Desert Adventures
Tour Number One
. Two Days Tour From Fes to Desert Shared Tour
back to Fez Or continue to Marrakech
π Day 1: Fes β Ifrane β Azrou β Midelt β Ziz Valley β Merzouga β Erg Chebbi
Departure: Early morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes.
Ifrane: Visit the town known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" for its alpine-style architecture.
Azrou: Stop in the cedar forests to see Barbary macaques.
Midelt: Lunch break in this town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Ziz Valley: Drive through this picturesque valley, known for its palm groves and stunning landscapes.
Merzouga: Arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
Camel Trek: Embark on a camel ride to the Erg Chebbi dunes, witnessing a breathtaking sunset.
Desert Camp: Spend the night in a traditional Berber tent, enjoying dinner and music under the stars.
π Day 2: Erg Chebbi β Merzouga β Midelt β Ifrane β Fes
Sunrise: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
Return Camel Trek: Ride camels back to Merzouga.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast and a shower at a local guesthouse.
Return Journey: Drive back to Fes, retracing the scenic route with stops for lunch and rest.
Arrival in Fes: Drop-off at your accommodation in the evening.
β Tour Inclusions
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver/guide
Camel trek in the Sahara
Overnight accommodation in a desert camp
Dinner and breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes
Three days desert tour from Fes to Desert Shared Tour
back to Fez Or continue to Marrakech
( Two Nights In The Desert)
π Day 1: Fes β Ifrane β Azrou β Midelt β Ziz Valley β Merzouga β Erg Chebbi
Morning Departure from Fes.
Short stop in Ifrane, a clean mountain town known as βthe Switzerland of Morocco.β
Drive through the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you can see wild Barbary macaques.
Lunch in Midelt, a town between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Cross the Ziz Valley, full of palm trees and old kasbahs.
Arrive at the edge of the desert in Merzouga before sunset.
Transfer to camels for a camel trek through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Watch the sunset in the dunes, then continue to your desert camp.
Dinner and traditional music under the stars. First night in the desert.
π Day 2: Exploring Erg Chebbi & Second Night in the Desert
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Explore the desert surroundings by 4x4:
Visit nomadic Berber families living in tents.
Stop by the village of Khamlia to hear Gnawa music.
Discover fossil areas, oasis gardens, and old mines.
Lunch at a local desert auberge.
Free time to relax or take a walk in the dunes.
In the late afternoon, return to the camp.
Enjoy sandboarding, photography, or just unwind in the silence of the desert.
Second night in the camp with dinner, drumming, and stargazing.
π Day 3: Merzouga β Ziz Valley β Midelt β Azrou β Ifrane β Fes
Early camel ride back to Merzouga after watching the sunrise.
Breakfast and quick shower at a guesthouse.
Begin the journey back to Fes, retracing the scenic route:
Stop for panoramic views in Ziz Valley.
Lunch in Midelt or Zaida.
Pass again through the Middle Atlas, forests, and mountains.
Short rest in Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.
β Tour Includes:
Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Driver-guide
Camel trek to/from the desert camp
Two nights in the desert (standard or luxury camp)
Meals: 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and 1 lunch on Day 2
4*4 tour
Four Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour β 2 Nights in the Sahara & End in Marrakech
Day 1: Fes β Middle Atlas β Ziz Valley β Merzouga Desert
First Night in the Sahara
Your desert adventure begins with an early morning departure from Fes. Travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and traditional Berber towns.
Highlights of the day:
Stop in Ifrane, known as the βLittle Switzerland of Moroccoβ
Visit the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques
Panoramic drive through the lush Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves
By late afternoon (around 16:30β17:00), arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara. Meet your desert team and prepare for a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
As the sun sets, ride your camel to the desert camp, stopping on a high dune for unforgettable sunset photos.
Evening in the desert:
Mint tea welcome at the camp
Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber music and drumming around the fire
Overnight in a luxury desert tent
Day 2: Merzouga Desert β Private 4Γ4 Sahara Tour
Second Night in the Desert
Wake up to silence and endless dunes. After breakfast, set off on a private 4Γ4 desert excursion (10:00β15:00) that reveals the hidden life of the Sahara.
Private 4Γ4 Tour Includes:
The Black Desert (volcanic landscapes)
Visit to a Nomad family in the desert
Exploration of old French mines
Fossil fields rich in ancient marine life
Live Gnawa spiritual music in Khamlia village
A natural desert oasis
Ancient underground irrigation channels (Khettaras)
Lunch included during the tour
Return to the camp in the afternoon to relax. Optional activities include sandboarding, walking on the dunes, or enjoying tea with locals. Later, head out again for another desert sunset.
Evening:
Dinner at the camp
Berber music, fire, and stargazing
Overnight in the desert camp (second night)
Day 3: Merzouga β Todgha Gorge β Boumalne Dades
Night in Dades Valley
After sunrise and breakfast, leave the desert and travel west through changing landscapes.
Stops along the way:
Walk through the spectacular Todgha Gorge, with towering canyon walls
Lunch in Tinghir or Tinjdad
Drive through the Valley of Roses and traditional Berber villages
In the afternoon, arrive in Boumalne Dades. Visit the famous Dades Gorge, known for its winding roads and dramatic rock formations.
Evening:
Dinner
Overnight in a charming hotel overlooking the Dades Valley
Day 4: Boumalne Dades β Ait Ben Haddou β High Atlas β Marrakech
After breakfast, continue toward Marrakech via Moroccoβs most scenic routes.
Highlights:
Drive through Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert
Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Moroccoβs most iconic historical sites
Free time to explore the ancient ksar and its unique architecture
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi nβTichka Pass, with panoramic photo stops
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening (around 19:00β20:00). Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
End of the tour.
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