A Barbary ape sitting in a tree in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas
5 days from Fez

Middle Atlas Cedar Forests

Cool air, cedar forests and wild Barbary macaques: a side of Morocco most visitors never expect, starting and ending in Fez.

Barbary apes, Middle Atlas cedar forests
  • Duration5 days, 4 nights
  • Starts and endsFez
  • How it runsPrivate car and driver
  • PriceOn request
The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked
Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.
Stop by stop
  1. Fez UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Fez (opens in a new tab)
  2. Ifrane
  3. Azrou
  4. Midelt
  5. Sefrou
  6. Fez
Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Fez

    Transfer onlyFez

    We meet you at the airport or your hotel. In the evening a guide walks you through the old medina, its gates and artisan quarters.

  2. Day 2: Fez to Azrou via Ifrane

    1.5 to 2 hoursAzrou

    Up into the Middle Atlas. Ifrane, at over 1,600 metres, looks more alpine than Moroccan, with lakes, gardens and its stone lion. A short walk around town, then on to Azrou.

  3. Day 3: Azrou cedar forest to Midelt

    3 to 4 hours, with stopsMidelt

    A guided walk in the cedar forest, where Barbary macaques live wild, then across the high plateaus to Midelt, with a tea stop on the way.

  4. Day 4: Midelt to Fez via Sefrou

    About 4 hours, with stopsFez

    Back north through the mountains, stopping at the waterfall near Sefrou and its small old town before reaching Fez.

  5. Day 5: Fez

    Transfer onlyTour ends in Fez

    A free day in Fez or your transfer to the airport. A guided medina tour, a cooking class or a hammam are easy to add.

The details

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation
  • Breakfast every day
  • Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
  • Local guide in the cedar forest
  • Guided walks in Fez and Ifrane
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water in the car

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees not listed above
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
Questions

Before you book

How long is the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour, and where does it start?

The Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour lasts 5 days and 4 nights. It starts and ends in Fez, and the route passes through Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt and Sefrou. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour?

On the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour you spend 4 nights on the road: night 1 in Fez, night 2 in Azrou, night 3 in Midelt and night 4 in Fez.

How much driving is there on the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour?

Driving on the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 1.5 to 2 hours; day 3, 3 to 4 hours, with stops; day 4, about 4 hours, with stops; day 5, transfer only. The longest drive is day 3, Azrou cedar forest to Midelt. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour?

The Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour includes 4 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guide in the cedar forest, guided walks in Fez and Ifrane, airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour?

Not included on the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour?

The best months for the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour are April, May, June, September and October. The toughest months are January, February and December. In February: still snowy up high, while the valleys turn green.

How much does the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour cost?

The Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour itinerary?

Yes. The Middle Atlas Cedar Forests tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

Make it yours

Change anything

Another night somewhere, a different start date or a stop you'd rather skip. Tell us and we'll adjust the route and send you a price.

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