2 Days Desert Tour Fes to Merzouga
Experience an unforgettable 2 Days Desert Tour Fes to Merzouga, a short but rich journey that combines Morocco’s diverse landscapes with the magic of the Sahara Desert. This tour takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests, Berber villages, and the scenic Ziz Valley before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Upon arrival in Merzouga, you will enjoy a camel trek at sunset across the dunes, followed by an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp under a sky full of stars.
The experience includes dinner, Berber music, and a peaceful desert atmosphere. The next morning, you witness a breathtaking sunrise before returning to Fes with memorable stops along the way. This 2-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga is the perfect option for travelers who want to discover the Sahara Desert in a short time while enjoying comfort, culture, and adventure with Marrakech Experiences.
2 Days Desert Tour Fes to Merzouga Details
- Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night
- Departure Time: 7:00 AM from your accommodation in Fes
- Starting Location: Fez
- Ending Location: Fes (optional drop-off in Marrakech available)
- Transportation: Modern air-conditioned vehicle with professional English-speaking driver
- Route & Scenic Journey: Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane, cedar forests of Azrou, Berber villages, and the beautiful Ziz Valley before reaching the Sahara Desert in Merzouga
- Camel Trekking: Sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and sunrise camel experience on Day 2
- Accommodation: 1 night in a traditional Berber desert camp in Merzouga
- Meals Included: 1 dinner and 1 breakfast served at the desert camp (traditional Moroccan cuisine)
- Desert Experiences: Sunset and sunrise over the dunes, campfire with Berber music, stargazing, sandboarding, and cultural immersion
- Optional Activities: 4×4 return transfer from camp, sandboarding, photography stops, and extra desert activities
- Suitable For: Students, young travelers, small groups, backpackers, and adventure seekers
- Tour Highlights: Sahara desert experience, camel trekking, Atlas Mountains scenery, Berber culture, and Erg Chebbi dunes adventure
- Price: Starts from €189 per student (shared/group tours) and from €110 per person for private tours, depending on season and accommodation type
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Why Book our 2 Days Fes Desert Tour to Merzouga?
The 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga is carefully designed to deliver a seamless, well-organized, and authentic Sahara Desert experience in a short timeframe, combining comfort, culture, and exceptional natural scenery. Travel in modern, air-conditioned vehicles operated by experienced English-speaking drivers, ensuring a safe and efficient journey through Morocco’s most diverse landscapes.
The route is thoughtfully planned, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests of Azrou, the alpine town of Ifrane, traditional Berber villages, and the dramatic Ziz Valley before reaching the gateway to the Sahara. Upon arrival in Merzouga desert, guests experience a professionally organized camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, timed perfectly for sunset and sunrise.
The overnight stay in a carefully selected Berber desert camp offers a comfortable and atmospheric setting, with traditional Moroccan dinner, cultural entertainment, and stargazing in one of the clearest night skies in the world. Optional Sahara experiences such as sandboarding and 4×4 transfers enhance the journey, while our local team ensures continuous support throughout your Morocco trip.
Price for 2 Days Fes Desert Tour to Merzouga Sahara
The 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga with Marrakech Experiences is designed to offer a high-quality Sahara Desert experience with flexible options to suit different travel styles, group sizes, and comfort levels.
The price starts from €189 per person for private tours, making it suitable for both budget-friendly travelers and those seeking a more personalized desert experience. Final pricing may vary depending on the travel season, number of participants, and the level of accommodation selected, including standard or luxury desert camps in the Sahara.
Morocco Highlights – 2 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
Experience the best of Morocco on the 2 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga, a perfectly designed journey that combines scenic landscapes, cultural encounters, and the magic of the Sahara Desert.
- Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains with panoramic views and fresh mountain air
- Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and explore cedar forests of Azrou with wild monkeys
- Journey through traditional Berber villages and authentic rural landscapes
- Cross the breathtaking Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves and dramatic canyon views
- Arrival in Merzouga and camel trekking across the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp under a sky full of stars
- Enjoy Moroccan dinner, campfire atmosphere, and live Berber music in the desert
- Witness an unforgettable Sahara sunrise over the golden dunes
- Optional sandboarding and 4×4 desert return transfer for added adventure
- Return journey to Fes with scenic photo stops and cultural immersion along the route
2 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga – Program Itinerary
Day 1 (Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga | ~470 km | ~7–8 Hours)
Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with pickup from your accommodation in Fes by our professional team, starting your journey in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle toward the Sahara Desert. You will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through the charming alpine town of Ifrane and the famous cedar forests of Azrou, where you may encounter wild Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat.
The route continues through scenic mountain roads to Midelt before descending into the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley, known for its vast palm groves and stunning canyon views. As the scenery transforms into desert terrain, you will arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon, where you will prepare for an unforgettable camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
At sunset, ride your camel into the golden Sahara sands to reach your desert camp, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, stargazing, and an overnight stay in a peaceful desert setting under the stars.
Day 2 (Merzouga → Sunrise Camel Trek → Rissani Optional Stop → Return to Fes | ~470 km | ~7–8 Hours)
Early in the morning, you will wake up to witness a magical sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, one of the most unforgettable moments of the Sahara Desert. After breakfast at the desert camp, you will return by camel or optional 4×4 transfer to Merzouga village, where your journey back to Fes begins.
The return drive follows the same scenic route, offering additional opportunities for photo stops and short breaks, and may include a visit to Rissani depending on time. You will pass once again through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Fes in the evening, where your incredible 2-day Sahara adventure comes to an end with Marrakech Experiences.
Private 2-Day Fes Desert Tour to Merzouga Inclusions & Exclusions
2 Day Morocco Fes Tour Price Inclusions:
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Fes
- Professional English-speaking local driver/guide for the entire tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned, modern vehicles
- Camel trekking experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- One-night accommodation in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga
- Traditional Moroccan dinner at the desert camp
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Campfire entertainment with Berber music
- Stargazing in the Sahara Desert
- Flexible photo stops and short visits along the route
- Optional 4×4 Jeep ride back from the desert on Day 2 (alternative to camel ride)
Exclusions – 2-Day to Merzouga from Fes Desert Tour
- Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, and snacks
- Lunches (except optional meals included if booked in advance)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, drivers, and camp staff
- Optional activities not included in the standard package (unless pre-booked)
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