This 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is a private one-way Sahara Desert trip for travelers who have limited time but still want to experience the Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour starts in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas Mountains, passes Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, and continues to Merzouga for camel trekking and one night in a Sahara desert camp. The next day, the journey finishes in Fes through Ziz Valley, Midelt, the Cedar Forest, and Ifrane.
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Important Travel Note: This 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga includes very long driving days, especially on the first day from Marrakech to Merzouga. It is a good option for travelers with limited time, but if you prefer a more relaxed Sahara Desert experience with more stops and less driving, we recommend choosing our 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
This 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is a private one-way Sahara Desert trip for travelers who have limited time but still want to experience the Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour connects Marrakech and Fes through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Ziz Valley, Midelt, the Cedar Forest, and Ifrane.
The journey starts early from Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with scenic stops along the way. Depending on the timing, you can visit or pass near Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate before continuing towards Merzouga. In the late afternoon or evening, you will arrive in the Sahara Desert, enjoy a camel trek across the dunes, and spend one night in a Merzouga desert camp.
On the second day, the tour continues from Merzouga to Fes through Ziz Valley, Midelt, the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Cedar Forest near Azrou, and Ifrane. This tour is a great choice if you want to travel from Marrakech to Fes while visiting the Sahara Desert, but it includes very long driving days, so it is best for travelers who prefer a fast desert experience rather than a relaxed itinerary.
Prices vary by group size, travel season, and accommodation category. This private one-way Marrakech to Fes desert tour becomes cheaper per person for larger groups.
Includes private transport from Marrakech to Fes, professional driver, 1 night in a Merzouga Sahara desert camp, dinner, breakfast, and camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Luxury desert camp or upgraded accommodation is available on request.
This tour is a good choice if you have limited time in Morocco but still want to visit the Sahara Desert and travel from Marrakech to Fes in one trip. Instead of taking a direct transfer between the two cities, this route gives you the chance to cross the High Atlas Mountains, see southern Morocco, enjoy camel trekking in Merzouga, and spend one night in a Sahara desert camp.
You should choose this tour if you want a fast private desert experience, a one-way route from Marrakech to Fes, and a memorable night in the Erg Chebbi dunes. The itinerary is ideal for travelers who do not have enough time for a relaxed 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, a 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, or a 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes but still want to include Merzouga and the Sahara Desert in their Morocco itinerary.
This is not the most relaxed desert tour because the driving days are very long, but it is one of the best options for travelers who want to connect Marrakech and Fes while experiencing the Moroccan Sahara in only 2 days.
Your 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga starts early in the morning with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. We leave the city and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass, with several stops for panoramic views, photos, and a short break along the way.
We continue towards Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Depending on the timing and your travel pace, you can visit the kasbah or enjoy a short stop for photos before continuing to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
After Ouarzazate, the journey continues through southern Morocco towards the Merzouga Desert. Along the way, you will pass desert landscapes, Berber villages, valleys, and small towns before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, you will start your camel trek across the golden Sahara dunes. If arrival time allows, you can enjoy the sunset from the dunes before reaching your desert camp. After check-in, you will have dinner at the camp and enjoy a peaceful night in the Sahara Desert, with traditional Berber music around the campfire when available.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight: Merzouga Sahara desert camp
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most beautiful moments of this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. After breakfast at the desert camp, you will leave the Sahara Desert and start the long journey towards Fes.
We drive from Merzouga through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley, famous for its large palm groves and scenic viewpoints. Along the way, we will make stops for photos and short breaks before continuing towards Midelt, located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains.
After lunch around Midelt or a nearby town, the trip continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Depending on the timing, we can make a short stop at the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you may see the Barbary macaque monkeys, before continuing to Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture.
In the late afternoon or evening, we arrive in Fes and drop you off at your hotel, riad, or preferred location. This ends your private 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes through Merzouga and the Sahara Desert.
Meals included: Breakfast
Drop-off: Hotel, riad, or preferred location in Fes
The driving times shown in this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga are approximate and can change depending on road conditions, weather, traffic, photo stops, lunch breaks, and the pace of the group. This itinerary includes long driving days, especially from Marrakech to Merzouga on Day 1, so we recommend starting early in the morning to make the journey more comfortable.
During this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, accommodation is included for 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. We choose comfortable, clean, and trusted desert camps with good service, friendly staff, and easy access to the dunes.
On the first night of your 2-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour, you will stay in a private tent at a Sahara desert camp in Merzouga. After your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will arrive at the camp, enjoy dinner, Berber music, and a peaceful night under the Sahara stars.
