2DaysRound trip from Fes
2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
A fast, private overnight run from Fes to the Erg Chebbi dunes — camel trek, Sahara camp and back the next evening.
- 2 days · 1 night
- 100% private
- 4.9 rated
3 days · 2 nights
Round trip from Fes
Private tour
4.9 rating
Overview
What to expect on this 3-day private round trip from Fes
Quick Answer
This private three-day loop is the best way to explore Morocco's southeast without changing cities at the end — ideal if your flights are based in Fes. You'll cross the Middle Atlas to the great Erg Chebbi dunes, spend the middle of the trip among nomads and oases, then return to Fes. The pace is easy: a sunset camel trek and night in a Sahara camp, a full 4x4 day around Merzouga, and a scenic drive home through palm valleys and cedar forest — with standard, luxury or mixed accommodation to suit you.
Photo Gallery
Photos from the Fes to Erg Chebbi desert route
Trip Highlights
The landmarks you stop at on the way to Erg Chebbi
- Explore the medieval medina of Fes
- Cedar forest and Barbary apes near Azrou
- Panoramic Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga
- Camel trek across the Sahara dunes
- Sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes
- Overnight camping in a Merzouga desert camp
- Dinner and Berber music around the campfire
- Meet a nomad family on the edge of the dunes
- Panoramic Ziz Valley palm groves
- The mountain town of Midelt
- Try sandboarding on the dunes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The full 3-day itinerary, day by day, with driving times
1
Day 1
Fes → Middle Atlas → Azrou → Merzouga
At 8:00 am your private tour sets off south, passing pretty Ifrane before a stop in the Azrou cedar forest to watch its wild macaques. You'll carry on toward Merzouga through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley and the fossil town of Erfoud. At the Erg Chebbi dunes you'll climb aboard a camel for the ride to your desert camp, where dinner and a star-filled Sahara night await.
Accommodation: Tawada Desert Camp or similar
2
Day 2
Merzouga 4x4 day — dunes, nomads & Gnawa music
It's worth rising early for the beauty of a Sahara sunrise and the deep quiet of the dunes. After breakfast you set out on a full 4x4 tour around Merzouga: the seasonal Lake Sirji, the village of Khamlia where sub-Saharan Gnawa music is played, the old mines known to nomad families, and the great souk town of Rissani. There's time to meet a nomad family and take in the shifting landscape before a second night near the dunes in a small hotel or riad.
Accommodation: Riad Chebbi or similar
3
Day 3
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Fes
Today you leave the desert behind, camera full of memories. The road back to Fes runs through Erfoud, known for its fossils and marble, then follows the sweeping Ziz Valley palm groves up to Midelt — the city of apples — for lunch. From there you cross the cedar forests near Azrou once more, arriving back in Fes around 6 pm for a drop-off at your accommodation.
Route Map
The round-trip route from Fes to Erg Chebbi at a glance
An indicative overview of the route. Your private itinerary is flexible and tailored to you.
What’s Included
Exactly what this private 3-day tour price covers
What’s included
- Pick-up & drop-off at your accommodation
- Transport by a private modern vehicle with A/C
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Car fuel
- Camel trekking (one camel per person)
- Sunset camel ride over the dunes
- Overnight at the desert camp (at your preferred tent type)
- 1-night in a private room at a hotel/riad (at your preferred room type)
- Daily breakfast & Dinner
- 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (alternative to camels)
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Entrance fees (optional)
- Tipping (optional)
Good to Know
Practical tips before your Morocco desert trip
Best time to go
Spring and autumn give the mildest weather; winter brings crisp, starry desert nights and summer suits early starts.
What to pack
Layers for cool nights, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a light scarf for the dunes.
Group & pace
100% private, so the pace is yours — ideal for couples, families and small groups.
Tour FAQ
Common questions about this 3-day tour from Fes
Yes. Every tour is completely private, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and can stop whenever you like.
Absolutely. Add nights, change the route, start from another city or swap stops. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tailor it around you.
Once we have agreed an itinerary we ask for a small deposit to secure your dates. The balance is simply paid at the start of your tour in Morocco.
Spring and autumn offer the mildest weather, but Morocco is a year-round destination. Tell us your dates and we will advise on the best route for the season.
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- 2 days · 1 night
- 100% private
- 4.9 rated
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