MERZOUGA , FES & OUZOUD WATERFALLS . 6DAYS/5NIGHTS FROM MARRAKECH

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Duration

6 days

Age Range

5 to 67

Group Size

17 people

Tour Operator

Discover Morocco Tours

Excursion Highlights

  • Explore ancient kasbahs and studios
  • Camel ride and night in Berber tent
  • Discover Roman ruins in Volubilis
  • Drive through the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Fez and its historic medina

Tour Languages

English(US, UK)

Itinerary

Pickup from your hotel or Airport in Marrakech at 8:00 am. We will drive for approximately 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi 'n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have morning meal. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.

Then, we will drive in the direction of Ouarzazate where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have midday meal here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterwards, we will drive to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley. The night will be spent at a hotel in Dades Valley.

After morning meal, we will drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge, and then go to Tinjdad village where we will stop for midday meal.

After midday meal, we will pass through the towns of Erfoud and Rissani In the direction of Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax by the swimming pool and have berber tea. Around 5:30pm, we will ride the camels from the hotel for about one hour and a half through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the berber tents, have some time to relax, drink berber tea with nomads at the base camp, and go over to the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the base camp, followed by music around the base campfire. Overnight in the berber tent.

Before sunrise, our camel warden will wake you to ascend the dunes and find the sun emerge above the horizon. During the winter season when the days are short, we will start the camel ride and on route pause to meet the sunrise. Arriving at the hotel we will be able to have showers and morning meal, before continuing our journey to Fez.

We leave Merzouga en route to Fez, passing through many places: Arfoud, Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, Ifrane and Fez. On a good day you might be able to catch a glimpse of the monkeys that live in the forests. We will stop for midday meal along the way in one of the many restaurants.The night will be spent at a hotel in Fes.

After morning meal you'll have a whole day to discover the intellectual and consecrated city of the kingdom with a local guide. There are many monuments you will be able to visit: Madrasahs (Koranic schools), Chahrij, Bouinania Attarin, Fez El-Jedid and the Karaouine Mosque (first university in the world) the tanneries, clay workshops, artisan quarters, and souks of largest and oldest medina in Morocco. Overnight in Fes.

We will leave from Fes at 8h00 a.m. Then drive to Meknes to explore the Roman city (Volubilis). Once in the region, we’ll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Then off to Meknes where you can explore an afternoon some of this Imperial city’s sights. We will then take the road in direction to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas and as the way is long, we will stop at Ouzoud Village to spend the night.

This morning will start with the visit of the amazing Ouzoud waterfall, you will first see it from the top and then get down to have midday meal near to the water. We will then go back to Marrakech, with a stop to explore Imi N Ifri. And we will be back in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Tour Destinations on the Map

This map itinerary may be inaccurate, Please check below for more accurate info.
- Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Kalaat M'Gouna - Boumalne Dades - Tinghir - Erfoud - Merzouga - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes - Meknes - Volubilis Archaeological Site - Ouzoud - Demnate

Tour Includes

- 4 nights accomodation in hotels or similar ( 3 or 4 stars )

- 1 night in the luxury base camp in Erg Chebbi dunes

- English speaking drivers and local guides in Fes, Ait Benhaddou, Volubilis, and Ouzoud.

- Enjoy dinner and morning meal at your hotel in Dades.

- Dinner and morning meal at the desert base camp.

- Two dinners at your Hotel/Riad in Fes, along with morning meal.

- Dinner and morning meal at your hotel in Ouzoud waterfalls.

This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let Discover Morocco Tours know the food option that you prefer.

- Memorable camel ride experience in Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes.

- Thrilling sandboarding adventure in Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes.

- Exploration of Khamlia village, where you can discover the enchanting Gnawa music.

- Entrance fees to various attractions and sites.

- Visiting the breathtaking Ouzoud waterfalls.

- All fuel expenses are covered.

- Private transportation with A/C

- Pick up/drop off at your hotels

Tour Excludes

The price does not include the cost of flight tickets.

Please note that travel insurance is not included in the package.

- ATVs ( Quad biking )

- Personal expenses (gifts, souvenirs...)

- Lunches in local cafes and Restaurants

- Beverages e.g. alcoholic,sodas,mineral water ect.

Know Before Your Trip

Time Zone: GMT+1 (UTC+1)

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Emergency: Police: 19, Ambulance: 15
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VISA: Check if you need a visa to enter Morocco here. (Citizens from the US, EU, UK, Canada usually have visa-free access.)

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