Ancient Cities and the High Atlas By World Journeys

Ancient Cities and the High Atlas By World Journeys

10 Days / 9 Nights from $13,895 Price Per Person

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**Day 1: Marrakech**
On arrival, transfer to your hotel for your overnight.

**Day 2: Marrakech**
Join your guide for a tour of Marrakech. Visit El-Bahia Palace, the Koranic School Medersa Ben Youssef, Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs and the famous souk, filling the alleys north of the central square.

**Day 3: Marrakech > High Atlas > Marrakech**
Depart the city on a day trip to the High Atlas Mountains. This afternoon, take in the beautiful landscape and fresh air during a half day trek around the Asni.

Enjoy lunch at award winning Kasbah Tamadot  or with a local Berber family before returning to Marrakech.

**Day 4: Marrakech > Ait Benhaddou > Skoura**
After breakfast depart Marrakech and drive through the magnificent Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass to Ait Benhaddou, a small town with one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco. Visit the Atlas Film Studios before arriving in Skoura for your overnight in a luxury guest kasbah.

**Day 5: Skoura > Todra Gorge > Merzouga Sands**
Today you will travel to Erfoud with a stop to the oasis town of Tinghir by crossing the J’bel Sahro Range and visit one of the most spectacular natural environments in North Africa, the Todra Gorge. Arrival to Erfoud , and continue by a 4X4WD to twhe gigantic dunes of Merzouga where you will overnight.

**Day 6: Merzouga Sands > Fes**
Early morning wake-up to witness the breathtaking desert sunrise. Afterward, transfer to Fes, passing through the picturesque towns of Azrou and Ifrane.

**Day 7: Fes**
Join your guide to visit the Old Medina or Fes el Bali, madrasas, foundouk, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains. Also visit the new city, including Bab Boujloud – the strikingly beautiful entry point into the old city, Place Nejjarine, the Jewish Quarter and Ibn Danan Synagogue. Also visit the henna, woodworking and spice souks.

**Day 8: Fes**
Enjoy a tasting tour in Fes today, winding your way through the alleys and souks with a Fes food expert. Try traditional Moroccan street food, investigate traditional cooking methods by visiting a furnatchi where the water for the communal bath house ‘hammam’ is also heated, as well as a 400-year-old ‘furan’ or communal oven and bakery. In the afternoon, participate in a pottery workshop, learning traditional Moroccan techniques.

**Day 9: Fes >  Volubilis > Meknes > Chefchaouen**
Morning transfer to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen, via the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO Heritage site. Next visit the imperial city of Merknes. Continue to Chefchaouen for overnight.

**Day 10: Chefchaouen**
Morning walking tour of the Blue City. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

**Day 11: Chefchaouen > Tangier**
After breakfast, transfer to Tangier airport or port where arrangements conclude.

Tailor-made journey: This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

• • 9 nights’ accommodation
  • 1 night in a desert luxury camp
  • 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
  • Meet & Greet at Marrakesh Menara International Airport
  • Private transfers as per the itinerary
  • English-speaking local guides
  • Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary