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Erfoud, Morocco
Discover a captivating three-day itinerary starting in Fes, followed by a thrilling excursion through the enchanting Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Embark on a camel ride across vast dunes, marvel at the magnificent Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and much more during this unforgettable adventure.
Travel Itinerary:
Day 1: Fes - Ifran - Cedar Forests - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert
- Morning: Pickup from your accommodation in Fes.
- Crossing the Saiss Plain: Head towards the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran and Azrou.
- Barbary Apes Observation: Keep your eyes peeled for barbary apes on the roadside; stop for photos if spotted.
- Midelt Stop for Lunch: Continue to Midelt for lunch.
- Ziz Valley Tour: Pass the Ziz River and thousands of palm trees to Erfoud, then on to Merzouga.
- Camel Ride in Merzouga: Watch the sunset over the dunes while riding on camels. Return to the desert camp and freshen up for dinner.
- Night Stay at Camp: Enjoy an overnight stay at the desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert - Gorge Todgha - Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
- Sunrise Camel Ride: After breakfast, meet your guide in Merzouga.
- Desert Scenery Views: Admire the views as you head to your next destination.
- Oasis Visit: Admire the oasis of Tinghir and walk along its banks of the Todgha River.
- Berber Village Tours: Visit Berber Villages and learn about the local culture.
- Canyon Exploration: Visit the Todgha Canyons and stop for lunch.
- Dades Valley Visit: Drive along the Kasbah Road to Dades Valley and visit a fortified Kasbah.
- Accommodation Check-in: Arrive at your accommodation in Dades or Ouarzazate for dinner.
Day 3: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Hadou - Marrakech
- Valley of the Roses Tour: Drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna.
- Rose Water Cooperative Visit: Learn how locals prepare rose-scented perfumes based on distilled rose water.
- Ouarzazate Tour: Continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura Oasis and visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Kasbah Visit: Have lunch before visiting the Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Atlas Mountain Descent: Begin the descent through the Atlas Mountains, passing by various Berber villages with stone-built houses.
- Arrival in Marrakech: In the late afternoon, arrive in Marrakech. Your driver will take you to your riad or hotel for the tour's conclusion.
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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
French and English.
Pickup included
You will be transported from your hotel or riad in Fez. Should your accommodation be situated within the medina, the pick-up location shall be at the most conveniently accessible point proximate to your lodgings.
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Included in the travel itinerary are the following activities: - Cross-country trip through the Middle Atlas Mountains - Sunset camel rides in Merzouga - Overnight stay at a desert camp - Day tours including visits to the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Midelt - Various cultural experiences such as observing barbary apes and visiting Berber villages - Excursions to the Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley, and Kalaa Mgouna - Visits to the Rose Water Cooperative and the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Each day of the trip lasts approximately 8 hours.
Accommodations throughout the trip are arranged as follows: - Day 1: Desert camp (Merzouga) - Day 2: Accommodation check-in in Dades or Ouarzazate - Day 3: Riads or hotels in Marrakech
Yes, transportation is provided between destinations. - From Fes to Ifran and back - From Ifran to Midelt and back - From Midelt to Ziz Valley and back - From Ziz Valley to Merzouga and back - From Merzouga to Gorge Todgha and back - From Gorge Todgha to Dades Valley and back - From Dades Valley to Ouarzazate and back - From Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Hadou and back - From Ait Ben Hadou to Marrakech and back
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