Fes desert tours 3 days
Description
3-Day Excursion from Fes to fes , this Bek Ben travel excursion offers a unique blend of culture and adventure, showcasing the beauty of Morocco's desert and rural regions. From the Gnawa village of Khamlia to the historic city of Rissani, you will gain a deeper understanding of the local way of life. The highlight of the trip is the camel ride to the camp in the heart of the sand dunes, providing a stunning panoramic view of the desert at sunset. A night under the stars will be an unforgettable experience, surrounded by the tranquility of the dunes. A must-do for those seeking to explore beyond the usual tourist hotspots in Morocco.
Departure | Pick up from your accommodation . |
Departure Time | Pick up arround 7 Am |
Languages | English, French, Italian ,Arabic |
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Tour Timeline
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1DAY 1: FES - IMOUZAR – IFRAM -AZROU -MIDELT – ERRACHIDIA – ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Driving south, we will cross Irfane and pass through the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Highlands. We'll stop at Midelt, known as the "Apple City," where you can observe families of Barbary macaque monkeys. Next, we will cross the Tizi n'Talremt mountain and enter the Ziz Valley, filled with oases and palm trees. Look out for the many ksars, fortified homes built by merchants to protect their goods (gold, salt, spices). Then, head to Arfoud before reaching Merzouga. Overnight in Merzouga Accommodation + camel transfer + dinner and breakfast by Bek Ben travel
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2DAY 2: EXPLORING MERZOUGA
Begin the day with a luxurious breakfast, then set out to explore the area. Today you have two options depending on your mind set and how you feel you want to spend your desert day , first option ,hire a jeep or a 4 weels “ quad” Visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia and learn about Gnawa music and their way of life. Afterwards, journey into the Sahara desert to meet nomad families living under traditional Berber tents made from the wool of their animals. Enjoy a delicious local meal of Berber pizza with a Berber family for lunch. Option two Visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia and learn about Gnawa music and their way of life , visit the historic city of Rissani, birthplace of the ruling Alaouite dynasty, and its bustling souk, packed with spices, vegetables, and cloth. Walk through the souk and explore the 360 ksar (fortified villages with towers). Drive back to the village of Merzouga, where a camel awaits to take you on a 1-hour ride to the camp in the heart of the highest sand dunes. Watch the sunset and stars, and enjoy dinner at the camp. Overnight merzouga Accommodation + camels trekking + dinner and breakfast by Bek Ben travel
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3DAY 3: MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – ERRACHIDIA – MIDELT -AZROU – IFRAN - FES
We'll wake up early today to catch the sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, we'll make our way back to your van driver in Merzouga by camel if early or by jeep , Once you've fresh up, we'll continue our journey towards Fes , We'll cross the Tafilalet palm grove and the Ziz Valley to arrive at Azrou, where we will stop briefly in the cedar forest to spot cheeky monkeys in the wild. We'll continue through Ifran to arrive in Fez in the late evening. Overnight fes