Fascinating cities of Marrakech and Fez

Duration

5 Days

Description

This short trip allows you to explore the fascinating cities of Marrakech and Fes in just a few days and still make a number of discoveries. From the vastness of southern Morocco, the journey takes you across the desert to the majestic High Atlas and on through the Middle Atlas to the historic, oriental city of Fes. There are countless sights and opportunities for discovery along this route.

Highlights
Included
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Optional additional service

Itinerary

You travel to Morocco. Your tour guide will greet you warmly at Marrakech airport and accompany you to your accommodation. Use the rest of the day to relax or go on a first exploration tour – either on your own or accompanied by a local city guide.

Exploring Marrakech is undoubtedly a highlight of your stay here. You will be accompanied by a local German-speaking guide. The city is home to important cultural monuments such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the magnificent Bahia Palace, the enchanting Saadian tombs, the idyllic Menara water basin and the impressive city wall. The special magic lies in the colorful hustle and bustle of the souks and the famous Djemaa El Fnaa square, where acrobats, storytellers, snake charmers and musicians come together. This city tour ends around midday and you say goodbye to your guide.

  • Walking time: 4 hours

After a leisurely breakfast, an unforgettable drive through the majestic Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) to Telouet awaits you. During this panoramic drive, there are numerous opportunities to admire the breathtaking mountain scenery and capture unforgettable souvenir photos. The route leads through picturesque mountain villages to the charming Telouet. This village is particularly famous for the Kasbah Dar Glaoui, a traditional Moroccan building that once also served as a royal residence for the Glauoua family. The magnificent kasbah takes us back to another era. You then continue your journey through the lush oases of the Ounila Valley, known as the “Valley of Salt”, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. This impressive mud city is one of the most impressive in Morocco and has already served as the backdrop for famous films such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia. The journey then takes you through the picturesque Valley of Roses towards the Dades Gorge, where you will spend your first night in an enchanting riad.

  • Distance: approx. 332km
  • Travel time: approx. 6 hours
  • Meals: (F/A)

After you have fortified yourself with breakfast, a wonderful drive to the impressive gorges of Todra awaits you. There you will take a guided walk through the oasis and the gorges to stretch your legs and gain an insight into the everyday life of the local Berbers. You then continue your journey through extensive oases, Berber villages with mud houses and green palm groves until you reach Erfoud. There you have the opportunity to visit a fossil factory (Opional). Afterwards, on the edge of the desert, we ride on our dromedaries over the shimmering red-golden dunes of Erg Chebbi into the depths of the Sahara to the desert camp. You can enjoy the magical sunset on a high dune.

  • Distance: approx. 271km
  • Travel time: approx. 5 hours
  • Meals: (F/A)

Don’t miss the special sunrise in the desert and enjoy it from a dune to experience the incredible natural spectacle. After breakfast, a long but rewarding drive awaits you. Today you will cross the picturesque oases of the south, along the Ziz Valley, which is lined with thousands of date palms. The route takes you over the Atlas Mountains and the Middle Atlas. A lunch break is planned in Midelt before you continue to the cedar forest, where monkeys live. These animals love sweet bananas and peanuts, which you can buy at the roadside to feed them. On the way, you will pass chalet houses, an architecture that is rather unusual in Morocco. In Ifrane, also known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, there is time for a coffee break. In the evening you reach the oriental city of Fes.

  • Distance: approx. 464 km
  • Travel time: approx. 8 hours
  • Meals: (F)