7 DAYS FEZ TO MARRAKECH
On this route we have the opportunity to get to know two of the most visited cities for their important cultural heritage. In addition, it gives us the opportunity to cross the beautiful Atlas and delve into the depths of the Sahara Desert, where you will see the impressive dunes of Merzouga, and even sleep in the middle of the desert in traditional tents with their spectacular view of a starry sky.
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
TRANSFER TO THE FEZ HOTEL.
At the time of arrival we will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Accommodation in Fez.
DAY 2:
VISIT FEZ
This morning we have reserved it to visit Fez, the oldest imperial city in Morocco . We will visit the Medina of Fez el-Bali , one of the largest medieval sites preserved in the world, declared a World Heritage Site more than 30 years ago. after the Medina. Then we will go to the Karawiyin Mosque , belonging to the Karawiyin University, the oldest in history, founded in the year 880. Accommodation at the Fez hotel.
DAY 3:
VISIT FEZ
From Fez we will go through the Middle Atlas mountains making a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Africa. The next town will be Azrou passing through the national park known for its cedar trees where the famous monkeys of the area are found. Next we will tour the Ziz Valley that will lead us to Erfoud, known for its fossils. Once we reach the desert, we will take a camel ride through the desert until we reach the heart of the desert where we will be welcomed, according to the tradition of the Sahara, with a Berber tea. Dinner and drum party at the Sahara camp.
DAY 4:
THE MERZOUGA DESERT – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY.
You are already in the desert! Today, it is mandatory to get up early to see the sunrise from the top of the dunes and take a camel ride to the lodge to have breakfast and shower. We will leave the dunes behind and head towards Tinghir where we will visit the Todra Gorges, an ancient sewage system from the 15th century. We will also take a look at the Tinghir palm grove, later we will arrive at the Todra gorges where we will rest. Next, we will walk through the city and the Boumalne Dades valley to reach the Dades Gorges. There, the river has eroded the rocks to create a beautiful landscape. Dinner and accommodation in the Dade Valley.
DÍA 5:
VALLE DEL DADES – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – ALTO ATLAS – MARRAKECH.
We will cross the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses until we reach Ouarzazate, where we will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and after 25 km of road we will see the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO and famous for being the scene of cinematic blockbusters such as the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Sheltering Sky” or “Babel”.
We will follow the road that, crossing the Tichka port (high Atlas), will take us back to the “Red City”, Marrakech, and here you can go out at night to have a first contact with the city. Accommodation in Marrakech.
DAY 6:
VISIT MARRAKECH.
After breakfast we have a guided tour of the city of Marrakech, starting with the Koutobia Minaret, (13th century) sister of the Giralda of Seville. Of splendid harmony, it is currently the lighthouse and spiritual center of Marrakech. Next to the Sâadian Tombs (16th century) where its central Carrara marble vault stands out. Later we will visit the Bahia Palace, (16th century) an example of aristocratic life in the Muslim Middle Ages, and where its ambassadors’ room stands out, with its cedar wood ceiling. On foot we headed to the “Plaza de Jemáa el F’naa” declared a World Heritage Site.
DAY 7:
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
At the agreed time we will transfer to the Marrakech airport. END OF OUR SERVICES AND GOOD RETURN TRIP (2 hours before the flight).