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Circuit from Ouarzazate to Fez passing through the High Atlas
7 nights / 8 days
Trip description
Explore the fascinating history of Fez , the world's best-preserved medina , with its narrow alleyways , bustling souks , and centuries-old mosques —the epitome of historical authenticity . Afterward, escape to the serenity of the Hotel Xaluca Spa Aguelmame Sidi Ali , formerly a hunting and fishing lodge and now a fully rebuilt boutique hotel nestled in the high mountains 140 km away . Experience the perfect balance between the culture of Fez and the natural beauty of the country's deepest lake . A unique journey that invites you to create unforgettable moments amidst history and nature .
- Duration7 nights / 8 days
- PlacesOuarzazate, Boulmane Dades, Tinerhir, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani, Rissani, Ifrane, Fez
- AirportOuarzazate / Fez
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Duration7 nights / 8 days -
PlacesOuarzazate, Boulmane Dades, Tinerhir, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani, Rissani, Ifrane, Fez -
AirportOuarzazate / Fez -
Price
Day 1 of the itinerary
- Departure from your airport towards Ouarzazate . ( At this time of year, Morocco is one hour behind ).
- Arrival in Ouarzazate.
- Airport pickup with 4x4 vehicle with driver and departure towards Aït Ben Haddou , Ksar declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and setting for various film productions such as Gladiator or Lawrence of Arabia .
- Next, we will return to Ouarzazate , where we can optionally visit the Atlas film studios or the Kasbah of Taourirt .
- Later we will head towards Boumalne Dades , a town located in the Valley of the Birds , at an altitude of 1,612 m .
- Accommodation and dinner at the 4* Hotel Xaluca Dades*.
Day 2 of the itinerary
- Today we will venture along trails deep into the Central High Atlas , discovering spectacular landscapes .
- We will visit Berber villages such as Boutaghrar and Amskar , where time seems to have stood still .
- We will see mountains , canyons and valleys , as well as the caves where nomads still live in the mountains.
- We will explore the M'Goun Gorges for an unforgettable walk .
- Lunch will be on the road , at a “Gite d'Etape” .
- Accommodation and dinner at the 4* Hotel Xaluca Dades.
Day 3 of the itinerary
- This morning we will travel through the Dades Valley to its gorges and arrive at the viewpoint , where we will have tea .
- During the visit we will stop at the “monkey paws” .
- We will continue our route towards Tinerhir , a small and prosperous town that offers a beautiful panorama of contrasts with its pink houses and palm groves , an ideal starting point to delve into the famous Todra Gorges , where we can walk a little following the course of the river .
- Later we will continue to Erfoud , a city known as "the Gateway to the Desert" .
- Accommodation and dinner at Kasbah Xaluca , listed as unique in Morocco for its peculiar characteristics .
Day 4 of the itinerary
- Today will be a day of total desert .
- We will travel along one of the tracks used in the Dakar Rally , visiting villages and desert nomads .
- We will stop at the Marine Fossil Quarries , which are 360 million years old , and have a picnic in an authentic oasis .
- We will continue until we reach the Great Erg Chebbi , the "Desert of Dunes of very fine sand" , where we will change the 4x4 vehicle for dromedaries to go into the heart of the dunes and contemplate an unforgettable sunset .
- We will arrive by camel at the Bivouac , where we will stay in tents , like those used by desert nomads .
- Accommodation and dinner.
- Sleeping under the stars is .
Day 5 of the itinerary
- "A Date with the Sunrise." It is recommended get up early to walk to the top of the dunes and see the sunrise .
- Bedouin breakfast and departure by car to circle the Erg to the abandoned village of Merdani .
- We will continue to the Sudanese village of Khamlia , where its inhabitants will treat us to their traditional dances and mint tea .
- Later we will go to Rissani* to visit its market , unique in these latitudes and a supply point for tribes and desert nomads .
- It's very curious to see their donkey "parking" .
- Finally, we will climb to a natural viewpoint to say goodbye to the desert with a beautiful panoramic view .
- Return to Kasbah Xaluca to enjoy the rest of the free day .
- After the desert experience, it's nice to be able to relax .
- Swimming in the heated pool,
- Enjoy a jacuzzi,
- Play tennis or mini-golf,
- Either do a hammam (Turkish bath) or receive a massage (optional).
- For the more adventurous, there is the possibility of taking quad bike excursions through the dunes surrounding the hotel or visiting nearby Kasbahs ( optional excursion ).
- Accommodation and dinner at Kasbah Xaluca.
- In the afternoon, cars with drivers will be available if you wish to continue visiting the area or stroll freely around Erfoud .
Day 6 of the itinerary
- Free time in the morning .
