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8-Day Private tour Imperial cities, Agafay desert & high Atlas mountains
Day 1:
Fes, Arrival at the airport:
Arrival at Fes Saïss Airport, welcomed by your driver and escorted to your Riad in the Medina for overnight.
8:00 PM dinner reservations at Palais Faraj’s Amandier rooftop restaurant, your driver will take you there and drive you back to your Riad for overnight.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 2:
Fes (Guided visit of the city)
Breakfast at your hotel. At 9:30 AM, meet your guide at your Riad.
Your driver and guide are at your disposal today to take you all around.
Dive into the medina of Fes, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the scents and rhythms of Morocco’s cultural capital. Founded at the confluence of the Rif and Middle Atlas Mountains, Fes has been a center of scholarship and trade for over 1200 years.
Walk down Talaa Kebira, the spine of Fes el Bali to the Medersa Bou Inania. The Medersa was part seminary, part dormitory and is a splendid example of Moroccan architecture’s three core elements: intricate tile mosaics, carved plaster and painted cedar.
As you explore this morning, you will wind in and out of a variety of souks – from vegetable markets through the street of butchers, alleys of Harira soup cafes, weavers, carpenters and so much more. Pass communal bread ovens that are very much a part of daily medina life.
The Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts is a beautifully restored example of the many foundouks –lodging for traders from far and near – that were an important part of Fes’ commercial past.
Pass the Blue Gate, the shrine of Moulay Idriss, and peak through the many entrances of the massive Al Quaraouiyine Mosque.
Continue to the iconic (and pungent!) Chouara Tanneries. It’s best to head up to the balconies of one of the shops that will welcome you with a sprig of mint and a memorable view.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 3:
Fes (Guided visit of the city II)
Breakfast at your hotel, Your guide and driver are at your disposal today.
Start your day in Fes el Jdid and see the gates of the Royal Palace.
Visit the restored Ibn Danan Synagogue–the oldest extant synagogue in Fes. Its restoration was part of a comprehensive UNESCO project to preserve the monuments and fabric of medieval Fes.
Visit the recently restored Al Fassiyeen synagogue nearby.
After lunch we will drive back to Saïss airport to catch your flight to Marrakech where another driver will meet you and escort you to your Riad in the Medina.
Rest and refresh at your hotel, before you start a new adventure in a new maze of souks next day.
Dinner and overnight at your Riad.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 4:
Marrakech (Guided visit of the city)
Breakfast at your Riad
Your guide and driver are at your disposal today.
Visit the architectural Secret Garden, a recently restored complex showcasing Islamic art and architecture.
The garden and adjacent buildings date back 400 years. The small café is a nice place to grab a refreshment.
Continue to the grand Mnebhi Palace that now houses the Musée de Marrakech.
Explore the endless souks of Marrakech. Each trade and specialty clusters together over alleyways and squares. The colorful spice souks lead down the metalworkers clanging away.
On your path, you may want to stop in one of the Argan cooperative shops. Argan oil is gaining notoriety for its cholesterol reducing qualities and use in beauty products.
Visit the opulent Saadien Tombs, the mausoleum of a great dynasty which once ruled North Africa. The site has some of the most eye-popping mosaic work.
Your driver and guide will take you back to your Riad and again try to get some rest because we will still pick you up from your Riad at 8pm to take you enjoy an amazing Fantasia show with dinner, something very special that you can’t find anywhere else,
It is the place of 1001 nights with Moroccan hospitality, which offers guests a sumptuous dinner and a memorable show in Berber tents. Belly dancers, acrobats, riders, fireworks
After enjoying an unforgettable show, we drive you back to your Riad for overnight.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 5:
Marrakech (Guided visit of the city II)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your guide and driver are at your disposal today.
Visit the Jardin Majorelle. The garden was a gift to Marrakech from Yves-Saint Laurent. Purchased from the painter Jacques Majorelle, the garden is adorned with Majorelle blue, the color named for him.
Continue to the Yves-Saint Laurent Museum, opened in October 2017.
The museum highlights the life work of the designer, his works and his connection to Marrakech.
Wander through the Dar Si Said Museum of traditional crafts, housed in a 19th century palace. Visit the ruins of the vast Badi'a Palace.
The afternoon can include visits to the Maison de la Photographie and the Musée Boucharouite – a small museum spotlighting folk art carpets.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 6:
Marrakech – Agafay desert
Breakfast at your hotel.
Direction Desert of Agafay – a dry rocky area about, considered as the closest desert from town. Take a camel trek upon arrival.
Enjoy lunch in a Berber tent and relax on the edge of the Desert of Agafay.
Enjoy your day until it’s time for dinner and animation under shooting stars.
Keep in mind that several activities can be done during the day in this massive space, such as horses, ATV Quad or buggies, VTT ride or Yoga courses etc..
Overnight in Agafay desert.
Day 7:
Agafay desert – Takerkoust Dam – High Atlas Mountains (Hike with local Berber guide)
Breakfast at your camp in Agfay,
Head to the Lalla Takerkoust Dam passing through the village of Tfierwine. Climb via winding tarmac road across the Plateau du Kik. This area is stunning as you will pass mountain villages with wide open spaces.
You will rejoin the main riad near the village Tahanaout, after this a short drive to your last destination at the mountains of High Atlas.
Once arrived, you will enjoy a two-hour hike with a local mountain guide. Stroll ancient pathways, through Berber villages and lush valleys. You may just get an invitation for mint tea!
Overnight at Kasbah Bab Ourika.
Overnight in Ourika Valley.
Day 8:
Ourika Valley – Marrakech airport
Breakfast at your hotel.
This is the last day of your trip, in the morning you will be escorted north to Marrakech´s Menara airport (about one hour) for your departing flight.
End of the tour.
Included in your package:
Air-conditioned Luxury Mercedes van.
Highway tolls.
Professional English speaking driver.
Mini bottled water in van throughout the entire tour.
7 Nights’ Accommodation.
Overnights' taxes.
Breakfast every morning in all accommodations.
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast at Agafay desert in a Berber tent and camel ride.
Dinners at all your accommodations except restaurants.
Drive back & forth to the Fantasia show including dinner in Marrakech.
Drive back & forth to your chosen restaurant in Fes.
Guided city tour in Fes.
Guided city tour in Marrakech.
Two-hour guided hike in the High Atlas with Berber local guide.
Not included:
All admissions while accompanied by your guides.
Dinner at your restaurant the day of your arrival.
Drinks during dinners in all accommodations.
Lunches. (except in Agafay desert)
Gratuities.
What else can be included? (Let us know)
Fast Track Airport VIP Services
Official Guide to assist you during the whole trip.
Dinners into different restaurants instead of Hotels and Riads.
4x4 car in the desert instead of camels.
Activities such as ATV quad/buggy ride in Agafay or Marrakech.