Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes To MERZOUGA "2 Nights Luxury Camp"

A scenic view overlooking the gorges carved by Oued Ziz, with lush palm trees lining the riverbanks below. The river broadens at Errachidia, creating a vast plain adorned with one of Morocco's largest palm groves.

Experience the warmth of nomadic life in the Sahara desert of Morocco with a visit to a family living in tents in Merzouga.

A collage of images showcasing various aspects of nomadic life, including a Nomads Family in Khamlia Village, Berber Pizza, and the Hassi Labied Oasis.

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This Morocco Sahara desert tour from Fes to Merzouga will allow you to discover the secrets of the Sahara Desert for 2 nights. The tour starts with a professional driver guide in Fes to Merzouga, Medilt, Erfoud, Merzouga, Gorges, Curvy Road Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Pass tizi n tichka, Berber Villages. Then transfer you to your hotel in Fes or Marrakech.

Experience

Highlights :

Explore Ifran the Switzerland of Morocco.
Visit the cedar forest and see monkeys play.
Sit in the back of your camel, Sandboarding if you wish, then enjoy the views of Erg Chebbi with its dramatic sunset.
Tour of the dunes on 4×4 to visit the volcanic rocks of fossils and nomad family.
Enjoy a Berber dinner under the stars and spend two nights at Merzouga desert Luxury camp.
Visit Todgha Gorges and Dades Valley on the curvy road.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains to past Berber villages.

Full description 3 days Fes back Fes

Day 1: Fes-Ifran- Azrou- Midelt- Ziz Valley- Erg Chebbi Dunes

(7 Hours drive)

Today our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport, Pick up from your hotel in Fes very earlier and depart for the south of Morocco.
You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to have memorable photos. After that, you will head toward Azrou to see the monkeys in the cedar forest.
Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of TIZI N TALGHAMT to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz gorges. Later on, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley.
The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous with fossils and dates) where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop.
After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the dunes and get ready for a camel ride for about one an hour and a half in order to get to your Camp tents during the trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, try the sand- boarding if that’s an activity you’re interested in, take photos and enjoy the scenery… after the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, campfire, music party, and Overnight stay at Luxury Sahara Desert Camping.

Day 2: Tour around the dunes – Day of Exploration.

(3 Hours drive)

Today after your breakfast, you will have a tour of the dunes on 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit a nomad family living in a tent, visit Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnawa, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji that forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife. Then you will have a break for lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied.

After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located at the foot of the dunes. Continue by the car 4×4 to the camp for a shower and relax.

Dinner and Overnight in our luxury camp.

Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Fes.

(7 Hours drive)

Today after enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having a shower & breakfast at the camp, our driver will pick you up from there at 09 am. Departure for Erfoud, where there will be a stop to see how locally found fossils are worked into furniture and artifacts. From there the road leads north to Er Rachidia and the Ziz Valley, remarkable for the extent of its palm trees and a main center for the date harvest.

Lunch is in Midelt, which is called “the apple capital”, in the Middle Atlas and at the foot of the Ayachi Mountain. We cross the Tizi-n-Talremt pass and reach Azrou, where you can see Barbary apes in the cedar forests looking out for tidbits.

We reach Fes at the end of the afternoon. Your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes comes to an end as your driver escorts you to your riad.

Full description 3 days Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes-Ifran- Azrou- Midelt- Ziz Valley- Erg Chebbi Dunes

(7 Hours drive)

Today our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in Fes very earlier and depart for the south of Morocco.
You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to have memorable photos. After that, you will head toward Azrou to see the monkeys in the cedar forest.
Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of TIZI N TALGHAMT to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz gorges. Later on, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley.
The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous with fossils and dates) where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop.
After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the dunes and get ready for a camel ride for about one an hour and a half in order to get to your Camp tents during the trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, try the sand- boarding if that’s an activity you’re interested in, take photos and enjoy the scenery… after the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, campfire, music party, and Overnight stay at Luxury Sahara Desert Camping.

Day 2: Tour around the dunes – Day of Exploration.

(3 Hours drive)

After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located at the foot of the dunes. Continue by the car 4×4 to the camp for a shower and relax.

Dinner and Overnight in our luxury camp.

Day 3 : Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas mountains- Marrakech.

Today after enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having shower & breakfast at the camp.

Our driver will pick you up from there. Then we’ll travel back to Marrakech driving through the arid pre-deserted area where we´ll see acacia typical trees of this landscape. On the way to the Draa valley, we´ll make some stops to admire the beautiful views of the Valley river. It’s the longest one in Morocco. Our 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga continues towards Ouarzazate crossing the Anti Atlas. We’ll have some free time for lunch in the city and in the afternoon we continue our journey to Marrakech arrival in the late afternoon/evening about 19h00.

End of 3 days Sahara Desert tour.

Includes

AC 4×4 vehicle for desert and minibus/ taxi car from Fes + Fuel.
Pick up from your Fes hotel / Riad.
First night in Merzouga desert luxury camp including a camel ride, dinner, and breakfast with private toilet and shower, lamps, plenty of space, and traditional handicraft furnishings, wifi.
Tour of the dunes on 4×4 to visit the volcanic rocks of fossils and nomad family
Second night luxury camp including dinner and breakfast.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Enough time to explore the sites: Kasbahs, Walks, Canyons, stops for photos, and toilets.
Drop off at your Fes or Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible.
No forced shopping.
No hidden costs.

Excludes

Lunches & beverages.

Swimming pool (5 euros extra)

Additional Info & Prices

Quads Biking:

1 shared Quad bike 2 Persons (70 euros 1H)
2 Quad bike per person (50 euros PP 1H)
1 Shared buggy (120 euros 1 H)

Beverages :

Lemonades can be 25 CL (from 2 euros)
Orange juice (from 2 euros)
Bottled water 1 liter ( from 2 euros)

Hookah-shisha :

Shisha can start from 20 euros with a mint or Rose “The Love” flavor. (on booking requests)

Liquor-alcohol :

Not permitted to sell it, however, you may bring it with you, and the camp workers will save it in the fridge and serve it to you.

Luxury Camp Stay

First & second night luxury camp (click here for pictures)

Important information

To know before you go :

The confirmation will be received via email at the time of booking.
We require a deposit of the total price to secure your places, hotel, camp, and camel ride, while the balance is in cash to our driver guide.
This tour is perfect for easy-going travelers and students.
Your luggage is welcome on this Fes to Merzouga trip.
Please prepare a small backpack. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, a hat, and your bottle of water. the other luggage would be dropped off by the camp driver in your luxury tent during your camel ride.
Warm sleeping clothes in winter are necessary as temperatures can reach 0°C.
About the tour it can be done by a Taxi or mini bus from Fes then 4×4 car in the desert.

Prices per person to Fes / Marrakech

Questions & Answers

How far is Merzouga from Fes?

Fes to Merzouga is 7 hr 9 min (460.7 km) via N13.

Is the tent in Merzouga luxury camp private with a bath?

Yes, you will have private tents with private hot/ cold showers and toilets.

Are there towels available?

Yes you will have towels in our Merouga luxury camp.

What do we need to pack for camel ride?

For the camel ride, we recommend wearing jeans or long trousers. Please prepare a small backpack for your personal belongings. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, a hat, and your bottle of water. the other luggage would be dropped by your driver in your tent during your camel ride.