Fes - Middle Atlas Mountains - The Sahara Desert
Ifrane - Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco Fes Desert Trip’s driver, will pick you up from you hotel or Riad at 7 am for the fabulous journey up into the Middle Atlas mountains. Your first stop will be at the delightful town of Ifrane, built by the French in the 1930’s, and known as Morocco’s Switzerland because of its Alpine chalet-styled architecture and aspect.
Azrou - Next you will travel on through the huge cedar forests around the quaint, peaceful Berber town of Azrou, “The Rock” in the local Berber dialect, where the famous Barbary Apes, actually macaque monkeys, will be eager to share your lunch, in the heart of their natural habitat.
Atlas Mountains - passing through the Atlas Mountains, that are said to hold up the sky, winding your way though forested peaks, twisting mountain streams and gushing springs and spectacular, jagged walls of rock
Erg Chebbi - you will arrive at the important, Sahara’s edge town of Rissani, then, continuing on south, you will be amazed at the startlingly sudden appearance, as if by magic, of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. These dunes are massive, up to 50 metres in height and extend eastwards all the way into the Algerian Sahara. Then enjoy an unforgettable ninety minute camel trek into the breathtaking sunset as you travel through the shifting sands before you arrive at a traditional Berber desert encampment to spend the night in a charming tent, surrounded by the mountainous dunes. Chill out and enjoy a delicious dinner while listening to the sweet strains of traditional Berber music until it is time to sleep underneath the myriad of glittering stars, so many and so bright that you feel you could almost reach out and touch them.
Desert Dawn
Merzouga - An early start, as you are awoken to experience the splendour of the sun rising over the sand dunes, then you will ride your camel gently back to a hotel for breakfast, during which ride, you cannot fail to notice the shifting and changing of the shadows cast by the dunes, lengthening and shrinking as the day progresses. After breakfast,
Fes - The journey back to Fes through the Mighty Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Launch
- Drinks
Embark on a TWO-day expedition through the enchanting Moroccan Sahara. Traverse the sweeping dunes and scenic landscapes atop camels, and spend the night in a traditional nomadic-style encampment beneath a canopy of stars.
Experience the exhilaration of a 4 x 4 desert Safari that winds through the upper edges of the Sahara, a region inhabited by wandering tribes and native Touaregs. Pay a visit to the indigenous nomadic families, enjoy a leisurely lunch at an oasis amid the desert, and follow the paths once taken by age-old caravan voyagers. Witness the breathtaking sunset over Erg Chigaga, Morocco’s grandest and most picturesque sand dunes. Conclude an idyllic day with a savory dinner and authentic music beside a warming campfire.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
