FES ⇒ IFRANE ⇒ ZIZ VALLEY ⇒ MERZOUGA DESERT (Night in Desert Camp) (467 Km/7 hr 30 min)
Fes - After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).
Ifrane - Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.
Azrou Cedar Forest - As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.
Midelt - During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.
Ziz valley view - After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.
Merzouga - Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.
- Breakfast x 2 Dinner x 2
- First night at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi (Private tent) At your Preferred type
- Sunset & Sunrise Camel Ride + Sand boarding in Erg Chebbi
- Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible point to your riad if not car accessible
- Second night at Ouarzazate OR Dades Valley (Private A/C ensuite room)
- A/C modern 4x4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide
- Tipping (Optional)
- Drinks / Lunches
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey from Fes to Marrakech, traversing the magnificent Sahara desert of Morocco. This grand adventure provides a golden opportunity to mingle with local folks and authentically experience a desert expedition.
On this 3-day desert journey from Fes to Marrakech, witness mesmerizing sunset & sunrise over the splendid Erg Chebbi dunes, sleep under the stars in a desert camp, and traverse the vast golden sands of Erg Chebbi on camelbacks, all providing a feeling of being miles apart from the hustle and bustle of city life in Merzouga.
Besides camel treks and idyllic nights in the desert, your 3-day Fes desert excursion takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga and over the imposing High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Marvel at the renowned Barbary macaques in the cedar forests near Azrou, journey through the awe-inspiring Todra Canyon, and explore the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah among other attractions.
- COVID-19 safety measures
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