Details of days
OUARZAZATE Desert LUXURY TOUR EXPERIENCE & IMPERIAL CITIES
Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Agdz – Zagora – Foum Mharech desert tours.
Your SAHARA LUXURY TOUR EXPERIENCE will start after your travel to morocco from Zagora ( desert city ) passing the Tizi-in-Tiniffit Pass at 1660 metres elevation. The road descends to the Draa Valley, where Morrocan Jewish families settled along this fertile valley and used to live in harmony with Berber tribes. We will then travel to Agdz, situated at the foot of the extraordinary rock formation called Jbel Kissane. The road follows the Oued (river) Draa. Marvel at the date palms, laurel bushes and numerous kasbahs and ksars. We’ll continue our desert tour to the Zagora oasis, the real Gate of the desert, where we will start off road driving to follow the path of the Paris- Dakar Race towards Foum Mharech through the Tizi-N-Tifilalet and different Berber Villages across the hamadas and the desert plateau along side the Morocco/Algeria border, after a day off road driving, we will reach Foum Mharech where we will spend night in Riad Nomad.
Day 2: Foum Mharech – Ramlia – Ouzina — Taous — Khamlia — Merzouga Camel trekking tour.
After the breakfast, start your second desert tours day’s journey to across the dusty river Ouad Ghris, deep into the Moroccan Sahara in the south east where the best part of Paris-DAKAR Race wild desert in sandy roads between Tamarist trees like the safari get to Ramlia Village which is the nearest village to the border of Algeria. Continue off roading along side the border to get to Ouzina Sand dunes where we will stop to have tea with nomad famillies and to discover their way of life. Its time to enjoy driving up the sand dunes to Jedaid berber village and Taous which is small village with military base, just before the village we will stop to see the Petroglyphs. After 5 Km more off road we will get to the road in Taous village and after 15 Km, we will arrive Khamlia village of black people originally slaves brought from Sudan, stop for pictures in a panoramic view behind the Erg Chebbi of sand dunes so as to take lot of pictures and to see how the colour of the dunes change by the light of the sun after to the village of Mirdani an old village in ruins also stopping at Mfis, the place where coal was extracted and the large majority of the population of Merzouga worked to earn a living.A very interesting day which is spent in or very near the dunes —
the highest dunes in Morocco. where your camel will be awaiting you. before you mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore within the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. This tripbegins in evening, we organise the camel ride for the night in desert from Merzouga village. The trek will start right into the desert for 1:30min, We will spend the night in an equipped camp 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 camp we walk to the high dunes to see the sunset ,It will be a magical night when the sky is clear of cover and stars sparkle and shine with intensity, there will be a wonderful dinner around a campfire, Here you will spend your night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Medilt – Ifran – Fes Desert Tours.
In the morning of the third day of our desert tours adventure, we will ride the camels backing to Merzouga, you ll have the breakfest and shower in your riad in Merzouga so as to travel to Fes via Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi Ntalghamt Pass to Midelt, then continue our journey to Azrou, a berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, before which we stop to see the Barbarian apes in the famous Cedar forest. On to Ifran “the French village”, stop for a picture or a drink then drive to Fes, where you will be accommdated at riad in the medina.
Day 4: Fez Sightseeing Tour.
In the fourth day of our desert tours You will be picked up from your hotel/Riad in Fez with An official local guide (English, French, spainsh…-speaking) will accompany you on this tour.The highlights include:
• Andalusia Mosque:
This stunning mosque is easily definable by its imposing green and white minaret. Built at the end of the 9th century by a woman, its wood carvings are exquisite.
• Tanners District:
One of the main attractions of Fez, the tanners quarters is where leather is produced using the same centuries-old methods. You can get a birds eye view from the raised platform and watch the entire process.
• El-Attarine Madrasa or the Medersa Attarine:
Visit Fez’s most popular attraction, the El-Attarine Madrasa in the heart of the city, built in 1325. See the fine examples of Merenid craftsman ship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedar wood carvings on the ceiling.
• Karaouine Mosque:
One of the biggest religious structure in Morocco, this mosque lies in the heart of the medina. The university attached to the mosque has been the centre of Islamic learning in Morocco for more than 1000 years.
• Azouia Moulay Idriss:
The tomb of Moulay Idris is a highly revered shrine. At the entrance, women pass offerings through a hatch, which is also as close as a non-Muslim can get.
• Place Nejjarine:
A beautiful fountain can be seen at the Place Nejjarine, a square deep in the heart of the medina. It is also home to the Nejjarine Museum of Wood and carpentry and showcases Fez’s renowned wood-carving tradition. See exquisite furniture, thrones and objects of everyday use. Nearby is the souk of the carpenters.
The tour breaks for lunch at Moroccain restaurants in the Medina.
After lunch, continue with your guided exploration of the attractions outside Fez.
The highlights of this tour include:
• Gates: Royal Palace, Bab Boujloud: The Bab Boujloud gate is the most famous gate in Morocco. It is also the main entrance to the Medina. See the striking blue and green colors that cover either side of this monumental gate. The Royal Palace is one of the most elegant structures in Morocco with a huge and impressive gate.
• Tombs of the Merenid Dynasty: Get spectacular views over the city from this resting place of the Merenid Sultans who played a crucial role in making Fez the cultural and religious capital of Morocco. The ruins are a great place to take in the sprawling vistas of the Medina below.
• District of the potters: See where the world-famous cobalt blue enameled pottery is made.
Late afternoon we will drop you off at riad in Fez Medina.
Day 5: Fez – Meknes – Rabat – Marrakech Tour.
The last day of our Tour After the breakfast we will drive to Meknes this magnificent Imperial city.sightseeing of Meknes includes Mosolum Moulay Ismail,Bab Mansour,Sahrij Souani. Then continue to Rabat the political capital of Morocco where we will visit the best sites of this city such as the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Oudayas Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic. Continue to Marrakech, drop you off at your hotel/riad where the end of our service.