3 days · 2 nights
Private tours from Fes
4-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
A relaxed round trip from Fes to the Sahara with a night in Midelt, a night in Merzouga, an afternoon camel trek and a night in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Departure
- Fes
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes)
- Ends in
- Fes
Overview
If you prefer shorter days on the road, this four-day round trip from Fes reaches the Sahara in two easy stages, with a night in the mountain town of Midelt on the way.
You arrive in Merzouga in time to settle in, then spend the next day exploring before an afternoon camel trek into the dunes and a night at a desert camp. The return to Fes follows Rissani, Erfoud, the Ziz Valley and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
Route
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Azrou
- Midelt
- Errachidia
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
- Erfoud
- Fes
Highlights
- Ifrane, Azrou and the Middle Atlas cedar forest
- A gentle pace with a night in Midelt
- The Tizi n'Talghemt pass, Ziz Gorge and Ziz Valley
- Gnawa music and the seasonal lake of Merzouga
- Afternoon camel trek and a night in a desert camp
- Sunrise over Erg Chebbi and Rissani market
Photo gallery
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt
After breakfast at your riad, we leave Fes for Ifrane, a mountain town often called the "Switzerland of Morocco", with glimpses of the Middle and High Atlas. We stop at Azrou, a Berber town in the middle of the cedar forest, where you may see Barbary macaques, then continue through the hills of the Atlas to Midelt for dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Midelt
Day 2
Midelt – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
We travel through the Tizi n'Talghemt pass and the Ziz Gorge, watching the scenery change as we approach the desert. Lunch is in Errachidia, then we follow the green Ziz Valley, stopping for views on the way to Erfoud. We arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, where you are welcomed with mint tea at your riad.
- Overnight:
- Riad or hotel in Merzouga
Day 3
Merzouga – exploring the region and camel trek
After breakfast, explore the area before your camel trek. Visit the Gnawa community to experience their music and way of life, the lake of Merzouga with its birdlife, and a nomad crafts house selling Berber handicrafts. In the afternoon, an experienced cameleer leads you into the golden sand sea of Merzouga. Dinner in front of your tent and a night at the desert camp, which is equipped with flushing toilets.
- Overnight:
- Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
Day 4
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Wake early for sunrise in the dunes, then return by camel to Merzouga after breakfast. We visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, whose market is liveliest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and a fossil-marble workshop in Erfoud. Following the Ziz river, we stop for views and lunch in Midelt, then cross the cedar forest and Ifrane to Fes, where we drop you at your accommodation or the airport.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- 2 nights in hotels or riads
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: hotel in Midelt
- Night 2: riad or hotel in Merzouga
- Night 3: desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private round trip from Fes
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or the airport in Fes
- Pace
- Shorter driving days than the 3-day route
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Fes, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Fes. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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