2-Day Desert Tour From Fez to Merzouga

2-Day Desert Tour from Fez to Merzouga

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The desert is an experience to be lived not merely described

OVERVIEW

During this tour, you will visit the following places: Fez, Ifran, Azrou, Ziz Valley,Errachidia, Arfoud, Rissani, Merzouga,

This 2-day tour will take you from the imperial city of Fez through the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco’s deserts, mountains, and valleys, ending in the vibrant city of Merzouga. Along the way, you’ll experience Amazigh culture, camel trekking, desert camping, and historical palaces. And another surprises await you. Our return will include exploring the vibrant Rissani souk and visiting the Arfoud fossil Workshop, where we will immerse ourselves in the local atmosphere and discover the treasures of the past. And before we conclude this adventure by heading to Fez, our journey will take us through the picturesque landscapes of the Middle Atlas mountains, making for the perfect end to this interesting experience.

Why You Should Take This Tour?

To discover the cultures and history of Amazigh tribes
An unforgettable desert experience with camel trekking and dunes camping
Picturesque landscapes-mountains, valleys, oases, forests
Visit historical monuments

1st Day : Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Merzouga

We will leave Fez early in the morning and drive into the Middle Atlas Mountains towards the city of Ifran, a small town known as “Little Switzerland” because it looks like a European village. In Ifran, we will take photos of the famous Lion Stone, which is a large rock carved in The Shape of a lion. After that, we will relax in a small cafe-and enjoy a warm coffee before continuing our journey to Azrou.
In Azrou, we will walk among the trees of the cedar forest, where we can see tall old trees and moreover we will enjoy moments with Barbary macaques, playful monkeys that live in the wild. You will also have the opportunity to see one of the trees, called Guru cedar, which is more than 900 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in the region. As we move further into the mountains, we will pass through Amazigh villages, where people reside in simple houses constructed from clay and stone. Along the way, we will stop at a high viewpoint to enjoy the stunning view of the Ziz Valley, a lush green oasis filled with palm trees in the midst of the dry landscape. In the middle of the day, we will arrive in the small town of middle oparis, a city famous for growing apples. Here, we will stop for lunch before continuing our journey. After lunch, the landscape will change, we will see more desert lands. We will bypass numerous palm trees and small villages as we approach Merzouga.
Just before sunset, we will reach the huge ERG shebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. Here, we will leave our car and ride a camel in the desert. As we travel, we will see the sky turn into beautiful colors like orange, red, and gold.
At night, we will arrive at our desert camp, where we will sleep in comfortable tents. We will enjoy delicious Moroccan tagine for dinner, listen to Berber music, watch the bright stars in the night sky. Surrounded by a quiet desert.

2nd Day : Merzouga – Rissani – Arfoud – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas Mountains – Fes

After a night full of happiness, you should wake up early to watch the picturesque sunrise and listen to the morning breeze among the dunes. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga to return to the city of Fez, passing through Rissani city, which is characterized by its historical palaces and testifies to the ancient history of this region. If you are lucky enough to visit it on market day Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays you will be welcomed and enjoy the smell of perfume and the beauty of its market while strolling through its bustling streets. After that, we head to Arfoud, where you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop that is interested in the manufacture of sculptures. Our journey continues through the picturesque palm groves of the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fez. And this is where your tour ends and unforgettable memories come to you.