Ancient Cities and the High Atlas

Day 1 : Marrakech

On arrival, transfer to your hotel for your overnight.

Day 2 : Marrakech

Join your guide for a tour of Marrakech. Visit El-Bahia Palace, the Koranic School Medersa Ben Youssef, Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs and the famous souk, filling the alleys north of the central square.

Day 3 : Marrakech > High Atlas > Marrakech

Depart the city on a day trip to the High Atlas Mountains. This afternoon, take in the beautiful landscape and fresh air during a half day trek around the Asni.

Enjoy lunch at award winning Kasbah Tamadot  or with a local Berber family before returning to Marrakech.

Day 4 : Marrakech > Ait Benhaddou > Skoura

After breakfast depart Marrakech and drive through the magnificent Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass to Ait Benhaddou, a small town with one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco. Visit the Atlas Film Studios before arriving in Skoura for your overnight in a luxury guest kasbah.

Day 5 : Skoura > Todra Gorge > Merzouga Sands

Today you will travel to Erfoud with a stop to the oasis town of Tinghir by crossing the J’bel Sahro Range and visit one of the most spectacular natural environments in North Africa, the Todra Gorge. Arrival to Erfoud , and continue by a 4X4WD to twhe gigantic dunes of Merzouga where you will overnight.

Day 6 : Merzouga Sands > Fes

Early morning wake-up to witness the breathtaking desert sunrise. Afterward, transfer to Fes, passing through the picturesque towns of Azrou and Ifrane.

Day 7 : Fes

Join your guide to visit the Old Medina or Fes el Bali, madrasas, foundouk, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains. Also visit the new city, including Bab Boujloud – the strikingly beautiful entry point into the old city, Place Nejjarine, the Jewish Quarter and Ibn Danan Synagogue. Also visit the henna, woodworking and spice souks.

Day 8 : Fes

Enjoy a tasting tour in Fes today, winding your way through the alleys and souks with a Fes food expert. Try traditional Moroccan street food, investigate traditional cooking methods by visiting a furnatchi where the water for the communal bath house ‘hammam’ is also heated, as well as a 400-year-old ‘furan’ or communal oven and bakery. In the afternoon, participate in a pottery workshop, learning traditional Moroccan techniques.

Day 9 : Fes >  Volubilis > Meknes > Chefchaouen

Morning transfer to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen, via the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO Heritage site. Next visit the imperial city of Merknes. Continue to Chefchaouen for overnight.

Day 10 : Chefchaouen

Morning walking tour of the Blue City. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Day 11 : Chefchaouen > Tangier

After breakfast, transfer to Tangier airport or port where arrangements conclude.