Experience the magic of the Sahara (Merzouga / Erg Chebbi dunes) on a 2-day trip from Fes. This express desert tour takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, past cedar forests and panoramic valleys, before arriving at the dunes for a camel trek (or 4×4 transfer) and an unforgettable night in a desert camp with dinner, music, and stargazing. On day two, enjoy sunrise over the dunes before returning to Fes with scenic stops along the way.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Desert Camp
- Pick-up in Fes and drive south through the Middle Atlas
- Stop in Ifrane and the cedar forest (time permitting)
- Lunch stop around Midelt
- Scenic drive via Ziz Valley and Erfoud
- Arrive in Merzouga
- Camel trek to the camp (or 4×4 transfer)
- Sunset in the dunes, dinner, Berber music, overnight in desert camp
Day 2: Sunrise → Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Fes
- Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp
- Return by camel/4×4 to Merzouga
- Drive back to Fes with stops for views, breaks, and lunch en route
- Drop-off in Fes