Middle Atlas Excursion: Explore the Charm of Ifrane, Azrou and Imouzzar

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Embark on an unforgettable excursion through the Middle Atlas, exploring Ifrane, Azrou, and Imouzzar. Discover charming towns, majestic cedar forests, and traditional Berber culture in just one day.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fes - - Morning Departure from Fes:* Start your day with an early departure from Fes in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. As you travel through the stunning countryside, take in the changing landscapes that lead you to the heart of the Middle Atlas.
Ifrane Atlas Saghir - - Ifrane – “Little Switzerland”: Your first stop is the charming town of Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture and well-maintained gardens. Often referred to as “Little Switzerland,” Ifrane is famous for its clean streets and picturesque lakes. Take a leisurely stroll, visit the *Al Akhawayn University, and capture photos of the iconic stone lion statue.
Cedre Gouraud Forest - - Azrou and Cedar Forests: Continue your journey to Azrou, a town surrounded by beautiful cedar forests. Explore the local market, where you can find traditional crafts and souvenirs. Next, venture into the *Cedar Forests, home to ancient cedar trees and Barbary macaques. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the forest, observing the wildlife and breathtaking natural surroundings.
Azrou - - Lunch Break:* Stop for a delicious Moroccan lunch in a local restaurant or enjoy a picnic amidst nature, savoring traditional dishes while surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Middle Atlas.
Fes - - Return Journey:* After a day of exploration, begin your journey back to Fes. Enjoy the scenic drive as you reflect on the beautiful landscapes and experiences of the day.
Evening Arrival in Fes: Arrive back in Fes in the early evening, concluding your memorable day trip to the Middle Atlas.

What's Included

Private transportation
Driver speaks English or French
Option for Italian or Spanish speaking driver
Bottled water included
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch

Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture of the Middle Atlas on this full-day excursion from Fes. This adventure takes you through charming towns, verdant forests, and awe-inspiring mountain vistas, providing an ideal retreat into nature and a chance to experience the region’s distinctive traditions.

Visit Ifrane, celebrated for its alpine allure and beautiful gardens
Explore the cedar forests of Azrou and meet Barbary macaques
Savor a traditional Moroccan lunch in a scenic setting
Revel in the beauty of the Middle Atlas mountains and its unique culture

This Middle Atlas day trip perfectly combines nature, culture, and relaxation, making it an excellent choice for those eager to discover Morocco’s stunning landscapes.

Location

Fes

Cancellation Policy

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

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Z2190fgvivianc

May 17, 2024

Best Transportation Service - Thank you BekBen Travel - I couldn’t have been any more pleased with BekBen Travel. My friends and I just finished up 10 days of travel in Morocco and BekBen took care of every detail for our transportation in and around Fez including tours to the Middle Atlas mountains, Chefchaouen and a few other day trips. Drivers were extremely professional, and I felt incredibly comfortable and in safe hands in the passenger seat! I am usually a control person who needs to do the driving, but found that our drivers were super professional. The vehicles were top quality, incredibly clean and well maintained. Our drivers took such good care of us really beyond driving such as suggesting places to stop for lunch or where to get supplies in or out of town. I especially enjoyed Hamza’s company as he did a lot of our driving. Hamza sincerely felt like a long-lost brother to me – friendly and approachable for any needs we had. BekBen Travel really did go above and beyond on this trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend this company if you are travelling in Morocco and need a top-notch transportation company. Sincerest thanks! Morocco is amazing.

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Susancra

Apr 29, 2024

Great Day in the Middle Atlas Mountains! - The day tour to the Middle Atlas Mountains with Hamza was very enjoyable. The views were impressive and our ride was very comfortable. The tour was highly organized and Hamza was pleasant. We can recommend this fun relaxing trip without hesitation.

