Highlights of 3 Day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert

• Stop at Azrou cedar forest and see Barbary Apes

• Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes

• Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara

• Watch Sunset over the sand dunes

• Do Sand Boarding activity

• Hearty dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums)

• Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp

• Spectacular views of the Ziz Valley landscapes

• Explore the Merzouga area & visit a nomad family

1️⃣Day 1: Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga Sahara [467 Km]

Our 3-day tour Fes to Merzouga desert will starts from your hotel or riad in Fez driving across the Middle Atlas and cedar forest. Along the way we pass through Ifrane, which is a famous ski resort, then Midelt, famous for minerals and apples. We continue via Ziz valley to reach Erfoud, famous for fossil products, and then to Rissani.

Then, once we arrive in the Erg Chebbi desert where we meet our desert guide. We prepare for a camel ride across the Merzouga sand dunes and we enjoy sleeping in Sahara desert camp where the end of 1st day of our 3 days desert tour from Fez.

2️⃣Day 2: Merzouga desert tour: Erg Chebbi » Nomad families » Merzouga [50 km]

On the second day of the 3-Day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert, it worth waking up early in the morning so you can experience the beauty of a desert sunrise and the amazing silence of the Sahara, this is a wonderful time to experience the silence and the changing colors as the sun rises on the dunes.

After coming back to the camp where breakfast will be waiting and a hot shower to freshen you up for the day´s adventure, you will then ride your camel back to the departure point.

We will pick you up and start your Merzouga desert tour exploring all interesting sites around Erg Chebbi dunes such as the seasonal Lake of Merzouga named “Lake Sirji”, Khamlia village for GNAWA music, Mines for a variety of stones called “Mefes” ending by a visit to nomad families.

Arriving in the afternoon then free time for the rest of the day before spending the night at a local hotel/ Riad in the Merzouga desert.

3️⃣Day 3: Merzouga desert » Ziz Valley » Midelt » Fes [467 Km]

Today, you will say goodbye to the desert and you will surely have great memories, leaving to Fes through the RISSANI Market, the biggest souk in the area then to Erfoud a small town known for carving marble stones and fossils, and enjoy the beautiful Ziz valley and palm groves sceneries right up to Midelt another small city known for its Apple production.

You will probably take a short break here in a restaurant for lunch or in a small town not far away called Zaida.

Then continue our way back to Fes toward Azrou cedar forest. Arrive in Fes around 6 p.m. drop you off at your accommodation where our 3-Day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert ends.

Program Itinerary of the 3 Day Fez to Merzouga Desert Tour

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Additional info about the 3 Days Fes Desert tour to Merzouga

• 1. At the accommodations, you will be staying in a private room at your preferred type

• 2. At the desert camp, you will be staying in a private tent at your fancied type

• 3. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

• 4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• 5. Comfortable shoes for walking and Sandboarding, sport sneakers for example. Long sleeves and long pants or skirts are appropriate for the camel trek.

• 6. Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be included as an extra.

• 7. Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

• 8. Your booking confirmation will be received at the time of booking.