Private tour · 2 days / 1 night · Fes → Merzouga → Fes
2 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
From the medina of Fes to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi: cedar forests, the Ziz palm valley and a night in a Sahara camp.
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Start / End
Fes
Tour type
100% private
Departure
Daily, all year
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Ideal for
Short stays in Fes
Tour overview
The Fastest Way from Fes to the Sahara Dunes
This private Fes to Merzouga desert tour is the quickest way to reach the great dunes from northern Morocco. You cross the Middle Atlas via the alpine town of Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest, follow the dramatic Ziz Gorges and palm groves, and arrive in Merzouga in time for a sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi.
After a night in a desert camp with dinner and Berber music, you watch the sunrise over the Sahara before returning to your riad in Fes. Want to continue south instead? Choose the 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
Tour Highlights
- Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- Azrou cedar forest and Barbary macaques
- Ziz Gorges and the Ziz Valley palm oasis
- Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Night in a Merzouga desert camp
- Sahara sunrise from the dunes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Pick-up at 7:30 am from your riad in Fes. Drive through Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest to see the Barbary macaques, then lunch in Midelt. Descend through the Ziz Gorges and palm groves to Merzouga, where your camels wait to take you into the dunes for sunset. Dinner, drums and a night at the camp.
Day 2
Sahara Sunrise – Merzouga – Fes
Wake early for sunrise over Erg Chebbi, ride back for breakfast and a shower, then return north along the same scenic route to Fes, arriving in the evening.
What’s Included
Included
- Riad pick-up and drop-off in Fes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- 1 night in a desert camp, dinner and breakfast
- Camel trek at sunset and sunrise
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Travel insurance and tips
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Merzouga from Fes?
About 460 km, roughly 7–8 hours of driving with stops. The route through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley is one of the most scenic in Morocco.
Can I add a second night in the desert?
Yes. A 3-day version adds a 4×4 tour around Erg Chebbi, the Gnawa village of Khamlia and the nomad families.
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- Private car & local driver
- Riad pick-up in Fes
- No payment needed to ask
