After breakfast, we’ll drive through Dades Valley to admire its stunning rock formations and take a break at a scenic gorge. As we leave Dades, we’ll head toward Tinghir and Todra Valley, where we’ll enjoy panoramic views of ancient Berber villages and palm groves.
Upon arriving at Todgha Gorge, you’ll walk beneath towering red cliffs, reaching heights of 300 meters at their narrowest point. We’ll continue to Erfoud and Rissani, historically known as Sijilmassa (the birthplace of the Alaouit dynasty), with lunch en route.
Finally, we’ll head to Merzouga, where you’ll be warmly welcomed with a cup of tea before spending the night at a hotel or riad.
Today, we’ll explore the Merzouga desert. We’ll start by visiting the seasonal Lake Sirji near the village of Khamlia, home to people from Mali, where you can enjoy their music and lifestyle.
Next, we’ll head to Meffes Mines to learn about the mining process before venturing into the dunes for stunning views. There, you’ll share a cup of tea with Berber Bedouins living in tents and get to know their way of life.
Before returning to the hotel, local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount camels, along with essential safety tips, as we embark on a 1 to 1.5-hour ride through the enchanting Erg Chebbi sand sea. Overnight will be spent in a Berber tent.
After returning from the desert with the camels and showering, we’ll head to Rissani, Morocco’s first imperial city.
We’ll travel through Erfoud, known for its fossils, and enjoy the panoramic views of palm groves and gorges in the Ziz Valley, then cross Tizi-n-Talghomt. In Midelt, we’ll stop for lunch.
Next, we’ll take the highway to the cedar forest, where we’ll see monkeys in their natural habitat. We’ll pass through Ifrane, the ‘Switzerland of Morocco,’ before arriving in Fez, the cultural capital. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast is our first stop, followed by a visit to Tizi n Talghmt pass. Next, we reach Azro to see the apes in the cedar forests. After lunch, we head to Fes. In the afternoon, we’ll take you to your accommodation or the airport, concluding our 10-day tour from Fes to the Imperial cities and the Merzouga Sahara.
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