Fes To Merzouga Desert 2 Days

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
  • Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism
  • Driver: Certified professional driver
  • 1 night desert camp (standard or luxury, depending on option)
  • Dinner & breakfast (at the camp)
  • Camel trek to/from camp (or 4×4 transfer)
  • Tour guide (approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism — English / Spanish / Arabic / French / Italian speaking)
  • Entrance fees (if applicable)
  • Lunches, drinks
  • Tips for driver and guide