2-day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour

2 Days 1 Night

Overview

This 2-day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour offers a perfect escape into the Sahara for travelers short on time. Journey through the Middle Atlas, ride camels into the rolling dunes of Merzouga, and spend a magical night in a desert camp. Between golden sunsets, traditional Berber music, and stargazing, this short trip delivers a truly authentic taste of Morocco’s desert beauty.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou (home of Barbary monkeys)
  • Panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
  • Camel trekking into the Sahara Desert
  • Overnight in a Berber desert camp with traditional dinner and music
  • Starry desert sky and magical sunrise over the dunes
  • Authentic Moroccan hospitality & landscapes

Itinerary

Depart from Fes in the morning and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing scenic towns such as Ifrane (Little Switzerland) and the cedar forests of Azrou. Continue through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await to take you across the dunes at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay in a Berber desert camp under the stars.

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, a truly magical sight. Enjoy breakfast at the camp before trekking back by camel or 4x4. Begin your return journey to Fes, with time to stop for photos and breaks along the way. Arrival in Fes in the evening, marking the end of your desert adventure.

What is included in this trip?

  • Private transportation in comfortable vehicle
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Pick-up & drop-off from airport/riad/hotel in Fes
  • 1 night in a Berber desert camp
  • Camel trek into the dunes (sunset & sunrise)
  • Dinner and breakfast at the camp
  • Fuel and road taxes

What is excluded in this trip?

  • Lunches & drinks during the trip
  • Entrance fees to monuments (if visited en route)
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

2-day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour