Fez, Desert And Marrakesh Trip

Reception and assistance at the airport, transfer to the Riad

After a pick-up at your hotel or riad in Fez, head out on a guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled-in cities. Explore the narrow streets lined with shops selling fresh fruits, spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and numerous other art and craft items from Morocco. Visit the Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima el Fihri and the Andalusian Mosque dating back to 860 (note that non-Muslims are not permitted to enter). Take in other sites including the Nejjarine Fountain, the Bouaanania Medersa, dating from the 13th century and the Batha Palace, which is now a museum of arts and traditions.

Aftrer breakfast, We’ll start our tour by crossing the plains of Saiss and head to the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran, Azrou, and Midelt, where we’ll stop and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We’ll continue our journey driving past fortified Kasbahs and thousands of sky-scraping palm trees as we cross the River Ziz and head to Erfoud, Merzouga, and then to Erg Chebbi. It’s here at Erg Chebbi that we’ll meet up with our camel caravan, and you’ll enjoy riding a camel like nomads do, as you watch the most amazing sunset over Erg Chebbi sand dunes. After a leisurely camel ride back to our secluded Sahara Desert camp, you’ll have time to freshen up before enjoying a beautiful Moroccan dinner beside a campfire, under the stars, whilst being entertained by the local nomads as they serenade you with their drums. As you enjoy your comfortable overnight stay at our Sahara Desert camp you’ll be wondering what’s in store for you on day two of your Sahara Desert tour!

On the second day of your tour you’ll visit the beautiful Oasis of Tinghir, and stroll beside the Todgha river bank. Together we’ll visit Berber villages and learn first-hand the lifestyle of the local inhabitants. From here we’ll travel to see the simply magnificent Todgha Canyons, which is where we’ll stop for lunch. The scenery you’ll see on our journey together is truly unbelievable, so please don’t forget to bring your camera! Before arriving at your boutique guest house, we’ll drive to Dade’s Valley, along the Kasbah road, where together we’ll visit one of the fortified Kasbahs.

After a leisurely breakfast we’ll drive along the Valley of Roses, passing through the Skoura Oasis on our way to Ouarzazate, and marvel at the Date palms as we continue on to our luncheon at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. UNESCO World Heritage site. This Kasbah has been used as a movie set for many Hollywood blockbusters. After a leisurely lunch we’ll begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n- Tichka Pass, and travel through a number of Berber villages where the homes are built from mud and stones. What we’ll notice here is that time has stood still, and life has changed very little, with most of the locals still spending their days as shepherds

Spend the morning discovering the lively and labyrinthine city of Marrakech and learn about its most fascinating sights and historical events. Begin with one of Marrakech's most impressive sights, the stunning, palatial Koutoubia mosque, and admire a Hispano-Moresque masterpiece of architecture in the 225-foot minaret that completes the mosque. Continue the tour with a visit to the beautiful and vast 19th-century El Bahia Palace, built over a 2-acre garden and adorned with tiled walls and cedar wood ceilings, and to the famous Saadian Tombs to admire its architectural brilliance. Before you return to your hotel, visit a local herbalist for a presentation of spices and plants used in traditional Moroccan medicine.

Transfer to the airport .End of our services.