The 2 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga takes you on a quick but unforgettable round‑trip journey from Morocco’s cultural capital to the golden dunes of the Sahara. In just two days, you’ll cross the Middle Atlas mountains, explore cedar forests, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, and spend a magical night in a desert camp – all before returning to Fes.
You’ll begin with an early morning pickup in Fes, stopping first in Ifrane (“Morocco’s Switzerland”) and then in Azrou’s cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll cross the Tizi n’Talghoumt pass and admire the stunning Ziz Valley views. Passing through Erfoud (famous for fossils), you’ll arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel trek at sunset.
Your night is spent in a traditional desert camp with dinner and Berber drum music. On day two, after watching the sunrise over the dunes and breakfast, you’ll ride or drive back to Merzouga village and then return to Fes via scenic stops, arriving in the afternoon or evening.
Your 2‑day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga begins with a pickup at your hotel in the morning after breakfast. Your first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” to enjoy its beauty and take unforgettable photos. After that, head to Azrou to see the monkeys (Barbary macaques) in the cedar forest. Continue your journey to Midelt (the “capital of apples”) for a delicious local lunch. In the afternoon, cross the Tizi n’Talghoumt pass to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of the Ziz Valley, where you’ll stop at a panoramic viewpoint. The tour continues toward the dunes of Erg Chebbi through Aoufous and Erfoud – the latter famous for fossils – where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop. Arrive at the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here, camels await to carry you across the orange dunes for a 1.5‑hour trek to enjoy the sunset. On the back of your camel, you’ll head to a desert camp to spend the night in a traditional nomadic tent. After dinner, enjoy listening to and dancing to Berber drum music under the stars.
We recommend that you wake early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise from atop a dune in the Sahara Desert near the camp, then have breakfast and take a shower at the camp. After these beautiful moments, return by camel to the original starting point (or by 4×4 if you prefer). You will then meet your driver, and your 2‑day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga will continue back toward Fes with stops along the way for panoramic views, photos, and free time for lunch. Arrival in Fes in the afternoon or evening, followed by a transfer to your hotel or riad. This marks the end of your 2‑day Fes desert tour to Merzouga.
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