Fez To Merzouga Back To Fez

300€ 250€

per person

Fez To Merzouga Back To Fez is a popular route in Morocco, offering the opportunity to explore the stunning Sahara Desert and experience the unique culture of the region in a short time. To ride camels and spend the night in a camp in the Erg Chebbi Sand dunes.

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Day 1: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane Midelt and Atlas mountains

During this journey You'll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest (the largest in Morocco) , where you will see the Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest. Your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains. Then through the fascinating Tizi Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge. Taking in views of the High Atlas plateau. You'll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud then to Erg chebbi dunes where you will spend your first night in a hotel near the dunes. Dinner and Breakfast.

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Day 2: Merzouga area and camel trek

After breakfast in your riad, you will start an explorative journey of the area before you camel trek and spend the night at the desert camp. Today, you'll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music, dances and lifestyle. Not far away. M'Ifis old mine and a short visit to the nomads living between the sand dunes and Algerian border. In the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the golden sand sea of Merzouga. Dinner in the camp where you will spend the Night.

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Day 3: From Merzouga to Fez

Your camel man will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You'll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn't fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes, changing with the light as the day progresses. Meeting your driver then start your last day going back to Fes via the same way with defferent stops.

Departure

Fez
Departure Time

8:00 a.m
Return Time

At approximately 7:00 p.m
Include

Dinner

Hotel bed and breakfast

Confortable vehicle AC

English speaking driver

Camel ride

Night in the tent
Not Included

Lunches

Drinks

Tips

Entrances tickets

Fez To Merzouga Back To Fez

Fez to Merzuga back to Fez trip is a popular route in Morocco, offering the opportunity to explore the stunning Sahara Desert and experience the unique culture of the region in a short time. To ride camels and spend the night in a camp in the Erg Chebbi Sand dunes.

Highlights of this trip

Ifrane:
- Explore Ifrane, often referred to as “Little Switzerland” for its alpine architecture and clean streets. Admire the European-inspired design, stroll through well-maintained parks, and experience the unique atmosphere of this charming town.
Cedar Forest:
- Discover the serene Cedar Forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, known for its ancient cedar trees and a habitat for the endangered Barbary macaques.
Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour:
- Take a tour of the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi Dunes by a 4WD, a vast expanse of golden sands in the Sahara Desert. Explore the dunes on a camel trek, led by experienced guides, and witness the surreal landscape changing colors during sunrise or sunset.
Desert Camp Experience:
- Spend a night in a traditional Berber desert camp nestled among the dunes. Experience the magic of the desert under a star-studded sky, enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine, and participate in cultural activities like music and storytelling around a campfire.
Sandboarding and Desert Activities:
- Engage in adventurous activities such as sandboarding on the dunes. Feel the thrill of sliding down the sandy slopes and enjoy the vastness of the desert surroundings. Other optional activities may include quad biking or 4×4 desert excursions.
Stargazing in the Sahara:
- Marvel at the breathtaking night sky in the Sahara Desert. With minimal light pollution, the desert offers an unparalleled stargazing experience. Witness constellations, planets, and the Milky Way, creating a magical and serene atmosphere.

Fez To Merzouga Back To Fez