Fes Desert Tour 3 Days
Create lasting memories as you ride camels through the sand dunes and sleep under the stars.
- Starting location: Fes
- Ending location: Fes
- Depart time: 8:00 AM
- Arrival time: 6:00 PM
- Duration: 3 days 2 night
- Tour style: Private and small group
Fes desert tour 3 days
Fes to Merzouga 3 days desert tour overview:
During your 3 day Fes desert tour, you will explore the magic Sahara desert of Merzouga, overnight in a traditional Berber camp, and enjoy a party with locals. During your 4×4 desert tour, you visit Dayet Srij Lake, Gnawa music in Khamlia, and nomad families and learn about their lives.
Best Tours in Morocco has designed this 3-day desert tour from Fes to suit all travelers: solo adventurers, couples, friends, families, or groups. We offer both private and shared tours from Fes that will meet your budget. Check the options below and book your dream Morocco tour today.
3 days desert tour Fes via Merzouga highlights
- Travel from Fes across the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Visit the famous tone in Morocco known for the Switzerland of Morocco.
- Get to see some Barbary Monkey in the Cedar Forest.
- Get to ride your camel across the Sahara desert.
- Enjoy the sunset and the panoramic view of the dunes, and experience sandboarding.
- Spend the best night in a Berber camp under billion stars.
- Have a great time with the locals at the party around the campfire.
- It is worth waking up early in the morning to watch the sunrise.
- Travel back to Fes through the Ziz Valley.
3 days desert tour from Fes itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important note! If this itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, it can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Feel free to Contact us to customize it.
Fes ➙ Cedar Forest ➙ Midelt ➙ Merzouga desert
- Day 1
- 7 Hours drive
- 467 kilometers
Our Fes to Merzouga desert tour 3-day journey begins in the morning, we pick you up from your accommodation and head to the Sahara desert. Across the Middle High Altas Mountains, we will visit Ifrane, the Switzerland tone of Morocco, and then head to Azrou. Here in Cedar Forest, you will get the opportunity to see some Barbary Monkeys.
Later, we will visit Midelt, pass by Tizi n’Talghamt, and travel through the Ziz Valley on our way to the Sahara desert, passing through Errachidia and Erfoud. As we reach the Merzouga desert, our camels will be ready to take us on a journey through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. The excursion takes around 40 minutes. Upon reaching a high dune, you’ll have time to enjoy the sunset and try sandboarding.
The sun sets down, and we ride our camels again continuing traveling across the dunes to our Berber camp. Upon reaching the camp, you will be provided with your private tent. Have a cup of tea and relax.
Later after dinner our team will set up a fire and we sit around listening to the traditional Berber music with traditional instruments. During this party, you will play the traditional drums with the locals.
Merzouga desert camp ➙ Nomad Families ➙ Merzouga
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 50 kilometers
On the second day at the camp, it’s worth waking up early to watch the most beautiful sunrise you will ever see from the nearest dune. After taking a shower, breakfast will be prepared. Later, you’ll ride your camels across the dunes back to the departure point, where we will begin our 4×4 desert excursion around the Merzouga desert. The first stop on our desert trip is the seasonal Lake Dayet Srij.
Dayet Srij Lake is one of the best places in the Merzouga desert, where you might spot some desert birds, including flocks of flamingos and ravens. Our next visit is to Khamlia village, home of the Gnawa, where you’ll have the chance to listen to traditional Gnawa music.
Please note that a tip is appreciated (or we can skip the Khamlia visit). After that, we will visit the historical site of Mefes before heading across the dunes to meet the nomadic families, where we will be welcomed with a cup of mint tea.
While visiting the nomadic families, you will have the opportunity to meet the locals and learn about their way of life. Afterward, we will head to Erg Chebbi, passing by the seasonal Lake Yasmina on our way to the village of Hassi Labied.
At this spot, we will visit a garden near the dunes to learn how they source water from the desert and take a stroll through the garden. We conclude our 4×4 desert tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes as we arrive at our hotel or riad, where you will spend the night.
Merzouga ➙ Ziz Valley ➙ Midelt ➙ Fes
- Day 3
- 7 Hours drive
- 467 kilometers
On the last day of our 3 day tour from Fes, we will say goodbye to the desert, filled with wonderful memories. We will travel back to Fes through Rissani, Erfoud, and Errachidia, enjoying the stunning views of the Ziz Valley, home to over 700,000 palm trees.
We will have lunch at a restaurant along the way before continuing towards Azrou and the Cedar Forest. We will arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, marking the end of our 3 day tour from Fes via Merzouga.
GALLERY
include and exclude
- Here is a list of what’s included in our tour
included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/ your accommodation
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- 1 Night private room at your preferred room type Hotel/
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner x 2
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camel or car
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
3 day tour from Fes via Merzouga price
The price of the 3-day tour from Fes starts from 150€, but it depends on several things: the number of travelers, the type of accommodation (Standard, mixed medium option, or luxury), and the time of the year you plan your trip. The larger your group, the lower the price per person. Feel free to reach out anytime through the contact form below for personalized pricing details for your group.
booking Fes to Marrakech desert trip 2 day
To book your trip, please use the contact form below. You will receive your booking confirmation within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you.
things to know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
- Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.
- A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
- Extra activities are available, please let us know during the booking process.
- In Merzouga your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
- You can take the 4WD car to get to the camp for free, as an alternative to camels.
Road map
Frequently asked questions
If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a comfortable 4WD vehicle to transport you to and from the desert camp at no extra cost. Just let your guide know your preference.
We use different cars depending on how many people are in the group. We offer a variety of options, including Toyota Prado TX, Renault vans, Ford vans, and Mercedes vans (8-seater), all equipped with air conditioning. This ensures a comfortable journey, whether you’re on a private or shared tour.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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