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Fez and the Silence of the Sahara

A perfect tour for those departing from Fez who want to experience an adventure in the Sahara Desert without missing out on the history, art and culture of Morocco’s imperial cities. Four unforgettable days exploring a medieval medina, golden dunes, nomadic villages, and the magical silence of the Sahara.

DAY 1

Guided Tour of Fez

After breakfast, departure for a guided tour of Fez, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities and one of the country’s most important cultural centres. The day includes stops in the New City, with the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter, and in the Medina, one of the oldest and best-preserved historic areas in the Arab world. You will visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque, the Al Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Square, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the traditional tanneries and a ceramic workshop. A maze of colourful souks will accompany you throughout the day. Return to the riad in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 2

Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, departure towards southern Morocco, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco for its European-style architecture. The journey continues to Azrou, where the famous Barbary macaques live in the cedar forests. You will then travel along the scenic Ziz Valley, surrounded by oases and mountain landscapes. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, a village located at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Shortly before sunset, you will set off on a camel ride across the dunes to reach the Berber desert camp. The evening comes alive with a traditional dinner under the stars and live Berber music.

Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.

DAY 3

Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Khamlia – Desert Camp

Wake up at dawn to admire the sunrise over the desert dunes, followed by breakfast at the desert camp. The entire day is dedicated to discovering Erg Chebbi, one of the most iconic landscapes of the Sahara. After breakfast, you will set off by 4×4 to explore the desert dunes, also visiting some nomadic families who live in remote areas of the desert. You will then reach the village of Khamlia, home to descendants of people originally from Mali, Senegal and Mauritania, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Gnawa music performance, an important part of African cultural heritage. You will also visit the Mifiss mines, now abandoned but still full of fascinating history and atmosphere. In the late afternoon, you will return to Merzouga.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 4

Merzouga – Valle dello Ziz – Fez

After breakfast, departure for the return journey. Along the way, you will once again cross the Ziz Valley, with a stop in Azrou to see the Barbary macaques and relax among the Atlas cedar forests. Arrival in Fez in the evening.

•⁠ ⁠airport transfers (arrival and departure)
•⁠ ⁠pick-up from your hotel or riad
•⁠ ⁠Toyota Prado Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi 4×4 / minivan / minibus with air conditioning
•⁠ ⁠driver speaking Italian / French / English / Spanish
•⁠ ⁠fuel, tolls, and associated taxes
•⁠ ⁠overnight stays and breakfasts in traditional riads
•⁠ ⁠half board treatment as specified in the itinerary
•⁠ ⁠camel trekking experience
•⁠ ⁠4×4 desert excursion by jeep
•⁠ ⁠sandboarding experience on the desert dunes

•⁠ ⁠flights
•⁠ ⁠lunches
•⁠ ⁠drinks
•⁠ ⁠tips (always appreciated)
•⁠ ⁠entrance fees to museums, monuments, parks, and archaeological sites
•⁠ ⁠optional travel insurance (recommended)
•⁠ ⁠anything not expressly mentioned in the “Included” section

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