13 Days Tour from Marrakech

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech » Transfer to the accommodation

  Upon your arrival in Marrakech, one of our friendly representatives will be there to welcome you. He'll then take you to your accommodation. After that, you have the rest of the day to relax and do whatever you like. In the evening, you might want to check out the famous Jemaa El Fna square in the Old Medina - it's quite a sight to see!

• Day 2: Marrakech sightseeing tour [Sightseeing Guided Day Tour]

  Today is a day full of adventure as you explore Marrakech with a friendly local guide. You'll visit the city known as the "red city" and a major tourist hub in Morocco. Your guide will show you around the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the serene Majorelle Garden, and the charming Old Medina of Marrakech.

  After that, you'll wander through the narrow streets of the bustling souks, where you can find all sorts of goods for sale. It's quite an experience! And don't forget to check out Jemaa El-Fna Square, a famous market square in the old part of Marrakech. There, you'll see storytellers, magicians, food stalls, and even snake charmers. You can also savor a refreshing fruit juice at the square. After this exciting day, you'll head back to your hotel or riad for dinner and a good night's rest.

• Day 3: Marrakech » High Atlas » Telouat Kasbah » Ounila Valley » Ait Benhaddou[212Km]

  At 8:30 in the morning, we'll come pick you up in a comfy 4x4 vehicle or a minivan. Then, we'll head off towards Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, passing through the High Atlas mountains. On our way, we'll cross a place called Tizi N'Tichka Pass, which is the highest spot in our country at 2260 meters. You're in for some stunning views as we drive, and we'll make stops to snap pictures of the Berber villages.

  We'll take a little road that leads to Telouat Kasbah, and after visiting it, you'll have some free time to enjoy a tasty local meal in town. In the afternoon, our journey continues through the Ounila Valley, where you'll spot small Berber villages and families living in cozy adobe houses nestled in the mountains. Our final destination is the Ait Benhaddou Ksar, a fortified village. There, we'll explore the famous Kasbah, a place so amazing that it's been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1986. It's also been a backdrop for famous movies like Games Of Thrones, Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara with Penélope Cruz.

  After this exciting day, we'll head to the hotel where you'll spend the night, and dinner is included.

• Day 4: Ait Benhaddou » Kasbah Amridil » Skoura » Dades Gorges[168Km]

  Today after breakfast we will leave Ait Benhaddou to Dades Gorges. Next on our trip, we'll visit the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. Then, we'll head to Dades Gorge through Skoura. Along the way, we'll make a quick stop at Amridil Kasbah, which is one of the amazing southern villages with lots of cool kasbahs. After that, we'll continue our journey to Rose Valley (Kelaat Mgouna), where during the spring, local Berber kids sell beautiful garlands made of sweet-smelling roses.

  As we go on, we'll take a different route at Boumalne Dades. You'll see old hilltop kasbahs, gardens down in the valley, and some really interesting rock formations in the Tamnalt Hills. At the end of the day, we'll stay the night in a hotel.

• Day 5: Dades Valley » Hiking into the conyon

  Today we are going to explore the canyon in Dades. You will be accompanied by your guide to walk through the gorges and canyons of Dades. Hike the paths that line the cliffs of Tamlalt, nicknamed "the Monkey Fingers". Take in the unparalleled landscape as you walk among rounded ocher rocks. Traditional houses sometimes merge with the rock in these green oases in the middle of the rocky valley. Night in Dades Valley.

• Day 6: Dades Valley » Todra Gorges » Tineghir » Merzouga » Camel Trek[271Km]

  In the morning, after having breakfast at your accommodation, we'll head to a fantastic spot in the mountains to see the stunning Dades Valley. From there, you can admire lots of neat kasbahs and the unique features of each one. We'll take a smooth road that goes from Tineghir to the gorge of Todra and eventually leads to the desert. Along the way, we'll make a few stops and finally arrive at the Todra Gorges, which is incredibly beautiful. People live in this area, and they have adobe mud-brick villages. The rocky walls here are bumpy, making it a cool spot for rock climbers. After a short walk in the Todra Gorges, you'll have some free time for lunch in either Tinejdad or Touroug. Then, we'll continue on to the desert and reach the amazing sand dunes of Merzouga, where you'll stay in a lovely hotel right in the dunes.

