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4-Day Desert Discovery: Fez to Todra Gorges, Ouzina & Merzouga Sahara Tour
"A 4-day circular tour from Fez exploring remote lakes, gorges, the Ouzina desert, and the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes."
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01Fez to Todra Gorges via Imilchil Lakes
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Fez to Todra Gorges via Imilchil Lakes
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Depart Fez and journey through the Middle Atlas to a region of romantic legend before descending towards dramatic gorges.
Day Highlights
- Morning pick-up from your accommodation in Fez
- Drive through Ifrane, 'the Switzerland of Morocco'
- Continue to the village of Imilchil in the High Atlas
- Visit the legendary lakes of Isli and Tislit, associated with the traditional Marriage Festival
- Descend from the mountains towards the pre-Saharan region
- Arrive at the towering Todra Gorges in the late afternoon
- Check into your hotel or riad in the area for dinner and overnight
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02Todra Gorges to the Remote Ouzina Desert
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Todra Gorges to the Remote Ouzina Desert
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Leave the rocky gorges behind for the vast, open landscapes of the Sahara, exploring off-the-beaten-path villages and desert tracks.
Day Highlights
- Morning walk and exploration of Todra Gorges
- Drive through typical Berber villages such as Alnif and Ramlia
- Follow sections of the historic old Paris-Dakar Rally track
- Arrive at the serene and expansive Erg de Ouzina in the late afternoon
- Experience a spectacular desert sunset away from the crowds
- Dinner and overnight at a traditional riad or guesthouse in Ouzina
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03Ouzina Desert to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
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Ouzina Desert to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
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Journey from a quiet desert corner to the most famous dunes, culminating in a classic Saharan experience.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast with views of the Ouzina dunes
- Drive through remote border villages between Morocco and Algeria
- Arrive at the edge of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga
- Mount your camels for a trek into the heart of the dunes
- Enjoy sunset over the golden sands
- Arrive at a traditional nomad-style camp for the evening
- Savor a Berber dinner and spend the night under the stars in a private tent
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04Merzouga to Fez via Ziz Valley & Cedar Forest
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Merzouga to Fez via Ziz Valley & Cedar Forest
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Bid farewell to the desert and make the scenic journey back to Fez, traversing valleys and mountains.
Day Highlights
- Optional sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Camel ride back to Merzouga village
- Breakfast and hot shower at a local hotel
- Begin the return journey north, crossing the Ziz Valley with its vast palm grove
- Drive through the Anti-Atlas and Middle Atlas mountain ranges
- Stop at the Azrou Cedar Forest to see the Barbary macaques
- Late afternoon arrival back in Fez
- Drop-off at your accommodation, marking the end of the tour
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Escape on a four-day circular expedition from the cultural capital of Fez into the lesser-known heartlands of Morocco's southeast. This tour ventures off the typical tourist trail, taking you to the legendary Marriage Festival lakes of Isli and Tislit, through remote Berber villages, and into the stark beauty of the Ou...
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"The entire trip was seamless. From the airport pickup to the desert camp, every detail was handled perfectly. I felt inspired."
Alex Johnson
Solo Traveler • Australia
Expedition: Desert Tour
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"An architectural masterpiece of a journey. The balance between rugged adventure and absolute luxury was precisely what I wanted."
Sarah Miller
Luxury Explorer • United Kingdom
Expedition: Cultural Tour
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"The light in the Sahara is unlike anything else. Direct Morocco Tours positioned us perfectly to capture the soul of the desert."
Marc Durand
Photographer • France
Expedition: Mountain Trek
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