3 Days Morocco Desert Tour – Round Trip from Fes to Merzouga
Quick Escape to the Sahara with Nomads, Camels, and Dunes
This 3-day desert tour from Fes is the perfect short getaway for travelers eager to experience the Sahara Desert without committing to a long itinerary. Begin with a scenic drive through the Cedar Forest, alpine Ifrane, and the palm-lined Ziz Valley, arriving at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes by evening.
Enjoy a sunset camel trek into the desert and spend a magical night in a luxury camp under the stars. The next morning, take a Merzouga discovery tour, visiting nomadic families and exploring the dunes before heading back to Fes. It’s a compact but rich adventure—desert silence, Berber culture, and golden sands all in just three unforgettable days.
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3 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert Itinerary:
Day 1:Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz valley - Merzouga Desert (Camel ride & night in a desert Camp)
Go on our 3-day desert tour starting from Fes for an amazing adventure. Our driver will pick you up early from your accommodation in Fes, and we’ll head to the Merzouga Desert. Along the way, we’ll stop at Ifrane, known as the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco, famous for its beautiful mountains and valleys.
Next, we’ll visit Cedar Forest, where you can see friendly monkeys and take great photos. After lunch, we’ll drive through the scenic Tizi n Talghamt Pass, passing Errachidia and marveling at the stunning Ziz Valley Gorge.
Our journey ends at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, our final destination. Here, you’ll ride camels through the desert dunes to our Merzouga desert camp. Experience a breathtaking sunset from the dunes and enjoy a delicious dinner and a night under the stars.
Day 2:Merzouga Discovery Tour - Visit Nomads
After breakfast today, we’ll explore the Merzouga desert. First, we’ll visit the Nomads who live in tents and raise camels, goats, and sheep. We’ll spend time with them to learn about their way of life. After that, we’ll go to Khamlia, a nearby village known for its Gnaoua traditions. Throughout the day, we will enjoy panoramic views, visit the 4WD cars museum, and explore desert oases. We’ll end the day with an overnight stay at a hotel, including dinner and breakfast.
Day 3:Merzouga back to Fes
Driving from Merzouga Desert to Fes is an exciting journey through Morocco’s varied terrain. Starting from the vast sands of Merzouga, you’ll pass through Erfoud with its date palms and fossil beds, then traverse the Ziz Valley towards Errachidia. Continuing west, the route climbs into the High Atlas Mountains, offering panoramic views as you pass through Midelt and the alpine town of Ifrane. Finally, descending through cedar forests in the Middle Atlas, you arrive in Fes where our 3-Day Fes Sahara Desert Tour ends.
3 day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga Inclusions & Exclusions:
Price Includes
✔️ Private car (Suv or Minivan) A/C.
✔️ Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation.
✔️ Multilingual Driver/Guide.
✔️ Camel trek (Camel per person).
✔️ Visit all interesting attractions along the road.
✔️ Sandboarding (if you’re interested).
✔️ Overnight stay in a desert camp (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ Flexible Stops.
Price Excludes
❌ Flights or Ferry Tickets.
❌ Monuments Entrance Fees.
❌ Lunches, Drinks…
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