Welcome to Morocco! After your arrival, our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your riad to relax and freshen up. In the afternoon, join a fun Moroccan cooking class to make some local dishes. Later, spend the evening exploring the lively streets of Marrakech at your leisure.
For your hot air balloon experience, you will wake up early for a 5:00 AM pickup and drive to the launch site by 6:00 AM. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise as you soar over the stunning landscapes, capturing panoramic views and creating a truly emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experience. After approximately two hours in the sky, return to land for breakfast before heading back to Marrakech.
Upon your return, meet your local guide for a comprehensive tour of Marrakech’s Medina (old city). Explore historic landmarks including the Jewish Quarter, Tinmel Mosque, Bahia Palace, Menara Park, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Marrakech Museum. Visit the vibrant Jamaa el-Fna square, the heart of the city, where storytellers, musicians, dancers, snake charmers, and fortune-tellers gather to entertain residents and visitors alike.
Continue your exploration with a walk along the city ramparts and a visit to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens. Conclude the day with an overnight stay at your riad or hotel in the old Medina of Marrakech.
Depart from Marrakech at 08:00 and journey toward the Dades Valley, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, enjoy stops to admire the breathtaking landscapes and visit traditional Berber villages.
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a striking Berber fortress that has served as the backdrop for more than 20 international films. Historically, it was a key stronghold along the Old Salt Road, where caravans transported slaves, gold, ivory, salt, and silk from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond.
Next, pass through Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa” for its popularity as a filming destination. Continue through the Berber villages of Megoun and Skoura before arriving in the scenic Dades Valley, where you will spend the night.
After breakfast, depart from the Dades Gorges and head toward the majestic Erg Chebbi sand dunes in Merzouga, the heart of the Sahara Desert. Along the way, pass through scattered Berber villages, including Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, marking the start of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, take a short break to relax before meeting your camels for an unforgettable trek across the golden dunes. As the sun sets, watch the sand light up in warm hues—an ideal moment for stunning photographs.
At the desert camp, enjoy a delicious traditional feast and be entertained by lively music, drumming, and singing. Spend the night in a luxurious desert tent under the vast, star-filled Sahara sky.
After an early sunrise, enjoy a camel ride back to Merzouga. Upon arrival, take the opportunity to shower and have breakfast before beginning your journey back to Fes.
Along the way, pause for a traditional cup of tea with a nomadic family before crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again. Stop for lunch in the scenic mountain town of Midelt. In the afternoon, continue toward the historic city of Fes, where your memorable tour comes to an end.
After breakfast at your riad in Fes, spend the day exploring this historic city, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities. Founded in 790 A.D., Fes is home to the world’s first university, dating back to the 9th century, and is one of the most complete medieval cities in existence. With its narrow streets, vibrant souks, and rich sensory experiences, Fes offers a glimpse into Morocco’s past while pulsating with life today.
Enjoy a guided tour of the medieval Medina, including the University of Al Quaraouiyine, Medersa Attarine, the iconic Blue Gate, Chouara Tannery, and bustling souks. After lunch, take in a panoramic view over the entire Medina. In the afternoon, depart directly for Chefchaouen, where you will spend the night in a charming riad.
After breakfast, your visit to Chefchaouen will starts by visiting the Blue colored walls, doors, and shops all over the city and get inspired by The beauty of the
City that gives an amazing feeling and an attractive city that lead people over the world to take this trip and visit this place and its simplicity and beauty.
Chefchaouen represents the real Moroccan life as lived by the people. And don’t ignore the new town, which has some lovely examples of Andalusian architecture and a charming park at the end of Avenida Mohammed V.
Afternoon heading to Marrakech, end of tour.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Marrakech Menara Airport. Please ensure you arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled flight.
End of tour.
Morocco is traditionally the homeland of the indigenous Berber people, who call themselves Imazighen (singular: Amazigh). Over time, the region has seen extensive migration and the establishment of urban communities by peoples from outside North Africa.
Early on, Morocco was under Carthaginian influence and later became the westernmost province of the Roman Empire. Following the Arab conquest in the late 7th century CE, the wider region of North Africa came to be known as the Maghrib (“the West”), and most of its population embraced Islam.
Throughout history, Moroccan kingdoms wielded influence beyond the coast. In the 11th century, the first native Amazigh dynasty, the Almoravids, established an empire stretching from southern Spain (Andalusia) to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. European attempts to establish permanent footholds in Morocco began in the late 15th century but were largely resisted. By the 19th century, Morocco became involved in Great Power politics, eventually becoming a French protectorate in 1912. The country regained its independence in 1956 and remains today the only monarchy in North Africa.