Overview
For those who might have a short holiday in Morocco, we offer you this 3-day private tour starting in Fes and heading to the Golden Sahra Desert of Merzouga. Head south, traversing diverse landscapes, including Midelt and Ifrane and the Sahara Desert Merzouga. Enjoy camel trekking, overnight in a luxury tent. Immerse yourself in different cultures and join a local family for a cup of mint tea. Then, you get back to Fes via the same road. This tour offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural wonders.
Highlights
- Travel via the beautiful Atlas Mountains.
- Stop at the largest Cedar Forest in Africa in Azrou and feed the Barbarian Monkeys.
- Deep into the Sahara Desert of Merzouga and learn the different unique cultures.
- Experience camel trekking desert activity and admire the breathtaking views of sunset and sunrise over the high dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Visit the big market in the desert area.
- Back to Fez, End of our services.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – MerzougaDesert
We will Pick you up from your accommodation at 7h30 am. You will travel through the High Atlas Mountains today. Going to the south through a range of stunning scenery, including rocky, desert areas, cedar and pine forests, and fertile valleys. Our first stop is Ifrane. “The European-style town”. Ifrane is located at an altitude of 1665 meters in the Atlas Mountains, it was built in 1929 and has a population of only about 14000. Then reach the famous cedar forest, located about 26 km from Ifrane. Where you can see the barbary macaque roam the forest. Then drive to the city of Midelt, "The apple city". Cross the Ziz gorges enjoying the panoramic view of the palm groves. After a few hours' drive, we arrived at the town of Erfoud, it is known as the “ Desert Gate ”. Our destination is the Sahara Desert of Merzouga where you will spend the night at the hotel/camp facing the dunes.
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Day 2: Merzouga Exploration
After having your breakfast at your desert camp/hotel, you will start your desert adventure by exploring the area of Erg Chebbi. You will visit the village of Khamlia, a town of black people, some of whom are originally from Mali, to enjoy their music. Then continue our journey around Erg Chebbi to have tea with the nomads and try the local 'pizza'. And visit the old mines, you can also try sand surfing and quad biking. The journey will be by 4x4. Later you get back to Erg Chebbi near the dunes where you will find a camel man waiting for you. You will ride the camel to the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, upon arrival, you will hike and sitting above the dunes for the breathtaking sunset before heading to your desert camp.
The dunes are beautiful, especially when the evening light reflects off them and brings out the colors. Dinner and accommodation in a luxury camp. You will spend an authentic night, and enjoy the Gnawa music around an open fire.
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Day 3: Merzouga “ Erg Chebbi “ – Rissani – Fes
Today you should wake up early to not miss the panoramic sunrise and also to have pictures for souvenirs. Have breakfast at the camp then jump in the car and continue your journey. Leaving for the big market of Rissani. Rissani is a town located ( about 41 km from Sahara ) and has a big Market in the area. After exploring the market, leave back to Fes via the same road of Middle Atlas. Arrive in Fes, where your 3-days desert tour ends.
