The Morocco Fes To Marrakech 4 Days Berber Adventure allows the client to experience Moroccan culture and beautiful landscapes all in one trip. First of all the travel starts from Fes and goes up to the Middle Atlas with nice places like Ifran, the recognized as Moroccan Switzerland. Then, it goes through Azrou, which definitely deserves a stop to the attractive cedar woods and friendly and frolicking Barbary macaques. During the same course you overland through valleys of greenery and serpentines of mountains, which at last leads to the breathtaking Sahara Desert.
Over the last stretches to Erg Chebbi near Merzouga you can spend night in a cozy riad and watch the wonder of the golden sand dunes so far as you eye can see. It then drives you further into the desert where you can ride a camel in the sunset; you spend the night in a Berber tented camp, under the stars. Also there are visits such breathtaking places as the Todra Gorges and the famous Dades Valley. Last but not the least, we take a visit to the shifting sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and the golden city of Merzougu, and the Moroccan magical fortress – the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and drive through the High Atlas Mountains before the tour ends.
This ride starts from Fes and moves towards the Middle Atlas Mountain region. First, the town of Ifrane which has an Alpine built environment and a vivid green environment should suffice. After that, proceed to Azrou with the largest cedar forests in Morocco, as well as chance to see and interact with tricky Barbary macaques. Continuing on, drive through the Tizi N’talghamt Pass and be sure to make some changes to the landscape from mountain to desert like terrain.
As you will arrive at Erfoud which is famous for its fossil studios and the date festival, you will be able to attend craft workshops. Furthermore as you advance towards Merzouga you are greeted by the gigantic sand mass of Erg Chebbing. End the day with a camel ride to go watch the sunset over the dunes, it will be a spectacular way to end the day. Last of all, have a comfortable night at a familiarizing Moroccan-style Riad and then taste a traditional Morrocan dinner in the evening.
It is advised to have a big breakfast before you will leave in the morning for half – day 4X4 tour to Merzouga. On the way, stop at the heard and meet a nomad family, have a cup of tea to talking with them about nomadic life-spanning lifestyle. There, visit Khamliya – a village that is well- known for the cheerful Gnawa music; here you can see a live show.
Later in the afternoon the desert could be used to provide free time to do as one wishes in the middle of the desert. Go there to sunbathe or take a nap, take a sandboarding lesson, or go quad biking. Later in the evening, repeat the camel riding to the desert camp with facilities for having a traditional dinner with Berber music and nights in the desert to enjoy stargazing. Do not miss the opportunity to see the night in the middle of the desert.
Get up early to walking around with the sun rises and enjoy the Day break in the erg chebbi dunes. After the breakfast drive towards Tinghir the spectacular Todra Gorges here massive cliffs which have been split by the Todra River. Spend some time to start at one end of this natural phenomenon and work your way across to view the other end.
Proceed to Dades Valley, passing by Rose Valley, extremely beautiful in Spring from roses that fill the valley. It also drives one through the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs, which displays some structures that relate the history of Morocco. Lastly, drive to Skoura Palm Oasis has some kasbahs built amidst the palm groves. Just have nice evening and dinner at your guest house.
On the last night, set off to Ouarzazate, alsoknown as the Morocco Hollywood to have photographs at the Taourirt Kasbah before proceeding into the next season. Subsequently, go to Ait Benhaddou which is also a world heritage site which gives one of the best examples of Morrocan architectural style. Find time and visit some of the small winding streets and understand the actual significance of the kasbah as a hub of trans Saharan trade.
Then the route goes through the narrow streets of the High Atlas Mountain roads. You cannot afford to miss the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass while on the trip, thus, make sure you make a stop there and also visit the Taddert argan oil cooperative where you will watch how the oil is produced traditionally. Lastly, transfer to Marrakech for the final destination that ends with a transfer to your hotel.
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Yes, the tour is customs friendly and children can be included too. Camel riding is not very risky at all, and kids can also ride the camel together with a grown up. To accommodate the young ones or people with special problems as to mobility, there are facililities to use 4 by 4 cars.
Yes, for the_record, if the unthinkable happens and you have no desire to ride a camel, then you can take a 4X4 car to the desert camp. Make sure you let the guide of the institution know your preference beforehand.
Food itinerary of the meal tour entails actual Moroccan meals like tagines, couscous, and the Moroccan bread. Special requests for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food can also be made – please let the operator know of your needs prior to the tour.
Standard camps are more of amenities that share washrooms and other simple facilities. Company improvements that come with luxury camp are private bath, larger and even better amenities such as larger tents. The options are available to accommodate your desires.
There may be restricted network connection or no connection at all in areas such as the desert camp. Preventing congestion during the trip is possible by notifying friends and relatives of the possibility of limited time to connect.
The dunes can be visited on foot, sandboarding is also available as well as quad biking (as an extra attraction). Besides, there are cultural focused activities for instance visiting nomadic family or watching live Gnawa music in Khamliya village.
Daytime driving will be approximately from 4 to 7 hours with intermittent stops in restaurants and sightseeing and break times. The drives indeed provide spectacular sights and a lot of photography spots.
Tipping of tour guides, drivers and staff in the places of accommodation is however encouraged though not compulsory. It is advisable to have small notes in Moroccan Dirhams for this kind if purpose.
In the event that you realize you are affected you should inform your guide immediately. Much needed first aid kits are provided and in the event of further complications, your guide will help you get to a pharmacy or hospital.
Indeed, there are options to request a specific product to be made in its own unique way. To do so contact the tour operator to inquire about other available sites to be picked up or dropped off at.
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