Day 1: Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
In the morning around 7:30 am, we start our journey from Fes and head for the Ifrane through the Middle Atlas mountains. Your first stop will be at Ifran, referred to as ”the Switzerland of Morocco”, during this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. On the way we will stop in Cedar forests and Azrou to see the monkeys, shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys we are heading south through midel Atlas mountain pass through Midelt, you will have the opportunity fo view several typical villages and nomad families, lunch in Midelt.
Afterwards, we go to the magnificent Ziz Gorges, carved with volcanic rocks, your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. We will drive through welcoming Berber villages to Erfoud. Arriving in Merzouga at the end of the day, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your Riad. after relaxing few minuts in Merzouga, we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes, you can climb the high dunes and watching the sunset, a traditional dinner is served, then you can dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums and view the stars. We will spend the night in berber tent.
Day 2: Merzouga – Fes
In the morning, you can enjoy to see the sunrise above the sand dunes. Afterwards you will trek back to the village of Merzouga, you can take some pictures of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes while returning to Riad. After breakfast in your riad, we continue on the road to Fes through Errachidia and Ziz Valley.
What’s Included:
✅ Private vehicle with multi lingual driver
✅ Fuel
✅ 1 night accommodation, with dinner and breakfast in the desert camp.
✅ Camel ride (Approximately 1h)