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3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga and Return to Fes | Sahara Experience

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3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga and Return to Fes | Sahara Experience

3-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga and back to Fes
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Overview

Experience an unforgettable 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Merzouga Desert. Travel through the cool mountain landscapes of Ifrane and the golden dunes of the Sahara.

Discover traditional markets, desert villages, and local culture along the way. Meet nomadic communities and learn more about their traditional way of life.

Enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga, watch the desert sunset, and spend a memorable night under the stars. Continue through Morocco’s scenic landscapes before arriving in Marrakech.

This private desert journey combines adventure, culture, and nature in three unforgettable days.

Highlights

✓ Discover Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” one of the country's most beautiful cities.
✓ Walk through the Cedar Forest and observe the friendly Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
✓ Marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Ziz Valley along the journey.
✓ Enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of the Merzouga Desert, one of the most memorable experiences of the trip.
✓ Watch breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the vast Sahara Desert.
✓ Experience traditional live Berber music under a sky full of stars in a desert camp.
✓ Visit the lively Rissani souk, one of the most authentic and traditional markets in Morocco.
✓ Discover the fossil workshops in Erfoud and learn about the region’s rich geological history.

What is Included

✓ All types of transport, such as 4xl rely, private minibus
✓ Fuel for the entire trip.
✓ English/Spanish-speaking driver.
✓ Overnight stays in Merzouga hotel and desert camp.
✓ Camel rides in Merzouga.
✓ Breakfasts and dinners.

What is Not Included

✗ Personal expenses
✗ Travel insurance.
✗ Optional activities.
✗ Lunches
✗ Tips

Itinerary:

DAY 1

Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Start your 3-day Fes desert tour with an early pickup from your hotel or Fes airport. Travel through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue to the Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and follow the scenic Ziz Valley toward Merzouga. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset. Spend the night at a Sahara desert camp with traditional dinner and Berber music.

DAY 2

Explore Merzouga Desert – Nomads – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi

Enjoy an early Sahara sunrise before returning to Merzouga by camel. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga desert region by 4x4. Visit a traditional nomad camp, discover an ancient mine, and experience Gnawa music in Khamlia village. You can also visit the palm grove and seasonal Merzouga Lake. Enjoy dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad near the desert.

DAY 3

Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes

After breakfast, leave the Merzouga Sahara Desert and travel to Rissani, famous for its traditional souk and historic importance. Continue to Erfoud to visit a fossil workshop, then drive through the Ziz Valley with a scenic viewpoint overlooking the palm groves. Continue through the Middle Atlas and Ifrane before arriving in Fes. Your 3-day Morocco desert tour from Fes ends with drop-off at your hotel or Fes airport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our itineraries are quite general and we can easily alter to suit your schedule. If for any reason you wish to spend more time in an area of interest, include additional activities, or make alterations, please do not hesitate to let us take care of that for you.

  • First they are not very strenuous, second there is no need of special equipments like comfortable bedding and other necessary items are provided at the camp. We suggest that people should bring a torch, a portable charger, and personal belongings. Also, in case you include a scarf amongst your carry-ons, you will have head protection and from time to time a protection from unexpected desert winds.

  • There is generally a signal for mobile networks if the carrier is chosen properly. Communication services that most hotels in Merzouga provide include wireless Internet for tourists.

  • Booking is simple. Call our customer service department, send an e-mail or fill the contact us form provided in the home page. Together we will verify your information,from preferences and agree on the final dates. We take Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, bank transfers, and cash. This way helps let the transportation be available with the high demand of traveling services during the travel holidays.

  • The best season for this 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is spring (March to may) and autumn (september to November). In these seasons the weather is favorable whereby one the can embark on a journey and other physically intensive activities. However, tourism in the Sahara is possible all year around as each season has its value.

  • Absolutely! It also is important to know that there will be solo travelers and private or sharing is possible. Travelling independently saves you a trip from having to meet new people while traveling in group you get to meet like-minded people.

  • Yes, breakfasts and dinners are included, and we can – of course – cater to vegetarian/vegan or other dietary restrictions. We welcome you to let us know any preferences at the time of your reservation and we will guarantee that meals are adequately for you. Our team is hereby set to ensure you get value for your time with us.

  • Certainly! If you do not wish to ride a camel, we will have an option of using the 4×4 vehicle and get to the camp. We respect the fact that not everyone feels comfortable with camels and provide different options to make your travel comfortable.

  • Anyway, the camel ride is safe for you, and proper guides will be supervising this process all the time. The duration of the ride takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending with the next stipulated number of guests, to give a perfect view of the desert. We do everything that we can to make the experience enjoyable and safe for you.

  • So, we recommend that you dress casual and to best wear closed footwear when going for the camel ride. Headgear and sunglasses plus long trousers are likely to help you keep off the burning sun. Also, pack a light jacket, because the MoroccanSahara heat can be fairly humid and it would cool down at night. It is our hope that your experience traveling; as well as our safe driving practices should meet your needs to the optimum.

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