Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Start your journey from Fez, heading towards Merzouga. Along the way, you will pass through Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style architecture and cleanliness.
Continue to the Azrou forest, where you can watch monkeys in their natural habitat among the cedar trees.
Travel through the stunning landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley, known for its lush oases and gorges.
Visit the city of Erfoud, famous for its fossil industry, before reaching Merzouga. Spend the night in a cozy hostel near the dunes, embracing the tranquility of the desert.
Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga
After breakfast, embark on an adventure through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit the village of Khamlia, where you can enjoy the unique rhythms of Gnawa music.
Continue your journey to meet desert nomads in their traditional tents, gaining insight into their fascinating way of life.
In the afternoon, take a camel ride into the heart of the desert to a nomadic camp.
Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under the starry sky, experiencing the magical ambiance of the Sahara.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Errachidia – Azrou – Fez
After a sunrise camel ride and breakfast, depart for Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco, rich in history and culture. Continue through Erfoud, revisiting its fossil significance.
Pass through the scenic Ziz Valley with its panoramic views of palm groves and gorges. Cross the Tizi-n-Talghomt pass and stop in Ifrane once more before heading back to Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco.
Arrive in Fez in the late afternoon, completing your memorable desert journey.
what includes :
1- Accommodation:
* Night in a hostel near the dunes in Merzouga (Day 1)
* Night in a traditional Berber camp in the desert (Day 2)
2- Meals:
* Breakfast on Days 2 and 3
* Dinner on Days 1 and 2
2- Transportation:
* Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
3- Guided Activities:
* Multi languages driver/guide
* Camel ride in the desert
* Visit to the village of Khamlia and experience of Gnawa music
* Tour of the desert towns and nomadic camps
4- Additional Experiences:
* Watching the sunrise and sunset over the dunes
* Visit to Erfoud, the fossil capital
* Exploring the Ziz Valley and its scenic gorges
Not Included :
1- Meals:
* Lunches on all days
* Breakfast on Day 1
* Dinner on Day 3
2- Personal Expenses:
* Any additional personal expenses
3- Optional Activities:
* Any activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
4- Entry Fees:
* Entrance fees to any attractions not specified in the itinerary
Tour Highlights :
* Explore the charming town of Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland”
* Visit the cedar forests of Azrou and see the resident monkeys
* Journey through the stunning landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley
* Experience the fossil-rich town of Erfoud
* Ride camels through the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi
* Enjoy traditional Gnawa music in Khamlia
* Spend a magical night in a nomadic desert camp under the stars
* Discover the historical significance of Rissani, Morocco’s first imperial city
* Return to Fez, enriched with unforgettable experiences of the Moroccan desert