2-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert

Fez, Morocco
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Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are staying in Fes and want to have a quick glimpse of the desert, this is your favorite 2-days-tour! A lot to see in a short time and a night in a luxury desert camp are awaiting you!

Cross the panoramic the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass in the Middle Atlas at 1'907 m
Explore the Ziz Valley and Erfoud Oasis with its thousands of palm trees
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp and dance around the campfire while local nomad people are playing the desert drums
Enjoy sandboarding in high red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in Southern Morocco
Discover the cave houses in Bhalil

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Camel ride in Merzouga
  • Sandboarding in the dunes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
  1. Ifrane
    30m
    We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
  2. Middle Atlas Mountains
    Pass by
    From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
  3. Midelt
    1h
    After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass.
  4. Erfoud
    15m
    In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
  5. Erg Chebbi
    12h
    Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent!
Day 2: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Midelt - Bhalil - Fes
  1. Merzouga
    1h
    Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the village of Merzouga.
  2. Rissani
    45m
    In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
  3. Erfoud
    2h
    We start our journey in direction Fes after and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. We'll drive through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
  4. Bhalil
    1h
    This mountain village is worth a trip for its troglodyte cave houses built into the picturesque rocks and painted in pastel colors of pink, yellow and blue. The cave dwellings date back to the 4th century and have been inhabited by shepherds for hundreds of years. Some caves are still in use as the cool, spacious salon of the house while the bedrooms are built above.
  5. Fez
    Pass by
    Evening arrival in Fes and drop off at your accommodation or at the airport of Fes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in Fes
Pick up at the airport Fes-Saiss (arrivals) also possible
Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible, in this case your pick up place would be in front of the Hotel Bab Boujloud

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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