9 days Sahara Desert tour from Fes

9 days Sahara Desert tour from Fes to the desert, Ourzazate , Taroudant, Essaouira then end up in Marrakech Airport .

A 9-day tour from Fes via the Sahara Desert with “Morocco Tours Todo”, weaving through iconic cities, beautiful landscapes, and the majestic Sahara Desert. From the charming town of Ifrane to the vibrant markets of Rissani, each day unfolds a rich tapestry of experiences. Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes, the tranquility of Dades Gorges, the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou , get to buy Saffron in Talouen , and the city of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast, wandering through the narrow streets of its Souks. And end your trip at Marrakech to discover the main square of Jamaa Lfna

The Highlights of the tour:

– Discover the best of Morocco on a guided 9-day trip starting in Fes

– Drive via the Atlas Mountain range, High, Middle and Anti

– Meet the Barbary Macaques in the Atlas Mountains

-Try the Berber Pizza ( Madfouna )

– Sunset and Sunrise in the Sahara

– Camel trekking in the Sahara

– Dance to Berber Music in the Sahara

– Walk the Toudra Canyons

-Hike in the Dades valley

– Lunch with a local family

– walk the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

– Visit carpet feminine cooperative in Taznakht

– Visit saffron feminine cooperative in Talouen

– Visit Agadir

– Visit Agran feminine cooperative

– Enjoy the Atlantic fish in Essaouira

-walk the bustling Medina of Marrakech

Day 1: Arrive at Fes and transfer to your Riad/Hotel .

We will pick you up from Fes airport and take you to the Riad in the city center. It is a free day to rest and then in the center of the medina, you have the possibility to make a short visit of the medina. Fes, Morocco’s third largest city and one of the so-called imperial cities. The medina of Fes El Bali is the larger of the city’s two medinas and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. It is also well known for its tanners’ quarter, which is well worth a visit.

Overnigt in a Riad

Day 2 : Fes to Midelt via Ifrane , Azrou Forest then Timhdit

After breakfast, departure to the south. Stop in the city of Ifrane, known as the little Switzerland of Morocco, which stands out for its central-European urban style given its cold climate in winter (1,713m) and for the statue of the lion, which bears witness to the Middle Atlas lions that once lived there. We will stop for a rest to use the bathroom and walk for a while in the city center. We will also pass through the village of Azrou, known for its cedar forests and the friendly monkeys. Then contiune to Midelt .And if you are not vegetarian, we stop in a local restaurant to eat barbecue for lunch. And when we arrive in Midelt , you will check into the hotel then go for a walk with a local guide to get in contact with local people.

Overnight in a hotel

Day 3: Midelt to the desert via Errachidia , Erfoud and Rissani

We will continue in the direction of Merzouga, passing through various villages, towards Erfoud, passing through the famous Ziz valley, where you can admire the contrast between the more arid landscape and the lushness of the banks of the Ziz river and its palm groves and observe the daily life of the inhabitants who live along its banks . At midday we will arrive in Erfoud, known for its fossils and stop for lunch with a local family to try the Berber pizza ( Madfouna ) . We will then continue to Merzouga via Rissani , where we will arrive in the afternoon. Merzouga lies right at the foot of the great dunes of the Sahara Desert, once there, those who wish can take a walk in the sand and watch the sunset. And when you arrive in the desert, you will go to use the bathroom then start the camel ride which will be around 1 hour to the camp.

Overnight in a luxury camp

Day 4: Sahara Desert to Ourzazate via Erfoud , Todgha Gorge, Dades valley and Skoura

After breakfast at the camp, you will hit the road to the next destinations. We will drive to Todgha Gorge, and on the way we will stop for breaks. After drivign through few towns and villages we will drive off the main road to Tdogha Gorge. On the way,we will stop for some stunning veiws for photos, and when we get to the Gorge, you will have a walk of like 20 minutes inisde the Gorge. Then drive back to the main road and continue to the Dades valley after lunch in a local resturant .Continue the trip to Ourzazate , the Moroccan hollywood and stop to visit the Atlas studio then make straight to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou .

Overnight in a hotel nearby the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

Day 5: Ait Ben Haddou to Taroudant via Taznakht and Talouen

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel then go for a walk of like 40 minutes to the Kasbah. Then continue the journey to Taroudant . On the way you will drive through Taznakht which is known as the capital of Carpets in Morocco. You will stop to visit one of the feminine carpet cooperatives to see how carpets loomed . Lunch in a local restaurant in Taznakht

You will carry one the trip after lunch and have another stop at Talouen where Saffron is grown. And from here Taroudant is around one hour and a half away.

Overnight in a hotel in Taroudant

Day 6: Taroudant to Essaouira via Agadir .

You will drive to Essaouira on this day. First, after breakfast, as always, you will drive around 1 hour then stop at the city of Agadir. You will have some free time on your own on the coastline. You will have a chance to have lunch in Agadir then drive to Essaouira on the coastline. On the way, you might have a chance to see goats on the Argan trees and stop to visit an Argan feminine cooperative. And around 4:30 pm you will arrive Essaouira then check into your Riad in the medina

Day 7 : Free day in Essaouira

This day will be a free day on your own. Essaouira has charming souks where you can walk through, good place to buy small souvenirs , and have grilled seafood. You can also do horse riding. And as a recommended idea , it is good to go to a Moroccan Hammam sometime in the evening .

Overnight at the same Riad in the Medina.

Day 8: Essaouira to Marrakech.

After breakfast, you will drive straight to Marrakech. It takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes. You will stop on the way for a break. And upon your arrival in Marrakech,you will check in to your Riad in the medina then meet your local guide to visit some places in Marrakech. You will start with the Bahia palace then walk through the medina to visit the souk and see different sections of the medina where different handicrafts are made. And the tour will be finished in the main square of Jamaa Lfana . Then the rest of the time is free on your own.