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10 Day Imperial Cities Tour from Fes
10 Days / 9 Nights • 7 Max • From €3000 per person
The Journey
Explore Morocco's most iconic imperial cities - from blue medina of Chefchaouen to Sahara Desert. Visit UNESCO sites, ancient medinas, and experience Moroccan culture in luxury accommodations.
Route Summary
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| 01 | Fes Imperial City Arrival |
| 02 | Fes Medina UNESCO Discovery |
| 03 | Rif Mountains to Blue Chefchaouen |
| 04 | Roman Ruins and Imperial Meknes |
| 05 | Ziz Valley to Sahara Desert |
| 06 | Sahara Desert Camel Trek Experience |
| 07 | Desert Sunrise to Dades Gorges |
| 08 | High Atlas to Marrakech |
| 09 | Marrakech Imperial Palaces Tour |
| 10 | Marrakech to Fes Departure |
Day-by-Day Experience
Timeline
Flexible: Airport pickup from Fes Saiss Airport
Arrival Transfer: Transfer to your traditional riad in the medina
Check-in: Settle into your accommodation and relax after your journey
Afternoon: Optional light exploration of the medina exterior
Evening: Welcome dinner in a historic riad with local cuisine and cultural entertainment
Highlights
- Fes Airport Pick-up
Activities
- check_circle Pick-up from Fes airport and transfer to your accommodation in the city
Timeline
9:00 AM: Guided Fes Tour - Meet your local guide for comprehensive medina exploration
10:00 AM: Chouara Tannery - Leather tanning district with tannery visit
11:30 AM: Al Qaraouiyine University - World's oldest university exterior
12:30 PM: Traditional Lunch - Authentic Moroccan meal in medina restaurant
2:00 PM: Bou Inania Madrasa - Islamic architecture and stunning courtyard
3:30 PM: Artisan Souks - Metalwork, woodworking, and textile crafts
5:00 PM: Royal Palace - Exterior view of the Sultan's residence
Evening: Free time and cultural dinner with traditional music
Highlights
- Fes medina
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Famous gates
- Mosques
- Tanneries
Activities
- check_circle Full-day guided tour of Fes medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including its famous gates, mosques, and tanneries
Timeline
8:00 AM: Fes Departure - Scenic drive through Rif Mountains
11:00 AM: Chefchaouen Arrival - Check into accommodation in the Blue City
12:00 PM: Blue Medina Exploration - Wander through blue-washed alleys
1:00 PM: Traditional Lunch - Local cuisine with mountain views
2:30 PM: Plaza Uta el-Hammam - Main square and cultural center
4:00 PM: Kasbah Museum - Visit the historic fortress and gardens
Evening: Sunset views and traditional dinner in Chefchaouen
Highlights
- Rif Mountains
- Chefchaouen Blue Medina
Activities
- check_circle Travel through the Rif Mountains to the Blue City of Chefchaouen
Timeline
8:00 AM: Chefchaouen Breakfast - Morning in the Blue City
9:00 AM: Volubilis Drive - Journey to Roman archaeological site
11:00 AM: Volubilis Exploration - UNESCO World Heritage Roman ruins
12:30 PM: Meknes Arrival - Lunch in the imperial city
2:00 PM: Bab Mansour Gate - Iconic entrance to Meknes medina
3:30 PM: Moulay Ismail Mausoleum - Royal architecture and gardens
5:00 PM: Midelt Transfer - Continue to Middle Atlas mountains
Evening: Dinner and overnight in Midelt
Highlights
- Volubilis Roman ruins UNESCO
- Meknes imperial city
- Middle Atlas
Activities
- check_circle Explore Roman ruins of Volubilis, visit the imperial city of Meknes, then travel to Midelt in the Middle Atlas
Timeline
8:00 AM: Midelt Breakfast - Mountain town morning
9:00 AM: Ziz Valley Drive - Scenic journey through palm groves
11:30 AM: Desert Approach - Changing landscapes to desert
1:00 PM: Merzouga Lunch - Traditional meal at desert edge
2:30 PM: Erg Chebbi Views - First sight of golden sand dunes
4:00 PM: Check-in - Settle into desert accommodation
Evening: Relax with dune views and traditional dinner
Highlights
- Ziz Valley
- Sahara Desert
- Merzouga
Activities
