Day Trip From Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains

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Day trip from Fes to Middle Atlas mountains to enjoy the opportunity to explore Azrou a pretty little town located in the spectacular Moroccan middle Atlas mountains about 90 km from Fez.

Our day trip from Fes continues to the Cedar forest where we’ll have the chance to meet and feed the Barbarian Apes. It is one of the unique places where the monkeys live in their natural habits, we will spend some free time walking through the forest to relax, smell the fresh air, and free your mind from the crowd of the big cities.

We’ll visit the Gauroud Tree that is the first tree planted in the area before it spread and becomes the Cedar forest it was named for the French general Henri Gouraud. Afterward, we will travel to Ifrane the little Moroccan Switzerland because of its unique alpine-style houses and a stone lion which is the symbol of the town before we head back to your Fes accommodation where our amazing Atlas mountains day trip from Fes end.

Highlights of: Day trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains

Here are the highlights of the Day trip from Fes to Middle Atlas mountains:

Explore the beautiful town of Azrou
Walk through the Cedar forest & feed the monkeys
Authentic Berber villages
Spectacular landscapes
Connect yourself with nature and wildlife
Stop in Ifrane the little Moroccan Switzerland
Skip the hassle and bustle of Fes city

Tour Itinerary: Day trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains

Day Trip from Fes to Middle Atlas mountains will start with the pick up at 10:00 A.M by our local driver from Sahara Camel Trips company and travel south to discover the best that impressive Middle mountains have to offer.

Azrou town

Our amazing Fes day trip to the Middle Atlas mountains will take us to the little pretty town of Azrou through Imouzzer Kandar with stops to admire the splendid scenery of the Middle Atlas mountains and endless panoramic views of the farms and green hills. Azrou which is “Azru” in Berber dialect means “stone” or “rock” with a population of 81,350 and located 70 kilometers south of Fez in Ifrane Province. Azrou nestled at about 1200 m above sea level in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains surrounded by Oaks and Cedars which give it an incredible charm.

Cedar forest

The cedar Gauroud forest is a woodland zone in Morocco Middle Atlas mountains range, it was named because of the French general Henri Gouraud who discovered the first tree (Gauroud Tree), and then the tree spread and becomes a forest. The cedar forest considered a unique place where the monkeys live in their natural habits in Morocco so during your Fes, to Middle atlas mountains you will have the opportunity to make new friends ” Barbarian Apes” take pictures with them and why not feed them with peanuts and give them the water.

During our visit to the forest, we will enjoy a nice walk through the trees to contemplate nature, inhale the pure air, and free your mind from the bustle of the large cities. We’ll take the chance to visit the Gauroud tree.

In the forest, there are local people who own the horses to rent for those who are interested in experience horse riding through the forest and take some souvenir pictures…if you are a horse lover you have this chance as an option if you are interested.

Ifrane city

We will continue our day trip from Fes to the charming city of Ifrane or the little Moroccan Switzerland as Moroccans love to call it because of its alpine-style architecture and it is characterized by its European urbanism. Ifrane charms never cease to amaze its visitors with the calm waves of its lakes and nearby ski slopes and forests.

The beautiful Ifrane town is one of the best summer holiday destinations for Moroccans especially during the hot months when the weather is warm in other parts of the country, and also in Wintertime to enjoy skiing in its ski resorts. We will have a great time walking through Ifrane’s flowery avenues and green parks, and we’ll explore the sculpture stone lion and take photos of the amazing symbol of the city.

We will have relaxed lunch at one of the local restaurants where you will taste the traditional delicious Moroccan food and then in the afternoon we will head back to Fes, you will be dropped off at your hotel and our unique day trip from Fes to the Middle Atlas mountains end.

Day Trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains Pricing Includes

Here are the things included in the pricing of the Day Trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains:

Pick up and drop off you at your hotel in Fes
Tour in air-condition vehicle A/C + Fuel
Experienced English speaking driver
Free time to explore Azrou, Cedar forest, and Ifrane
Stops for panoramic views, take pictures, and free time for lunch

Day Trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains Pricing Excludes

Here are the things NOT included in the pricing of the Day Trip from Fes to Middle Atlas Mountains:

Lunch
Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Fez from the Middle Atlas Mountains?

The distance from Fez to the Middle Atlas Mountains is around 101 km and takes about 2 hours to get there by car. during our Fez day trip, we’ll make stops to admire the scenery and visit all the interesting places around in order to have an enjoyable journey.

Is this Fes day trip private or shared?

All our day trips from Fes are private which the best way to travel with more flexibility and comfort.

Where is the Fes day trip start and end?

Our Fes day trips start and end in your Fes accommodation.

What To Know?

Before you book this day trip from Fes to Middle Atlas mountains kindly read the following points:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
No shopping forces or tourists traps
No hidden costs
Our day trips from Fes in Morocco are available any day of the week all year round.
Skip the hassle and book your Fes day trip with us in advance in order to get the best prices guaranteed and stay at the best accommodations we deal with.
The pick-up time for the tour is around 10:00 A.M, we'll let you know the day before the departure of the trip.
Regarding midday meals, our driver will recommend you the restaurants where you can have fresh food otherwise if you would prefer to choose it by yourself it is possible.
If you are vegetarian please let us know in advance we have vegetarian options available.

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