Description
When visiting Morocco, a trip to the Sahara Desert is an unmissable experience. This 2-day tour from Fez to Merzouga offers you the chance to experience the magic of the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, admire an unforgettable sunset on camelback, and spend an authentic night under the starry sky to the rhythm of Berber drums.
This express trip has been designed for travelers seeking adventure and discovery, whether they are traveling as a couple, with friends, family, or solo, with the option to tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences.
Along the road connecting Fez to the Sahara, you will pass through varied landscapes: the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests populated by monkeys, green valleys, and typical Berber villages. Each stage will bring you closer to the immensity of the desert and the nomadic culture of southern Morocco.
Highlights of the tour
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Crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains and discovering the city of Ifrane, nicknamed “Morocco’s Little Switzerland.”
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Encounter with the monkeys of the cedar forest of Azrou.
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Crossing the Ziz Valley, famous for its spectacular palm groves.
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Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
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A magical night in a camp in the heart of the desert under a starry sky.
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Return to Fez through the magnificent landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
What’s included
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: From Fez to the Merzouga Desert via Ifrane and Erfoud
Early departure from Fez for an adventure through the Middle Atlas Mountains. First stop: Ifrane, a charming town known for its European architecture and immaculately ordered streets. You will enjoy a short stop to admire its peaceful atmosphere and take some photos.
The road continues to Azrou, where you will cross the famous cedar forest populated by Barbary macaques. An ideal stop to observe these animals and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
You will then continue to Midelt, nicknamed the "city of apples," before reaching the spectacular landscapes of the Ziz Valley, a veritable ribbon of greenery winding through the rocky desert.
At the end of the afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Enjoy a warm welcome with mint tea before setting off on a camel ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will witness a magical sunset from the top of the dunes, a moment of pure magic and serenity.
Once night falls, you will return to your Saharan camp for a traditional evening of Berber music and singing around the fire, under a sky sparkling with thousands of stars.
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Day 2: From Merzouga to Fez via the Ziz Valley and Ifrane
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes, a breathtaking sight. After breakfast, you will return by camel to the village of Merzouga, then board the vehicle to head back to Fez.
On the way, you will cross the Ziz Valley again, whose panoramas change with the light of day. Stops will be made at the most beautiful viewpoints and picturesque villages so that you can fully enjoy the journey.
Your arrival in Fez at the end of the day will mark the end of your two-day tour, rich in discoveries, emotions, and unforgettable memories of the Moroccan Sahara.
