Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
About This Tour
This 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes takes you through Ifrane, the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, and the scenic Ziz Valley to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Ride camels at sunset, stay in a luxury desert camp with Berber music under the stars, and wake to magical desert sunrises. Explore nomad life, listen to Gnaoua music in Khamlia village, walk through palm groves, and visit a wild desert lake. On the return to Fes, stop at Rissani’s traditional souk and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. A Morocco package perfect for culture, nature, and Sahara adventure.
Places You Will Visit
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Ifrane Snowy Town
- ✓ Azrou Monkey Forest
- ✓ Atlas Scenic Drive
- ✓ Ziz Valley Views
- ✓ Erfoud Fossil Town
- ✓ Merzouga Camel Trek
- ✓ Sahara Desert Camp
- ✓ Rissani Traditional Market
- ✓ Todra Gorge Walk
- ✓ Dades Zigzag Road
- ✓ Skoura Palm Oasis
- ✓ Ouarzazate Film Studios
- ✓ Aït Benhaddou Kasbah
- ✓ Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- ✓ Marrakech Final Stop
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Leave Fes early and drive through Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its alpine houses and cool air. Continue to a cedar forest where you might see friendly Barbary macaque monkeys. Have lunch in Midelt, then travel through the scenic Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Ride a camel into the Sahara Desert at sunset and arrive at your luxury camp. Enjoy dinner, Berber drum music by the fire, and a night under a sky full of stars.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert by camel or 4x4. Visit ancient mines, meet nomad families in their tents, and share mint tea. Stop in Khamlia village to enjoy traditional Gnaoua music and dancing. Walk through a palm grove and visit a wild lake, a peaceful spot surrounded by nature.
Enjoy another sunrise in the desert before breakfast. Return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4, then drive through Rissani to visit its lively souk. Stop in Erfoud to see fossil workshops and follow the Ziz Valley back toward Fes. Arrive in the evening with lasting memories of your Sahara Desert adventure.
What's Included & Activities
- Camel ride at sunset
- Camel ride at sunrise
- Sandboarding on desert dunes
- Walk through Todra Gorge
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou
- Explore Ouarzazate film studios
- Drive High Atlas Mountains
- Discover Dades Valley views
- Spot monkeys in Azrou
- Enjoy Berber music night
- Scenic stops for photos
- Quad biking in dunes - $30.00
- Buggy ride in desert - $60.00
- Moroccan dress photo session - $40.00
- Henna tattoo at camp - $10.00
- Shisha night-time experience - $20.00
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