2 days tour from fes to merzouga

2 days desert tour from fes to merzouga

OVERVIEW

This 2-day desert tour from fes to merzouga is short desert getaway is perfect for discovering the beauty of the Moroccan Sahara. Travel through ever-changing landscapes, from green cedar forests and rocky mountains to the golden sand dunes. Along the way, experience authentic Berber culture, explore traditional villages, and visit some of Morocco’s most scenic spots.

Your adventure includes a night in a comfortable Sahara desert camp, a camel trek across the dunes, and local experiences that bring the desert to life. More Tous

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR JOURNEY 2 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA

Explore Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
See Barbary monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley
Visit the desert towns of Erfoud and Rissani
Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
Watch a breathtaking sunset and sunrise in the Sahara Desert
Spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
Enjoy traditional Berber music and food around a campfire

ITINERARY 2 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert

Your 2-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga will begin early at 6:00 AM. After pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes, we start the journey south toward the Sahara. Our first stop is Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its clean streets, snow in winter, and European-style buildings. Next, we continue to the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can see and take photos with the Barbary macaque monkeys.

We continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the town of Midelt, known for its apple orchards, where we’ll stop for lunch. After lunch, we drive through the scenic Tizi n’Talghamt Pass and enjoy the views of the stunning Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees and Berber villages. We will make several photo stops along the way.

By the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, where your camel guide will be waiting. You’ll ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your desert camp and watch a magical sunset from the top of the dunes. Enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner at the camp, and at night, gather around the campfire for Berber music under the starry Sahara sky.

Distance: 500 km
Driving Time: ~7.5 hours

Day 2: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes

On the second day of your 2-day Morocco desert tour from Fes to Merzouga, you will wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you’ll ride camels (or transfer by 4×4) back to meet your driver, where we begin the return trip to Fes.

On the way, we stop in Rissani, a traditional desert town and the birthplace of Morocco’s ruling dynasty. If it’s a market day (Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday), you can walk through the local souk to see how locals shop and trade. We then pass through Erfoud, famous for its fossils and dates, and continue through the scenic Ziz Valley. After a lunch break in Midelt, we drive through the cedar forest and Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon.

Distance: 473 km
Driving Time: ~7 hours

Why Choose This 2 Days Tour From Fes To Merzouga?

This 2-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga takes you on a scenic journey from Fes to the heart of the Sahara. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and the lush Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars.

Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, then return to Fes, passing through the historic towns of Rissani and Erfoud. Perfect for travelers short on time, this tour combines stunning landscapes, local culture, and Sahara adventure all in just two days.