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3 Days Tour From Fes To Merzouga Desert And Back
Type
Tours
Min Age
1+
Max People
30
Transportation
4x4, Bus, Luxury Car
Overview
Explore the Magic of Morocco on a private 3-day journey from Fes to Merzouga Desert and back. On this 3-day tour, you will travel through Ifrane, Midelt, and Ziz Valley before arriving in the desert. Highlights include a camel ride, breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and an unforgettable 2 nights under the stars at a luxury desert camp.
Highlights Of This Tour
- Cross the High Atlas & Middle Atlas mountains
- Beautiful views & panoramics
- Visit Ifrane, the charming “Little Switzerland” of Morocco
- Discover the Cedar Forest of Azrou and see the famous Barbary macaques
- Explore Ziz Valley with its lush palm groves and stunning desert views
- Ride camels to Erg Chebbi and experience the heart of the Sahara
- Authentic Berber villages
- Camel trekking experience
- Overnight stay at a Berber desert camp
- Enjoy watching the starry sky
- Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Erg Chebbi Desert
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Middle Atlas Mountains – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
Around 8:00 AM, our team will pick you up at your accommodation in Fes. Our first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” with its clean streets and alpine architecture. Next, visit the Cedar forests of Azrou to see the famous Barbary macaques. Continue to Midelt, a town known for its minerals and apples, situated between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, for lunch. Afterward, cross the Tizi N’Tlghamt pass to Errachidia, stopping for panoramic views of the Ziz Valley, the land of dates. Drive through Erfoud to reach Merzouga. Here, your camel guide awaits for a 1-hour and 20-minute trek into the dunes, stopping for an incredible sunset. Arrive at the well-equipped camp for Moroccan tea, a delicious dinner, and an evening of Berber and African music around the campfire.
Overnight at the desert camp.
Day 2: Full Day To Explore Merzouga Desert
After breakfast at the camp, explore the desert by 4×4. Start with a panoramic view of the Sahara from a high mountain near the dunes. Visit nomad families living near the Algerian border to learn about their culture and share a cup of tea. Next, explore the M’ifis mineral mines to see how workers extract marble and fossils from the mountains. Continue to Khamlia village, inhabited by the Gnawa people, famous worldwide for their spiritual music. Enjoy a traditional Berber pizza and dance to the Gnawa rhythms. Later, take a walking tour through a Sahara oasis filled with almond, palm, and fig trees. Return to the camp for tea, dinner, and another magical night under the stars with music around the fire.
Overnight at the desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride camels or take a 4×4 back to Merzouga village to meet your driver. Begin the return journey to Fes, driving back through the Ziz Valley and Errachidia to Midelt for lunch. Resume the drive through the cedar forests of Azrou to see the Barbary macaques once more, then pass through Ifrane. Arrive in Fes by the evening, where we will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your tour.
What's Included
- 2 Overnights in a luxury desert camp
- An English-speaking guide and well-experienced driver during the trip
- Camel trekking in the desert
- Drop off at your accommodation in Fes
- Fuel/gas and all car-related expenses
- Pick up from your accommodation in Fes
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned touristic minivan or 4WD
- Private trip
- Sandboarding in the desert
What's Excluded
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to attractions and museums
- Tips (Optional)
FAQs
How far is the drive from Fes to the Merzouga Desert?
The drive from Fes to Merzouga takes about 7 to 8 hours, but the journey is broken up with beautiful stops in Ifrane, the Azrou cedar forest, and the Ziz Valley.
What will we see during the full day in the desert?
On Day 2, you will take a 4×4 excursion to see panoramic views of the dunes, visit nomadic families near the Algerian border, explore the M’ifis mines, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia, and walk through a desert oasis.
Is the 4×4 excursion included in the price?
Yes, the full-day 4×4 tour on Day 2, along with all the stops and visits to nomadic families, is completely included in the price of this private trip.
Can we skip the camel ride on the last day?
Yes, if you prefer not to ride the camel on the morning of Day 3, you can simply take the 4×4 vehicle directly from the desert camp back to Merzouga village to meet your driver.
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