Enjoy the desert in its entire splendor as you make your way from Fez over the Atlas, through gorges, Casabas and night in the desert with camel Trekking experience.
Itinerary details :
Day 1 : Fez - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erfoud
Today departure from Fez towards Erfoud, En-route you’ll pass through a scenic forest of cedars and across the Middle Atlas Mountain range to the mineral mining city of Midelt, where a stop for lunch is scheduled. This journey continues along through the dramatic Ziz valley which is particularly well-known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis. All along the road there are innumerable ksars, small villages of individual houses. From here we reach Erfoud, famous for its date festival and fossils. After an approximate 7 hours of travel you will arrive at your final destination of Erfoud. Dinner and night in a Kasbah hotel.
Day 2 : Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi dunes
Start your Saharan journey from Erfoud with a visit to a Nomad village, and lunch a break in a Kasbah hotel by the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will have some time relaxing by the pool before the next part of your adventure. You will walk or ride by camel over the sands as the sun begins to set and as you reach the magnificent Erg Chebbi sand dunes, witness them turning a wonderful red hue. As night falls, listen to the intoxicating beat of Berber drum music and song, enjoying a Moroccan home-cooked feast before sleeping under the stars in your private berber tent.
Day 3 : Erg Chebbi dunes - Todra gorges - Dades gorges
Your day starts early with a picturesque sunrise before enjoying a special breakfast, head back to Merzouga to re-join your car and continue your journey towards Todra Gorge travelling along the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Jewel of the Nile. We arrive to the stunning gorges of Todra where springs of water runs between the rocks and enjoy the views of natural beauty. Take a short exploratory walk into the Todra Gorge with its high walls of pink and grey rock which surround you. We continue through the Dades valley. Dinner and night in a Kasbah hotel.
Day 4 : Dades gorges - Rose valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhdaou - Marrakech
Today after breakfast starts with an easy stroll through Dades Valley and The Valley of the Roses providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip in both the valley, famous for its roses. We’ll stop at Kalaa Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continuing on to Skoura to visit the Kasbah Ameridil. The tour continues to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios where some of the famous movies were filmed such as The Mummy and Gladiator. We will pass by Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah as a UNESCO heritage site. After that, we will begin to cross the high Atlas mountains with many panoramic views and attractive Berber villages to reach Marrakech late afternoon. End of the tour.
Merzouga Four Days Desert Tour Info :
Duration: 4 Days & 3 Nights
Departure: 8 AM
Starting location : Fez
Ending location : Marrakech
Merzouga Four Days Desert Tour Highlights :
Ride a camel as you trek over Morocco Sahara Desert.
Play a drum around the campfire after feasting on a traditional Moroccan meal.
Sleep under the stars and watch the sun rise over the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Experience the lifestyle of desert nomads as you sip tea and share meals with Berbers.
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What is Included :
-Private transportation (A/C comfortable 4WD/Minivan/Minibus)
-Professional English speaking driver during the trip
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Camel trek to overnight in nomad desert camp with guide (private tents)
-Pick up & drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
-Accommodation in typical hotels, Riads and tents with dinner & breakfast
-Berber Music Entertainment
-Free time to explore the sites such as Kasbahs, Valleys, Walks, Breaks for photos ... Etc
What is Excluded :
-Flights.
-Travel Insurance.
-Beverages & Lunches.
-Tips.
Note :
⇒ The price depends on the number of travelers.
⇒ If the itineraries that we offer do not match what you're looking for, contact us and we will prepare the trip as to your needs and requirements.
⇒ If a long Camel trek & overnight in the camp is not for you can still enjoy the sunset with a shorter camel trek or a walk and spend the night in the Hotel.
⇒ Child Policy : 50% off for children under 12 years with maximum 1 child per family.