3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga

Overview

3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga: Sahara Adventure

Embark on the ultimate 3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga and immerse yourself in the magic of the Sahara. From the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this unforgettable journey blends natural beauty, Berber culture, and adventure. Enjoy a camel trek, spend a night under the stars in a traditional Berber camp, and discover Morocco’s desert charm with expert local guides.

This tour includes comfortable transport, accommodation, meals, and camel trekking, making it the best way to experience the Sahara from Fes.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Fes – Middle Atlas – Ifrane – Azrou – Merzouga Desert

Your 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes begins at 7:00 am with pickup from your riad or hotel. Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping first in Ifrane — Morocco’s “Little Switzerland.” Continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary apes, before crossing scenic valleys and Berber towns.

Arrive at Merzouga in the late afternoon, greeted with Moroccan mint tea at your desert hotel/kasbah. Dinner and overnight stay near the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Camel Trek – Berber Camp

After breakfast, spend the day discovering the desert. Visit Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music, see nomadic settlements, and explore the Tafilalet oasis.

In the late afternoon, begin your camel trekking adventure into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience the breathtaking Sahara sunset before arriving at a Berber desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber drumming, and stargazing around the campfire.

Day 3: Merzouga – Sunrise – Atlas Mountains – Fes

Wake up early to witness the magical Sahara sunrise over the dunes. Ride your camel back to Merzouga and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, travel back through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Berber towns and scenic landscapes before arriving in Fes in the evening.