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The two-day desert tour to Zagora is famous for its sunset and the impressive Draa Valley,
Camel ride and lodging in a desert camp. Once you arrive in Zagora, you will find its beauty to take you through the desert.
Departure
Fes International Airport
itinerary
Day 1 Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
Departure from Fes in the morning towards the Middle Atlas. Our first stop is Ifrane, known as "Moroccan Switzerland" for its alpine-style architecture. After a short visit, we continue through the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can see the Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
We continue to Midelt, where we will stop for lunch before heading through the Ziz Valley, known for its breathtaking palm groves and kasbahs. In the afternoon, we arrive at Merzouga, where you will be welcomed with mint tea before embarking on a camel trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the sunset over the dunes before arriving at the desert camp, where we will have dinner, enjoy Berber music, and sleep under a starry sky in traditional nomadic tents (haimas).
Day 2 Merzouga - Khamlia - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, we will ride camels back to Merzouga.
Then, we visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music, before heading to Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco’s ruling dynasty and home to a traditional souk. Afterward, we pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops.
Our journey continues to the impressive Todra Gorges, where we will have time to walk along the towering canyon walls. Later, we drive through the Dades Valley, admiring its spectacular rock formations, known as "Monkey Fingers," before arriving at our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 Dades Valley - Roses Valley - Ouarzazate - Middle Atlas - Fes
After breakfast, we drive through the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose distilleries, and continue towards Ouarzazate, known as "the Hollywood of Africa." Here, you can visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We then begin our return journey through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch in Midelt. Later, we cross the cedar forests of Azrou, where we will have another chance to see wild monkeys. After a brief stop in Ifrane, we finally arrive in Fes, where we will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of our unforgettable journey.
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3 Days / 2 Nights
