Fes ⇒ Ifran ⇒ Cedar Forest ⇒ Midelt ⇒ Ziz Valley ⇒ Sahara Desert
Fes - Get an early start today, as you’ll be covering a lot of ground. From Fes, meet your driver-guide. In your Riad. travel south toward Merzouga to arrive at the Sahara dunes for a sunset camel ride. Along the way, you’ll drive through the town of Azrou and climb an elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 m) over the Col du Zad pass and through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas mountains. Here you can enjoy sightings of the local Barbary monkeys before stopping for lunch in Midelt (the “apple city”).
Erfoud - Continue over the Tizi n’Talremt pass and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you’ll see many fortified houses known as ksars—built by merchants to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices.
Continue to Erfoud, a bustling market town known for its date festival and famous for its fossil mining and artisan factories. En route, you can see hillside mines where large rocks are taken from the earth. While in town, stop at a local artisan collective where you can learn about the types of fossils found in the area and see the full process of how the fossil-rich rock is transformed into beautiful objects. Soon, you’ll see the sand waves of Erg Chebbi, an extensive sea of dunes covering an area of 13.5 square miles (35 sq km). Never stationary, the massive dunes shift and travel depending on the changing wind.
Erg Chebbi - Near Merzouga, you can take a short break and switch gears to ride a camel through the dunes to your already-prepared-for-you camp, arriving just before sunset. Climb a nearby sand dune to watch the sunset before returning to camp for a delicious dinner, relaxing by the campfire. Enjoy an evening of Berber music followed by a night in a bedouin-style tent under an expansive night sky chock-full of unhindered twinkling stars. If four walls and modern comfort are more your style, you can opt to spend the night at a comfortable hotel/auberge in Merzouga.
- Private transportation
- Airport/Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Desert adventure with Camel Ride and Luxury Night Camp (private tent with toilet & shower)
- Fresh Bottled mineral water on board while touring
- Fully licensed local guide in Marrakech Medina
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Accommodation 4 Nights at the Hotels or Traditional Riads
- Driver/Guide
- Lunches, and all drinks
- Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
- Personal Expenses
Embark on an immersive 5-day Moroccan odyssey that encapsulates the country’s finest treasures, from the enchanting desert landscapes to the Dades Valley, to the vibrant heart of Marrakech. Your adventure commences in the ancient city of Fes, a medieval marvel that sets the stage for your incredible journey. From this evocative starting point, your expedition leads you southward, traversing the awe-inspiring Middle Atlas mountain range, before immersing yourself in the ethereal beauty of the Sahara Desert. As your exploration unfolds, you’ll traverse the dramatic High Atlas mountains, showcasing breathtaking vistas, before your unforgettable sojourn culminates in the bustling and dynamic city of Marrakech.
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