Honeymoon Tour

11-Day Fes & Sahara Desert Honeymoon Tour

Private 11-day honeymoon: Rabat, Fes, the Merzouga dunes, the Dades Valley and three nights in Marrakech.

Fes, the dunes and three nights in Marrakech

This honeymoon focuses on the two experiences couples remember most: the medina of Fes and a night in the Sahara. After Rabat and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, you have a guided day in Fes, then a night in a kasbah in Erfoud and a camel ride to a camp in the Merzouga dunes. The route back crosses the Dades Valley and the High Atlas to Marrakech, where three nights include a free day for a cooking class, a hammam or a balloon flight.

Key facts

  • Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
  • Start and end: Casablanca
  • Route: Casablanca – Rabat – Volubilis – Fes – Erfoud – Merzouga – Dades – Ouarzazate – Marrakech – Casablanca
  • Highlights: Desert camp, free day in Marrakech, hot-air balloon option
  • Style: Private: your own driver and local guides
  • Best for: Couples who want the Sahara and a relaxed finish
Hassan Tower in Rabat
Rabat
Man in a djellaba crossing Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech
Marrakech
Roman ruins of Volubilis near Meknes
Volubilis
Hassan II Mosque by the ocean in Casablanca
Casablanca
Moroccan palace courtyard with a fountain
Fes
Essaouira old town on the Atlantic Ocean
Essaouira

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

Upon your arrival, you will take the way to Rabat via Casablanca , the economic capital of Morocco where you may enjoy a tour of the Hassan II Mosque. It is one of the largest Mosques in the world and its handcrafted beauty is breathtaking! Following your mosque tour, you will drive to the nearby capital city of Rabat, residence of the King of Morocco! You will visit the Royal Palace and the Kasbah of the Oudayas in the beautiful coastal capital.  Here you will check into your hotel and relax.

Dinner will be served at the hotel

 

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Moulay Driss – Volubilis – Fez

 

After breakfast, you will set out for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch will be taken in Meknes one of Morocco’s Imperial cities. After lunch, your driver will take you to visit the King’s Stables and the Granary, and then you will head off to Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco!

Dinner will be served in the Hotel

Day 3:  Fez

After breakfast, you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the worlds largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the Kings Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will experience. For lunch, you may enjoy dining in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch, you will complete the tour and return to your Hotel.

Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.

 

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud

Depart for the crossing of the Middle Atlas via the small town of Ifrane, a small resort called ” Little Switzerland “, located in the heart of a cedar forest, stop in Midelt for lunch. Then the pass of Tizin’Talrhemt. The road runs along the Ziz Valley, one of the most beautiful palm groves of Morocco.

Overnight at the Hotel in Erfoud with Dinner included

 

DAY 5 ERFOUD -MERZOUGA

After breakfast you can enjoy swimming or explore the town.

In the afternoon, you will head off in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes. You will set off by camel for a 1/2-hour trek out onto the dunes where you will watch the sunset. You will spend the night in Berber tents (Dinner is included). ***this could be optional if you would prefer to return to the hotel to sleep***

 

DAY 6 MERZOUGA – DADES GORGES

After breakfast, you will return to the 4×4s and head back to Erfoud. From Erfoud, you will set out behind the High Atlas Mountains on route to the Todra & Dades Gorges. In the afternoon, you may enjoy a walk in the towering Todra Gorges (600 feet high).  Lunch, then on to Boumalne Dades on the road to ” the valley of roses and miles kasbah ” impressive valley known for its scenery and kasbahs, stop and walk, Discovery Dades gorges . Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse. DAY 7 DADES-MARRAKECH

Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,after visiting studios, we will cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby and arriving to Marrakech in afternoon.

Dinner will be served at the Hotel.

 

DAY 8 MARRAKECH

After breakfast you will have your Guide tour to explore the Red city Marrakech, one of the imperial cities in Morocco begin at Majorelle Garden where the morning light illuminates the vibrant colors of the architecture, set vividly against the lush green vegetation, continue to the Koutoubia Gardens for a stroll through the peaceful site to the towering minarat of the local Mosque.

Pass by the grand private residence of Dar El Bacha Palace, on your way to the narrow streets of the Medina. Hidden away among the maze like streets are treasures, your guide is eager to show you, ovens churning out typical street food, and an array of workshops where craftsmen produce goods to be sold at the souks.

At the popular restaurant, tuck into the signature Maroccan dish of Tagine which cookes slowly in a special shaped vessel to create mouthwatering aromas and delicious flavor. Walk off your lunch with a stroll through nearby neighborhood to the 19th centry el Bahia Palace.

Complete your tour on a rooftop terrace with a view over the place JAMAA EL FENAA, this is a prime spot for people watching in on of the city’s liveliest spot. With a refreshing mint tea in hand, watch as the buzz of daily life unfolds among the market stands and streetscapes below.

Overnight at your Hotel or Riad with dinner.

 

DAY 9 MARRAKECH

After breakfast, you have option to relax free day, or we arrange you cooking class or enjoying Hot Air Balloon as extra activities!

Dinnet at Restaurant

 

DAY 10 MARRAKECH –CASABLANCA

After breakfast, your free time gives you the opportunity to have some shopping in the old medina, in the afternoon you will take the way to Casablanca where you will spend the night with Dinner included.

 DAY 11 CASABLANCA / DEPART

Your last day and saying goodbye!! , you will be taken to the airport for your departure.*

Frequently asked questions

To give you three nights in Marrakech instead. If you want the blue city, see our 11-day honeymoon from Casablanca.

A sunrise hot-air balloon flight, a cooking class, a hammam and spa, or a trip to the Ourika Valley. Activities are paid separately.

Yes. Day 4 ends in Erfoud, so the next day you reach the dunes rested for the sunset camel ride.

Yes. If you fly into Fes we start there and add a night in Marrakech or Casablanca at the end.


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