Day 1: Marrakech - Ait benhadou - Ouarzazate - Skoura –Boumalne de Dades 310km
Departure from Marrakech in the morning, crossing High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), to reach Ait Benhaddou village the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Built by the last Berber chieftain El Glaoui Et-Hami in the late 19th century, it is now a UNESCO matrimonial historical site, which today still houses many Glaoui family members. Lunch by the Kasbah and continue to the Dades Gorge through the road of “the Thousand Kasbahs”, which offers many fine photo opportunities of nature and people. Your will stop will be at Skoura in the birds valley to see the standing 18th century Kasbah of Ameridhil, we’ll get to Kalaat Mgouna - famous for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May then to Boumalene de Dades.where we will spend the first night.Morocco Right Tours team has many more stops along the way to allow the clients to take photos whenever and wherever they think they are interesting.
Day 2: Dades - Todra gorge - Risani - Merzouga 252km
After breakfast in the hotel at Boumalene de Dades, we depart to visit Gorges of Todgha in the north of the Berber Village of Tinghir , where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300 m high, a preferred place of mountain climbers. Afterwards we will head to Erg chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert and you will have time for lunch on our way either in Erfoud or Rissani. If you want to taste the local Pizza of Rissani town, it is very important to ask the driver/ guide to book one for you in advance. Arriving at Merzouga village,where you spend the night in a riad, including dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Merzouga sightseeing tour -Camel ride-overnight in a luxury camp
Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel that is the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. We will will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the the nomad's way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the the desert. We will visit the village of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians and the old mining of M’fis. In the afternoon, you’ll ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in a luxury desert camp and if you do not want to ride the camels. There is the option to go to the camp by Jeep or the ATVs. After dinner, you’ll listen to traditional Berber music and drums played by the local working at the camp and the same time enjoying the starry night in the amazing Sahara desert.
Day 4: Merzouga - Errachida - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes 467km
Around one hour before the sunrise, you ‘ll be informed to get up to see the sun rise in the nearby dunes before having breakfast and showering in the camp. On the way back, there is the option to go back by camel or by jeep to the center of Merzouga village before driving to Fez.On the way to Fez, you ‘’ll pass through Ziz Valley, Errachidia, Midelt. Stop for lunch in Midelt before we continue to Azrou to see macaque apes and cedar forest. Afterwards we will continue to Fez via Ifrane. Overnight in a riad or a hotel.
Day 5: Fes Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be met with a local guide with whom you will start your city tour by visiting first the outside part of the Medina ( old city ) including The Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter ”Mellah ” – dates back to 14th Century. You will also visit the ceramics Cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. Afterwards, you will cover the most important sites inside the medina with a cultural and historical interest including the superb architectural masterpiece of Bou Inania Medersa, Blue gate, the Karaouiyine Mosque, The Big Chouara Tanneries , Medersa Seffarin where people work on metal and make beautiful ( lamps , teapots..) and other decorated architectural masterpieces like Attarin Medersa and the Najarian Fountain. In the afternoon, we will take you to the tombs of Merenids to admire a beautiful panoramic view of the medina. Overnight in in a Riad or hotel.
Day 6-Fez-Volubilis-Chafchauen:
Departing after breakfast heading to Chefchauen.The first stop is Volubilis, the Roman ruines,then north enjoying the landscapes of big riff mountains, forests, lakes and streams of water. Especially in the summer is a destination that is used to escape the heat of the hot summers of the desert.It is possible to have some lunch or snack in one of the restaurants along the way. When you arrive to Chafchauen, you may like have an early evening walking before heading to your riad/hotel for the night.
Day 7:Chafchauen sightseeing tour:
After breakfast, we will start exploring the blue city of chafchauen . It is a small charming, clean and fresh town. You’ll stroll around the old Medina with its old renovated kasbah, the square at the heart of the town is really an ideal place to relax. With its steep, narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed walls, blue doors, windows and mountains as a backdrop makes from Chafchaouen a wonderful place for fascinating pictures. After lunch, you will see the natural spring water of Ras Elma. Unlike other parts of Morocco, this town was occupied by Spain. Therefore, there is much influence of the Spanish and Moorish culture. You will have an opportunity to meet with locals, wander in the markets and enjoy this amazing town. Overnight in a Riad.
Day 8:Chafchauen-Tangier port/Airport:
After breakfast in your riad, we start the day towards Tangier port or airport. North Morocco is totally different from the south as the north has European features; therefore,Morocco is a combination of Amazigh,Arab,Jewish and Andalousian cultures.Arriving at the port or airport, our driver/guide will assist you with your lugguage to your next distination. Bonne Voyage!
