🇲🇦 Marrakech, the Sahara & Fes, Morocco · 4 cities · 7 nights
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Stay in Marrakech Medina
Marrakech · 2 nights
A traditional riad inside the historic Medina places you steps from key sights while offering a quiet courtyard refuge.
2Bahia Palace
15:00 · Mellah
A magnificent 19th-century palace featuring elaborate zellij tilework, carved cedar ceilings, and tranquil courtyards. Book tickets online in advance to skip midday queues.
3Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
17:00 · Medina
The iconic main square transforms in the late afternoon into a buzzing spectacle of street performers, musicians, and food stalls.
Le Jardin Restaurant
19:30 · Medina
A lush 1960s courtyard oasis serving refined Moroccan classics like slow-cooked lamb and pastilla. Pre-booking a dinner table is highly recommended.
1Jardin Majorelle
09:00 · Gueliz
Famed electric-blue villa set amidst rare botanical gardens, restored by Yves Saint Laurent. Timed entry tickets MUST be booked online ahead of time.
Koutoubia Mosque Gardens
11:30 · Medina
Stroll around the iconic 12th-century minaret and its surrounding rose gardens. Non-Muslims cannot enter the mosque, but the architecture from outside is striking.
Souks of the Marrakech Medina
14:30 · Medina
Explore the labyrinth of craft stalls, from spices to hand-woven rugs. Mind your directions and be prepared to haggle politely.
Dar Cherifa
19:30 · Medina
Dine in one of the oldest riads in the Medina, operating as a quiet literary cafe and restaurant serving delicate tagines.
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Stay in Aït Benhaddou
Aït Benhaddou · 1 night
Staying near the ancient ksar allows you to see the mudbrick fortress after daytime tour buses depart.
Drive over Tizi n'Tichka Pass · 210 min
Ksar of Aït Benhaddou
14:00 · Aït Benhaddou
UNESCO World Heritage site made of clay and straw earthen buildings, famous as a film location. Wear sturdy walking shoes for the rocky incline.
Drive Aït Benhaddou to Todra Gorge · 210 min
Stay in Erg Chebbi
Merzouga · 1 night
A comfortable glamping tented camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes gives you sunset and stargazing in the desert.
Todra Gorge Walk
12:00 · Tinghir
A short stroll through towering 300-meter canyon walls where a fresh mountain stream cuts through the desert landscape.
Drive Todra Gorge to Merzouga · 180 min
Sunset Dune Walk or Camel Trek
17:30 · Erg Chebbi
Ascend the high dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sun drop over the Sahara horizon.
Stay in Fes el Bali
Fes · 3 nights
Staying inside Fes el Bali puts you in the heart of its car-free medina.
Drive Merzouga to Middle Atlas · 300 min
Azrou Cedar Forest
14:30 · Azrou
Stretch your legs in ancient cedar woodlands inhabited by wild Barbary macaque monkeys.
Drive Azrou to Fes · 90 min
The Ruined Garden
19:30 · Fes Medina
Relaxed garden venue set in a ruined merchant's house serving micro-seasoned tapas and traditional slow-roasted meats.
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Bou Inania Medersa
09:00 · Fes Medina
A 14th-century Islamic school boasting stunning carved plaster, cedar lattice work, and brass doors.
Chouara Tannery
10:30 · Fes Medina
View the iconic stone vats of dye from surrounding leather shop terraces. A small tip is expected by shopkeepers for terrace access.
Café Clock
12:30 · Fes Medina
Eclectic cultural hub housed in a multi-story house, famous for spiced camel burgers and fresh mint lemonade.
3Al-Attarine Madrasa
14:30 · Fes Medina
Intricate Marinid architecture located next to the historic spice market and Kairaouine Mosque.
Dar al-Makhzen (Royal Palace Golden Gates)
09:30 · Fes el Jdid
Marvel at the giant, intricate brass and tilework entrance gates of the Royal Palace. Grounds inside are closed to the public.
Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
11:00 · Fes el Jdid
Distinct architectural quarter featuring wooden and wrought-iron balconies overlooking narrow commercial streets.
Merenid Tombs Viewpoint
15:00 · North Hills
Hilltop ruin spot offering a sweeping panoramic view over the entire valley and sprawling medina of Fes.
Transfer to Fes-Saïss Airport · 40 min
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