• Day 7: Merzouga Desert » Nomads Families » Khamlia Village » Erg Chebbi Dunes[120Km]

  This is a fantastic desert day trip where you get to experience a "Date with the sunrise". When you're deep in the desert, it's a real treat to wake up early and watch the most amazing sunrise ever from the top of a sand dune near the camp. After the sunrise, you'll have a delicious breakfast and a refreshing shower at the Berber camp. Then, we'll head back to Merzouga on camelback.

  Next, we'll go around Erg Chebbi, which is a huge stretch of sandy desert and home to Morocco's tallest dune, over 250 meters high. We'll follow the road that was once used for the "Paris - Dakar" rally and ends at the mountains bordering Algeria. Along the way, we'll stop at Tissardmin Oasis, where you can still find fossil quarries. We'll also pass by nomad settlements, where you can learn about their way of life.

  Our next stop will be at a viewpoint to take in the stunning view of Erg Chebbi. After that, we'll reach Kamilia Village, originally from Mali, where you can relax with a cup of tea and enjoy a Gnawa spiritual music concert. Finally, we'll take you to the camel park, where you'll start your overnight camel trek.

• Day 8: Merzouga Desert » Ziz Valley » Midelt[265Km]

  After breakfast at your accommodation in the desert, we'll head to Rissani, where we'll check out the local market. It's open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Then, we'll move on to Erfoud, where we can visit places that make cool marble stuff from fossils. After that, we'll start our journey to Midelt, going through Ziz Valley. Along the way, we'll make a few stops to take in the lovely views. We'll spend the night in Midelt.

• Day 9: Midelt » Cedar forest of Azrou » Ifrane » Fes[213Km]

  After having breakfast at your accommodation in Midelt, we'll set off for Fes. On the way, we'll go through a cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you might even see some cool apes. It's a neat route, and we'll take a break for lunch at a Berber cafe. Then, we'll head to Ifrane, which is known as one of Morocco's most beautiful and tidy cities. We'll stop for a little exploration. After that, we'll continue on to Fes, where you'll spend the night in a lovely riad/hotel.

• Day 10: Fes sghitseeing tour [Sightseeing Guided Day Tour]

  After having breakfast at your riad/hotel, we'll begin an exciting journey to explore the old part of the city, called the Medina. You'll get to see some hidden gems that only the locals know about. Fes used to be the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, which happens to be the oldest university still running in the whole world.

  During your guided tour, you'll visit the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the Nejjarine Fountains, and the Tanneries. After lunch, we'll also take a look at the outside of the Royal Palace and walk through the famous Jewish quarter known as "the Mellah". You'll even have the option to visit one of the few synagogues still in use in Morocco.

  Your tour of Fes will also include a quick visit to a well-known ceramic factory, and then you'll get to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the entire Medina of Fes. You'll spend the night in Fes.

• Day 11: Fes » Meknes » Rabat[215Km]

  After having breakfast at your riad or hotel, your journey will begin as we head to the city of Meknes, known as the Ismailien Capital. Here, you'll get to see some cool historical stuff like Bab Mansour, Qara Prison, Swani Basin, and the famous Lahdim Square.

  Then, we'll keep going to Rabat, where you can check out the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, located in the courtyard of the Hassan Tower. This place is where the King and two of his children are buried. It has a classic Arab-Andalusian style that's part of traditional Moroccan art. You'll spend the night in Rabat.

• Day 12: Rabat » Casablanca[88Km]

  After breakfast, we'll start our trip by exploring the city of Casablanca. We'll begin with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, which was completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II and built by Moroccan artisans from all over the kingdom. It's situated on a platform by the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the world's biggest mosques. The cool part is that it's open to folks of all faiths, so you can take a guided tour lasting about an hour.

  We'll also check out La Corniche, which is in the same area as the Hassan II Mosque. La Corniche is a beachfront spot with lots of places to eat, pools, and easy beach access. You'll spend the night in Casablanca.

• Day 13: Casablanca » Transfer to the airport Med V

  We'll make sure to pick you up and take you to the airport about 2 hours before your flight. This marks the end of our services for this Morocco 13 days tour from Marrakech. Safe travels!