Fez, Erfoud & Merzouga Tour

Your discovery tour begins with an exploration of the imperial city of Fez. Located between the northwest of the Atlas Mountains, this ancient city is the Morocco’s second largest and boasts a centuries-old heritage marked by great dynasties. Then it’s off to the desert and the oasis town of Erfoud the road of a thousand kasbahs. Last, but definitely not least, you arrive in the Merzouga desert – famous for the high dunes of Erg Chebbi – for a night’s glamping in the desert. Don’t forget to count the stars!

When you arrive at Fès-Saïs airport, we will be there to welcome you and take you to your riad in comfort. Settle in and enjoy some free time: take a stroll through UNESCO-listed Fes el Bali, an immense (approx. 300 hectares) labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys. This is also where some of the city’s most attractive sights are to be found: the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum.

In the heart of the Fes el Bali district, the decor of the Dar Lys reflects the local artisanal know-how and features fabrics, brocade, leather, brassware, wood, pottery and zellige tiles … it’s practically a museum! Every rooms is different, but all are air-conditioned, offer Wi-Fi, and are decorated in the Arab-Andalusian tradition. This palace promises moments of pure zen with a sauna, hammam and a treatment room. The separate café and roof terrace are also perfect places from which to capture the energy of this extraordinary city, and the hotel restaurant offers an authentic Fassi culinary journey in a setting worthy of the Arabian Nights.

You depart for Erfoud after breakfast, at around 8am. Along the way, the journey takes you through Ifrane, located at 1,713m above sea level, and known as Morocco’s little Switzerland. Admire the diversity of landscapes, appreciate the purity of the air, and breathe in the fragrant essences of cedar and thuja woods. Following the Cedar Route on the Middle Atlas plateau, you arrive at Azrou, home of the famous Barbary macaque. Then, as you traverse the Ziz valley, you get to experience one of Morocco’s largest oases where dates, wheat and even cumin are cultivated. A stop at the Oulad Chaker palm grove, a green island in the desert is followed by dinner and a night in Erfoud.

After breakfast, you head to Borj Est on the outskirts of Erfoud to admire the superb view of the city, surrounding oases and the palm grove of Tizimi which extends as far as the eye can see along the Ziz and Rheris wadis.

At around 4pm, it’s time to leave for Merzouga on camelback to enjoy the stunning sight of the desert at sunset on the way to your glamping accommodation. Savour a traditional Moroccan dinner and joyful musical evening before spending a calm and peaceful night in a khaïma, a luxurious yet traditional Berber tent in a nomad camp.

At sunrise, you head off for another camel trek to admire the regions colours and landscapes. Back at camp, enjoy breakfast before you head back towards Fez. Arrive at your riad in Fez at around 6.30pm.

Enjoy breakfast at the riad. Your private transfer driver will collect you 3 hours prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time from Fès-Saïs Airport.