Itinerary
3-day program for Fes to Merzouga, Fes
We pick you up in the morning and start the journey to the desert. The passage to the desert will be through the scenic slopes of the Atlas Mountain Range. You get to drive through the cedar forests in the Middle Atlas. The first stop will be in Ifrane, which nationally known as the little Switzerland of Morocco. the name comes from the shape and design of the buildings as they resemble the ones of switzerland to a great extent. Alongside its weather. On your way to the south east of the kingdom, you stop again in the cedar forest near Azrou city. You shall see monkeys and feed them if you wish. In Midelt, you stop for lunch and enjoy the unique backdrop of this town that is located between the middle and High Atlas Mountains. You continue driving towards the desert via Erfoud. You arrive in Merzouga before the sun set so that you ride camels to the camp where you will spend an indelible night. The camp consists of several comfortable Berber tents equipped with mattresses and linen, a restaurant, a kitchen, and toilets. The evening will consist of dinner followed by entertainment provided by Berber drums.
Wake up early to enjoy the ravishing sunrise. After breakfast and a shower, you go to the hotel. From there, you start your tour in the desert. You start by visiting a small village named Khamlia where you will enjoy Gnawa Music. The latter is played by Berbers of color whose ancestors came to Morocco from different parts of Africa. The next stop is mines which no longer function. Our guide will explain to you more once you get there. Visiting nomads come next. You will visit Nomadic families who live in tents and you will be welcomed with Berber tea.After exploring the lives and the daily routines of the nomads, you head back to Khamlia where you will have lunch. After lunch, you will have a tour in the Hasi Lbied’s Oasis. The rest of the day is yours so that you can do whatever you like.
Wake up early to enjoy the ravishing sunrise. After breakfast and a shower, you head to Fes where we will drop you off around evening.
Included
- Experienced English speaking driver / guide
- Transport in comfortable air conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel
- 1 Night in the Sahara desert dunes with dinner and breakfast
- Accommodation in hotel / riad / desert camp in desert tents
- Camel trek to reach the desert camp (1 camel per person)
NOT included
- Tips and what's not mentioned
- Plane ticket to and from Morocco
- Drinks and lunches
Cost will vary based on:
- The season when you travel
- The number of people travelling - more travellers, less cost per person
- The number of days you want to be on tour
- We usually provide mid-range accommodation in 3 and 4 /5 star riads and/or hotels, however luxury or budget hotels can also be arranged
- One way or return travel - round trips cost less
Payments
- Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 25% deposit. At your request, we will send an invoice with payment details
- Deposits can be paid via Paypal or direct bank transfer or western union. Receipts will be issued on receipt of the deposit. The balance can be paid in cash (Euro or Dollars or Moroccan Dirham) to the driver on commencement of the tour
- You can pay the balance by credit card or direct bank transfer but this will incur a 5% fee
- Please refer to information about tipping when considering the total cost of your tour
