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New Year’s Eve from Fez to Desert
Price: 450EUROS/PERSON :
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5 days / 4 nights · From Fez · Small groups or Private tours
End the year beneath the stars of the Sahara and welcome the New Year beside the dunes of Erg Chebbi. This journey combines the landscapes of the Middle Atlas, the palm groves of the Ziz Valley, desert culture, camel rides and a night among the dunes.
Travel in a small group or choose a private departure adapted to your preferred dates and travel style.
Route: Fez – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Errachidia – Azrou – Fez
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DAY 1: FEZ – MERZOUGA
We leave Fez and cross the landscapes of the Middle Atlas towards southern Morocco. The route passes through mountain scenery before descending into the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves and oasis landscapes.
We continue through Erfoud, one of the gateways to the Sahara, and reach the Merzouga area beside the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Stay in authentic accommodation with local character. Dinner and breakfast included.
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DAY 2: MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI DUNES
After breakfast, we explore the surroundings of Merzouga and discover the different landscapes and communities of the desert.
Depending on seasonal conditions, the route can include Dayet Srij and its birdlife. We also visit a Gnawa community and discover a musical tradition with roots in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The journey continues across desert tracks and landscapes once crossed by the Paris–Dakar Rally. Along the way, we discover the way of life of families who maintain semi-nomadic traditions in the region.
The afternoon includes time to relax and enjoy the desert surroundings.
Stay in authentic accommodation with local character. Dinner and breakfast included.
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DAY 3: NEW YEAR’S EVE IN ERG CHEBBI
The day follows the rhythm of the desert, with time to enjoy the dunes, oasis landscapes and local traditions.
A local excursion introduces some of the customs of the region and the relationship between desert communities and their environment.
In the afternoon, we head towards the dunes by camel as the sun sets over Erg Chebbi.
The evening is dedicated to New Year’s Eve in the Sahara. Dinner, traditional atmosphere and the desert sky accompany the final hours of the year.
We welcome the New Year beside the Great Dune of Erg Chebbi, surrounded by the sea of sand.
Overnight stay in an authentic desert camp among the dunes. Dinner and breakfast included.
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DAY 4: MERZOUGA – ERRACHIDIA – AZROU
After breakfast, we leave the Sahara and travel north through the landscapes of the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas.
The scenery changes gradually from desert plains and palm groves to mountain landscapes, cedar forests and agricultural areas.
We reach Azrou, an Amazigh town in the Middle Atlas surrounded by forests and natural landscapes.
Stay in authentic accommodation with local character.
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DAY 5: AZROU – FEZ
The final day focuses on the landscapes and traditions of the Middle Atlas.
The route can include a walk through the cedar forests around Azrou, where Barbary macaques live in their natural habitat.
We also have the opportunity to discover local crafts and some of the traditional work carried out in the region with wood, textiles and other materials.
Arrival in Fez in the late afternoon.
End of the tour.
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- This tour is available as a small-group departure or as a private trip.
- Private departures can be adapted to the travellers’ interests, ages, travel dates and preferred pace.
- Small-group departures follow the published programme and scheduled departure dates.
- The order of activities may change according to weather conditions, local circumstances or operational requirements.
- Higher-category accommodation can be arranged on request.
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- Prices depend on travel dates, number of travellers, type of departure and accommodation category.
- Small-group departures have a published price according to each scheduled departure.
- Private trips receive an individual quotation according to the selected programme.
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- Small-group tours operate on scheduled departure dates.
- Private tours operate on dates selected by the travellers, subject to availability.
- Contact AzulAventuras to check availability and places for the New Year departure.
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- The route includes authentic accommodation with local character, selected for its atmosphere, setting and connection with Moroccan traditions.
- The programme combines accommodation in the desert region, an authentic camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes and accommodation in the Middle Atlas.
- Accommodation is selected according to availability and the category confirmed at the time of booking.
- When the planned accommodation is unavailable, a similar alternative with the same level of comfort and character is offered.
- Accommodation suitable for families can be arranged on request.
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- Transfers according to the confirmed programme
- Transport during the route
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Breakfast or half board according to the programme
- Driver-guide during the circuit
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight stay in an authentic desert camp
- New Year’s Eve dinner and desert experience when included in the confirmed programme
- Excursions and visits described in the confirmed itinerary
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- Flights
- Meals and drinks not specified in the programme
- Licensed official guides for city visits unless expressly included
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions unless expressly included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance unless expressly included
New Year among the dunes of the Sahara
Small groups ·OR Private departures · 5 days from Fez