3-Day Tour Errachidia to Fes
📝 Tour Description: What to Expect on Your Journey
Experience the best of the Moroccan Sahara with this 3-day tour from Errachidia to Fes. Travel through the beautiful Ziz Valley, explore the captivating Merzouga area, and visit fascinating sites around the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, including Berber nomad families, fossil mines, and the Hassi Labied oasis.
Embark on a camel trek across the sand dunes to witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and spend a magical night camping under the starry skies of the Sahara Desert.
During this journey, you will also cross the stunning Middle Atlas Mountains, admire picturesque landscapes, and stop at the cedar forest in Azrou to see the Barbarian macaques. The tour concludes with a visit to Ifrane, known as the “Little Moroccan Switzerland,” before arriving in Fes.
Highlights of the 3-Day Tour Errachidia to Fes:
- Beautiful Ziz Valley
- Authentic Berber Villages
- Visit to Nomad Families
- Camel Trekking Experience in the Sahara
- Sunset & Sunrise Over Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Magical Night Camping Under the Stars
- Cross the Splendid Middle Atlas Mountains
- Cedar Forest in Azrou
- Stop in Ifrane (“Little Moroccan Switzerland”)
Destination | Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Middle Atlas, Fes |
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Departure Location | Errachidia |
Return Location | Fes |
Additional Information | Departure Time: Please be ready by 09:00 AM for a prompt departure. Return Time: Approximately 06:00 PM on the last day. |
What’s Included / What’s Excluded
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel or airport
- Tour in air-condition vehicle A/C + Fuel
- Experienced English speaking driver
- 1 night at private room at hotel (dinner & breakfast included)
- 1-night stay at a private tent at desert camp ( Dinner & breakfast included )
- Camel trek in desert
- Sandboarding in the dunes (optional)
- Moroccan mint tea at the camp
- Tranfer by 4WD back from the camp (optional)
- Stops for panoramic views, take pictures, and free time for lunch
- Visit some interesting sites allong the way
- Lunches
- Drinks
🌟 Explore the Full Itinerary of Your Journey👇
- Pick-Up: Your 3-day trip from Errachidia to Fes begins with a pick-up from Moulay Ali Cherif Airport by your driver from Sahara Camel Trips.
- Direct Drive: Enjoy a direct drive to Merzouga, as most flights arriving in Errachidia land at night.
- Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Merzouga to rest before your desert adventure.
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel to start the day.
- 4x4 Excursion: Begin your Merzouga 4x4 excursion to explore interesting sites around Erg Chebbi dunes:
- Visit Hassi Labied Oasis to see its irrigation canal and agricultural land.
- Head south to Sriji Lake (if there’s water).
- Continue to Khamlia Village to listen to Gnawa music, a cultural experience with descendants of slaves brought to Morocco over a century ago.
- M’ifis Mines: Explore the M’ifis mines, known for minerals and fossils.
- Nomadic Experience: Visit a nomadic Berber family living in a tent in the Sahara:
- Share a glass of mint tea and learn about their desert life.
- Scenic Stops: Make stops at various panoramic viewpoints to admire the scenery and capture photos.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Camel Trekking: Return to the village and embark on a camel trek to reach the Berber Camp in Merzouga:
- Camel ride duration: 1 to 1.5 hours, with a break on top of the dunes to watch the sunset.
- Optional sandboarding activity available.
- Camp Arrival: Upon arrival at the camp:
- Welcome with a glass of tea and relax until dinner.
- Dinner and Entertainment:
- Enjoy a delicious dinner.
- Experience traditional Berber drumming music under the starry sky.
- Overnight Stay: Sleep comfortably under a nomadic tent in the desert.
- Sunrise: Begin the day by watching the sunrise over the dunes near the camp.
- Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious breakfast and take a shower at the camp.
- Camel Ride: Ride the camels back to the original starting location or opt for a transfer in a 4WD vehicle, as per your preference.
- Journey to Fes:
- Depart for Fes via Ziz Valley, the second-longest river in Morocco.
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you’ll enjoy incredible views.
- Lunch Break: Free time to have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Cedar Forest: In the afternoon, head towards Fes with a stop at the Cedar Forest in Azrou:
- Observe the wild monkeys and take a short walk through the forest for pictures.
- Ifrane Stop: Stop at Ifrane, often referred to as the "Little Switzerland" of Morocco.
- Arrival in Fes:
- Reach Fes in the late afternoon.
- Drop off at your hotel, concluding the 3-day tour from Errachidia to Fes.