set out on an unforgettable 4-day journey from the imperial city of Fes into the heart of the Sahara Desert. This expedition takes you across the majestic Middle Atlas Mountains, through ancient cedar forests, and into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience authentic Berber culture, ride camels at sunset, and sleep under a blanket of stars in a luxury desert camp. This tour perfectly blends cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and adventurous exploration.
Your desert adventure begins as we depart Fes and ascend into the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our first stop is Ifrane, Morocco’s charming “Little Switzerland,” known for its unique alpine architecture. We continue into the ancient cedar forests of Azrou, where you can spot playful troops of Barbary macaques. After a lunch stop in Midelt, the landscape transforms as we descend into the breathtaking Ziz Valley, a vast oasis of palm groves. By late afternoon, the golden dunes of the Sahara rise on the horizon. We arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll spend the night at a hotel on the edge of Erg Chebbi.
Today is dedicated to exploring the magic of the Sahara. After breakfast, we visit Khamlia village for a vibrant performance of spiritual Gnawa music. We then journey to the historic Miffis mines and visit a nomadic family to share mint tea and learn about their traditional way of life. The afternoon’s highlight is your iconic camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll witness a spectacular sunset from a high dune before arriving at a traditional Berber desert camp. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night under a breathtaking canopy of stars.
Wake early to experience a magnificent sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you’ll camel trek back to the village to meet your driver. Our journey continues to the magnificent Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs create a paradise for hikers and photographers. You’ll have time to walk through the gorge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we drive through the scenic Dades Valley, famous for its winding roads and dramatic “Monkey Fingers” rock formations. We settle into a hotel nestled within the valley for the evening.
After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Fes, traversing diverse and stunning landscapes. The route takes us back through the lush Ziz Valley oasis and across the majestic Middle Atlas Mountains, with a stop for lunch in Midelt. We’ll pause once more in the cedar forests for a final opportunity to see the Barbary macaques and take a break in Ifrane. We arrive back in Fes by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day Sahara desert adventure.
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