2-day Private Trip from Fes to Merzouga in Morocco

A two-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga! Pass through the Atlas Mountains, palm groves, and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch sunset and sunrise in the middle of the desert, and sleep in a Berber tent under millions of stars!

Highlights:

• Enjoy fantastic trip to Merzouga
• Look at the Atlas Mountains
• Admire palm groves and the golden dunes
• Have a peacefully camel-trek on Sunrise in the Desert
  

Includes:

• 4wd/ minivan AC with driver-guide and diesel included for 2 days
• Driver-guide
• 1 night with half boarding ( bed, dinner and breakfast) in the desert camp
• Camel ride for 3 hours
• Pick up from hotel/ Riad

Not included :

• Lunches and Drinks
• Tips

Itinerary:

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane Midelt and Atlas mountains

During this journey you'll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas, after Midelt town you will be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, youll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia, here you will have lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality. Afterwards , you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud then to Erg Chebbi dunes where you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the golden sand sea of Merzouga . Dinner in front of the tent where you will spend the Night.

Meal plan: Dinner

Day 2: From Merzouga dunes to Fez

Your camelman will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. Youll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldnt fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the hotel you will start your last day going back to Fes via the same way with different stops.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Two-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga

This Morocco private tours experience is a captivating journey where you get to witness the raw beauty of North Africas Sahara and stay immersed in authentic culture. From the moment your driver picks you up in Fes, youll pass towering Atlas Mountains, rolling palm groves, and dramatic canyons before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Throughout the tour, your tour guide shares local stories and insights that transform landscapes into living history. In Merzouga, youll ride camels through shifting sand, watch a breathtaking sunset over dunes that seem endless, and fall asleep under a spectacular star-studded sky in a traditional Berber tent. This trip blends adventure and serenity in a way few places on earth can, offering a genuine taste of Moroccos desert heritage.

Practical Tips Before You Go

To make the most of your experience, consider these tips:

• Dress in layers, desert days are hot and night temperatures drop
• Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen for sun protection
• Comfortable shoes help on sandy and rocky terrain
• Carry water and stay hydrated throughout the tour
• Camera or smartphone is essential for sunrise and sunset shots
• Early morning is best for camel-trek photos and colors

With these preparations, your desert tour will be enriching and smooth from start to finish.

More Facts About This Experience

The dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga have appeared in major films such as Dune, The Mummy Returns, and Queen of the Desert, showcasing its epic desert landscapes. By night, the desert sky becomes an incredible celestial dome, a result of minimal light pollution that makes constellations vividly visible. Local palm oases and the Ziz Valleys date farms add lush contrast to the stark dunes, and nomadic traditions of Berber music and tea rituals reflect centuries of desert life. Barbary apes can be spotted in cedar forests near Azrou along the journey, adding a surprising wildlife element to this desert adventure.

Complementary Tours Nearby

After this unforgettable tour, enhance your Morocco adventure with other regional tours: a Marrakech walking tour to explore vibrant souks and history, a Fes cultural tour through ancient streets and tanneries; or a day trip to the Atlas Mountains with Berber village visits. These tours add variety and depth to your Moroccan itinerary.

Who Would Enjoy This Experience

This desert trip is ideal for solo travelers seeking unique landscapes, couples craving romantic sunsets and starry nights, and families or friends who enjoy immersive cultural experiences. Adventure lovers and anyone who dreams of Sahara dunes will find this Morocco tour unforgettable.