC. You will have an informative tour of the location here and gain a great deal of knowledge on the Roman Empire.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Meknes
Following that, we make our way to Meknes, which is known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco. When we visit Meknes, we go to the extraordinary Bab Mansour gate, which was constructed by the sultan My Ismail. The granary as well as the Sahrij Souani, which is utilized for the purpose of irrigation and cultivation. You will also be able to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail throughout your trip.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Fez
After that, we make our way to Fes via the motorway. luxurious accommodations for the night in a riad in the heart of the Medina.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Exploring Fes
5 stops
5
Fez
After breakfast in your riad, you will begin your exploration of Fes, Morocco's "Spiritual City." You will spend the entire morning visiting the Medina and its surrounding landscapes. Visiting the majority of the cultural and historical monuments, such as the famed Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the world's oldest), the Madrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain. We will take you beyond the Medina after lunch to see the Royal Palace entrance, go through the Jewish district "the Mellah," and then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will take you to one of the fortresses to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fes. Overnight stay in a riad in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
We investigate the University of al-Qarawiyyin, also known as Al-Karaouine, which is located in Fes, Morocco. According to UNESCO and Guinness World Records, it is the world's oldest continuously running a higher educational institution, and researchers sometimes refer to it as the world's oldest university. The entry fee is included in the price.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
We investigate the Madrasa Bou Inania, a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, built by Abu Inan Faris in AD 1351-56. It is widely regarded as a pinnacle of Marinid architecture and of traditional Moroccan architecture in general. The entry fee is included in the price.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
We tour the Royal Palace's façade, which is famous for pictures in front of a beautiful, intimidating facade and gold-colored doors. The royal palace was erected in the thirteenth century in the center of Fes El Jadid, a region next to the Old City, during the rule of the Mérinides Dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Medina of Fez
We will visit the Fes Medina. Fes El Bali is a historic walled medina with tiny, car-free lanes and ornate entrances such as Bab Guissa and the Blue Gate. The Fez Medina contains, in an ancient area, several monumental structures.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
4 stops
10
Fez
Following breakfast, we will head south into the desert of Merzouga, passing via Midelt and Errachidia on the way.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Ifrane
Your journey will begin in the city of Ifrane, also known as "the Switzerland of Morocco." From there, you will continue on to Merzouga by way of Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Throughout the course of your excursion, you will have opportunities to catch sight of both the Middle Atlas and the Higher Atlas mountains. A stop will be made at the well-known cedar forest, which is the largest of its kind in Morocco, and there you will have the chance to encounter Barbary apes. As you get closer to the city of Errachidia, you will see that the landscape starts to transform and show more signs of the desert.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Midelt
Following lunch in Midelt, you will continue your drive down the breathtaking Ziz Valley, pausing periodically to take in the breathtaking vistas along the route. On the way to Erfoud and then on to Rissani, we will pass through several Berber communities. The beginning of the Alaouite dynasty, which is the Moroccan royal family that is in power at the present day.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Merzouga
When you arrive at Merzouga at the end of the day, you will be greeted with a drink of mint tea, and then you will ride your camel to the center of the tallest sand dunes in Morocco, where you will spend the night. You will spend the night at our desert camp, which is also where you will eat dinner.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Sahara Desert – Todgha Gorge – Dades Valley
3 stops
14
Merzouga
Your camel guide will wake you up at an ungodly hour so that you may witness the dawn, which has the potential to be the most beautiful you've ever seen. After that, you'll relax on a camel as you make your way back to your riad, taking in the stunning views of the Erg Chebbi dunes along the way, which will continue to transform throughout the day as the sun moves higher in the sky.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
After having breakfast and a steaming shower in a typical Moroccan guesthouse, you will go to the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco, which are Tinghir and Todgha. You'll have the chance to go for a trek along its valley while you're here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Dades Gorges
As we make our way through the Dades Valley, you'll have the opportunity to take in sights such as the imposing sand castles and the incredible rock formations known as "monkey toes." In the middle of the gorge, either a riad or a guesthouse will serve as your home for the evening and night (dinner and breakfast).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou Kashbah – Marrakech
4 stops
17
Dades Gorges
Following breakfast, we will travel via the Dades Valley to Kalaat M'Gouna and Ouarzazate. The journey through Dades Valley is known as the Way of Thousand Kasbahs, and it offers several opportunity to capture some of the greatest photographs of the trip. We'll stop at Kalaat M'Gouna, "the rose city," to buy rosewater, which will keep your linen smelling fresh long after your trip is done.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Ouarzazate
Continue on your journey until you reach Ouarzazate, which is sometimes referred to as "the Hollywood of Africa." doing research at the Atlas studio as well as the kasbah located in the middle of the city.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Ait Ben Haddou
The well-known Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which is the biggest Kasbah in all of Morocco, is where lunch will be served. As a global treasure, UNESCO has acknowledged its significance. It has been featured in a number of movies, including as "Gladiator" and "Lawrence of Arabia," and became renowned as a result.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Marrakech
The next part of our journey will take us over the High Atlas Mountains and over the mighty Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is 2,260 meters in elevation. At this point, you will have the opportunity to stop and observe the production of argan oil at women's cooperatives, and then we will continue on to Marrakech, where the excursion will come to a close.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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