Fez to Middle Atlas Day Trip: Discover Berber Villages and Atlas Mountains
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Embark on a captivating Fez to Middle Atlas day trip and discover the stunning Berber villages and majestic Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, witness traditional crafts, and encounter Barbary apes in the beautiful Cedar Forest.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Morocco Unexplored - Private Day Tours - On this journey from Fez to the Middle Atlas, you’ll be captivated by the serene beauty and refreshing climate of the Middle Atlas area, located at an elevation of 1350 meters within the Atlas Mountains. Discover Azrou, an indigenous Berber settlement perched at 1250 meters above sea level, where the original Berber tribes of Morocco reside. Observe Berber individuals as they shepherd their flocks, grind grain, and engage in their traditional crafts, particularly weaving carpets and woodworking. Venture further to encounter Morocco’s most pristine cedar forest, a haven where you can see Barbary monkeys swinging through towering trees. While traversing the Cedar Forest route, keep an eye out for the Atlas’s iconic grey swoons or perhaps a wild boar. Experience the charm of Ifran, dubbed ‘little Switzerland,’ as you meander through its streets adorned with flowers and buildings reminiscent of French architecture.
What's Included
  • Mineral water provided
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Food
Additional Information

During this venture from Fez to the Mid-Atlas for the day, you’ll take in the splendor and refreshing climate of the Middle Atlas region, located at an altitude of 1350m in the Atlas Mountains. Discover Azrou, an indigenous Berber town established at a level of 1250m and the abode of the Berber tribes - the initial settlers of Morocco. Watch the Berber men as they manage their flocks, grind grain, and engage in their trades, particularly carpet weaving and woodworking. A short distance away, you can find Morocco’s most well-conserved cedar forest, where you might spot Barbary monkeys jumping from towering branches. On the Cedar Forest route, be on the lookout for Atlas’s infamous grey swoons or possibly a wild boar. Continue your excursion by visiting Ifran, also known as “mini Switzerland” as you travel through its flower-decked walkways and observe the town’s unique French-style facades.

  • A minimum 2 of people per booking
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Donhy8212cc
May 26, 2019
Incredible Tour! - My family of 5 and I had a wonderful time with our guide (Nourddine) during our full day excursion to the Middle Atlas Mountains. From having tea with a generous Berber lady in her cave home, to seeing a mountain waterfall on horseback (extra cost for horse ride) to walking through the Cedar forest and feeding the entertaining monkeys, Nourddine was extremely kind, helpful and professional, especially considering we did our excursion during Ramadan. We have been on many tours in Europe, and this was our first tour as a family in Africa, and Nourddine helped make wonderful memories for us. He is very special tour guide and Magical Desert Tours is lucky to have him. Be aware this tour is NOT the one to Meknes and Moulay Idris, that is a separate tour, but I highly recommend it!
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