2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes with Luxury Camp Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Camel trek across the Merzouga dunes at sunset
• 02 Dinner under the stars at a luxury desert camp
• 03 Sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi
• 04 Berber folklore show around the fire at camp
• 05 Scenic drive through Ifrane, the Middle Atlas cedar forests, and Ziz Valley

Embark on a 2-day guided adventure through the majestic Sahara Desert from Fez to Merzouga. Travel through Ifrane, the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, Midelt, Erfoud, and the lush Ziz Valley before reaching the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a memorable camel trek at sunset, dinner under the stars with a Berber folklore show, and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp. Rise early for sunrise over Erg Chebbi, then return to Fez with stops along the way.

Embark on a 2-day guided adventure through the majestic Sahara Desert from Fez to Merzouga.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Fez, Midelt, Merzouga, Erfoud, Ziz Valley, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Ifrane

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Fez to Merzouga via Ifrane, Midelt, and Ziz Valley

• Begin with pickup from your hotel in Fez.
• Stop in Ifrane, the alpine-style town known for its ski slopes.
• Visit the cedar forests of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains to observe and feed Barbary monkeys.
• Enjoy a break in Midelt, a popular pitstop.
• Continue through the lush green Ziz Valley.
• Make a brief stop in Erfoud before reaching Merzouga.
• Upon arrival in Merzouga, transfer to the hotel to store your luggage.
• Embark on a 45-minute camel trek to watch the sunset.
• Arrive at the nomad tents for dinner under the stars and enjoy a Berber folklore show. Overnight in a desert camp.

2

Day 02

Merzouga Sunrise and Return to Fez

• Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over Erg Chebbi.
• Enjoy breakfast at the desert camp.
• Depart from Merzouga for the return journey, with stops along the way. Lunch is on your own.
• Arrive in Fez and drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up from your Fes riad or hotel on the tour day
• Air-conditioned transportation in a minibus or minivan
• Driver-guide
• A private tent with an en-suite bathroom at a luxury camp in the desert
• Camel ride at sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
• Breakfast in Merzouga Desert
• Dinner in Merzouga Desert
• Live entertainment

What's Not Included

• Lunches (a meal costs an average of 10€, and you can order à la carte in many restaurants - optional)
• Drinks (if you drink a lot of water, purchasing a package of 6 bottles is recommended)
• Personal expenses - optional

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothing
• Sun hat
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Water

Know before you go

• It is recommended to bring bottles of water for the overnight stay.
• The duration from Fes to Merzouga is around 7 hours, including stops.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• For the shared group tour option, transportation is shared, but the camp is private.
• We will contact customers to confirm the pickup time and location by email.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Fes, Morocco

Tour start

Fes, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.