SHORT BREAK IN FEZ

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Fez

Our driver will meet you and take you straight to your riad. After checking in and enjoying a mint tea, take a horse and carriage trip around the city as a fun way to help you get your bearings. We recommend Riad Mabrouka located in the heart of the ancient Medina in Fez, one of the most fascinating medieval walled cities in the Arab world.

Accommodation

Day 2 -

We will take you for a half-day guided tour of the Medina. This is an essential part of your visit to this magnificent city.

Day 3 - Day out

Visit Voubilis & Meknes with your personal driver. Meknes used to be the capital of Morocco before the title was awarded to Rabat in 1727. Volubilis is even older; the most western Roman settlement and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

Day 4 - Shopping time

Today you can explore the Medina on your own, visit the Souks or maybe indulge yourself with a traditional Moroccan exfoliation and massage in a local hammam.

Day 5 - Head for home

Your driver will collect you at your riad for the short trip back to the airport and your flight home, assuming you manage to get all your souvenirs and memories within your baggage allowance!

DETAILS -

The break costs from £365 per person, B&B, based on 2 sharing and including a half-day tour of the Medina, a day trip to Volubilis and Meknes, and all private transfers. Flights extra.

At an extra cost of only £140 per person (so total price would be £465pp) you could upgrade your accommodation and you could choose from the lovely Riad Maison Blue or Riad Karawan.

You can get flights from as little as £100 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

Marrakech

The start and finish for most Morocco Holidays. Highlights are the souks in the old Medina, the main square in the evening, the Majorelle gardens and the historical sites. You should definitely stay in a Marrakech Riad for at least a few nights but also some beautiful villas and hotels on the edge of town in rural Marrakech. Click for suggested riads More

Essaouira

Essaouira is our favourite at all times of year. Probably the prettiest coastal town in Morocco and loads to see and do. Great camel trekking, horse-riding, surfing kite/windsurfing, cooking lessons, lovely medina (more relaxing shopping than Marrakech). Also great places to stay in town and in the village click below for suggestions More

High Atlas Mountains

Incredibly close to Marrakech but a world apart, the Atlas mountains are an essential visit. Go for a day trip (trekking or driving tour), or stay in one of the beautiful kasbahs perched on a hilltop to relax and soak up the views More

Sahara Desert

The massive dunes of the Sahara should be on anyone's "bucket list" and it is easy to do a trip into the desert from Marrakech, Fes or the coast with a bit of planning More

Ait Ben Haddou

One of the most famous sights in Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou is a rock fortress on the south side of the Atlas. Always a good stopping point on our desert tours and a must for the photo album More

The Gorges

The Todra and Dades Gorges maybe a little over-hyped but certainly worth a stop on the way to Mezourga - part of our Desert & Gorges Tour More

Taroudant

A pretty walled town within easy reach of Agadir (so a lot of day trippers from the package hotels) but also a great place for a night's stop between the desert and the coast More

Agadir

Having been re-built after and earthquake 50 years ago it doesn't have as much charm as other Moroccan cities but the beach and climate are lovely More

Oualidia Lagoon

A small seaside town built up around a pretty estuary and lagoon. Home to La Sultana, the best coastal hotel in Morocco and can easily be combined with a visit to Marrakech and Essaouira More

Rabat

Less well known as a tourist destination but with recently introduced direct flights from the UK it is an interesting city where you can see the modern Morocco alongside the rivermouth Kasbah and the medina More

Casablanca

The biggest city in Morocco and an industrial sprawl. We generally advise not stopping there and even if flying to Casablanca head North to Fes/Rabat or south to Marrakech/Essaouira. If you are passing through it is worth visiting the spectacular seafront mosque.

Chefchaouen

The town of Chefchaouen is beautifully situated on a mountainside, often referred to as the blue pearl due to its shimmering blue buildings. It's worth learning the history behind the choice of this color, which contributed to the town's fame, making it one of the most photographed places in Morocco. In Chefchaouen, explore the picturesque medina with winding alleys and the Kasbah with its lush gardens, serving as a haven of freshness in the city center. Chefchaouen is a paradise for walkers, not only because of its most beautiful streets and alleys, which create an unreal impression but also due to the hiking trails around the city. Besides the Old Town, it's worth visiting the main square, Uta el Hamman, with numerous cafes, and seeing the 15th-century El Adamaa Masjid mosque in white-orange colors with its characteristic octagonal minaret. Chefchaouen is an excellent choice for a one-day trip or a relaxing overnight stay. More

Fes

Fes makes for a fabulous long weekend or as part of our "Grand Tour". The highlight is the medina which most people prefer to Marrakech, partly as it is on a hill you are much more aware of the geography. Also, do a day trip to the Roman ruins at Volubilis and ask about a night or two in the village of Bhalil More

Merzouga

The second good dune area of Morocco is Erg Chebbi by Merzouga - easier to get to (no 4x4 needed) and whilst the dunes are stunning we prefer Erg Cheggaga for a proper desert experience. More