Day in Marrakech with a local guide. Let yourself be carried away by the charisma of the "red city," one of the most important cities in Morocco. The city boasts the largest traditional market in the country and one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Jemaa el-Fna. Delight your senses as you lose yourself in an unrepeatable amalgam of aromas, sounds, and sensations. The city also offers endless places to wander and enjoy: the Majorelle Gardens, the Menara, the Saadian Tombs, walks through the medina or the Mellah (the old Jewish quarter), and the tour of the city walls.
Our certified local guide will come to your accommodation to begin a guided tour where we will discover the beauties held within Marrakech, the city that gives the country its name. Its palaces and gardens will give us an idea of the splendor of the different dynasties that ruled the city and the rest of the country. In the afternoon, you will have free time to visit the medina and its various artisan areas, practice the "art" of bargaining, or have a tea on one of its rooftop terrace viewpoints.

Pick-up at 8 am from the hotel/riad where you are staying in Marrakech, before heading to the Altomucho mountains and beyond… Accommodation in Marrakech.

The Atlas, a sub-range of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-N’Tichka Pass, where we’ll make several stops to take in the stunning views

Ouarzazate, and the Dades Valley:
Panoramic views and photo stops of the Berber villages that blend into the color of the earth. Afterward, we head south to reach the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou (or Ksar/Fortified City), declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. This spectacular setting has served as the filming location for countless famous movies, such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, The Jewel of the Nile, etc.
We will have lunch in the village before continuing toward Ouarzazate, known as the great gateway to the desert, a Berber name meaning "without noise" or "without confusion." Of note is its kasbah or fortress, named Taourit. We will then continue toward the Rose Valley, passing through the Great Palm Grove of Skoura, where we can admire the more than 700,000 palm trees and the high concentration of kasbahs scattered throughout the oasis and its surroundings.
Later, we will arrive at the Rose Valley—as the name suggests, a beautiful place where the finest Damask roses are cultivated to make cosmetic products such as the highly prized rose water. Once a year, in the month of May, the Festival of Roses (Mousseum des Roses) is celebrated in this valley. We will arrive in the Dades Valley, where we will spend the night.

journey to the Erg Chebbi dunes:
Early in the morning, our route will take us to explore the surroundings and the Dades River gorges themselves, with their winding and photogenic road. After making several stops along the way, we will arrive at the Todra Gorges. Located near the city of Tineghir, they serve as a gateway to the desert. Surrounded by a valley full of palm trees and adobe villages, this is where you will find the mountains most prized by rock-climbing enthusiasts. These Todra and Dades faults are the best-known and most impressive in Morocco.
We will also pass through numerous valleys and ancient Berber villages as we head toward one of the tracks most frequently used by the former Paris-Dakar rally. We will pass through several border towns between Morocco and Algeria, and in the afternoon, we will arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, we will switch our 4x4 vehicle for dromedaries to head to the Berber camp, spend a magical night in nomad tents (haimas), and experience firsthand what it is like to sleep under a blanket of millions of stars, accompanied by the warmth of the fire and the rhythm of Berber drums while enjoying a typical Berber dinner.

Middle Atlas to Fes:
After a delicious breakfast, we begin our journey toward the Middle Atlas, passing through such beautiful places as the expansive Ziz Palm Grove and the gorges of the same river, until we reach the midway town of Midelt, where we will make a stop. Afterward, we will visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou, home to a significant colony of Barbary macaques (monkeys).
We continue until we reach Ifrane, often called the "little Swiss Morocco" due to its striking resemblance to that country. One of the animals that historically inhabited this area was the Atlas lion, which has become the symbol of the city and is honored with a stone statue in its center.
We will take the opportunity to stop and take some photos. Finally, we will arrive in Fes, the oldest of the imperial cities.

After breakfast, we head out on a guided tour (with a local guide) of the city of Fes. An Imperial city that has successfully preserved its traditions, crafts, trades, and its university—one of the oldest in the entire world. Founded in 808, it served as the capital of the kingdom on several occasions. We will visit the labyrinth of streets in the preserved medieval city (known as Fes el-Bali), which is considered the largest urban area in the world where cars cannot circulate. It transports us to a completely different world. There are two other parts to the great city of Fes alongside the medina: the 13th-century city (Fes el-Jdid) and the Ville Nouvelle (where the business center is located, featuring modern avenues, hotels, and restaurants).
The most prominent highlights in Fes are, without a doubt, the medina, the souks (markets), and the area where the leather tanneries are located, including the Chouwara Tannery. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these famous leather workshops in Fes are considered the most important in North Africa. We will visit the Royal Palace, the Mellah (the old Jewish quarter), and the oldest university in the world, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin. Not for nothing was Fes considered "the city of Faith and Knowledge," becoming the capital of culture and one of the country's most important religious centers. We will tour its medina, called el-Bali, one of the largest medieval sites in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its souks and narrow alleyways.

After breakfast, we head toward Chefchaouen, the Blue City, visiting typical towns along the way. CHEFCHAOUEN is one of the most unique cities in Morocco. It welcomed Muslim refugees fleeing Granada in 1492 and after the expulsion from Spain in 1648, which is why it shares many similarities with Andalusian villages: white and blue houses, a steep medina set against the ridge of the mountain, and Andalusian patios.

Considered a "Holy City," you will take a stroll through the center of town, enjoying its Medina. The old part is fascinating in its own right, with its narrow, cobbled streets filled with small artisan shops, blue-and-white painted houses, and welcoming locals. Strolling through its streets is a wonderful way to spend the day, as you will find a thousand surprising corners. Afterward, transfer to the airport/ferry, where we will accompany you to check your bags and show you your boarding gate. Until next time!!

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