10 Marrakech, Desert & Fez

Overview

Our recommendations

Season: September to May.

Length: 14 nights.

Flights: Marrakech (15 minute transfer), Fez (30 minute transfer) or Casablanca (3.5 hour transfer).

Pricing: See Details tab - from £1320 pp, based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.

Transport options: * Except where a taxi is indicated this itinerary is based on a chauffeur driven tour (with vehicle/driver/fuel for 8 days). All travel times are approximate.

Extension options: Rabat or Meknes stop off between Fez and Marrakech. 10 days’ itinerary possible by removing Todra Gorge and reducing time in Fez and Marrakech.

Activity options: Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains (1 hour south of Marrakech). Rock climbing in the Todra Gorge. Visiting the Roman ruin site of Volubilis from Fez).

Weather: Please have a look at our 'Weather' page with further details and an average temperature guideline in various locations throughout the year.

Details

Marrakech, Desert and Fez Holiday Suggestion

This holiday idea covers a lot of Morocco and should not be rushed, so we recommend 14 nights for example:.

Prices from £1320 per person (14 nights) excluding flights*

Pricing: *Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights, chauffeur driven tour (vehicle/driver/fuel for 8 days from day 2 to 9). Accommodations: staying at Riad Mur Akush (Marrakech), Kasbah Ellouze (Ait Benhaddou), Les Jardin de Skoura, (Skoura), Auberge Le Festival (Todra Gorge), Kasbah Mohayut (Merzouga) & Lune et Soleil (Fez) - budget accommodation; Naturally Morocco can offer a range of alternatives if required. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.

Location

Marrakech

Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco for most visitors, and understandably so. One of the four imperial cities, it is a lively city with a true Moroccan soul and culture, a feast for the senses that caters well for visitors.

Ait Benhaddou

A striking fortified settlement (ksar), renowned as a backdrop to many films (including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator), and deservedly designated as a World Heritage Site, it houses some of the best conserved kasbahs in Morocco.

Skoura

An oasis settlement 45 minutes' drive to the north east of Ouarzazate, it boasts magnificent kasbahs such as the magical Kasbah Amerhidil and significant palmeries with hidden lovely off-the-beaten-track guest houses.

Todra Gorge

This narrow, spectacular gorge up to 300 metres deep is the most spectacular in Morocco and has deservedly become popular with walkers and more especially rock climbers, due to the hundreds of routes available.

Merzouga

This village on the edge of the Erg Chebbi Dunes is the perfect place to take in the essence of the Sahara: the highest dunes in Morocco, attaining a maximum height of 150 metres, lies just 50 kms south-east of Erfoud, roughly midway between Fez and Marrakech.

Fez

The most authentic of Morocco’s Imperial Cities was capital of Morocco for more than 400 years Now a World Heritage site it is the country’s spiritual and religious centre.