3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert and Back
Descriptions:
To enjoy the middle Atlas mountains, visit The Switzerland of Morocco Ifran Town; as well as walking
in the largest Cedar forest in Africa, see and feed monkies. Also, you will see the impressive valley of Ziz.
Moreover, you will explore the Sahara desert, visit nomads, and ride camels in the golden dunes of
Merzouga.
The highlights of the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert
- Explore the spectacular Hassan II mosque and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
- Discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire Volubilis.
- Stroll around and meet locals of the unique town of Chefchaouen.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the heritage village and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dades and Ziz valleys and the impressive gorges of Todra.
- Experience camel riding and spend a night in the heart of the Sahara desert.
- Explore the old medinas of Marrakech and Fes with their rich history and architecture.
- View and walk on the Atlantic coast of Essaouira.
3 Days tour from Fes ITINERARY:
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert
Well pick you up from your accommodation and take you over the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara
Desert. Well stop in Ifran, which is regarded as the Switzerland of Morocco because of its resemblance
to a Swiss mountain resort. Well then travel to the Cedar Forest, North Africa largest and home to
Barbary Monkies, where well be able to feed them and snap some beautiful photographs. We continue on
our tour, admiring nature stunning Berber mud villages, farmland, and landscapes. Well take a break
for lunch about halfway through. Then continue on to Talghomt Pass and the Ziz Gorges. Well arrive at
the impressive hidden oases of Ziz Valley, which are surrounded by palm groves, Well stop for
panoramic views and some time to relax and enjoy the oases, then travel up the valley to Erfoud, a fossil
town. Youll have the opportunity to observe both precious stones and fossils. Visitors are welcome to
attend the Marmar workshop. Our 3-day fes desert tour will take us to the Sahara desert, where you will
spend the night in a hotel with a view of Merzouga golden dunes.
Day 2: Merzouga – Desert sightseeing – Camel Trekking – Camp
Today is a nomadic day, and well start our half-day desert expedition in the Sahara. We go on a tour to
observe nomads living in tents in the Sahara desert, learn about their lives, and drink a cup of tea with
them.. After that, well continue on our journey to see old mines that were originally used by the French.
Later on in our 3-day Fez desert tour, well visit the village of Khamlia, which is home to black Berbers
descended from Sudan and Mali. Well have the opportunity to hear their Gnaoua music and eat lunch in
town. Before embarking on the camel ride, well visit an oasis on the outskirts of the Sahara desert, as well
as a lake. After a brief respite, resume camel trekking into the erg-Chebbi desert towering dunes. You
will witness a spectacular sunset on a high dune and arrive at a desert tent in the midst of the Sahara.
After a great dinner, gather around the fire and under the stars to listen to Berber music performed by
local nomads.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Fes
Getting up early in the morning is a must do if you want to view one of the most spectacular sunrises
youve ever seen from the top of a dune near the camp. After breakfast, youll ride the camels back to the
Sahara edge, where you;ll reunite with your driver. Leaving the vast desert tranquility and solitude to
travel to Fes. Stop for lunch and rest on the route, then continue driving to Fes, where you will be dropped
off at your hotel. The 3 day desert tour of Fez has come to an end.
Included:
- Breakfasts and Dinners
- Pick
- Private mini-van or 4×4 car with AC
- Fuel
- Professional English/Spanish speaking Driver/guide
- Hotel/riad
- Camel trekking
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
