Description
Experience an unforgettable adventure across Morocco on this 4-days tour from Fez to the Merzouga Desert, punctuated by spectacular landscapes and unique cultural experiences. Cross the majestic Atlas Mountains, observe wild monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou, and marvel at the Todra Valley and its lush palm groves. Enjoy a camel ride in the desert and spend two magical nights under the stars in a traditional or luxury Berber camp. This experience offers a complete immersion in nature, culture, and the local way of life.
You will also have the opportunity to extend your adventure to Marrakech thanks to our desert tours connecting Fez to Marrakech.
What’s Included
- Private Moroccan driver speaking multiple languages
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Round-trip airport transfers at the beginning and end of the trip
What’s Excluded
- Accommodation
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Personal purchases
Optional Services & Extras
Available upon request with additional charges:
- Comfort and luxury accommodations with breakfast and dinner
- Licensed local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Activities and excursions of all types
- Desert experiences: camel rides, quad biking, buggy rides, etc.
- Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp with traditional entertainment
- Spa sessions & traditional hammam experiences
- Gourmet dinners or private culinary experiences
Highlights of the tour
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Crossing the magnificent Atlas Mountains and observing the panoramic landscapes.
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Visit the cedar forest and encounter wild monkeys.
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Exploration of the Todra Gorge and its lush valley.
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Camel ride in the dunes of the Merzouga desert.
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Night under the stars with a traditional Berber dinner.
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Watching sunsets and sunrises over the dunes.
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Discover local music around a campfire.
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Meet a Berber family and share a moment of their daily life.
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Vue panoramique sur la vallée du Ziz et ses oasis.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Fez – Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Departure from Fez to reach the desert via the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through authentic Berber villages. Stop in the cedar forest to observe and feed wild monkeys. Continue to the palm-lined Ziz Valley to admire the panoramic landscapes. Arrive in the Merzouga desert and settle into your camp for the first night, accompanied by a traditional dinner under the stars.
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Day 2: Desert exploration – Camel ride and 4x4 excursion
This day is dedicated to exploring the surroundings of Merzouga. Camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, ideal for enjoying the desert light and taking memorable photos. You can also try sandboarding and take a walk in the desert to admire the sunset. After a Berber dinner, enjoy an evening around the campfire with traditional rhythms and the magic of a starry sky.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge
Wake up early to admire a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. Drive to Rissani to visit the traditional market where locals and nomads rub shoulders. Lunch break and discovery of local crafts. Then continue to the Todra Gorge, with free time to explore the canyon and stroll among the ancient kasbahs and palm groves. Overnight stay in typical accommodation near the gorge.
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Day 4: Todra Gorge – Berber villages – Fez
Last day of the tour, return to Fez via small Berber villages and authentic landscapes. Several stops are planned to take photos, rest, and enjoy the views. Arrival in Fez at the end of the day, bringing this tour rich in discoveries, encounters, and unforgettable landscapes to a close.
