4 days tour from fes to desert
4 days morocco tour from fes to desert
The 4-day desert tour from Fes to desert Merzouga is the perfect adventure for travelers who want to experience the natural beauty, culture, and magic of southern Morocco. You’ll travel from the cool mountains of the Middle Atlas to the warm, golden dunes of the Sahara. Along the way, you’ll visit charming towns like Ifrane and Midelt, explore the famous cedar forests with wild monkeys, and discover the stunning Ziz Valley, filled with thousands of palm trees.
In Merzouga, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime experience riding camels into the Sahara to watch the sunset and spend a night in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars. You’ll also meet nomads, enjoy Gnaoua music in Khamlia Village, and explore the desert on a 4×4 adventure. More Tours
- Drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains
- Visit the cedar forest in Azrou and see wild monkeys
- Explore Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- Enjoy the stunning views of the Ziz Valley with its thousands of palm trees
- Stop in Erfoud, famous for fossils and dates
- Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp
- Enjoy Berber music and dancing around the campfire
- Take a 4×4 desert tour and visit a local nomad family
- Discover Gnaoua music in Khamlia Village
- Watch a magical Sahara sunset and sunrise
MOROCCO ITINERARY 4 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO MERZOUGA
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar Forest – Midelt
Your 4-day Morocco tour from Fes to the Merzouga desert begins with a pickup from your hotel or the airport. The journey starts through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style buildings and snowy winters. After a relaxing stop and lunch, we continue to the Azrou Cedar Forest, home to friendly Barbary monkeys. You can take a short walk and feed the monkeys. By evening, we arrive in Midelt, a peaceful town where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 2: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
On the second day of your 4-day tour from Fes to the desert, after breakfast we drive through the stunning Tizi n’Tlghmt Pass and into the lush Ziz Valley, Morocco’s longest valley, filled with palm trees and traditional kasbahs. We’ll stop in Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils and dates, before heading deeper into the Sahara Desert. By evening, we arrive in Merzouga near the famous Erg Chebbi dunes. Tonight, you’ll ride a camel across the golden dunes to your luxury desert camp. Relax, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, and spend the evening under the stars with music and drumming. Sleep comfortably in your private tent for the night.
Day 3: Exploring the Merzouga Desert
On the third day of your 4-day Morocco tour from Fes to Merzouga, wake up early to watch a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we’ll start a 4×4 desert adventure. You’ll visit an old eyeliner mine and meet a nomadic Berber family, sharing tea and learning about their traditional lifestyle. Next, we’ll stop in Khamlia Village to enjoy live Gnaoua music and dance performed by the locals. After lunch, we’ll explore Lake Srij, a seasonal desert lake that attracts flamingos. In the evening, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
On the last day of your Morocco tour from Fes to the desert, after breakfast we leave Merzouga and drive to Rissani, a historic town with a traditional market. Next, we stop in Erfoud to visit a fossil workshop. On the way back to Fes, we’ll enjoy more views of the scenic Ziz Valley, pass through the cedar forest near Azrou, and make a short break in Ifrane. We’ll arrive in Fes in the evening and drop you off at your hotel or the airport.
Why Choose This 4 Days Morocco Tour from fes to desert of merzouga?
Perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure: Experience mountains, valleys, oases, and the desert—all in one trip.
Camel ride and desert camp overnight: Sleep under the stars in the Sahara and enjoy warm Berber hospitality.
Meet locals and enjoy authentic music: Visit nomad families and listen to Gnaoua musicians for a true cultural experience.
Scenic drives through mountains and palm valleys: Travel from the Middle Atlas to the Sahara through some of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes.
Comfortable, private transportation with an expert driver: Relax and enjoy the journey while learning about Morocco from your knowledgeable guide.
This tour is perfect for couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups who want a safe, fun, and unforgettable desert adventure starting from Fes.
GALLERY
Included and Excluded of the tour
Included
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation/airport.
- Accommodations for 2 nights in hotels/riads.
- 1 Night in a Luxury desert camp with dinner & breakfast included.
- 3 breakfasts
- 3 Dinners.
- Private transport with air-conditioning.
- Professional English-speaking Driver/tour guide.
- Berber music at a small Berber party.
- Camel ride per person.
- Toyota Landcruiser to explore nomad people.
- Flexibility to stop whenever and wherever you want.
- All hotel taxes
Excluded
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Entrance Fees to Monuments.
- Dinners.
- Flight
- Tickets
- tips