3 Days Tour From Fes To Merzouga Desert

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3 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA DESERT DETAILS

  • Duration:2 days / 1 night
  • Departure Time: 8/9 am
  • Departure Location: Fes
  • Ending Location:Fes
  • Tour Availability : Everyday
  • Tour Type : Private

STUNNING 3 DAYS TOUR FROM FEZ TO MERZOUGA

Our 3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga desert and back to Fes offers you the chance to discover breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and an amazing desert experience. This tour takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, the green Ziz Valley, and the Sahara desert.

Enjoy camel trekking at sunset, learn about Berber life, and spend nights under the stars in a desert camp and a comfortable riad. This is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s natural beauty and vibrant traditions.

3 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA HIGHLIGHTS

  • + Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • + Explore the lush Ziz Valley and its palm groves
  • + Visit Azrou’s Cedar Forest and meet the playful Barbary monkeys
  • + Ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • + Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Sahara Desert
  • + Overnight Nomadic Camp with dinner and entertainment
  • + Discover the vibrant market in Rissani and learn about nomadic life

DETAILED ITINERARY OF 3 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA

DAY 1:FES ⇢ AZROU (CEDAR FOREST) ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MERZOUGA (500 KM)

Your 3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga desert begins with a morning pick-up from your Fes accommodation. Drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, a picturesque town often called “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and Azrou’s Cedar Forest, home to lively Barbary monkeys.

Continue through Midelt and the scenic Ziz Valley, enjoying panoramic views of the palm oasis before reaching Erfoud, a town renowned for its fossils. Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits to take you across the dunes.

Savor the beauty of a desert sunset before settling into your luxury desert camp for a delicious Moroccan dinner, live Berber music, and an unforgettable night under the stars.

Meals: Dinner
⟶ Driving Time: 7 hours

DAY 2:ERG CHEBBI AREA ⇢ NOMAD FAMILIES (50 KM)

After breakfast, set off on a 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi to explore the region’s hidden treasures. Visit the Merzouga Oasis which preserves an old irrigation system, the traditional village of Khamlia known for its Gnawa music, and Miffis Mines, famous for fossils and minerals.

Meet nomadic families in the black desert and learn about their unique way of life. Later, visit the bustling market in Rissani, a historical trading hub. Spend the night at a comfortable riad in Merzouga, relaxing after an exciting day of exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
⟶ Driving Time: 1.30 hours

DAY 3:MERZOUGA ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ FES (500 KM)

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast and a shower before beginning your return journey to Fes. Travel through the Ziz Valley and picturesque Berber villages, making stops along the way for stunning photos and panoramic views.

Arrive back in Fes in the evening, where your unforgettable 3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga concludes.

Meals: Breakfast
⟶ Driving Time: 8 hours

3 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga Desert Inclusions

  • Pick-up & drop off at/from your Accomodation or Airport
  • Private Vehicle with air conditioned
  • English/Spanish speaking Driver
  • Overnight stay in a private desert camp (breakfast and dinner included)
  • 1-night stay in a comfortable hotel or riad (breakfast and dinner included)
  • Camel trek with a camel per person
  • Sandboarding in the dunes (if you are interesed)

3 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga Desert Exclusions

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tips

FEZ TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR PRICE

Tour TypePrivateShared
Price per personfrom 190€ to 380€210€

Payment Options:

  • 30% deposit is required upon booking.
  • The remaining balance paid on the tour start date (cash in EUR/USD/MAD).

Cancellation Policy:

  • 60+ days before departure: Full refund.
  • 30 days before departure: 50% refund.
  • Less than 30 days before departure: No refund.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Please note that the driving times mentioned above do not include stops for lunches and pictures.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
  • It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing.
  • Choose your own accommodation from our curated list of hand-selected options.
  • Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please let us know when booking if required.
  • During the booking process, it’s possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the desert tour.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
     
     

ADITTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Make your 3 day tour from Fez to Merzouga exceptional by adding some extra activities from the list below, if you are interested just let us know, and we will make sure they are part of your tour.

Before the tourDuring the tourafter the tour
  • Airport transfer
  • Fes guided tour
  • Day trip to Chefchaouen
  • Cooking classes
  • Photographer
  • Quad & Buggy activities
  • Birthday celebration
  • Romantic dinner
  • Transfer to the airport
  • Day trip to Moulay Idriss
  • Day trip to Meknes
  • Hamam

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to book?

Send us a booking demand through our booking structure, and we will reply in under 12 hours, in case you don’t get noticed from us, you should check your trash inbox resend us a text message / call us.

How to pay for the tour?

To confirm the Fes to Merzouga desert tour or activity, we kindly require a small deposit to be paid via PayPal or Wise, the outstanding balance is due in cash at the pick-up of your tour, to our driver in Dollars or an equivalent sum in Euros or dirhams.

Is it possible to pay the total with PayPal?

Normally we ask for the balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s an international institution. We can in some cases accept the full payment via PayPal however a 5% fee will be applied to cover the extra transaction charges. In case you are considering this method, it is best to arrange the payment before the tour.

Cancelation Policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 10 days in advance of the start date.

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