Desert Adventures

. Two Days Tour From Fes to Desert Shared Tour

Departure: Early morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes.
Ifrane: Visit the town known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" for its alpine-style architecture.
Azrou: Stop in the cedar forests to see Barbary macaques.
Midelt: Lunch break in this town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Ziz Valley: Drive through this picturesque valley, known for its palm groves and stunning landscapes.
Merzouga: Arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
Camel Trek: Embark on a camel ride to the Erg Chebbi dunes, witnessing a breathtaking sunset.
Desert Camp: Spend the night in a traditional Berber tent, enjoying dinner and music under the stars.

Sunrise: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
Return Camel Trek: Ride camels back to Merzouga.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast and a shower at a local guesthouse.
Return Journey: Drive back to Fes, retracing the scenic route with stops for lunch and rest.
Arrival in Fes: Drop-off at your accommodation in the evening.

Morning Departure from Fes.
Short stop in Ifrane, a clean mountain town known as “the Switzerland of Morocco.”
Drive through the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you can see wild Barbary macaques.
Lunch in Midelt, a town between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Cross the Ziz Valley, full of palm trees and old kasbahs.
Arrive at the edge of the desert in Merzouga before sunset.
Transfer to camels for a camel trek through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Watch the sunset in the dunes, then continue to your desert camp.
Dinner and traditional music under the stars. First night in the desert.

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Explore the desert surroundings by 4x4:
- Visit nomadic Berber families living in tents.
- Stop by the village of Khamlia to hear Gnawa music.
- Discover fossil areas, oasis gardens, and old mines.
Lunch at a local desert auberge.
Free time to relax or take a walk in the dunes.
In the late afternoon, return to the camp.
Enjoy sandboarding, photography, or just unwind in the silence of the desert.
Second night in the camp with dinner, drumming, and stargazing.

Early camel ride back to Merzouga after watching the sunrise.
Breakfast and quick shower at a guesthouse.
Begin the journey back to Fes, retracing the scenic route:
- Stop for panoramic views in Ziz Valley.
- Lunch in Midelt or Zaida.
- Pass again through the Middle Atlas, forests, and mountains.
- Short rest in Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.

🗓 Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

Morning departure from Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Quick stop in Ifrane, known for its Swiss-style architecture and clean streets.
Continue through the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might see wild monkeys.
Lunch in Midelt, a mountain town nestled between the Atlas ranges.
Drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley, full of palm groves and mud-brick villages.
Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon.
Camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset.
Overnight in a desert camp with dinner and Berber music around the fire.

Early wake-up to catch the sunrise over the dunes.
Ride camels back to Merzouga for breakfast and a quick shower.
Visit the traditional market in Rissani, known for its authentic desert life.
Drive to the stunning Todra Gorges, a deep canyon popular with climbers.
Walk through the gorge and enjoy lunch in the valley.
Continue through Dades Valley, known as the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs."
Overnight stay at a guesthouse or hotel overlooking the valley. Dinner included.

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Rose Valley and Skoura oasis.
Stop in Ouarzazate, also known as “the Hollywood of Africa.”
Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m).
Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or early evening. Drop-off at your hotel or riad.