10-Day Morocco Imperial Cities Tour from Fes with Sahara Camp

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Day 01

Arrival in Casablanca and Transfer to Fes

• Meet at Casablanca airport, visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, and then drive to Fes.

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Day 02

Explore the Historic Medina of Fes

• Start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking through its alleys and small streets. The visit begins at the Royal Palace gate and the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco during the 16th century.
• You will see sites of cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mulay Idriss Mausoleum.
• After lunch, visit the tile cooperative and then enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.

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Day 03

Fes to Midelt via Ifrane and Azrou

• Leave Fes and travel towards Midelt via Ifrane, a beautiful mountain village often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," and then continue on to Midelt.
• On the way, stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest, where you may spot Barbary apes.
• Continue to Midelt through the magnificent hills and mountains of the Middle Atlas.

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Day 04

Midelt to Merzouga through Ziz Valley

• Continue to Merzouga via Errachidia and Erfoud.
• Cross the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt Pass and the Ziz Canyons, and travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley.
• Arrive in Merzouga and spend the night near the dunes in a hotel or camp.

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Day 05

Merzouga Desert Tour and Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi

• After breakfast, take the so-called "large dunes tour," passing by several Berber villages. The highlight is Khamlia village, also known as the African village, where you will stop to enjoy live Gnoua music played by the locals.
• Continue to see the nomads of the Sahara under their tents.
• In the evening, transfer back to the auberge and begin the camel ride for an overnight stay in the dunes under a nomad tent.

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Day 06

Sunrise over Erg Chebbi and Drive to Dades Valley

• Wake up early to enjoy a magnificent sunrise over the dunes.
• After breakfast, leave for the Todra Gorges.
• By the end of the day, arrive in Dades Valley.

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Day 07

Dades Gorges to Marrakech via Roses Valley and Aït Ben Haddou

• Today, travel through Roses Valley and stop at Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest kasbah in Morocco, built by T-Hami El Glaoui.
• After that, continue across the High Atlas Mountains, full of panoramic views and attractive Berber scenery.

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Day 08

Guided City Tour of Marrakech

• After breakfast, start the city tour of Marrakech with your local guide.

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Day 09

Free Day in Marrakech or Excursion to Essaouira

• Spend the entire day in Marrakech resting, or go on a day excursion to Essaouira.

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Day 10

Departure from Marrakech

• Transfer to Marrakech airport for your departure and the end of the trip.