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Day 1: Arrival in Fes – Explore Fes el-Bali
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Guided Tour of Fes el-Bali:
Visit Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest existing university in the world.
Explore the Bou Inania Madrasa and Dar Batha Museum.
Walk through the famous Chouara Tannery to see the traditional leather-making process.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the medina, sampling traditional Moroccan dishes.
Afternoon:
Continue your guided tour:
Explore the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and the Ibn Danan Synagogue.
Wander through the winding alleys of the medina, visiting local artisan workshops.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant.
Optional: Attend a cultural performance or music show.
Accommodation: Riad in Fes.

Day 2: Fes to Chefchaouen
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Chefchaouen (approximately 3.5 hours by car).
Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains, enjoying picturesque landscapes.
Lunch: Arrive in Chefchaouen and have lunch at a local café or restaurant.
Afternoon:
Explore Chefchaouen, the blue city:
Visit the Kasbah Museum and the Grand Mosque.
Wander through the charming blue-washed streets.
Relax at Outa el Hammam, the central plaza, and enjoy a mint tea at a café.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional: Take an evening stroll through the blue streets or relax at your riad.
Accommodation: Riad in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen to Meknes and Volubilis
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Meknes (approximately 2.5 hours by car).
Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour, the grand gate to the medina.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Meknes.
Afternoon:
Visit Volubilis (approximately 30 minutes from Meknes).
Explore the ancient Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire the mosaics and structures.
Evening:
Return to Fes (approximately 1 hour by car).
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at your riad or a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Riad in Fes.

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Morning:
Breakfast: Early breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Merzouga (approximately 7 hours by car).
Stops: Visit Ifrane and the Cedar Forest in Azrou for a break and some sightseeing.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the way.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Merzouga and check into your desert camp.
Take a camel trek into the Sahara to watch the sunset over the dunes.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner at the desert camp.
Optional: Participate in traditional Berber music around the campfire.
Accommodation: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga.

Day 5: Merzouga Exploration
Morning:
Optional: Early morning camel trek to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
Explore the area: Visit nearby villages and learn about the local Berber culture.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the desert camp.
Afternoon:
Engage in activities such as sandboarding or quad biking (optional).
Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Sahara.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the camp and relax under the stars.
Accommodation: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga.

Day 6: Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Morning:
Breakfast: Early breakfast at the camp.
Depart for Ouarzazate (approximately 4 hours by car).
Stops: Visit Rissani for a glimpse of the local market and culture.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Ouarzazate.
Afternoon:
Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location.
Option to explore the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.

Day 7: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Marrakech (approximately 4 hours by car).
Route: Drive through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a restaurant along the route.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Marrakech and check into your riad.
Visit the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional: Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa, with street performers and food stalls.
Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech.

Day 8: Full Day in Marrakech
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Guided Tour of Marrakech:
Visit Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs.
Explore the Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local café or restaurant.
Afternoon:
Continue exploring:
Visit the Menara Gardens or take a leisurely stroll through the souks.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant.
Optional: Attend a traditional Moroccan show.
Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech to Essaouira
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Essaouira (approximately 2.5 hours by car).
Lunch: Arrive in Essaouira and have lunch at a seaside café.
Afternoon:
Explore Essaouira:
Visit the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Walk along the ramparts and visit the Skala de la Ville.
Browse local artisan shops and markets.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Riad in Essaouira.

Day 10: Essaouira to Agadir
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Agadir (approximately 3 hours by car).
Lunch: Arrive in Agadir and have lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
Afternoon:
Relax at the beach or explore the Agadir Marina.
Visit the Agadir Oufella Ruins for panoramic views of the city.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel in Agadir.

Day 11: Agadir to Taroudant
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Taroudant (approximately 1 hour by car).
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Taroudant.
Afternoon:
Explore Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakech”:
Visit the Kasbah and souks.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this traditional Moroccan town.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Taroudant.

Day 12: Taroudant to Tinghir
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Tinghir (approximately 4 hours by car).
Stops: Visit Tafraoute and enjoy the stunning views of the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the route.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Tinghir and check into your accommodation.
Explore the stunning Todra Gorge, where you can hike and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse in Tinghir.

Day 13: Tinghir to Merzouga
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Merzouga (approximately 2 hours by car).
Lunch: Arrive in Merzouga and have lunch at a local café.
Afternoon:
Take a guided tour of the Erg Chebbi Dunes. Experience camel trekking and explore the desert landscape.
Enjoy the sunset over the dunes.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a desert camp.
Optional: Experience a traditional Berber night under the stars with music and storytelling.
Accommodation: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga.

Day 14: Merzouga to Fes
Morning:
Breakfast: Early breakfast at the camp.
Depart for Fes (approximately 7 hours by car).
Stops: Enjoy breaks along the way in local towns.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the route.
Afternoon:
Continue your drive back to Fes, with scenic views of the Middle Atlas region.
Evening:
Arrive in Fes and check into your riad.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Riad in Fes.

Day 15: Departure from Fes
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local café or restaurant.
Afternoon:
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your 15-day journey through Morocco.