This Magical 10-day Morocco travel which Starts in Fes, offers the opportunity to witness the pinnacle of Morocco. Investigate the vibrant communities, ancient ruins, and magnificent Sahara Desert. Indulge in a blend of natural grandeur, cultural experiences, and historical sites.
Start your 10-day vacation from Fes with a warm welcome at Fes-Saïss Airport. Your driver/guide will welcome you and take you to your city hotel. You may have time to explore Fes, one of Morocco’s most famous towns, upon arrival.
Spend the night in a lovely riad or hotel after a traditional Moroccan meal to rest and prepare for the thrilling adventure tomorrow.
After an excellent breakfast at your riad, explore Fes’ newest neighbourhoods. See the Royal Palace’s gilded gates and wander around Fes’ historic Jewish neighborhood, the Mellah.
Take in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the historic medina from a panoramic vantage. You’ll next walk through the medina’s maze-like streets, replete with bustling souks, traditional workshops, and old mosques. Explore this medieval city and feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Dine and stay in a charming medina riad.
After breakfast, you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Volubilis on the third day of your 10-day Fes itinerary. With elaborate mosaics, towering columns, and huge villas that have survived, the well-preserved remains reveal Morocco’s Roman history.
After Volubilis, visit Meknes, another Moroccan royal city. As the former Moroccan Sultanate capital, Meknes has a rich history and spectacular architecture. Visit the imposing Bab Mansour gate, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and medieval medina.
Your next stop is Rabat, Morocco’s capital. In Rabat, you’ll see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Sleep in Rabat to relax and reflect on the day’s findings.
You’ll see the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca today after leaving Rabat. The Atlantic coast’s spectacular mosque is Morocco’s biggest and one of the world’s most magnificent. Moroccan artisans’ meticulous embellishments and soaring minaret demonstrate their mastery.
After Casablanca, visit Marrakech, the Red City. As you approach Marrakech, the thrill will grow as you explore Morocco’s cultural core. Visit Marrakech’s vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square upon arrival. Moroccan life is on display with street entertainers, food booths, and craftsmen.
Have supper in a riad in the historic medina and absorb up the city’s charm.
A experienced local guide leads you around Marrakech on the fifth day of the 10-day Fes itinerary. Start with the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s biggest mosque, with its majestic tower that dominates the skyline.
Next, visit the Saadian Tombs, a royal necropolis, and the Bahia mansion, a 19th-century mansion with elaborate tilework and lovely gardens. Marrakech’s bustling souks provide traditional Moroccan goods, spices, and fabrics.
Walk around the Majorelle Gardens, a verdant sanctuary designed by French artist Jacques Majorelle and renovated by Yves Saint Laurent, in the afternoon. The gardens’ exotic flora, fountains, and blue structures provide a peaceful escape.
Dinner and relaxation at your riad after a day of touring.
On day six, you’ll depart Marrakech for the High Atlas Mountains. The Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 meters offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Moroccan icon, is your first visit. The towering mud-brick structures of this historic walled settlement have appeared in many movies, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Following Ait Ben Haddou, visit Ouarzazate, Morocco’s Hollywood thanks to its film industry.
The Dades Valley awaits you after driving through the Valley of Roses and Skoura’s luscious palm groves in the afternoon. Sleep at a quaint guesthouse surrounded by the region’s spectacular natural splendor.
After breakfast, you travel through the Dades Valley, famed for its stunning rock formations and lush oasis. Visit the Todra Gorges, where 300-meter-tall cliffs provide a stunning natural scene.
Rissani, a former Sahara Desert trade station, is next. Discover the region’s rich trade and commerce history at the local market.
Erg Chebbi, the Sahara Desert entryway, awaits you in the afternoon. A warm welcome with Moroccan tea will prepare you for an exciting camel trip into the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll feel peaceful and awestruck as you ride over the wide desert with its golden dunes. At a Berber camp, you’ll sleep in a nomadic tent beneath the stars.
Today we explore Merzouga’s attractions. Start with a peaceful visit to seasonal Lake Sirji, home to many birds. Continue to Khamlia, home of Mali-born Gnaoua singers. Discover the Gnaoua people’s rich culture and experience a unique musical performance.
Visit the M’fis mines to experience desert mineral extraction. Continue into the desert to encounter a Berber household. You may learn about desert living and share tea with the family.
You’ll return to your desert tent for another night beneath the stars amid the Sahara’s tranquility.
You’ll return to Merzouga on camel as the sun rises over the dunes after a spectacular night in the desert. The trip back to Fes begins after breakfast and a shower. Your route will take you past Erfoud, noted for its fossils and date palm plantations, and the Ziz Valley, with its stunning canyons and beautiful oasis.
Travel over the Middle Atlas Mountains to Azrou’s cedar woodlands, where you may see Barbary macaques. Ifrane, known as Little Switzerland for its alpine architecture and temperate temperature, will also be on your itinerary.
You’ll return to Fes for supper and your last night in this ancient city.
After breakfast, you may tour Fes or shop until your airport transport. Your 10-day vacation from Fes to Marrakech ends with lasting impressions of Morocco’s varied landscapes, rich culture, and friendly hospitality.
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