9 Days from Fez to Marrakech via Chaouen

Day 1: Arrival in Fez – Guided Tour

Reception at the airport or your accommodation in Fez. We begin a guided tour of the Fez medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We visit:

• Al Qarawiyyin University

• Bou Inania Madrasa

• Traditional tanneries

• Souks and historic neighborhoods

Accommodation in a traditional riad.

Day 2: Fez – Chefchaouen (Chaouen)

After breakfast, departure towards Chefchaouen, the famous blue city located in the Rif mountains.

Along the way, enjoy green landscapes and rural villages. Upon arrival, free time to stroll through:

• The blue medina

• Uta el-Hammam Square

• The Kasbah of Chaouen

Accommodation in a charming riad in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast, we head to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Meknes, an imperial city, where we visit Bab Mansour Gate and the historic center.

Return to Fez in the afternoon.
Accommodation in a riad.

Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt

After breakfast, we depart towards the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and visit the Azrou cedar forest, home to Barbary monkeys.

We continue towards Midelt.
Dinner and accommodation in a hotel.

Day 5: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, we cross the impressive Ziz Valley, with panoramic views of palm groves and oases. We pass through Erfoud before reaching Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and overnight in a desert camp, with Berber music under the stars.

Day 6: Exploration of the Merzouga Desert

After sunrise on the dunes, we dedicate the day to exploring the desert in a 4×4 vehicle.

We visit:

• Berber nomad communities

• Palm oases

• The village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music

• The seasonal Merzouga lake (depending on the time of year)

Dinner and accommodation in a hotel or camp in Merzouga.

Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, we depart for Rissani, an ancient commercial center of Tafilalet. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, a canyon ideal for walking and photography.

We continue to the Dades Valley, known for its kasbahs and mountainous landscapes.
Dinner and accommodation in a charming hotel.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, we travel along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Ouarzazate, with a panoramic visit to Taourirt Kasbah.

Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Marrakech in the afternoon.

Accommodation in a riad or hotel in Marrakech.

Day 9: Guided Tour of Marrakech

After breakfast, we take a guided tour of Marrakech, discovering its most important monuments:

• Koutoubia Mosque

• Bahia Palace

• Saadian Tombs

• Jemaa el-Fna Square and the souks

End of the tour.

Includes:

• Private transport with professional driver

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

• 8 nights of accommodation

• 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners

• Camel ride in the desert

• 4×4 excursion in Merzouga

• Guided tours in Fez and Marrakech

• Transfers to and from your accommodation

Does Not Include:

• Lunches and drinks

• Monument entrance fees

• Optional activities (quad, buggy)

• Personal expenses and tips

Why Choose This Tour:

• Includes the magical Chefchaouen (Chaouen)

• Complete route through northern, desert, and southern Morocco

• Ideal to get to know Morocco in depth

• Varied landscapes: Rif, Atlas, desert, and imperial cities

• Private and fully customizable tour

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