- PRIVATE TOUR
2 Days Desert Safari From Fes To Merzouga
Looking for a place with pleasant weather, affordable travel, and landscapes that change at every turn? The answer is simple: Morocco! Join a 2-day adventure from Fes to Merzouga, cross the Middle Mountains, and discover the stunning Red Dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Carefully selected hotels, Kasbahs, Riads. Includes one night in a traditional Berber camp
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle(s), mini bus or motor-coach
local guide or driver is more than just someone who speaks multiple languages
Fes to Merzouga 3 Days Desert Safari Overview
This trip is a beautiful journey across Morocco, from the city of Fes to the Sahara Desert and back. After leaving Fes, you travel through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see wild monkeys and enjoy nature. You pass small Berber villages and stop for lunch along the way.
As you continue through the Atlas Mountains, the scenery changes until you reach the desert near Merzouga. There, you ride camels into the dunes and spend the night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars.
The next morning, you wake up early to see the sunrise, then ride back by camel. After breakfast, you begin the journey back to Fes. On the way, you have lunch in Midelt, a mountain town. In the evening, you arrive back in Fes, ending the trip.
Fes to Merzouga Tour Highlight
- Travel from Fes to the Sahara Desert and back
- Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Watch a stunning sunset and sunrise in the Sahara
- Sunset camel trek to Merzouga desert camp
- Early morning camel trek
- Visit Midelt, a mountain town surrounded by nature
- Spend night in Merzouga desert camp with bonfire and music entertainment
Tour Plan
After breakfast, we’ll depart from Fez and head toward the desert town of Merzouga. Along the way, we’ll pass through Ifrane and continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, where you may spot wild monkeys—an ideal moment to capture some beautiful photos of Morocco’s natural scenery. We’ll stop for lunch in the small Berber village of Zaida.
Our journey then continues through the Atlas Mountains, offering stunning views as we travel via Midelt toward the towns of Rich and Erfoud, where the landscape begins to reveal the lush oasis of Tafilalet. Upon arrival in Merzouga, you’ll have some time to relax before setting off on a camel ride into the desert. There, you’ll spend a memorable night under the stars in traditional Berber nomadic tents
After an early sunrise, we’ll ride the camels back to Merzouga. Following a refreshing shower and breakfast, we’ll begin our journey back to Fes. Along the way, we’ll pause to share tea with a nomadic family before crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again. We’ll stop for lunch in the town of Midelt.
Midelt is a remarkable mountain town, located at an altitude of 1,488 meters and nestled beneath the impressive Jbel Ayachi, which rises to 3,737 meters. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our journey toward the historic city of Fes, where we’ll arrive by evening, marking the end of the trip.
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- Max Guests : 50 Guests
- Tour Location : Marrakech
- Languages Support : Flexible
- Private Transport A/C with driver guide tour
- Accommodations 1 nights
- Merzouga Desert Camp
- Daily Breakfasts
- Dinner
- Berber Drums Music
- Camel Ride
- Sandboarding
- Bottle of water
- Flight
- Lunches
- Monuments Fees
- Tips
Itinerary
Tour Price: Luxury & Standard Accommodations
- Accommodations
- - Acacia Desert Camp or Similar
- Accommodations
- - Mouhou Desert Camp or Similar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merzouga is about 550 kilometers (around 340 miles) from Marrakech. By road, it usually takes 8–10 hours, but the journey is full of amazing scenery, so it’s more of an adventure than just a drive.
You’ll cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and finally explore the Red Dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara.
Yes! One of the best parts of the tour is the camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, especially during sunrise or sunset.
You’ll spend the first night in a comfortable guesthouse in the Dades Valley and the second night in Merzouga desert camp under the stars.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal, with pleasant temperatures and clear skies for desert views.
You get to disconnect from your daily routine, experience Morocco’s unique culture, ride camels in the desert, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp—memories that last a lifetime.
Absolutely! It’s designed to be easy and enjoyable, with comfortable travel and plenty of time to relax and take in the sights.
Many operators can adjust it depending on your starting city, preferred pace, or interest in extra stops.