7-Day Tour from Fes: A Journey Through Morocco’s Wonders
7
Days
Overview
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 to Ouarzazate Early Morning: Optional: Early morning camel trek to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the camp. Morning: 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. 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 6: 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 7: Full Day in Marrakech – Departure 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: Spend some free time shopping in the souks or relaxing at your riad. Depending on your departure time, you may explore more of Marrakech. Evening: Dinner: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant (if time permits). Transfer to Airport: Head to the airport for your departure. Accommodation: Not included (if departing).
