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3 Days From Fes To Merzouga
The 3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga is one of the most beautiful and unforgettable journeys in Morocco. This trip takes you from the historical city of Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, green valleys, and Berber villages until you reach the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. You will enjoy amazing views, meet local people, and discover how life changes from the cool mountains to the warm desert.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to see the real Morocco in a short time. You will have the chance to ride a camel in the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy the sunset and sunrise in the Sahara, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp. The tour mixes culture, adventure, and nature, everything that makes Morocco special.
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Drive across the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains and small Berber villages.
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Stop at the Cedar Forest near Azrou and meet friendly wild monkeys.
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Visit Ziz Valley, known for its palm trees and views.
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Enjoy a camel trek in Merzouga Desert during the sunset.
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Spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.
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Taste traditional Moroccan dishes and listen to Berber drums by the fire.
Your 3-day desert adventure starts early in the morning from your hotel or riad in Fes. We leave the busy city and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing by small Berber towns and forests. The first stop will be at Ifrane, a clean and modern town often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Then we continue to Azrou, where you can walk through the Cedar Forest and see wild Barbary monkeys jumping between trees.
After a short break for photos and lunch in Midelt, we drive south through the Ziz Valley, famous for its large palm trees and beautiful mountain views. In the afternoon, we reach Merzouga, where your camel guide will be waiting for you. You’ll enjoy a camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi while the sun sets and colors the desert in gold and orange. Dinner and overnight will be in a luxury desert camp, where you can relax, listen to Berber music, and watch the stars shining above the Sahara.
After breakfast in the camp, you will explore more of the desert area. You will visit Khamlia Village, known for its Gnawa musicians who play African-style rhythms that come from old traditions. Then you will visit nomad families living in tents in the desert and learn about their simple way of life.
Later, we visit fossil areas around Erfoud and small oases around Merzouga. In the afternoon, you can relax or try sandboarding on the dunes before another beautiful sunset. Dinner and the second night will again be in the desert camp or a riad near the dunes, depending on your choice.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes — it’s a magical moment. After breakfast, we ride camels or drive back to Merzouga village and start our return trip to Fes. On the way, we pass through Rissani, the old capital of the Alaouite dynasty, where you can visit its traditional market if time allows.
We continue through Erfoud, Ziz Valley, and Midelt, enjoying the changing landscapes again. We stop for lunch and rest before driving through the cedar forest and Ifrane, reaching Fes in the evening, where your tour ends. It’s a long drive, but full of amazing views and great memories of your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga.
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Comfortable transport with air conditioning (private or shared)
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English/French/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
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2 nights accommodation (one in desert camp with dinner & breakfast, one in riad/hotel or second night in camp)
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Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
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Fuel and all local taxes
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Sandboarding in the desert (optional)
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Breakfasts and dinners included
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Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Fes
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Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Fes
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Entrance fees to monuments
4.8 / 5
Based on 26K+ reviews
Customer
This tour was an amazing adventure! From the green mountains to the Sahara, every place we visited was beautiful. I loved the music, the food, and the night in the desert with the stars above. The guide was funny and explained many things about Berber life. I recommend it 100%!
Customer
It was our first time in Morocco, and this Fes to Merzouga tour made us fall in love with the country. Our driver Hamid was patient and helpful. He stopped whenever we wanted to take photos. The desert camp was the highlight, especially for our kids. Thank you for this great experience!
Customer
I joined this 3 days Fes to Merzouga desert tour alone, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I met nice people in the group, rode a camel for the first time, and watched the most beautiful sunset in the Sahara. I felt safe and happy all the time. Truly unforgettable!
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Our 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga was absolutely wonderful. The views were breathtaking and the camel ride at sunset was like a dream. The desert camp was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very kind. Everything was well organized from start to finish. We really loved it!