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9-Day Morocco Tour from Fez to Tangier via Merzouga & Marrakech | Sahara Desert Adventure

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Tour Overview

Night in Fez - Discover the ancient medina and rich cultural heritage

Night in Luxury Desert Camp, Merzouga - Camel trek and Sahara sunset experience

Night in Merzouga (Riad) - Explore nomadic culture and Gnawa music

Night in Dades Valley - Stunning gorges and mountain scenery

Nights in Marrakech - Vibrant souks, historic palaces, and gardens

Night in Meknes - Imperial city and Roman ruins of Volubilis

Night in Chefchaouen - Iconic blue city in the Rif Mountains

Day 1: Arrival in Fez

Upon arrival at Fez airport, you will be transferred to your riad to settle in. Spend the rest of the day exploring the ancient medina, with its labyrinth of narrow streets, traditional markets, and historic monuments.

Fez is a UNESCO World Heritage city and one of the most authentic places to experience Moroccan culture.

Day 2: Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga

Today, journey south towards the Sahara Desert, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland" for its European-style architecture and cedar forests.

Visit Azrou to see the famous Barbary macaques, then continue to Midelt for lunch. Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, carved by the river that runs from the Atlas to Algeria.

By sunset, arrive at the dunes of Merzouga, where camels await to take you across the desert. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the starry Sahara sky.

Day 3: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi Desert Exploration

Start the day visiting local nomadic families to learn about Berber traditions, including carpet weaving, traditional cooking, and food preservation.

Continue to Khamlia Village, home to descendants of Sub-Saharan slaves, where you'll enjoy a performance of Gnawa music and dance.

After lunch, enjoy free time in Merzouga with optional quad biking or buggy rides. Overnight in a riad.

Day 4: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

Depart for Rissani, home to a bustling traditional market. Continue to Todra Gorge, where 300-meter-high cliffs rise dramatically above a narrow canyon with a crystal-clear river.

After enjoying the panoramic Berber villages, head to Dades Valley, known for its stunning rock formations and scenic landscapes. Overnight in a riad.

Day 5: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Travel through Kalaat M'gouna, famous for its rose cultivation and cosmetic products. In Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a filming location for many Hollywood movies.

After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains to arrive in Marrakech, where you'll check into your riad.

Day 6: Marrakech Free Day

Enjoy a full day exploring Marrakech's wonders - visit the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, and bustling souks. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes

Travel to Casablanca to see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. Continue to Rabat, Morocco's capital, to visit the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

End the day in Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities.

Day 8: Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen

Discover Meknes and visit Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Continue to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains.

Stroll through its picturesque streets before checking into your riad.

Day 9: Chefchaouen - Tangier

Drive to Tangier, with time to explore if schedules allow. The tour concludes with a transfer to Tangier Airport.

What's included

Airport transfers

Accommodation in riads and desert camp

Breakfasts and selected dinners

Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert

Private transportation with driver-guide

Guided visits and entrance fees to key sites

What's Not Included

International flights

Lunches and some dinners

Personal expenses and tips

Optional activities (quad biking, buggy rides)

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