Classical Grand tour from Fes

Fes
Fes
Fes Souk
Fes Souk
Erfoud
Erfoud
Merzouga At night
Merzouga At night
Merzouga
Merzouga
Tinghir
Tinghir
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Marrakech- Koutoubia Mosque
Marrakech- Koutoubia Mosque
Jamaa elfna - Marrakech
Jamaa elfna - Marrakech

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
10 days and 9 nights
Morocco (Fes, Erfoud, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Casablanca)
Morocco (Fes)

Description

Guaranteed departures every Sunday (with no minimum passenger) from Fes, with a *Bilingual speaking guide at disposal during the whole tour.

Category

 
Category 4* premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board Unrated
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Category 5* premium (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board Unrated
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Program

Day 1:
Sunday Arrival Fez
Arrival to Fes airport and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 2:
Monday Fez
The whole day is devoted to the visit of the spiritual capital the Medieval
Medina and its souks, The Royal Palace, Attarine or Bou Anania Medersa
Nejjarine fountain and the outside of Moulay Idriss mausoleum and
Karaouine Mosque Optional lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Medina
Afternoon continuation of the visit Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 3:
Tuesday Fez Ifrane Midelt Erfoud 485 km)
Departure to Erfoud via Immouzzer Kandar the cedar woods of the middle
Atlas passing by charming ski resort Ifrane then Azrou Optional lunch in
Midelt Continuation to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz valley dotted with
palm trees which are the source for the yearly date festival in Erfoud Dinner
overnight in the hotel

Day 4:
Wednesday Erfoud Merzouga
Departure with your 4 WD driver to explore the desert by visiting the Gnawa
people who were originally slaves brought from Sudan, the lake of
Merzouga as well as fossil carriers along with the souk in Rissani a
traditional town and cradle of the Alaouite dynasty as well as the meeting
place of the old Caravan trade as far as Timbouctou in Mali Optional lunch
Then drive to Merzouga dunes to admire the spectacular sunset over the
dunes and spend the night under berber tents Dinner overnight in camp
Optional
Camel ride experience along the sand dunes of Merzouga

Day 5:
Thursday Merzouga Tinghir Ouarzazate 350 km)
Departure to Tinghir and the magnificent Canyons of Todra which rocks
reach an altitude of 250 m Optional lunch in a local restaurant Afternoon,
way to Ouarzazate via the road of the 1000 Kasbahs passing by Kalaat
M’Gouna the Skoura village Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 6:
Friday Ouarzazate Ait Benhaddou Marrakech 225 km)
Start with an orientation tour of ouarzazate including a panoramic photo
stop at Kasbah Taourirt as well as the Cinema studio (optional interior visits)
Then continue to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO world heritage
known as the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, that served
as decor for many great movies such as Laurence of Arabia, Troy, Gladiator,
Games of thrones Walk through this Berber village of towered and
crenulated Kasbahs that once guarded the lucrative caravan route Optional
lunch in a local restaurant Drive on afterwards to Marrakech via the Tizi
N’tichka pass appreciating panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains as
well as sights of fertile valleys blue and red coloured clay villages and other
striking mineral environments Dinner and overnight in hotel

Day 7:
Saturday Marrakech
Full day visit of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city «the Ochre city"
The historical visit includes the Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the
Koutoubia and Dar Si Said Museum Lunch at the hotel Afternoon, visit of
the souks, handicraft quarters and the famous Jemaa El Fna Square with its
non stop entertainment Optional dinner with show Overnight in hotel

Day 8:
Sunday Marrakech Casablanca
Departure to Casablanca Optional lunch in a local restaurant Afternoon Visit
of the Economic Capital the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed
V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Mosque Hassan
II Dinner and overnight in hotel

Day 9:
Monday Casablanca Meknes Fez 320 km)
Departure to Meknes, the Ismailia capital with the longest ramparts in
Morocco 40 km) Optional lunch Visit the famous Bab Mansour gate, the
Royal Stables and the Jewish quarter Departure to the holy city of Moulay
Driss (panoramic view) and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis Continuation to
Fez Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 10:
Tuesday Fes Departure
Transfer with assistance to Fes airport for departure

Price includes

- Round trip transfers with assistance at arrival & departure
- Half board in the chosen category of hotels according to the program
- Sightseeing & visits according to described program
- Transportation with an adequate deluxe vehicle
- Bilingual tour-escort during the trip.
- Entrance fees to the monuments indicated in the program
- Luggage porterage & tips at the hotels
- VAT taxes

Price does not include

- Airfare to and from the trip destination
- Gratuities (FOC rooms)
- Personal items purchased during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance tickets non mentioned in the program
- Tips (Suggestion: guide 4€ and driver 3€)
- All non-mentioned services
- Anything is not mentioned in the Price Includes

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similarFes   Fes - Arrival to Fes airport and transfer to hotel for
2 4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similarFes
3 4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca or similarErfoud
4 4* or 5* : Bivouac Belle étoile or similarMerzouga
5 4*: Karam Palace . 5*: Ksar Ighnda or similarOuarzazate
6 4* Palm plaza / 5* Adam Park or similarMarrakech
7 4* Palm plaza / 5* Adam Park or similarMarrakech
8 4* Palm plaza /5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden or similarCasablanca
9 4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similarFes
10   Fes - Pick up from hotel and drop off at Fes airport

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceCategory 4* premiumCategory 5* premium
Fes4*: Menzah zalagh. 5* Hotels : Marriott or similar
Erfoud4*: Palms Hotel / Belere. 5*: Xaluca or similar
Merzouga 4* or 5* : Bivouac Belle étoile or similar
Ouarzazate4*: Karam Palace . 5*: Ksar Ighnda or similar
Marrakech4* Palm plaza / 5* Adam Park or similar
Casablanca4* Palm plaza /5*: Hotels: Kenzi rose garden or similar