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Edenl301

Apr 16, 2024

We really enjoyed - Friendly guide Tariq, speaks good English. We really enjoyed his explanations and stories about the places we were visiting but were also very grateful because he gave us a lot of space to just explore by ourselves and enjoy our time together.Neat car with air conditioning

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Nicolasq461

Apr 15, 2024

Very pleasant excursion in the company of Mohsin, - Very pleasant excursion in the company of Mohsin, a very good guide. I really enjoyed the visit to the troglodyte house museum in Imouzer, the different viewpoints in the mountains, the Magot monkeys in the cedar forest and the stop in the village of Amzrou. We also had good weather despite a slight cool wind in Ifrane, while it rained on our return from Fez...

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Noahn437

Apr 10, 2024

Thank you Mohsin, you were amazing and we had a great day!! - Our guide Mohsin was very good, we were able to get explanations in English, he was considerate and attentive. Very good driving on the part of the driver. We really enjoyed the monkey forest, the Berber house, very welcoming, Lunch was nice too. Thank you Mohsin, you were amazing and we had a great day!!

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Marie_b

Mar 17, 2024

Great adventures trip - Really enjoyed the comfortable drive to these different destinations. The monkeys and little hike in the mountain forest was the highlight. Our guide/driver really made sure we had a good experience. We bought some souvenirs and Pedro helped us translate and bargain with the shop keeper. Very funny and memorable, we were a bit late but he made sure we took our time - even during Ramadan, Pedro made sure we visited everything and got home around 5:55pm. Only confusing part of the trip was the cave at a family house, we were a bit confused as what was going on and wasn’t made aware of the tipping culture (maybe best to add this info on the website details) but luckily we had enough cash for this adventure and all worked out at the end. Thank you Pedro and maybe me and my partner will see you again!

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Michelle_o

Feb 19, 2024

We had an amazing day... - We had an amazing day with Hamza our driver and guide for the day. He made sure we got the most out of the day and went the extra mile to make it really special. We are so grateful!

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Romainw792

Feb 1, 2024

It was a very nice excursion. - It was a very nice excursion. I really enjoyed the stages except perhaps Ifrane, where frankly apart from walking in a few streets and parks, feeling a bit like you're in a mountain village, probably doesn't require as much downtime (even more so when people were systematically late for various appointments, which was annoying but in no way the organization's responsibility). Mohamed was a very good guide and the stops along the way were really interesting. I recommend.

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156russele

Feb 1, 2024

A fantastic day trip from Fes to the mid atlas mountains - A fantastic day trip from Fes to the mid atlas mountains with trips to see the monkeys, the "Alps" of Morocco and a visit to cave home and fantastic photo opportunities. Our guide, Muhammad, was friendly, knowledgeable, spoke many languages and made the trip fun for me and my 14 year old daughter. Pick up and drop off from our hotel and a good air conditioned mini bus made the trip fun. I highly recommend this well-organised fun day trip, Russell

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O1279lwsuzannep

Feb 3, 2024

In the middle Atlas with a private guide! - My husband and je were the only ones together with Hamza, our chauffeur! We went a hole day in his car and we visited a house in a cave, Wich was the former house of Al Hosseini ( I dont know if I write his name correct) he showed us his home and we had tea, and te sang for us. He explained also the traditional clothing and tatooing in the face of the women in the Rif. After that we visited two cities and a cedarwood with Monkees. The first city illfrane, was very neat and clean and looked not like Marokko at all, more like Zwitserland. The second village( forgot the name ) was the village we had lunch, and that was very traditional and we would liked to be there a little longer, instead of in ilfrane. The cedarwood with the monkeys was a bit shocking to us, a place families come together to have a picknick or be together in a nice area... But what a mess it was, plastics everywhere , nobody cleaning the place, only a man selling peanuts( to give to the monkeys) and the basics left in the woods. No, not our piece if cake. However, that was not Hamza s doing, and he showed us all this and it was very nice to be with him in his car , and drive though the country!! The driving looks very chaotic to je, so I was glad we had such a relaxed and safe driver, who took care of everything!! He photo graphed us on I nive door were we bought some stones , found in the Atlas, and gave me a bracelet. That was so very kind!! We had a lovely day!!

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