Your 3-day Fes to Merzouga desert tour begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” with its alpine architecture and clean streets.

Continue through the Azrou Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques, where you can stop for photos. After lunch in Midelt, drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and kasbahs.

By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where the first golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise on the horizon. Meet your camel guide and enjoy a memorable camel trek into the Sahara Desert at sunset.
Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and sleep under the stars.

Overnight: Merzouga desert camp

Wake up early to witness a magical sunrise over the Merzouga dunes. After breakfast, spend the day discovering the desert region in a 4x4 vehicle.

Highlights of your Merzouga exploration include:

• Visiting nomadic Berber families to learn about their desert lifestyle

• Exploring Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music

• Discovering ancient fossil sites and black desert landscapes

• Relaxing in the dunes or trying optional sandboarding

Return to Merzouga village in the afternoon for free time. Enjoy a peaceful evening, dinner, and accommodation in a hotel or desert lodge near the dunes.

Overnight: Merzouga (hotel or riad)

After breakfast, begin the return journey on your Merzouga to Fes tour. Travel back through the Ziz Valley, stopping at panoramic viewpoints for photos of the palm oases and dramatic canyon landscapes.

Continue to Midelt for lunch, then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains once more, passing through Berber villages and forested hills. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your 3 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga Desert.