12 Days Morocco Tour From Fes

Overview of the 12-day Morocco Tour from Fes: 

Prime Morocco Tours presents you with this amazing 12-day trip from Fes, delving deep into the rich tapestry of Moroccan history and culture. From the ancient medinas of Fez and Meknes to the golden dunes of Merzouga and the breathtaking landscapes of Todra Gorges and Dades, each day promises a new adventure. Traverse the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains, visit iconic landmarks like Ait Ben Haddou, and wander through the vibrant souks of Marrakech. Culminate your odyssey with a visit to the coastal charm of Essaouira and the bustling streets of Casablanca before returning to Fes, enriched by the diverse experiences of this unforgettable tour.

12-Day Morocco Tour from Fes Highlights:

• Explore the ancient medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Experience the golden desert of Merzouga with a camel ride and desert camp.
• Visit cinematic landmarks in Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco.
• Discover the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore Marrakech’s iconic landmarks, including the Koutoubia Mosque and Majorel Gardens.
• Experience the coastal charm of Essaouira and its windswept beaches.

Program of 12-Day Morocco Tour from Fes

DAY 1: AIRPORT – FES (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fES)

The journey you will experience will start at the airport of Fes where our guide will take you from your place of stay to discover the city of Fez created 12 centuries ago by Moulay Idriss the second son of the first sultan of the first Arab dynasty in Morocco. The tour will take you to the old medina with its narrow streets and markets. You will see the beauty of the old medina which allows it to be recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO. In one of the restaurants of the city, you will taste your lunch and then walk to see the most famous historical places of the city: the Al Quaraouine University created in the 6^th century by Fatima El Fehriya, then have a walk at the Royal palace and visit the Boulnania Coranic school. Return to the place you stay at overnight.

DAY 2: FES- VOLUBULIS – MEKNES – FES (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

On the 2nd of the 12-day tour from Fes, we will move after breakfast to Volubilis an old Roman site that represents the very southern presence of the Roman Empire then we will meet Moulay Idriss Zarhoum Village where the Mausoleum of the founder of the first Arab dynasty in Morocco and father of the founder of Fez city. After that, we will move to Meknes which is named this way since it was the place where the Miknassa Amazigh tribe settled in the 10th century. You will be served lunch near the palace of El Hadim on which the Bab Mansour great door opens and visit the Heri Soani. In the Afternoon you can enjoy a walk through the old medina of Meknes before going back to overnight in Fez.

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DAY 3: FES – MERZOUGA (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

The trip will start from Fez city heading towards Merzouga known for its golden desert in the southeast of Morocco. Through the route we will go drive by the city of Ifran; different from the other cities of the country Ifran has European wonderful architecture surrounded by the Cedar forest; here we can stop to feed monkeys living in that forest and enjoy the fresh air. After that we will continue the route to Midelt City; located in the middle atlas; known for its apple production and the ancient mines of Plumb. We will stop there for lunchtime and continue the trip. The next direction will be Erfoud an oasis town in eastern Morocco, crossing the Tizi Ntalghamt a passage through the mountain that will transport you to another landscape view with deserted mountains except next to the river. Arriving at Arfoud the trip we will drive directly to Merzouga stop at an auberge leave your luggage there and ride camels to the khaima “the tent” in the desert. You will be served dinner then listen to the local music with drums and dance around a campfire. In this 12-day tour from Fes, we will dedicate one day to discovering the desert of Merzouga.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

The morning in the desert will start very early to allow you to see the sunrise and the changing of color of the golden dunes with time. After that, you will ride back camels to Merzouga at a hotel where you can get a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast before going on a visit to the villages surrounding Erg Chebbi dunes such as Hassi Labied, Merdani, Khamlia, and M’fis. We will meet locals on the way to Khamlia who will show you their desert fusses. On the sand, you will probably encounter desert reptiles and mammals. Arriving in Khamilia known as the Gnawi village, black people coming from southern countries of Africa as slaves in the past were integrated into the Moroccan society. The people there will welcome you very hospitably with a cup of tea made in the desert manner (Amazigh whiskey) and listening to their lovely spiritual Gnawi music. Leaving Khamilia we will go towards the Algerian borders to have a panoramic view of the golden dunes before having a picnic lunch under the shadow of a tree. The ride will continue visiting nomads of the region living under an Amazigh tent and taking care of their herds. On the way back to Merzouga to have dinner and sleep the night at the hotel, you will come across the volcanic rocks and the Yasmina Lake where you will be surprised by the natural postcard of the dunes surrounding the lake (in spring).

