From Casablanca: 7Day Imperial Cities To Desert & Marrakech – Fès-Meknès, Morocco

EXPERIENCE

Day 1: Casablanca to Fes

The driver will pick you up from your Casablanca accommodation and head to Fes via Volubilis for an archaeological site visit. In Meknes, explore the ancient capital of Moulay Ismail, featuring Bab el Khemis and Bab Mansour monumental doors and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue the journey to Fes and overnight at your Riad.

Day 2: Fes Discovery

Explore the imperial capital, Fes El Bali, its souks, Karaouine mosque, Medersa Attarine, and Nejjarine Square’s fountain. Witness the dyers and tanners at work. Visit “Fes El Jadid,” the Royal Palace (exterior), and the potters’ quarter. Spend the night at your Riad.

Day 3: Fes to Merzouga

After breakfast in your Riad in Fez, set out for Merzouga. En route, enjoy scenic stops in Ifrane, the cedar forests of Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Errachidia, and Erfoud. Arriving in Merzouga, embark on a camel ride into the desert, watch the sunset, and camp under the starry desert skies.

Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley

Wake up in the desert camp, witness the sunrise, and return to your hotel for breakfast. Travel to Dades Valley, visit an old irrigation system, and enjoy Berber tea. Continue to Gorge Todgha, have lunch, explore the gorge, and spend the night at your Dades Valley hotel.

Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech

After a good night’s sleep and a fresh breakfast, drive to Marrakech. Cross the City of Roses, Kelaa Mgouna, and visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNesCO-listed ksar. Explore Kasr Ait Ben Hadou, a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. After lunch, journey through the High Atlas Mountains (2260 meters) to Marrakech. Drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation

Day 6: Marrakech Sightseeing

Explore Marrakech, visiting Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, and Djemaa el Fna. After a day of exploration, return to your Marrakech accommodation.

Day 7: Marrakech to Casablanca

Leave Marrakech and drive to Casablanca, where you’ll be dropped off at your Casablanca accommodation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Fes’ ancient medina and labyrinthine streets
Camp under Sahara’s stars amidst breathtaking dunes in Merzouga
Uncover desert oases, old caravan routes, kasbahs in Dades Valley &Ouarzazate
Immerse in the vibrancy of local souks and markets In Marrakech
Be captivated by the grandeur of the Atlas Mountains

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