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

The 3-day sahara desert tour from Fes takes you to Merzouga. A small village in southeastern Morocco, known for its proximity to the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the country.

The program of 3-day sahara desert tour from Fes to Merzouga

Departure from Fes early in the morning to make the most of your day. Your journey will takes you through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.

We will make a stop in Ifrane, often referred as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its alpine-style architecture and European-like atmosphere.  We will take a short walk to enjoy the clean and fresh air.

Then we continue to Azrou to visit the cedar forest wich are the home to the Barbary macaque monkeys. It’s a great spot for some memorable photos and a short nature walk. After that we continue to Midelt, a small town known for its apple orchards and picturesque views. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch.

Later we continue to Errachidia driving through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and fortified villages. We will make a stop for panoramic views and to capture the stunning landscapes.

Upon arrival to Merzouga, camel ride to enjoy the magical sunset and to access to the sahara desert camp to spend this night of the 3-day sahara desert tour under a berber tent. By the mean of this popular trip, experience the beauty of the Sahara and local lifestyle. Dinner and overnight in sahara desert camp under the stars.

We wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. This is one of most spectacular moments. After that, we enjoy a hearty breakfast at the camp. Then we continue the activity of this day by the mean of a guided 4×4 tour to explore the surrounding areas of Merzouga. We will visit the nomadic Berber villages. The Khamlia village (known for its Gnawa music), and fossil sites. We will try sandboarding down the dunes for an adrenaline rush. Then, we will return for lunch in a local restaurant.

Free time the rest of the afternoon relaxing at your camp or exploring the serene desert environment. You can also opt for a guided walk in the dunes. Try the Quad Biking experience the thrill of quad biking over the vast dunes (optional activity).

Enjoy an evening of traditional Berber music and dance around a campfire. You will have another delicious dinner and spend the night in the desert, either in a traditional nomad tent or a more luxurious setup.

The morning after breakfast at your camp or hotel, we start the activity of the last day of the 3-day sahara desert tour from Fes and back to Fes. Departure from Merzouga back to Fes. We will stop in Midelt for lunch break. Then we continue the path enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains . Arrival in Fes early the evening and we drop you off at your hotel or preferred location.

The end of our service for this trip from Fes to Merzouga and back to Fes.