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DAY 5: MERZOUGA – TODRA GORGES – DADES GORGES (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

The next day you will wake up early in the morning to admire the sunrise shining on the golden sand.  After that, we ride back on camels to the auberge. Where you will have a shower to refresh your body and then an appetite breakfast. Putting back your things on the bus, we will drive to Marrakech, meeting the Rissani city the former capital of the Tafilalt region, and crossroads between northern and southern regions, then the Todra Gorges a series of limestone river canyons near the Tinghir city; where the large palm forest and agriculture show in the Moroccan desert handy crafts along the way. Shaped thousands of years ago thanks to the power of water going in the river the gorge gave us a very amazing view. We will drive through the road of the thousand Kasbahs in the great palm Skoura towards the valley of Dades which also has a spectacular landscape similar to that of the Todra gorge decorated with hundreds of Kasbahs. Take the narrow road in the valley and stop by to enjoy it, have dinner, and spend the night.

DAY 6: DADES – BOUTAGHRAR-SKOURA – OUARZAZATE (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

Waking up at Dades Gorges, you will have your breakfast and start traveling towards the Hollywood city of Morocco, Ouarzazate. The drive will take you through the piste Boutagherar and an oasis of Skoura which is cultivated with hectares of roses where we can stop for a lunchtime and enjoy the landscape of the region. Arriving in Ouarzazate we will visit many Cinematographic buildings. Then we can have dinner and call it a day. Tomorrow morning we will continue our 12-day tour from Fes.

DAY 7: AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH (12 DAYS TOUR FROM FES)

The next morning, you will have a breakfast meal. Then we will start the trip From Ouarzazate, meeting the valley of roses which is cultivated with hectares of roses; their beauty and smell could be seen in May. The drive will take us to the Ighram “the fortified village” of Ait ben Haddou; where we will have lunch, whose name is taken from the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, where famous films were shot to name but a few as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy. Tizi Ntichka, is the next stop, a mountain wind road which we will climb to the top and take pictures of the amazing view. At the end of the road, Marrakech was known in Tamazight as Amour N Akouch or the land of GOD.

DAY 8: MARRAKECH (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

This day of the 12-day tour from Fes is devoted to visiting the famous places of Marrakech. You will start by visiting the Menara, an old pool surrounded by beautiful gardens and fields irrigated from the pool using an old system of irrigation, that was established in the 12 century. the overall View of the tour will consider several important places of the city for example the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorel Gardens, Bahia Palace, and Dar Si Said Palace Museum of Jewellery. The guide will invite you for an optional lunch in the Medina, and then you will walk the colorful souks of Marrakech. The sunset time you will have an overlook from the terrace of a café to the Jamaa Elna square. The day will End with a special dinner served at the Hotel.

DAY 9: MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

The following morning after having breakfast, the tour will take you to visit the city of Essaouira, The city you will be visiting is called the Wind City and is known for its wonderful seaside where many surfers come to practice their favorite sport. Along with the beach, you can see many merchants selling different types of fish. There you can enjoy your lunchtime. After that, we will go for a walk to discover the ancient walls of the medina and take pictures and maybe buy souvenirs. Here you will spend the night enjoying after having a delicious dinner in the region. Wake up early to restart our 12-day tour from Fes.

DAY 10: ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA (12 DAYS TOUR FROM FES)

Casablanca is the next destination of this 12-day tour from Fes, so after having your breakfast, we will start the voyage, which will take us through the beauty of different landscapes and views toward the economic capital of Morocco. Arriving there we will have lunch and go for a walk in the Cornish there you will be amazed at the giant minaret in all of Africa that of Hassan the second Mosque. Visiting the building of the United Nations before going to the hotel you are booked in for dinner and an overnight time.

DAY 11: CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES (12 DAYS TOUR FROM fes)

The following day will start with a breakfast meal. Then we will drive towards the Capital of Morocco, Rabat to visit its old Hassan Tower not far from it we can see the Mausoleum Mohammed V and ancient Medina. This city is nominated as an Imperial city and called a world heritage by UNESCO there is where you will have your lunchtime. The road will take you through the beautiful farms along the banks of the route where olive trees, cereals, and vegetables are gown to the city of Meknes created by Moulay Ismail one of the first kings of the old Monarchs of Morocco. We will then visit many places to name but a few: Bab Mansour a big door on the old wall of the city which will take us directly to Moulay Ismail Palace. Also, we will visit the Herri Es-Souani an old horse’s stable and granaries with a large pool. And call it a day at the hotel or riad you are booked in for dinner and overnight.

DAY 12: MEKNES – FES the end of 12 DAYS TOUR FROM FES

On the last day, we will go back to the city of Fez after having breakfast in Meknes. This trip will take you to visit Volubilis an old Roman site that represents the very southern presence of the Roman Empire and explore the place taking pictures. Lastly, the driver will take you to Fes and pick you up wherever you want to go at the end of our services. Our 12-day tour finished here.

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