10 Days / 9 Nights Imperial Tour from Fes

10 days tour in Morocco from Fes. In this tour of 10 days / 9 nights tour you will visit so many amazing sites. Firstly, you will have a guided tour in Fes, visit the Switzerland of Morocco Ifrane, and the cedars forest. Then drive along the amazing Ziz river. After that we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you can ride camels, spend the night in a luxury camp in the middle of the desert. And also enjoy magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara. As well as 4×4 journey exploring the Sahara desert. In addition to that you will visit Rissani traditional market and Erfoud the fossils town. Then visit the Todra gorges, Dades gorges and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

Cross the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Marrakech and Essaouira Sightseeing. Furthermore, visit Casablanca the largest city and Rabat the capital of Morocco. Then Meknes one of the imperial cities, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the blue city Chefchaouen. Finally, the tour ends in Tangier.

1st day : Arrival to Fes ( 35 Min Drive )

Your 10 Day Tour begins with a pickup from Fes Airport and a private transfer to your Riad. The rest of the day is free to relax

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2nd Day Guided Tour sightseeing Fes ( 30min Drive / 2 to 3 hours walking tour )

After breakfast, we will be exploring the Highlights of the city with a local guide. Fes is considered one of the imperial cities, as well as the cultural and religious center of Morocco.

Meet up with the local guide, start the day by visiting the Royal Palace gate, then drive through the Jewish quarter also known as “the Mellah”. And continue to an ancient fortress for panoramic view of the Medina and the city of Fes.

Then enter the the well preserved medieval Medina, that is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You will visit the Blue gate or Bab Boujloud, the entrance of the old Medina. You will enter the Medina with a local guide ( Walking Tour ),visiting The Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries. And finally the Quaraouin mosque and university, the oldest university in the world.

Finally Meet up with your driver in the afternoon and return to your Riad. Free Afternoon

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3rd Day: Fes – Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara ( 7 Hours Drive )

After a warm breakfast, we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane. The city is famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style architecture houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary macaques live. Feel free to feed them, while wandering in the forest. Later, we continue to Midelt, where we will have a free time for lunch. Then we drive to Merzouga through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz valley. Stops will be made along the way for panoramic views.

In the afternoon, we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Then you switch to camels, and cross the sandy desert. You will make a stop on top of a high dune to enjoy the sunset. Finally, you continue to the desert camp. The camp is a combination between the traditional tents of nomads, and the luxury a hotel has. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music, while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

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4th Day : Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley ( 5 Hours Drive )

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk  lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of Todra river has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Finally, Dinner and overnight in a Riad

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5th Day : Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech. ( 5.5 Hours Drive )

After breakfast, we continue our trip to Kalaa Magouna, to visit the Rose valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the studios, in which famous movies were shot.

We depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh. Driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Overnight stay in a Riad in Marrakech.

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6th Day : Guided Tour sightseeing Marrakesh ( 45min Drive / 3 Hours Walking Tour )

After a warm breakfast, we will be exploring the Highlights of Marrakesh with a local guide. As one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities, Marrakech is rich in culture and architectural beauty. The tour includes a visit to the stunning 19th-century Bahia Palace, followed by the beautifully preserved Ben Youssef Madrasa, a former Islamic school showcasing traditional Moroccan design. You’ll also explore the lively Medina and its souks, filled with colorful stalls and skilled artisans, experience the vibrant atmosphere of Jamaa El Fna Square, and admire the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, the largest in the city. 

Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, meet your driver to visit the iconic Majorelle Garden (requires online pre-booking), followed by a drive through Gueliz, the modern district of Marrakech, before returning to your Riad.

 

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7th Day : Marrakech – Essaouira ( 3 Hours Drive )

After breakfast, we drive west to Essaouira. On the way we will make stops to see the Argan trees plantations and cooperatives, and if you are lucky enough the goats on the trees. We reach Essaouira, formerly Mogador, one of the important coastal towns in Morocco. The city is famous for the diversity of seafood, beautiful beach and surfing sport. Free time to visit the fishing port, the ancient ramparts with cannons, and also the old Medina. Finally, transfer to your Riad. Overnight stay in Essaouira.

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8th Day : Essaouira – Casablanca ( 4Hr 20Min )

After breakfast, the 10 days tour continues to Casablanca. We depart from Essaouira and drive on the Highway, to reach Casablanca city the economical center of Morocco. Where we will visit the Hassan II mosque the largest mosque in Morocco, Casablanca Cornish, Mohammed V square and a stop at Ricks cafe. Free time for lunch. Overnight in Casablanca

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9th Day : Casablanca – Visit Rabat the capital – Chefchaouen ( 5 Hours drive )

After breakfast, We explore Rabat one of the imperial cities in Morocco, and the current capital. It is located northwest of Morocco, on the Atlantic coast. You will visit the Highlights of the city including : the Hassan tower, The Mausoleum of Mohammed V and also The Kasbah of Oudaya. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we head north through Ouazzane, to reach the Blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. The city is famous for its buildings and alleyways painted in blue. Overnight stay in a hotel

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10th Day : Chefchaouen – Tangier Airport ( 2 Hours Drive )

On the last day -depending on you flight time- you can have a more time to stroll in the beautiful alleyways of the blue Medina or Spend some time in Tangier. Finally, we drop you off at any Location Tangier. You Can as well End The tour in Fes.

End of the 10 Day Tour.