The 2-day desert tour from Fes to the Sahara desert of Merzouga is one of the popular tours starting from Fes. During this 2-day 1-night desert trip, you will drive through the Atlas mountains, where you will visit Ifrane, the cedar forest, barbary monkeys, and the palm groves of Ziz Valley. Arriving in the desert, you will ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a desert camp.
Your 2-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga starts by picking you up from your accommodation. First, we will head through the Middle Atlas mountains and the Cedar forest. Here, we will make two stops, one in Ifrane, the little Switzerland of Morocco, and another in the cedar woods for the Barbary apes.
After that, we will continue driving across the mountain ranges and plateaus, which are home to the Berber nomads and their herds. Next, we will make another stop in the capital of apples, Midelt, to have lunch. Afterwards, we will cross the High Atlas mountains with their charming valleys, gorges, and rivers.
Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi golden Dunes. Here, we start the highlight of the tour with a camel ride across the desert. We will make a stop at the top of the dunes to watch the sunset. Then, we will ride the camels to the desert camp, where you will be welcomed with a cup of mint tea and then transferred to your tent.
After having dinner, we will gather around the campfire and listen to the desert rhythms. Finally, you will have free time to go a little farther from the camp to see the stars.
On the second day of the trip, we highly recommend waking up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. The colors of the golden dunes during this time are usually unique and quieter. You can also take the sandboards and ski near the camp. After that, head back to the camp for breakfast and pack your luggage.
We will then drive across the High Atlas mountains, where we will make our first stop at the Ziz Valley. Crafted by the Ziz rivers, this valley is home to one of the largest palm groves in Morocco and serves as an important source for Dates. Furthermore, we keep driving across the red-yellow mountains by the grand Ziz Gorges.
Lunch will be in Zaida or Boulaajoul before arriving back in the Middle Atlas mountains. The journey is almost the same; we will drive through the cedar forest and Ifrane. Finally, we will arrive in Fes and drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of our 2-day desert tour.
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The Price of this 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season. Please feel free to contact us for a free quote!
The tour usually starts around 8:00 AM in Fes and ends around 4-6 PM on the 2nd day back in Fes (or Marrakech, if requested).
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
The 2 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour is private.
The tent in the desert camp is private.
The camel ride is about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night. We’ll provide the rest!
Yes! We offer a Fes to Marrakech desert tour version. Let us know during booking, and we’ll adjust the itinerary accordingly.
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
