Fes to middle atlas day trip

Overview

This well-planned itinerary takes you on a journey through the charming mountain town of Ifrane, the beautiful cedar forests of Azrou, and the traditional village of Imouzzar in just one day. Discover the history and beauty of Ifrane at the Royal Palace and Lion Square, immerse yourself in nature by observing wildlife in Azrou, and learn about the local culture through the traditional weaving practices in Imouzzar. With a diverse range of experiences, this itinerary promises a memorable and fulfilling day.

Departure Pick up from your accommodation .
Departure Time Pick up arround 9 Am
Languages English, French, Italian ,Arabic
Includes
  • Transportation carried out by a private vehicle
  • An experienced, English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • 1 Bottles of water each person per Day
Excludes
  • Lunch and other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything mentioned optional in the itinerary

Tour Timeline

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    Fes to middle atlas day trip

    Your Middle Atlas day trip begins when your driver from Fes Desert Trips picks you up from your hotel or riad in Fes at 10 a.m. (Times can be adjusted to suit if needed; just ask us; we are always willing to help and are very flexible.)
    This day trip incorporates visits to villages in the Middle Atlas Mountains (elevation up to 1360 meters above sea level), where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas and breathe deeply into the clear, fresh, cool mountain air.
    Firstly, you will be driven to the village of Immouzer, famous for its apples, which are fragrant and beautiful, with apple blossoms in the spring, and in July, the famous National Apple Festival.
    Next, you can see the delightful Ifrane, a charming Alpine-styled, chalet-filled town nestling prettily in the Atlas Mountains and known as "the Switzerland of Morocco". It is a relief to visit these cool mountain towns if you visit in the summer, a pleasant escape from the oppressive heat, and if you visit in the winter, Ifrane and the nearby ski resort of Michliffen offer many snow sports activities.
    Catching tantalizing glimpses of the Middle Atlas Mountains as you ascend into them through huge forests of cedar and cork, your next stop will be to explore Azrou, 'The Rock' in the local Berber language, an ancient settlement still lived in by the Amazigh (Berbers), Morocco's original inhabitants before the arrival of the Arabs. It is a lovely village with flower beds, cherry tree-lined streets, and green tiled roofs in the heart of the magnificent cedar forest, the largest in Morocco. Near here live the Barbary Apes, actually a type of macaque monkey, who may try to share your lunch. You will be able to see the tribal herdsmen hard at work milling flour or engaged in traditional carpentry and carpet making. Enjoy haggling for a rug if you wish, especially if you arrive for the Tuesday market, as the prices here can be much lower than in Fes and the people are very friendly.
    The Middle Atlas day trip finishes with a pleasant return drive to Fes, where Fes Desert Trips will drop you off at your hotel or riad.