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3 Days Desert Tour from Fes

Tour Details

This comprehensive 3-day desert tour offers an ideal way to travel from Fes to the Sahara. The itinerary is designed to feature some of Morocco’s most captivating sights. Guests will journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, visiting key locations such as Ifrane, the Azrou cedar forest, and the scenic Ziz Valley. The highlight of the tour is the arrival in Merzouga, where you will enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and an overnight stay in a comfortable desert camp. This tour provides a deep cultural immersion and a firsthand look at the iconic Saharan landscape.

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Highlights of the Tour

3 Days Desert Tour from Fes

Efficient Escape: Journey from Fes to the Sahara and back in just two days.
Iconic Camel Trek: Ride across the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
Luxury Camping: Spend a memorable night in a fully-equipped, luxury desert camp.
Cultural Immersion: Enjoy an evening of local food, music, and hospitality in the heart of the desert.

Itinerary

3 Days Desert Tour from Fes

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz valley → Merzouga

The start of our desert tour from Fes proceeding towards Merzouga. The route offers a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas mountain range. Our first stop will be in Ifrane, a small city that is called the Swidzerland of Morocco or the little Europe. After a short drive of 20 minutes we will stop in the Cedar forest of Azrou, where the Barbarian monkeys live. After a lunch break on the way. The journey continues through the notable Ziz Valley, an area renowned for its extensive palm oases and gorges. Upon arrival in Merzouga, guests will be accommodated at a comfortable hotel for the evening.

Day 2: Merzouga Cultural Exploration and Erg Chebbi Excursion

Following breakfast, the day’s program begins at 9:00 AM with a comprehensive 4×4 desert tour. The itinerary includes a visit to Khamlia village its inhabitants are originally from Mali and Sudan. We will experience their typical Gnawa music. Our main stop of the day will be in the tent of a nomadic family. We will have a cup of tea with them. We will learn about their daily life and how they survive in the desert. We will discover a minning village called Mefis.

A special lunch will be served today which is the Berber pizza. The afternoon is dedicated to a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. On the way to the camp you will have a pause to enjoy the stunning sunset from a high dune. After a tasty dinner at the camp, you get ready to a Berber party with the drums played by the locals under a starry night.

Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Fes

An early wake-up call is rewarded with a breathtaking sunrise in the nearby dunes of the camp. As you can enjoy the sandboarding. After breakfast at your camp the way back to the town can be either by the camels or the 4×4 vehicle. Take the road toward Rissani, known for its old local market and used to be an important location for the trading caravans. If it is the market day (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays), we can discover its bustling local market firsthand.

Afterward, we commence the return journey to Fes, traveling along the Ziz Valley and through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The tour concludes upon arrival in Fes, where we drop you off at your hotel or riad. End of our 3 days desert tour from Fes.

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3 Days Desert Tour from Fes

Departure & Return Location

Pickup: Anywhere in Fes
Drop-off: Anywhere in Fes

Departure Time

Approx. 8:30 AM (flexible based on your location/season)

Price Includes

Private 4×4 or minivan with A/C
Professional driver/guide in your preferred language
2 nights’ accommodation (Riad + desert camp)
Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
Sand boarding in the Sahara desert
Sunset & sunrise desert experience

Price Excludes

Lunches & Drinks
Entrance fees to optional sites
Personal expenses

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Notes about the tour

3 days desert tour from Fes is only a suggested itinerary and can be fully customized to match your intersts, travel style, and schedule. If it does not fit your preferences, simply contact us and we will design a personalized itinerary created just for you.
The price of the 3 days desert tour fom Fes may vary depending on several factors, including the number of the travellers, the travel season high or low, and your preferred accommodation category please refer to the accommodation table below.
It is possible to add an overnight stay in Midelt or Boulaajoul, approximately halfway between Fes and the Sahara desert. This can be arranged either on the first day of the journey from Fes to the desert or on the last day when returning from the desert to Fes, making the journey more comfortable and less tiring.
If this 3-day tour feels too short, be sure to explore our other longer tours from Fes to enjoy a more complete Morocco experience.

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Accommodation

Your comfort is key to a memorable desert experience. Please select your preferred accommodation style for your overnight stay in Merzouga from our curated options below.

Let us know if you are interested to spend two nights in the desert camp instead of the Riad.

Nights	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
1	Africa Luxury Camp	Caravanserai Luxury Camp	Antares Desert Camp
2	Riad Azawad	Riad Dar Morocco	Riad Caravan Serai

FAQs

How do I get to and from the desert camp?

Your private driver will take you to the desert area, where you will meet the camel team or take a 4×4 transfer to the camp crossing the dunes with a stop a long the way to enjoy a breathtaking sunset.

The following day, you will have again two included options for the way back, either camels or Jeep. Also you have alternative options with extra charge which are Atv quads or Dune buggy.

What is the plan once we get to the desert camp?

After enjoying the camel ride or 4×4 and the sunset over the dunes, You will check into your tent, have dinner, and spending the evening around the bonfire with traditional music played by the local under starry skies.

The following morning, you can watch the sunrise from the nearby dunes to the camp, have breakfast, and then leave the camp by camel ride or Jeep to continue your Morocco tour.

What activities can we do during this tour?

Beside the activities that you have already included in the tour, you can enjoy extra activities as Atv quads, Dune buggy,or horse ride in the Sahara desert.

Also you can enjoy a Hike in Dades or Todra Gorges. These activities can be requested during the booking process or during the trip too.

When is the best time to book this tour?

The best time to book this tour as it includes the Sahara desert is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to January) when the weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and desert tours.

Spring: Green landscapes, comfortable temperatures
Autumn: Perfect for Sahara Desert trips
Summer: Hot in inland cities, but good for coastal areas
Winter: Mild in cities, cold nights in the desert

How do I find restaurants for lunch during the tour?

Lunch is generally flexible and is usually not included unless specifically stated in the tour details. Your driver can recommend good local restaurants along the route and stop at suitable places based on your preferences, dietary requirements, and schedule.

Note that if you have restaurants that you like. Inform your driver and he will be happy to take you there.

Is one night enough in the Sahara Desert?

For most travelers, one night in the Sahara is enough to experience the highlights, including the desert sunset, camel ride or 4×4 transfer, dinner at the camp, traditional music, and sunrise the following morning.

However, if you prefer a slower experience, we can arrange an additional night in the desert. This gives you more time to relax and enjoy the surroundings without feeling rushed.

Can I choose different accommodation options?

We offer different accommodation categories depending on the tour, your budget, and your travel preferences. You can choose from the available options shown in the accommodation table. However, If you have other places where you wish to stay just inform us and we will do our best to book them.

Are these tours safe for women or solo female travelers?

Yes, our Morocco tours are safe for women and solo female travelers. Morocco is a popular destination for solo travelers, including women, and millions visit every year without issues.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Please let us know about any dietary requirements or food allergies when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. Morocco has many options for vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary preferences.

Can I skip stops along the way?

Since our tours are private and customizable, you can request to skip certain stops or spend less time at places that are not of interest to you. We can also use that time to add another destination, activity depending on the route and available time, or simply make the day more relaxed.