Fez to Sahara Desert Adventure

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Start with a transfer to your Fez accommodation. On Day 2, journey through Ifrane, Azrou, and the Ziz Gorges to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes, with a hotel stay. Day 3 features a visit to Khamlia village, a nomadic family, and a camel trek, ending with a night in a Berber tent. On Day 4, return to Fez via Rissani and Erfoud, with a stop in Azrou. Day 5 explores Fez’s historic sites, including the Al Karaouine mosque. Finish on Day 6 with free time in Fez before your airport transfer.

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Day 1 : Arrival at Fez Airport

Arrive at Fez Airport and transfer to your accommodation.

Day 2 : Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

Begin your journey with pick-up from your hotel in Fez and travel towards Merzouga through the Middle and High Atlas mountains.
Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” for its unique architecture and climate.
Explore Azrou’s cedar forests, home to wild macaque monkeys that you can feed and photograph.
Enjoy lunch in Midelt and take some time to relax.
Visit a fossilized marble workshop in Erfoud.
Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley and stop to photograph ancient village ruins.
Arrive at the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Rest with a cup of traditional mint tea and spend the night at a local hotel.

Day 3 : Merzouga – Khamlia – Nomad Family – Erg Chebbi Dunes

Visit the village of Khamlia to experience traditional Gnaoua music from the Touareg people.
Meet a nomadic family and learn about their simple way of life.
Have lunch under the shade of an Acacia tree in the desert.
Return to the hotel for a rest and a cup of mint tea before embarking on a camel trek.
Ride camels through the Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy a sunset photo opportunity.
Arrive at the desert camp for traditional Berber music, local cuisine, and stargazing.
Spend the night in a Nomad-style Berber tent.

Day 4 : Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Azrou – Fez

Wake up early to catch the stunning desert sunrise.
Ride camels back to the hotel for a traditional Moroccan breakfast and freshen up.
Visit Rissani, a historic center for travelers and salt commerce, and explore the local marketplace.
Continue to Erfoud to visit another fossilized marble workshop.
Travel back to Fez through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Azrou. Observe wild macaque monkeys in the cedar forests.
Spend the night in Fez.

Day 5 : Fez – Visit of Fez

Pick-up from your hotel/Riad and explore Fez’s highlights.
Visit the old Medina, including the Al Karaouine mosque and University, the Chouara leather tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Medina.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 : Fez – Airport