- check_circle Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley and arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert for overnight stay
Timeline
8:00 AM: Camp Breakfast - Traditional Berber breakfast
9:30 AM: Khamlia Gnawa Village - Cultural visit with traditional music
11:30 AM: Nomadic Family Meeting - Learn about desert life
12:30 PM: Lunch at Camp - Traditional tagine with dune views
2:00 PM: Optional Activities - Quad biking or sandboarding
4:30 PM: Camel Trek Preparation - Meet your camels and guides
5:30 PM: Sunset Camel Trek - Magical 1.5-hour ride across dunes
7:30 PM: Desert Camp - Dinner, traditional music, stargazing
Evening: Campfire entertainment and cultural performances
Highlights
- Sahara Desert
- Camel trek
- Desert camp
- Stargazing
Activities
- check_circle Explore the Sahara Desert, enjoy camel trek at sunset, overnight in desert camp
Timeline
6:00 AM: Desert Sunrise - Early wake-up for spectacular dune sunrise
7:30 AM: Camp Breakfast - Farewell desert breakfast
8:30 AM: Rissani Market - Ancient caravan trading post
10:30 AM: Todra Gorge - Hike through the 300m canyon walls
12:30 PM: Lunch in Gorge - Traditional meal with dramatic scenery
2:00 PM: Valley of Thousand Kasbahs - Ancient mud-brick villages
4:30 PM: Dades Valley Arrival - Check into accommodation
Evening: Relax with rose valley gardens and traditional dinner
Highlights
- Desert sunrise
- Rissani market
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
Activities
- check_circle Sunrise in the desert, visit Rissani market, explore dramatic Todra Gorge, overnight in Dades Valley
Timeline
8:00 AM: Dades Valley Breakfast - Morning with mountain views
9:00 AM: Ait Benhaddou Drive - Journey to UNESCO kasbah
11:00 AM: Kasbah Exploration - Mud-brick fortress and film location
12:30 PM: Lunch at Kasbah - Traditional meal with kasbah views
2:00 PM: Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Cross the 2,260m mountain pass
5:00 PM: Marrakech Arrival - Check into riad in the medina
Evening: First exploration of Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Highlights
- Dades Valley
- Ait Benhaddou kasbah UNESCO
- High Atlas Mountains
- Tizi n'Tichka pass
Activities
- check_circle Travel through Dades Valley, visit UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou kasbah, cross High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
Timeline
9:00 AM: Bahia Palace - Guided tour of intricate architecture
11:00 AM: Saadian Tombs - Royal necropolis with tile work
12:30 PM: Traditional Lunch - Moroccan cuisine in medina
2:00 PM: Majorelle Garden - Yves Saint Laurent's botanical oasis
3:30 PM: Koutoubia Mosque - Exterior of Marrakech's great mosque
4:30 PM: Souk Exploration - Shopping in vibrant markets
6:00 PM: Jemaa el-Fnaa - Evening square entertainment
Evening: Farewell dinner with traditional entertainment
Highlights
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Bahia Palace
- Saadian Tombs
- Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Activities
- check_circle Full-day guided tour of Marrakech highlights, including Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Timeline
Morning: Free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation
Optional activities: Final hammam visit, souvenir shopping in souks, photography of Bahia Palace, light breakfast and coffee
12:00 PM: Departure preparations
2:00 PM: Airport transfer from hotel
3:00 PM: Fes Saiss Airport arrival – Flight departure as scheduled
Highlights
- Transfer to Fes airport
- Departure
Activities
- check_circle Transfer from Marrakech to Fes airport for departure flight
What's Included
- hotel Hotel transfers
- directions_car Transportation during the tour
- restaurant Breakfast
- restaurant Dinner
- hotel Hotel accommodations
- camping Desert camp accommodations
- local_activity Guided tours in some cities
What's Not Included
- restaurant_menu Lunch
- local_drink Drinks and beverages
- volunteer_activism Tips and gratuities
- museum Entrance tickets
- shopping_bag Gifts and souvenirs & Personal expenses
