Morocco Discovery with Desert | 7 days Morocco Itinerary

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Morocco Discovery with Desert

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Marrakech, Morocco

Traveling to Marrakech? Make sure to spend at least 3 days in the "Ochre City". We recommend you to have a guided tour of the major landmarks of Marrakech, including the 19th century Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace located nearby. Visit the vibrant Majorelle Gardens for more contemporary feel. Interested in local cultural experience? Then you can't leave Marrakech before bargaining at the souks and attending the tanneries....

Day By Day
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Marrakech - Morocco's second largest city! Upon arrival your private driver takes you to the centrally located hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Marrakesh
After breakfast at the hotel, you set off on an exhilarating sightseeing tour of Marrakech with your guide and driver. During your 5-hour tour, you see the major highlights of the ancient city.

You begin your walking tour in the old quarter of Marrakech where you visit the 19th century Bahia Palace, covered with colorful tile work, and see its eight-hectare gardens with fountains. You then proceed to Saadian Tombs - marble tombs for the Saadian dynasty. Accessible only through a small passage in the Kasbah Mosque, the tombs were neglected until aerial photography exposed them in 1917.

Your next stop is El Badi Palace located nearby and believed to have contained more than 350 opulent rooms, in addition to a large pool, sweeping courtyard, and several gardens. The pieces from the El Badi Palace were used to create a new palace in Meknes, leaving just the shell of the palace behind.

Continue to the souks, the largest you can find in Morocco. We suggest you try haggling as it is an inherent part of Moroccan trading culture. In the afternoon, you venture into the new city and visit the Majorelle Gardens - a magical petite garden estate designed by Jacque Majorelle and maintained by Yves Saint Laurent.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Day 3: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and have a trip to Skoura.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Riad Fleur D'orient
4-star hotel
MA, Bab Doukkala Derb El Halfaoui N60, Marrakech, 40000
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Riad Fleur d'Orient is an old traditional Moroccan house built in the 17th century and located in the heart of the old medina of Marrakech, close to DJema El-fna Place and Koutoubia.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
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Full Day Private Guided City Tour
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Connection | Marrakesh - Skoura Oasis

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Marrakech to Scoura Oasis takes about 4.5 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. The first leg of your journey takes you through the famous mountain pass in Morocco - Tizi’n’Tichka, and gives you the opportunity to admire magnificent views of numerous Berber villages, snow-capped mountains, and green valleys. Next comes the Rose Valley - the region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert which is the major producer of rose oil and water in the whole country. Traveling in April or early May allows you to see the Rose Valley in all its beauty. While your journey continues, you reach another UNESCO site - Ait Benhaddou, the unique mud brick city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains that was often featured in movies, mostly replacing Jerusalem. And the final highlight of your journey is a charming city of Ouarzazate which is often referred to as the Gates of the Desert and was formerly an important hub for African traders.

Marrakech hotel

Marrakech, Morocco

4 h

Skoura Oasis hotel

Skoura, Morocco

1night

Skoura, Morocco

One of the most stunning oasis in the country, Skoura, will enhance any Morrocan itinerary. From the first impression, you might think that Skoura is just a line of trees, but don't misjudge this beautiful corner of the country. It's so much more than that! You will be spoiled by amazing nature views and will have the chance to witness some of the most unique landmarks in the region. Many travelers wander here because of its main landmark - 17th-century Amerhidl Kasbah, attracting wanderers with its impressive design. ...

Day By Day
Day 3: Arrival
Upon arrival in Skoura Oasis hotel, you have a check-in and evening at your own leisure.

Day 4: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and travel to Merzouga Desert.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Ksar El Kabbaba
4-star hotel
MA, Skoura, Morocco, Scoura
Superior Double Room Breakfast Included
The Ksar El Kabbaba is set in beautiful surroundings and has a green territory encompassing numerous plants and flowers, an outdoor pool, full-service spa and fitness center.... show more
1 room / 1 night
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Connection | Skoura Oasis - Merzouga Desert

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Scoura Oasis to Merzouga takes about 5 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. On the way, you reach the spectacular gorge of Todra - one of the most breathtaking sights in Morocco. The gorge was carved by the Todra river that formed cliff-sided canyons in the mountains. The final 2000 ft of the gorge are stunning as the canyon narrows to a flat stony track, which is as little as 30 ft wide in areas with sheer and smooth rock walls.

