3 Day trip from Fes to the desert of Merzouga. A 3 day trip from Fes to the desert of Merzouga is a great Trip to explore the south of Morocco. On the first day, you will travel from Fes to the desert of Merzouga, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful oases in Morocco, such as Tafilalt and Erfoud. On the second day, you will explore the desert on a camel ride and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp. On the third day, you will visit some of the nearby villages and return to Fes. This trip is a best tour to experience the culture and beauty of Morocco.
3 Day trip from Fes to the desert of Merzouga
Day 1: Fes – Medelt – Ifran – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Departure to Merzouga via Ifran is also known as the Switzerland of Morocco, the forest of Azrou where we will stop to enjoy seeing the monkeys that climb the cedars and then continue via the mountains of Medio atlas. We will continue through the valley of Ziz and its gorges and Errachidia, continue to the city of Erfoud, famous for being the capital of fossils.
Arrival in Merzouga, the day will be dedicated to appreciate the peace of the desert. Accommodation in a hostel near the dunes.
Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga
After breakfast you will start the great tour of the dunes, passing through many desert villages, one of them is the village of Khamlia where we stop to enjoy the music of Gnawa and then continue via the nomads of the desert in their haimas, you will discover a new sense of life … In the afternoon you will take the camels to spend the night in the middle of the dunes under a nomadic haima and contemplating the thousands of stars. Typical Berber dinner.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Errachidia – Azrou – Fes
After returning with the camels and showering, we left for Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco. Then we went through Erfoud, a town where all the subject related to fossils is centered. We will pass through the Ziz Valley with its panoramic views of palm groves and gorges. Once past the port of Tizi-n-Talghomt, we then pass through Ifrane (called the Moroccan Switzerland) and arrive in Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco. We will arrive in Fez in the afternoon.
Included:
- Pick up from your hotel / riad.
- Private tour in 4×4 vehicle A / C
- Driver / guide who speaks English
- Camel excursion
- One night in the Berber camp in the desert at half board.
- Fuel
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- tickets and tips