Authentic Morocco Tour 9-Day

This Authentic Morocco Tour 9-Day itinerary features a perfect mix of culture, history, adventure, and relaxation. Explore imperial cities, mountain villages, desert landscapes, and ramparts. Begin in the Medieval City of Fez and the middle atlas to visit the biggest forest with monkeys before working your way through the Desert.

Highlights

Navigate the maze-like medieval streets of Fes
Discover the Middle Atlas Mountains
Ride a camel into the shifting sands of the Sahara
Explore markets and souks during your tour around Berber Cities

Brief Itinerary

Day	Highlights	Overnight
Day 1	Fez	Fez
Day 2	Fez Exploration	Fez
Day 3	Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Khenifra (165kms)	Khenifra
Day 4	Khenifra – Imilchil (181kms)	Imilchil
Day 5	Imilchil – Todra Gorge (126kms)	Todra Gorge
Day 6	Todra Gorge – Erfoud (138kms)	Erfoud
Day 7	Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga (60kms)	Merzouga
Day 8	Merzouga –Errachidia – Midalt (268kms)	Midalt
Day 9	Midelt – Fez (198kms)	Fez

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Fez

Our driver will greet you at Fez, depending on the time of your arrival, then transfer you to your accommodation, and you’ll have the day to relax. Overnight in Fez

DAY 2: Fez

Our adventure through the intellectual capital of Fez, which was considered Mecca of the west and Athena of Africa. The biggest city of the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million This city is a former capital and one of the country’s four imperial cities. Your cultural and historic tour will take you through the 2000-year-old living medina, with its never-ending labyrinth of narrow lanes which are alive with markets and souks, craftsmen, ancient trades, donkeys and mules transporting their loads. Visit the Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas (Islamic universities), the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Karaouine Mosque. Finish your tour with a visit to Fez Jdid, and the revered Merenid Tombs for a spectacular panoramic view of Fez. Overnight in Fez.

DAY 3: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Khenifra (165kms)

Our journey will continues from Fez to Khenifra, the heart of the Middle Atlas. On your way take some time to explore Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, Azrou an important center for Berber artisans and the majestic cedar forests. Khenifra is rich with Berber history, vivid handmade rugs, and carpets a specialty of this city. Overnight in Khenifra.

DAY 4: Khenifra – Imilchil (181kms)

Depart from Khenifra to the small village of Imilchil, crossing the Middle Atlas into the High Atlas mountains. This journey passes through many small Berber villages, giving you a unique look into the daily lives of the people of this region. Imilchil is perhaps the most famous annual betrothal festival in September. Explore Imilchil, visit the lake and nearby villages in the valley, or sit back and absorb the daily life of village locals. Overnight in Imilchil.

DAY 5: Imilchil – Todra Gorge (126kms)

After a traditional breakfast, our adventure starts again from Imilchil to Todra Gorge. Spend the day exploring the stunning canyons and surrounding Berber villages. Maybe take a drive to Boumalne Dades, Kelaa M’Gouna or Skoura the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Overnight in Todra Gorge.

Morocco. City Tinghir in the Atlas Mountains

DAY 6: Todra Gorge – Erfoud (138kms)

Depart from Todra Gorge to Erfoud. Along the way, we stop to explore Tinjdad, visit the water museum and springs and learn how the water is carried from deep in mountains to desert oasis. Overnight in Erfoud.

DAY 7: Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga (60kms)

After breakfast explore the small desert town of Erfoud and Rissani. Head to Merzouga, the Erg Chebbi region of the Sahara desert, and take a camel to begin your Moroccan desert adventure! Watch the sunset over the majestic Sahara dunes, and spend the night in an oasis in a Berber tent. Overnight in the desert oasis

*If a camel trek is not really your thing, you can still experience the magic of the dunes by staying in a hotel right at their edge.

DAY 8: Merzouga –Errachidia – Midelt (268kms)

After seeing the sunrise in the desert, we go back on camels to Merzouga. After breakfast, shower in the Hotel then starts our journey to Midelt, passing through Errachidia and the spectacular Ziz Valley. Overnight in Midelt.