- At the agreed time , departure in a northerly direction with a journey of approximately 330 km .
- We will pass through the Ziz Valley , with more than ten million palm trees inside .
- We will leave the desert and begin to ascend the Atlas mountain range , enjoying breathtaking landscapes .
- We will cross Midelt until we reach Aguelmane Sidi Ali , a special place located at an altitude of 2,200 meters , on the slope of a volcano and on the shores of the deepest natural lake in the country .
- Accommodation and dinner at the Xaluca Spa Aguelmane Sidi Ali , a refuge built in 1935 and recently restored , ideal for a charming night .
Day 7 of the itinerary
- In the morning there is the possibility of taking a walk around the lake or climbing to the crater of the volcano located nearby.
- Food at the hotel.
- At the agreed time , we will cross the famous forests of giant cedars and, if we are lucky, we will be able to feed a colony of wild monkeys that lives high up in the mountains.
- We will continue towards Ifrane , a town known as "Little Switzerland" because of its great resemblance to that country.
- We will descend the Middle Atlas Mountains until we reach Fez .
- Accommodation and dinner in a Riad in the Medina or a 4* Hotel .
Day 8 of the itinerary
- This morning we will visit on foot, with a local guide, the ancient Medina of Fez , one of the most authentic and best preserved in the Arab world .
- We will explore its labyrinthine medieval alleyways bustle of its people , artisan centers , mosques and palaces are hidden .
- We will have the opportunity to visit a center where they tan leather .
- At the agreed time , transfer to Fez airport to catch your return flight .
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- Two nights in Boumalne Dades at the 4* Hotel Xaluca Dades a half-board basis
- Two nights in Erfoud at Kasbah Xaluca half-board basis
- One night in Erg Chebbi in a Desert Bivouac with Half Board
- One night in Aguelmane Sidi Ali at Hotel Xaluca Spa Aguelmane Sidi Ali on a half board
- One night in Fez in a Riad in the Medina or a 4* Hotel Half Board basis
- Lunch at a Gite d'Etape in the mountains
- Lunchtime picnic in the desert
- Lunch at Hotel Xaluca Spa Aguelmane Sidi Ali
- Camel ride
- 4x4 vehicle with driver from day 1 to day 7 of the itinerary , both included
- Guided tour in Fez (half day)
- Visits to Ait Ben Haddou and the Madrasa of Fez
- Airport transfers
- Vehicle fuel
- Travel assistance insurance
- The drinks
- Lunchtime meals , except those specified
- Other personal extras such as quads , massages , etc.
- The flight
- Supplement to add cancellation to insurance*
He The cost is 45 euros per person for trips maximum 9 days.
He Insurance must be purchased at the same time as the trip confirmation. and issuance of banknotes.
* Check terms and final price for your particular case.
- There are different flight options , from regular airlines like Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca , to low-cost airlines like Vueling , Air Arabia or Ryanair , with direct flights from some of the main cities.
- CHECK FLIGHT OPTIONS AND CONDITIONS.
- This tiered pricing is calculated based on the occupancy of the 4x4 vehicle or vehicles that accompany us throughout the journey; therefore, the costs are divided among the number of occupants on each occasion.
- Prices based on double and triple rooms.
- The single room supplement for this program is 400 euros.
- The discount for children aged 3 to 11 , sharing a room with a minimum of two adults, is 410 euros in low season and 430 euros in high season.
- During peak season , local guides in the Medinas may be shared with other customers.
- Spanish-speaking drivers are limited , and in high season they are difficult to find unless booked well in advance.
- This trip is in a 4x4 vehicle with a driver . The drivers are friendly and easygoing people who will make your trip more enjoyable.
- Certified guides are reserved exclusively for the Medinas , not for the tours.
- It is mandatory to travel with a passport valid for at least 6 months to enter Morocco.
- The quad bike tour is optional , priced at €90 per vehicle , for a two-hour circuit.
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- To make a reservation, you need to:
- Complete the registration form passport still needs to be updated ).
- Make the corresponding payment , either by bank transfer or Visa :
- 30% of the trip cost at the time of booking .
- The remaining 70% is due 30 days before the trip departs .
- * If the conditions of the chosen flight require immediate issuance 100% of the flights must be paid in addition to 30% of the ground services .
- All cancellations that occur :
- 45 days before departure , they will have a 30% expense .
- 21 days before departure , they will have 100% of expenses .
- All cancellations that occur at any time , once the booking has been confirmed , will have a penalty of 50 euros per booking as a management fee .
- These conditions apply to ground services . Flights are not included in the travel package.
- If purchased through Xaluca Tours , flight conditions will be governed by the policies of each airline .
- Cancellation insurance will not be refunded under any circumstances .
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