Description
Discover Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Fez that explores small towns and a rolling landscape of cedar forests and peaks. Soak up the European feel of Ifrane, sometimes called the ‘Switzerland of Morocco,’ then descend to the Berber market town of Azrou to find the monkeys that thrive in nearby groves of cedar trees.
Overview
Discover Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Fez that explores small towns and a rolling landscape of cedar forests and peaks. Soak up the European feel of Ifrane, sometimes called the ‘Switzerland of Morocco,’ then descend to the Berber market town of Azrou to find the monkeys that thrive in nearby groves of cedar trees. With pickup and drop-off at Fez hotels, this full-day Middle Atlas trip goes off the beaten path to find Morocco’s quieter, rural side. Visit the Middle Atlas Mountains with an expert guide See a ski town in Morocco’s high peaks Follow trails through cedar forests Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Fez
- Visit the Middle Atlas Mountains with an expert guide
- See a ski town in Morocco’s high peaks
- Follow trails through cedar forests
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Fez
DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL FOR VTT BIKE EXCURSION
Hotel pick up at 8 a.m..
We arrive back on last day around 6 p.m. and we drop you off at your hotel or any place you require.
Inclusion
Pick up from your Fes riad /hotel.
English speaking driver / guide.
Dinners,breakfasts as per itinerary
Rent of VTT bike
Accommodation during Morocco VTT trip
Local guide
Drop off at your hotel in Fes.
Exclusion
Lunches / Drinks / Entry Fees.
Monuments/ attractions entry fees
Itinerary
FES – IFRANE - MONEKY’S VALLEY AZROU - MIDELT
In the morning we will start our vtt trip & jeep tour from Fes with trek morocco desert tour into the middle Atlas Mountains to a region known as Immouzzer, which is blanketed by forests of cedar, juniper ... the area is well known for having abundant wildlife and we may see many types of birds, wild boar and Barbary apes on our scenic drive. Then the road will start climb into the Middle Atlas Mountains we may see the slopes dotted by the tents and goat herds of nomadic Berbers who call this rugged region home. We arrive to Midelt where we will spend the night in a hotel. Trek Morocco Desert Tour offering every day you will have around 3 hours biking
MIDELT- ZIZ VALLEY - ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT
After the breakfast we continue on mountain roads overlooking the wide flowing Ziz Valley and river too . Passing Kasbahs and palm groves we pass desert city of Er-Rachidia and arrive in the late afternoon to Merzouga sahara, city on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert, Overnight in Merzouga riad.
ERG CHEBBI BY 4X4 - CAMEL RIDE IN DESERT & VTT BIKE
After the breakfast and take shower in riad Hotel ,we go in a tour around the Erg Chebbi ,we will visit a house and listen to some Gnawa music; originally from Ghana, and Sudan. We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads and oasis of palm trees. Towards lunchtime, we go back to Merzouga sahara, after Lunch and relaxing in silence of sahara ,we will go to the camels who are waiting to take us on a desert adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in the desert camp with tuareg Berber music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise, when we arrive at the desert camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset ,we will spend the night in Berber nomad tents. We organize 7 Days tour from Fes to Marrakech
MERZOUGA - TODGHA GORGES – ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE
After seeing the sunrise we go back on camels to sahara of Merzouga after the breakfast and take shower in riad hotel then we start our journey to Ouarzazate cinema capital . On the way; we visit the Berber shops containing fossils, carpets, lamps...Tinjdad and Todgha Gorges, Boumalene Dades...we arrive to Ouarzazate in the evening. Trek Morocco Desert Tour offering every day you will have around 3 hours biking …
OUARZAZATE - KASBAH AIT BENHADDOU - TIZI N'TICHKA 2260M - MARRAKECH
After breakfast,we leave Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou( impressive Kasbah fortress in Morocco).this site’s movies were filmed here such as the Gladiator. Leave Ait Benhaddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Atlas Tizi nTichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages.
VISIT OF MARRAKECH
A walking day tour in Marrakech, visit the Menara, a surrounded pool by flowerbeds that function as an irrigation system for the surrounded fields. The sightseeing tour will cover several impressive sights: The Koutoubia mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Palace museum of jewellery. Optional lunch will be in the medina followed by a walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech. Enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the exciting Jamaa El Fna Square from a terrace of a cafe, dinner and night at riad hotel.
MARRAKECH - AIRPORT
Transfer from Marrakech medina to Marrakech airport.
Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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