Day 1: Fez / Merzougua (camel ride and overnight in the desert)
We will meet you at your Fez riad or hotel, depart and transport (8 hours) over
the Middle Atlas mountains through the cedar forests of Ifrane, Midelt and the
Ziz gorges towards Sahara, until the Erg Chebbi dunes appear on the horizon.
Our destination is the auberge (small inn) 29km from Merzouga, where you meet
your camel guide and ride into the dunes at sunset to the bivouac (camp). Upon
arrival you will have a traditional tagine dinner prepared under the evening
stars. Climb the dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in
the nomad wool tent
Day 2: Merzougua / Marrakech
Return by camel at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower. The
remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate where we’ll stop for
lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt. Then we cross the High Atlas
once more, down the Tizi nTichka pass. Arrival evening in Marrakech at
approximately 6pm. Marrakech hotel this night optional with an extra cost.
Book this tour
Includes: Transport by 4x4; experienced driver; ensuite rooms with air
conditioning, breakfast and dinner (vegetarians welcome); swimming stops (April
to September); personalised extended walks and exploration of oasis palmeries
and kasbahs, markets and medinas; camel trek to overnight in nomad desert
bivouac with guide and camels of course…
NB : Each one of our offers can be adapted to suit individual
needs. The Sahara is a mysterious, magical and powerful experience. You will be
accompanied by local and experienced nomad guides as well as knowledgeable
drivers who can increase your enjoyment in gaining a feel for this special
place.
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