Day 1
Arrive and stay at either Riad Les Yeux Bleus (in the old city) or Tigmi (outside the city).
Day 2
Marrakech (relax or visit Marrakech medina and sights such as the Majorelle gardens).
Day 3
Marrakech
Day 4
Drive to Oualidia (via fishing town of Safi) where you will stay at Hotel L'Hippocampe.
Day 5
Relax on the beach in Oualidia.
Day 6
Drive south, down the coast to Essaouira where you will stay in the charming riad hotel Villa Maroc.
Day 7
Drive to Taroudant where you will stay at Dar Zitoune. Visit the old city of Taroudant.
Day 8
Drive to Skoura and stay at 'Les Jardins de Skoura'.
Day 9
Relax at the hotel, explore the area by foot or car. We recommend driving to the Todra Gorge and the silver birch filled Dades Valley for the day (2 hours each way) as this makes for a beautiful day with exciting scenery.
Day 10
Drive to Zagora and either stay at Azalai Desert Lodge or opt for an overnight dune camp.
Day 11
Drive across the flat desert to Erfoud where you will stay on the edge of the huge sand dunes in the simple but charming 'Hotel Mohayut'. Walk on the dunes or go for a camel ride to watch the sunset / sunrise over the dunes.
Day 12
Drive to Fes through the varied landscapes of the Sahara up into the Atlas Mountains, passing through areas that look distinctly Alpine! Stay at 'Riad Maison Bleue' and enjoy a romantic evening meal in the courtyard.
Day 13
Awake to discover the fascinating and beautiful city of Fes and its medina. Take a guided tour of the city and enjoy the shopping, culture and history of this ancient, walled city.
Day 14
Drive to Marrakech where you will spend your last night before flying home at 'Hotel Les Deux Tours' in the palm groves outside the city.
Alternatively, you can fly back from Fes to Stansted airport with Ryanair which will give you an additional day in Fes or to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and to see the city of Meknes.
Day 15
Fly home.
Alternative hotel to Yeux Bleue, outside Marrakech
Alternative to hotel stay in Azalai Desert Lodge