11 days imperial cities and Sahara desert from Fes
11 Day imperial cities itinerary in Morocco
11 Days imperial cities and Sahara desert from Fes. This itinerary of 11 days / 10 nights covers Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich culture. Starting in Fes, you’ll explore the historic Medina and Royal Palace, then travel to the Sahara Desert for camel trekking and a night in a desert camp. The journey includes visits to the Todra Gorges, the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, and the vibrant cities of Marrakech and Essaouira. The trip concludes with a tour of Casablanca, Meknes, and the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis, before returning to Fes for departure.
Tour itinerary: 11 days Imperial cities and Sahara desert tour from Fes
Day 1: Arrival in Fes
Arrive at the airport, and transfer to the Hotel/Riad.
Day 2: Full day to explore Fes with a local guide
The 11 Days from Fes begins with an exploration day with a local guide, exploring the attractions of Fes one of the Imperial cities in Morocco. The tour starts from the Royal Palace gate, you will have the opportunity, to visit the ceramics cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts; and it takes you through the narrow streets of the Medina, to the Jewish Quarter and the Tanneries. This tour highlights all the sites of cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al karaouine Universit, in the afternoon, we will take you to admire the panoramic view over the Medina and visit the new city or the new Fez.
Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga desert
After breakfast, we will drive to the Sahara desert, Passing through Ifrane and the cedar forests, where the wild monkeys are located. It will be a good opportunity to take photos of the wilderness in Morocco. Lunch in a small Berber village. We continue the way through the Atlas Mountains enjoying the landscapes of Midelt, then Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Desert oasis of Tafilalet. And then continue to the Merzouga desert, Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi dunes – Nomad families – Khamlia – Camel trekking
Full day around the desert, visit Nomad families and Gnaoua village Khamlia. Where we will be entertained with authentic instruments. After spending a worthwhile moment with Gnaoua, you will have a traditional Berber Pizza. Then, you will ride the camels on an adventure crossing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp, with drumming music in the middle of the Sahara desert.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra gorges – Dades valley.
Wake up early morning, to catch the beauty of the sunrise in the desert, After breakfast our 11 Days Imperial cities and Sahara desert tour, departure to Rissani, the desert’s gate of Erg Chebbi, with a bustling Souk little frequented by tourists and a park of donkeys near the market. Then, drive to Tinghir and Todra Gorges. It is the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley enjoying the rock formations and monkey toes. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 6: Dades valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou kasbah - Marrakech
After having breakfast, departure to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. Stopping for a panoramic view of the Taourirt Kasbah, and the atlas film studios. After that, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. which has served as a natural decoration for many movie producers since the 1960s. And stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the Afternoon, our 11 days tour takes us to Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Drop off in Marrakech.
Day 7: Full day to visit Marrakech with a local guide.
Today, you will have an optional private Guided Tour of Marrakech, with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina, and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian the Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Gardens, a night at a Riad in the Medina. Overnight.
Day 8: Marrakech – Essaouira
Today we will leave Marrakech towards Essaouira, and drive for a 3-hour trip to the port town. You will have an optional visit to a cooperative of Argan oil before you arrive in Essaouira. Upon arrival, you will start a walking tour of the traditional port. then, you walk through arches, and Ramparts that belong to the 18th century. The tour also features a stop by Dutch cannons, directed towards the sea. You can also roam around the market which displays oak products as the main artifact of the city. Lunch, and then check into the hotel. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 9: Essaouira – Casablanca
In the morning after breakfast, depart towards Casablanca, we will be able to explore some places in the city such as the biggest Mosque Hassan II, and the Coastal Seaside “Corniche” before we come back to the hotel overnight.
Day 10: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes - Fes
Our 11 Days Imperial cities and Sahara desert tour depart back to Fes. The road takes us along a beautiful stretch of farmlands. Where olives, grain, vegetables, and grapes are grown. Before arriving in Fes you will visit Meknes and Volubilis. It is the site of the famous Roman ruins, left from the Roman Empire’s most southern outpost. Meknes has the Medersa Bou Inania and the Bab Mansour, the Gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace. This leads us to the Henri es-Souani, the horses’ stable and granaries. Upstairs is a rooftop garden and cafe with a great view of the city. Arrive at Fes, and check into the hotel.
Day 11: Fes - Airport
We will drive you back to Fes airport at, the end of the 11 days imperial cities tour from Fes.
11 Days to the imperial cities and Sahara desert tour Included & Excluded
What's Included:
- Private Transport: 4×4, Minibus, bus, / air-conditioned vehicles (11 days tour)
- Local guide in Fes and Marrakech
- Driver/Guide (Multilingual)
- Car fuel
- 9 Nights in Hotel or Riad (Dinner & breakfast)
- 1 Night in a desert camp (Dinner & breakfast)
- Camel Ride in the Desert
- Sandboarding
What's Not Included:
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Monument ticket
11 Days tour From Fes itinerary
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