Morocco itinerary one week, from Fes to the desert
Morocco itinerary one week from Fez to the desert, ending in Marrakech
Best Morocco itinerary one week, includes visiting the imperial cities of Fez, Meknes and Marrakech. In addition to discovering other places such as; the desert of Merzouga and its surroundings, the kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou, the gorges of Toudgha and Dades, the city of Medilte and others…
Information about Morocco itinerary one week from Fez to the desert
departure place
Fez
arrival place
Marrakech
Tour Type
Private tour
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Morocco itinerary one week
Day 1: Transfer from the airport - City Tour
Reception at Fez airport. Then departure to visit Fez accompanied by a tour guide. Fez is the oldest of the imperial cities, founded in 790 by Moulay Idriss II. Fez quickly became the main religious center of Morocco. Visit the Medina of medieval times, the Mederse (ancient Islamic religious universities) Bounanaia and Attarine, the Karaouine Mosque and the famous Neijarine fountain. We continue with a visit to the souks, one of the most beautiful and lively markets in Morocco. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Day 2: Fez - Ifrane - Midelt
After breakfast, departure to Meknes. Guided tour of a couple of hours in Meknes. Meknes is an Ismaili capital, famous for its 40 km of ramparts, the Bab Mansour gate, the royal palaces and the Jewish quarter. Guided tour of the city and the medina, then departure to the Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests. Arrival in Midelt, dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Midelt - Merzouga - Desert
After breakfast, departure to Erfoud and Merzouga via Errachidia and the Ziz valley, full of palm trees. In Erfoud, visit a fossil factory, of which the area is rich. In Merzouga we will depart with camels and a guide for a camel trek through the dunes of Erg Chebbi for an hour and a half to two hours to reach a Berber-style tented camp in the desert. Here we will spend a beautiful New Year’s Eve evening with the music of Berber drums in front of a bonfire. Dinner and overnight in the tented camp under a million stars.
Day 4: Merzouga - Discover the Desert
After admiring the first sunrise of the new year in the dunes, we will return by camel to a hotel in Merzouga for breakfast and shower. The day will then be devoted to discover the Merzouga region: the area where the natural fossils of the desert are found, the village of Tissrdmin, where many films have been shot, the black desert with its volcanic rocks, and a visit to a nomad family. Then we will visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its black African inhabitants and their music. Back in Merzouga, you will enjoy dinner and the tranquility of the desert at your hotel.
Day 5: Desert - Rissani - Toudra Gorges - Dades Gorges
After breakfast, depart to Rissani, where you will visit the lively market and continue to the amazing Todra Gorges. In the afternoon arrival in the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
day 6: Dades Gorges - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazat - Marrakech
After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate through the Tizi n’Tichka pass and the spectacular landscapes of the Atlas. Arrival and visit of the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddhou and continuation on the road leading to the Tizi n’Tichka to enter the valley of Marrakech. Continuation to Marrakech, arrival in the afternoon. Free dinner and overnight in a riad.
day 7: Marrakech - Guided tour of the city
Breakfast at the riad and departure for a guided tour of the city, nicknamed “The Pearl of the South”, founded in the 12th century by the Almoravid dynasty. The founders of Morocco left remarkable palaces and gardens. Visit the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia gardens and the Bahia Palace. Then visit the souk and stroll through the narrow streets of the city, where the scenery is fascinating. Finally, visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square, where the show is permanent: snake charmers, fire-eaters and artists of all kinds. Free dinner and overnight in a riad.
day 8: Marrakech - Transfer to the airport
After breakfast, depending on the flight schedule, departure to Marrakech airport, and end of our services.
The Tour Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your riad/hotel.
- Private vehicle/ all fuel cost.
- Speaking English guide.
- Overnight at a luxury sahara desert camp
- Sunset and sunrise camel rides in Erg-chebbi.
- Visit Fes city
- Visit Marrakech City
The Tour Excluye
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Tips and what is not in the program.
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What to see in Morocco itinerary one week
Fez Morocco
Surely the most admired city in Morocco is Fez, 300 kilometers from Marrakech, a city where you can breathe a medieval air thanks to its winding streets. Your senses will be lost among wonderful landscapes, peculiar sounds and colorful smells. Fez el-Bali, the ancient walled city, is the main attraction, a masterpiece and sacred sites. If you stay here, you will need three or four days to visit it well. You will see mosques, medersas, fondouks and monuments.
Meknes Morocco
The imperial city of Meknes is located in the Saiss plain, between the Middle Atlas and the Rif, in northern Morocco, 130 kilometers from Rabat. Declared by Unesco as a World Heritage monument, Meknes is also known as the Versailles of Morocco or the city of a hundred minarets. Founded in 1061 as a military fortress, it is named after the Berber Meknassa tribe that dominated the eastern part of the country since the eighth century.
Marrakech Morocco
Marrakech is one of the most fascinating cities in Morocco and its population is constantly growing. It has a very active industrial zone and is the most important market and organizational center of all of southern Morocco. You do not need a guide to visit Marrakech; there are very complete maps. The souks are very interesting, with their narrow alleys and small squares, some of which are dedicated to a specific craft discipline, and you can often observe the making of the product.
Enjoy a night in the desert
Morocco itinerary one week is one of the best trips in Morocco, including visit so many places, including exploring the desert of Merzouga. The dunes of ERG CHEBII are the ones that call the intention of tourists, spending a night in the camp is a unique experience, it allows you to live the life of nomads.
Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou/ 8 days in Morocco
The fortified city, or Ksar, of Ait-Ben-Haddou is one of nine sites in Morocco that UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site. This beautiful ksar is located on the trade route used by caravans to cross the Sahara Desert from Sudan to Marrakech, and in addition to being a shining example of ancient southern Moroccan architecture, it is a must-see on your Morocco itinerary.