10 Days in Morocco from Fes

Day 1: Fes Sightseeing Day

Start your 10 Days in Morocco miraculous trip in Fes exploring the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. First you visit Fes el Bali, the large ancient medina, which boasts of the world’s largest car free area, and you have an immediate feeling of history. Then you easily follow its intricate maze routes, without much difficulty discovering concealed historical jewels and lovely architectural locations.

In addition, you should pay a visit to the renowned Chouara Tannery, where the local craftsmen continue to work and dye leather in a traditional, natural fashion, the way it has always been, generation after generation. You also get to see the old Al-Qarawiyyin University that boasts of being the oldest continuously operational university in the world. So, you are instantly set on the initial journey into the deep history and life tapestry of Fes and its colorful day-to-day culture on this adventurous first day as a lead-up to the Morocco Desert Trips onward.

Day 2: Fes -Ifrane-Cedar Forest- Midelt- Merzouga

You are now starting, happily, the great southward journey that heads to the great Sahara desert, and you find the country to change radically. As a result, you will be moving across the scenic town of Ifrane, with its distinctive, hygienic alpin architecture and design, which is commonly referred to as little Switzerland because it is attractive. After that, you have an interesting visit to the well known Cedar Forest, where you have a nice and fun time with the indigenous Barbary Macaques, who are quite amusing.

Then you keep driving through the magnificent Middle Atlas Mountains, observing the deep gorges and valleys, having a nice traditional lunch in town of Midelt. Then you pass out of it into the great Ziz Valley, where you observe its fertile palm groves and most picturesque landscape. After all, you end up eventually at Merzouga, which is a thriving, sandy entrance to the great Sahara, and which is one of the most important milestones in your 10 Days in Morocco from Fes adventure.

Day 3: Camel Trekking and Merzouga Desert Exploration in Merzouga

Today, you fully immerse in the stunning and silent fading away of Saharan desert, enjoying the life of locals themselves. First, you visit the isolated desert border and the local Gnawa people, who are more than happy to show their beautiful, traditional music and rich culture to you. Then, you learn of how large the piece of sandy land is and you might want to have an additional adventure of quads Merzouga ride to have even more adventures and experience a lot of speed on the dunes.

Then, later in the afternoon, when the golden sun sets, you are happily on your memorable camel ride in the Merzouga, right over the immense, towering Dunes of Erg Chebbi. Furtheremore, you arrive at your cozy luxury camp way in the heart of the sands and end up at the stage of your tours to the Merzouga desert. Moreover, you are excited to have a wonderful traditional Berber dinner under the stars, and you manage to complete your fantastic Camel Ride in Merzouga.

Day 4: Merzouga -Rissani -Todra Gorges -Dades Valley

Rise early this morning to see a really amazing sunrise over the magnificent Dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will be taken to some other worldly moments when the sky also transforms color. You are transported by your camel to Merzouga immediately after and you ride away with magical memories of your quiet desert night. You will then drive to the bustling traditional market of Rissani which has its own local products, provided the time permits a brief visit.

Then you will continue to the beautiful Todra Gorges where you will take a marvelous walk between the tall cliffs of the canyon, with the cool river air. You therefore will be spending the night in the scenic valley of the Dades, at the end of a long scenic journey. Your 10 Days in Morocco to Fes is extended as you head west to the country to take great photographs of the mountainous landscapes. Furthermore, you enjoy the sheer geological strength evident in the deep canyons and the high limestone cliffs of the area, and relax into a comfortable night.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou

Today you have the pleasure of the well-known and picturesque road of the 100,000 Kasbahs, where you pass several long-standing fortified places. First, you will pass through the gorgeous valley of Dades with the beautiful pink and red rock formations called monkey fingers. Then you will go to Kalaat M’Gouna, the area that is notorious due to its Rose Festival and special products based on roses, which is organized every year. Then, you will proceed to Ouarzazate the so-called Hollywood of Africa, maybe even visiting a film studio to observe the huge sets there.

On your 10 Days in Morocco adventure of Fes, you will soon arrive at the renowned Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a proud UNESCO World Heritage site, that boasts of great traditional earthen construction. Moreover, this spectacular site has served as a real movie set in some well-known foreign movies thanks to its impressive sights, and so it has become a very important visit in any good Morocco Desert Trips list.