Skoura Oasis hotel

Skoura, Morocco

5 h

Merzouga hotel

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

1night

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

The desert is probably the best place to gaze at the stars. Take this chance and witness the Milky Way!...

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Day 4: Exploring the Sahara Desert
In the late afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga and start the camel trek* journey through the sand dunes to arrive in the desert camp.

Before the sunset, you arrive at the Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful dinner by the campfire. The desert is probably the best place to gaze at the stars. Take this chance and witness the Milky Way!

Dinner included

Note: Your luggage is transferred to the camp by vehicle. *Camel trek can be replaced with 4X4 drive to the camp. Contact your destination specialist for more information.

Day 5: Departure
After hearty breakfast at the camp, your driver takes you back Merzouga town and you depart.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Golden Camp
4-star hotel
MA, ksar merzouga52200 MerzougaMorocco, Merzouga, 52200
Standard Tent Breakfast Included
The Golden Camp in Merzouga, right in the heart of the Sahara desert and offers a unique experience for your travel as you will stay in the real tent, that provides all the facilities for your comfort! Guests have at their disposal a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, a comfortable bed, seating area, and a dressing room. The one-sire restaurant offers Moroccan cuisine and invites to taste delicious dishes! Cycling and flamingo birdwatching are also available. ... show more
1 room / 1 night
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Connection | Merzouga Desert - Fes

Private Transfer Sedan

The drive itself from Merzouga to Fes takes about 7 hours, several sightseeing stops are planned on the way. Close to Merzouga, you make a stop and enjoy panoramic views of Ziz Valley which has historically formed a part of a traditional caravan trading route between the settlements of Northern Sahara. While traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains, you pass the town of Ifrane often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco for the surrounding mountainous landscapes and famous ski resorts. Another highlight of the area is Ifrane National Park - the natural reserve abundant with aromatic Atlas Cedar and a home to the largest population of Barbary macaques at this point considered to be endangered species.

Merzouga hotel

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

7 h

Fes hotel

Fes, Morocco

2nights

Fes, Morocco

No Morocco itinerary can be complete without some time spent in Fes. The city that came to live in the 9th century is one of the largest municipalities in the country and has a lot to show for every visitor. Besides the fact that cars are not allowed inside the medina, as the entire place is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you would also be surprised to learn that it has the second oldest university in the world, founded in 859. There is a lot to learn about the Moroccan destination gem, but even more to see. Like the Chouara Tannery for instance, where you can witness how the leather goods have been produced since the 11th century, the colorful sight will stay long in your memory....

Day By Day
Day 5: Arrival
Today you arrive in the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Upon arrival, your private driver takes you to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the city on your own.

Day 6: Highlights of Fes
Following breakfast, meet your local guide and driver to start a 5-hour city tour.

During the tour, you see the 14th-century gates of the King Palace, the shrine of Moulay Idriss, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), and old Fes Medina with its traditional markets and tanneries.

Together with the guide, you enter the ancient Bou Inania Madrasa founded in 1351 AD.

You then proceed to the Fondouk el-Nejjarine - which was declared a national monument in 1916. Today this building is a home to the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.

After the tour, you return to your riad and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 7: Departure
This is the last day of your Moroccan escape!

Following breakfast and check-out meet with your driver for the departure transfer to Fes airport.

*Note: Departure transfer is included to Fes airport. Should you require a departure transfer to Casablanca or Rabat airport, this service could be provided for an additional fee.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Riad Maison Bleue and Spa Hotel
4-star hotel
MA, 33 Derb El Miter Talaa Kebira Fes Medina, Fes El Bali, 30000 Fès, Morocco, Fes, 30000
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
The luxury guest house Riad Maison Bleue and Spa is located near central Fes. It offers 3 rooftop terraces, a full-service spa, featuring an indoor pool, massage rooms and a steam bath.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Full Day Guided City Tour
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What’s included:

Accommodation at remarkable hotels/riads in Marrakech, Skoura, Fes;
Overnight in a Luxury desert camp;
Breakfasts at the hotels;
Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
Support line during the trip.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

Note:

1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

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