6 Days Middle Atlas & Sahara Desert Tour from Fes

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley Depart from Fes in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan and traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, home to lush cedar forests and roaming Barbary monkeys. Visit the picturesque Berber villages of Ifrane and Azrou, known for their charming architecture and local markets. Continue through Midelt, famous for its stunning mountain scenery, and drive into the Ziz Valley, one of Morocco's most scenic palm-lined oases. Overnight in Midelt at Villa Midelt Or Pomme D'or Day 2: Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga Drive through the dramatic landscapes of Erfoud, a gateway town to the Sahara Desert, known for its fossil quarries and desert scenery. Arrive in Merzouga, where you embark on a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, capturing stunning desert photographs as the sun sets over the Sahara. Overnight in Merzouga luxury desert camp – Tiziri Camp or Sahara Eden Camp Optional activity: Evening desert stroll and stargazing under the Sahara sky. Day 3-4: Erg Chebbi Desert Exploration Wake up early for a sunrise camel ride over the dunes, and spend two full days exploring the vast Erg Chebbi desert. Enjoy sandboarding on the golden dunes, photography sessions, and 4x4 desert excursions to remote trails and Berber villages. Visit nomadic Berber families for tea and cultural insight, and immerse yourself in local desert traditions. Optional activities: • Trekking to a nearby desert oasis to discover hidden palms and natural springs • Learning to make traditional Berber pizza in the sand with guidance from local Berber cooks Overnight in desert camp – Tiziri Camp or Sahara Eden Camp Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Tinghir → Todra Gorge Depart Merzouga and visit the historic town of Rissani, exploring its bustling souks with spices, dates, and handmade crafts. Continue to Erfoud, a desert gateway famous for its fossils and Sahara landscapes. Travel through Tinghir, a scenic town at the entrance of the Todra region, with palm-lined valleys and traditional Berber villages. Arrive at the majestic Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs ideal for photography and short walks. Overnight in Todra Gorge – Kasbah Riad Le Festival Optional activity: Evening stroll or photography at Todra Gorge cliffs. Day 6: Todra Gorge → Middle Atlas Mountains → Fes Leave Todra Gorge and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests, authentic Berber villages, and scenic viewpoints. Enjoy stops for photos and local culture insights along the route. Continue your journey back to Fes, arriving in the evening, concluding your 6-day Middle Atlas and Sahara Desert tour from Fes.