Tour Overview
In this 3 day, 2 night adventure, you'll explore many stunning locations quickly. Departing from Fes, you'll visit the picturesque Switzerland of Morocco, Ifrane, and the nearby cedar forests. Enjoy lunch in Midelt before driving through the spectacular Ziz Valley. Experience the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you'll ride camels, spend the night in a desert camp, and witness the magical sunset and sunrise. Discover the Sahara in a 4ร4 vehicle, and visit Rissani's traditional market and Erfoud, known for its fossils. Finally, return to Fes, concluding your desert tour.
Itinerary
The 3 day Sahara Desert tour begins with an early pick-up from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. We drive south through Imouzzer, visiting Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its alpine-style houses and cool climate. Next, explore the cedar forest, home to Barbary Macaquesโfeel free to feed them as you wander. Lunch will be served in Midelt. We then continue toward the Sahara Desert, passing through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz River.
In the afternoon, arrive at the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you’ll switch to camels for a ride across the sandy dunes. Enjoy a stunning sunset from a high dune before heading to the luxury desert camp. Experience Berber drums and dance around the campfire under the starry sky. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise in the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, which offers a variety of incredible sites including sand dunes, a wild lake, ancient mines, fossil areas, and beautiful oases.
Start by visiting an ancient eyeliner mine on an off-road adventure. Next, visit the nomads in their traditional woven tents and experience their lifestyle over a cup of Berber tea. Continue to Khamlia village to enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances by residents from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, then take a stroll through a palm grove before driving to the wild lake of Merzouga, also known as Flamingos Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Wake up early to enjoy the breathtaking sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga where your driver will be waiting. We then head to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, known for its bustling souk, active on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After exploring the souk, we continue to Erfoud to visit a fossilized marble workshop.
Next, we drive along the Ziz River and stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. We continue through the cedar forest and Ifrane, arriving in Fes. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.
Price includes
- Private 4ร4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- Fuel
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga
- 1 night in a desert camp
- Camel ride
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
Price Excludes
- Lunches & Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
Tour on the Map
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