7 days Marrakech, Coastal Town, Fes

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Day 1: Arrival Marrakech Airport

Today, your arrival at Marrakesh airport will be taken care of, our professional driver who will greet you at the airport terminal, and escort you to your Hotel in Marrakesh city, where you will have time to relax, and get ready for tomorrow.

– Riad Dar Karma or similar in Marrakesh

Day 2: Marrakech City Tour, dinner and show in Agafay desert & overnight

Today get up early to take the first traditional Moroccan breakfast at your hotel. Then, be ready to start your city tour of Marrakesh, the most fascinating city in Morocco; it is the pearl of south, you will stroll around Koutoubia mosque, that is an iconic landmark – was built on the site of the original 11 th – century Almoravid mosque, dating from the early 12 th century.

Next, explore the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs which represent the Islamic and Moroccan style architecture and decoration. You will also visit the Medersa Ben Youssef, was an Islamic School constructed during Almoravid era (14 th century) with charming ceramic tiles and typical 15 th century Moroccan design.

Afterwards, enjoy your lunch at the traditional restaurant. In addition, stroll through the famous square of Jamaa Elfna where you will see food stalls, storytellers, henna tattoo painters, musicians, acrobats and entertainers and much more.

Go ahead your strolling through varied Souks and the ancient Medina in order to see the Moroccan authenticity and culture.

– Riad Dar Karma or similar in Marrakesh

Day 3: Marrakech – Essaouira

The driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakesh to make a free- hassle Journey to Essaouira beach city, which is about 2 hours and a half drive from the red city.

On the way to Essaouira, you will have a short break to see the famous goats perching on Argan trees, and eat Argan seeds, after few minutes you will have to visit the Argan factory to learn how local women make Argan oil in a traditional manner and the multi-uses of the precious oil,

Before reaching the city, you will stop in a high spot to see the whole Essaouira from above, and why not take a picture on a camel there. Afterward, when you reach Essaouira, you will be dropped off in the door of the Medina and the harbor, and you will have the free time walking on your own pace so as to begin exploring the simply beautiful places of the old medina such as ancient shops, narrow alleys, and local markets, and craftsmen doing their everyday work such as fishing, wood engraving, silver and jewelry making. Also, you will have enough time visiting the Scala and enjoy the sea view from above.

After that, feel free to have lunch at local restaurant and enjoy fresh seafood at leisure, and then feel free to take a relaxing walk beside the beach, while the sun is gazing at the sand.

In the end of the afternoon, you will get back to Marrakesh at around 19:00, and you will have a break on the way back to the “Red City”.

– Riad Dar Karma or similar in Marrakesh

Day 4: From Marrakech to The Medieval City Fes

Breakfast in the hotel, departure to Fez via Beni Mellal; along the road you will admire the beautiful views of Middle Atlas. You will have stops all over the way and to enjoy your Lunch at leisure, you may have stop in Ifrane named The Switzerland of Morocco.

Once you arrive to the imperial city of Fes, you will be transferred to your Riad to take rest.

Overnight in Royal Mirage Fez or similar in Fez

Day 5: Fes city Tour

Today will be a guided full day tour to explore this magnificent city; it is one of the best living examples of a medieval Arab city and the religious capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. You take in the Karaouine mosque and Medersa whilst also experiencing the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the labyrinth of souks and medina, visit also the Tanneries.

The tour includes photo stops at the imposing gate of Bab Boujloud, the ancient ramparts, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine and the beautiful front entrance to the Royal Palace. Feel free to have lunch at leisure.

Then, you continue your expedition to explore other parts of the city including monuments and Museums. Enjoy the rest of the late evening in your Hotel relaxed.

Overnight in Royal Mirage Fez or similar in Fez

Day 6: Fes – The Blue Pearl of Morocco

Wake up in the early morning for an adventure of another kind, have your breakfast and let’s get started. Going from the north center of Morocco to the northwest is an opportunity for you to pass through many amazing cities, and villages that most of the travelers never had the chance to set an eye on. When you arrive to Chefchaouen or as called by locals “Chaouen”, is a popular tourist destination because of its distinctively blue shades for most the walls of the city.

The best way to discover the blue city of Chefchaouen is to get lost into its narrow alleyways and be amazed and very relaxed while walking beside locals within those blue walls, small local shops, mosques, local restaurant, pass by Kasbah, and visit “Rass El Ma” which is a beautiful garden with water sources surrounded by magical mountains, and Orange juice sold everywhere, it’s totally a bliss.

After the Relaxing Day in Chefchaouen you will head back to the imperial city of Fez

Overnight in Royal Mirage Fez or similar in Fez

Day 7: Departure from Fes

Today is your last day in the country, it is time to say goodbye to us, your friendly driver will take you to Fez Airport according to your flight details, and you leave the country with the best memories you gathered along this unforgettable rich tour.