- Overview
Morocco Itinerary one Week from Marrakech takes you in a discovering journey to the desert, Fez, and other exotic places.
In Morocco, there is a whole range of destinations of various natures which are offered to the traveler: Marrakech comes at the top of the list obviously, with its superb medina, its colorful souks, and the Djema El-Fna square.
But a stay could just as easily take you to place like Fez and its rich heritage, Merzouga, its charming dunes and camels, Ait Benhaddou, the epic UNESCO site, Ouarzazate at the gates of the Sahara, the Atlas mountains … The possibilities are immense!
Morocco is a country with contrasting geography, marked by a rich history and by the strong identity of its inhabitants, which gives it all its depth.
Moroccan cuisine will be another exciting part of a trip to Morocco, the famous couscous and tagines, among many other specialties, street food too … It is easy to feast (without breaking the bank) and many do do not hesitate to classify Moroccan cuisine among the best in the world … all that remains is to be included in your Morocco Itinerary one Week from Marrakech.
Why Morocco Itinerary one Week?
- Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival to Marrakech
- Day 2: Guided visit of Marrakech
- Day 3: Hollywood of Africa & Game of Thrones shooting sites
- Day 4: Trekking camels and camping in the desert
- Day 5: watching wild monkeys & visiting the lion statue
- Day 6: Guided old medina tour of Fez
- Day 7: ends of Morocco itinerary one week
- Itinerary
Day 1 :Arrival to Marrakech.
In your first day in Morocco, our driver will meet you at the Airport. You will have the chance to chat and to get to know each other. After that, he will check-in in your hotel. Depends on the time of arrival, you may have a short tour around Marrakesh or drive directly to your hotel.
In the evening, you get to know the magic square of Jammaa El fna where artists, magicians, and snake charmers meet to entertain people.
Day 2 :Marrakech city tour.
The first day of your Morocco Itinerary one Week is the arrival day. You will enjoy the beautiful spaces of Marrakech. Marrakech is one of the four imperial Morocco cities. Famous for its various monuments recognized as world heritage, and its popular square of Jemaa el Fna.
Marrakech includes two different parts: the modern city and the old city. The modern city is luxurious like some European and American cities. Guéliz is an example. However, the old medina, which made Marrakech popular, includes many areas and places. Palmeraie, Mellah (the Jewish Quarter) are just two examples In fact, there are a lot of things to do in Marrakech.
The Morocco Travel will make a local guide at your disposition. He will show you the winding streets of the old Medina, with a tour in Jmaa el Fna Square.
You will enjoy the amazing view of countless outdoor activities such as jugglers, musicians, fakirs, snake charmers… Marrakech is one of the best Moroccan cities.
Day 3 :Day trip from Marrakeh to Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Gorges.
In the second day of your Travel to Morocco, you start your tour after breakfast. You travel towards Dades Gorges. You cross over the High Atlas Mountains via the twists and the turns of Tizi n’Tichka pass. On the way, the beautiful scenery of traditional Berber villages scattered along the way will amaze you.
Houses hiding in the mountains and showing up again, majestic landscapes and sceneries make your travel to Morocco amazing. The road will take us to Ait Ben Haddou, a famous place known worldwide for movies shooting. Its Kasbahs have served as a background for various movies and series like “Babel” and “Game of Throne.” Indeed, you visit the Kasbah and you will have lunch there.
After that, you leave Ait Ben Haddou driving towards Ouarzazate. Ye cross Roses Valley to get into the Dades Gorges. There, another amazing journey will begin as you travel along the road of the thousand kasbahs.
Overnight in your Hotel with dinner and Breakfast.
Day 4 :from Dades Georges to Todra Gorges and Merzouga-desert.
After Breakfast at the hotel, you travel the Todra Gorge, where you can take a leisurely stroll through its imposing canyon walls over 200 meters high. You stop to take pictures and explore the place before you exit to the Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi dunes.
You drive through the palm of Tafilalet until you arrive at your camels on the foot of dunes. Your Morocco Itinerary one Week from Marrakech will take another dimension. Then, expect a camel ride adventure to start. The camels will take you to nowhere in Merzouga desert.
Along the way, you will watch the sunset over the back of your camel. Overnight in a camp in the Moroccan Sahara. After dinner is served, the party begins. enjoying the music of drums, dinner and Moroccan tea, you can contemplate the immense sky of stars and sleep in your lux camp.
Day 5 :Merzouga tour to Fez
In the 5th day of your Morocco Itinerary one Week from Marrakech, you wake up early to see another great show in the dunes of the Moroccan Sahara: the spectacular sunrise.
After the sunrise, you will have your breakfast. And then, you ride camels again to go back to your hotels. You take a shower and you start your travel journey. Then, you drive to Fez via Rissani.
You stop to walk on the souk of Rissani which is known as the most authentic and traditional souk in Morocco. There, you can find all kind of crafts, food, and animals.
After that, you continue your travel via Erfoud, the ancient gateway to the Sahara desert. You cross the Ziz Valley in an impressive journey seeing more than 18,000 palm trees.
After you reach Midelt, you stop to have lunch. After that, you continue your journey to Azrou. You stop to see barbarian monkeys at the cedar forest of Azrou. Then you head over Ifran; known as the Switzerland of Morocco.
Overnight, You arrive at one of the best Morocco cities, Fez.
Day 6 :Guided Fez tour
In the 6th day of your Morocco itinerary one week, you explore the cultural city of Morocco, Fez. It is one of the four imperial cities. In Morocco, it is perceived as the religious and cultural center of the country.
You will discover its university, which is believed to be the first university in the world. The university is famous for teaching Arabic and Islamic education. You will have time, wi a local guide, to stroll in its various districts. the new area or Fès el-Jdid, where you will find the Mellah (Jewish Quarter). You visit also the Fez El-Bali, or the old medina, with its narrow walls.
When you discover the old medina, you will enjoy this unique experience. You will be transported from the modern time to the past. Suddenly, you find yourself in front of potters, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and donkeys laden with goods from diverse backgrounds coexist with tourists transiting its labyrinthine alleys.
In addition, you will see the tanneries and you will be able to partake of medieval roots artisan process by which they get to take those brightly colored leather. Indeed, Fez is one of the best Morocco cities that should be in your list.
Day 7:Fez – Airport
In the last day of our Marrakech tour to Fez, we will transport you to the airport checking for your flight. However, if your flight is at night, we can arrange for a one day trip to Meknes which is another interesting Moroccan city. This will be the end of Morocco Itinerary one Week from Marrakech and we hope you enjoyed our company
- Included
- Hotels and accommodation
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4/minibus vehicle
- Local guides
- Multilingual driver/guide
- Fuel & parking
- Pick up and drop off from Airport/Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride and desert camp
- 2 dinners in the desert
- Breakfasts
- Hot Air Balloon Marrakech Opcional
- ATV Quad in Sahara Desert Opcional
- Excluded
- Flight tickets & visa
- Entrance tickets to
- monuments and museums
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