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou -High Atlas -Marrakech

The time has come today to pass the significant boundary between the dry desert and kasbah land to the vibrant imperial city of Marrakech a picturesque contrast. To start with, you will also explore the ancient Ait Benhaddou Kasbah in detail, and your guide will inform you about its long history and the peculiar manner of its construction. Then you will gladly start your beautiful climb across the great High Atlas Mountains through the famous Tizi-N-Tichka pass that is one of the highest major crossings in North Africa.

Thus you pull up every now and then to shoot dramatic shots of the panoramic and breathtaking scenery of the high altitude, zigzag roads. Within no time you are out of the heat of the desert and into the cool, crisp mountain air, where you can see traditional Berber villages built up the steep sides of the hills. Lastly, you reach colorful Marrakech in late afternoon and you can effortlessly end the entire long yet ambitious desert-to-city stretch of your exciting Moroccan Desert Trips journey.

Day 7: Marrakech Sightseeing Day

Spend the day of today in the discovery of all beautiful sights and original sounds of Marrakech, the Red City. To begin with, visit the old Bahia Palace, with its fancy tile work, and lovely courtyards, and then the wonderfully peaceful Jardin Majorelle, with their lovely architecture, and their gorgeous blue-colored gardens. Then explore the confusing and yet exciting souks, where local craftsmen make their own product (leather goods, aromatic spices etc.) with their hands.

Moreover, you should have a sightseeing trip to the impressive Koutoubia Mosque, where the amazing, prominent minaret stands on top of the city skyline. The Djemaa El-Fna square is the absolute highlight of your 10 Days in Morocco adventure in Fes city and it is a place you visit during the evening as the sun sets. As a result, you are exposed to great and noisy messiness of the square, where acrobats, snake charmers, and storytellers entertain multitudes of people, so this is a must-have cultural experience.

Day 8: Essaouira Day Trip

Today, relax with a sweet and fresh seaside adventure as one of the many stops of your 10 Days in Morocco itinerary of Fes. Firstly, you will be taken to a pretty beach town of Essaouira where you will immediately feel the change in the atmosphere to a much quieter, slower one. And you will be struck at once at the easy, careless, and sunny rhythm of life there, giving a beautiful contrast to the bigness of Marrakech. You then head out to the ancient medina and the bustling fishing harbor where the local fishermen are happy to show off their daily harvests of the Atlantic.

Moreover, you may stroll down the old-fashioned ramparts, with some beautiful panoramic views of the large ocean and the seagulls flying above. This is an ideal stop in your journey as you will undoubtedly have a delicious, fresh seafood lunch watching the water. After your relaxing day, you drive back to Marrakech, in the fullest rejuvenated and at ease, having experienced the Morocco coast.

Day 9: Free Day or Marrakech Desert Tours Exploration

In this day, you have complete flexibility to your fantastic 10 Days in Morocco Fes experience, and you can pick your own activities, and have a personalized day. First, you can spend a day relaxing and being quiet at your favorite hotel, maybe you can visit a traditional Moroccan hammam or you can also have a rest by the pool. As an alternative, you might simply choose to have an optional day trip to the adjacent Agafay desert in the form of a thrilling quad biking trip or a rare sunset dinner under the stars in Marrakech in their Desert Tours.

Moreover, you might spend your time shopping on the last minute gifts in the popular souks, and sharpening your skills of bargaining with the local merchants to get nice prices on the carpets or spices. That is why you spend the day and make your tour to be so full-bodied and as much as possible personal, enjoy your last moments before the departure.

Day 10: Marrakech Departure

Complete your 10 Days in Morocco adventure starting in Fes today and end it with a wonderful memory of the desert, mountains, and cities. Depending on your international flight plans, Planning to Morocco will organize your personal and comfortable transfer directly to the Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). You will then leave Morocco with some invaluable experiences of the ancient Imperial Cities, the vast Sahara Desert and the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.

We are proactively grateful that you have entrusted Planning to Morocco with the wastaful management of your grandiose Marrakech Desert Tours and cultural explorations around the country. We therefore make your exit as smooth and stress free as your arrival and subsequent tour. Hence, you go away with Morocco with wonderful photographs and marvelous tales to tell to your family and friends.