Desert camp examples: Merzouga Glamping, Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camp, La Caravane Luxury Camp, or a similar desert camp of the same standard.
This tour can be booked with standard or luxury desert camp options. Luxury camps usually include a private tent with comfortable bedding and a private bathroom inside the tent. Some luxury desert camps may also include extra comfort depending on availability.
Important note:
The exact desert camp depends on availability at the time of booking, but we always use trusted Merzouga desert camps of a similar standard.
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This 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is organized as a private one-way desert tour. It is designed for travelers who want to start in Marrakech, visit the Sahara Desert, spend one night in Merzouga, and finish the journey in Fes.
A private tour is the best option for this route because the driving days are very long and the timing needs to be flexible. You will travel with your own driver and private vehicle, with stops for photos, viewpoints, coffee breaks, and short visits along the way.
This option is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups who want a more comfortable and flexible way to travel from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara Desert.
Because this is a fast one-way route from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we do not usually offer it as a shared tour. A shared tour is harder to organize for this itinerary because travelers often have different pickup places, travel dates, camp preferences, and drop-off locations in Fes.
If you prefer more time for stops and less driving each day, we recommend choosing our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, or 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. These options give you more time to enjoy the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, and the road to Fes.
Not sure which option is best for you? Contact us and we will help you choose the best Marrakech to Fes desert tour for your dates, budget, and travel style.
The best time to take this 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is from March to May and from September to November, when the weather is usually more comfortable for driving, camel trekking, and spending one night in the Sahara Desert.
The tour is also possible in winter, from December to February, but desert nights in Merzouga can be cold, so warm clothes are recommended. Summer, from June to August, can be very hot in the desert during the day, but the tour can still be arranged with an early departure from Marrakech and careful planning.
Because this itinerary includes long driving days, we recommend starting early in the morning, especially during winter or summer, to make the journey more comfortable and to allow enough time for scenic stops along the route.
This 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is a fast Sahara Desert itinerary with long driving days. It is a good choice if you have limited time, but it is important to start early from Marrakech to have enough time for stops along the way.
Driving times are approximate and may change depending on traffic, road conditions, weather, lunch breaks, and photo stops. The camel trek in Merzouga usually takes place around sunset or upon arrival, depending on the season and the time you reach the desert.
Please pack light for the desert camp and bring warm clothes, especially if you travel in winter. Desert nights can be cold, while daytime temperatures can be warm or hot depending on the season.
This tour ends in Fes, so it is best for travelers who want to continue their Morocco trip from Fes instead of returning to Marrakech.
For this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we recommend packing light because the tour includes long driving days and one night in the Sahara Desert. A small backpack or overnight bag is usually enough for the desert camp.
Bring comfortable clothes for daytime, a warm jacket or sweater for the evening, and comfortable shoes for walking on the sand and during short stops. Desert temperatures can change a lot between day and night, especially in winter.
We also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat or scarf, your phone charger or power bank, personal toiletries, and a camera. If you travel in winter, warm clothes are important because nights in the Merzouga desert can be cold.
You can reserve this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga by contacting us through the contact form. Please send us your travel date, number of travelers, pick-up location in Marrakech, and your preferred desert camp style.
After we receive your request, our team will confirm availability and send you the best option for your trip. This private tour starts in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas Mountains, passes Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, continues to Merzouga for camel trekking and one night in a Sahara desert camp, then finishes in Fes.
To confirm your booking, a small deposit may be required. The remaining balance can be paid on the day of the tour according to the payment details confirmed with our team.
This tour is available as a private one-way desert tour and can be adjusted depending on your travel date, arrival time, accommodation preference, and travel style.
To confirm your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we usually require a small deposit, which can be paid securely online. This allows us to reserve your Merzouga desert camp, private transport, and driver for your travel date.
The remaining balance can be paid when you meet your driver at the start of the tour, usually in cash or by an agreed payment method with our team.
If you have any questions about payment options, our team will be happy to assist and provide all the necessary details before confirming your booking.
We understand that travel plans can change. For this 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we offer the following cancellation policy:
Free cancellation up to 20 days before the tour date — deposit fully refunded.
50% of the deposit is refunded if canceled 10–20 days before the tour date.
No refund if canceled less than 10 days before the tour date.
If you only need to change your travel date, we will do our best to reschedule your 2 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour without extra charges, depending on availability.
If you have more time or prefer a different itinerary, here are other desert tours from Marrakech you may like:
These tours include Morocco’s most beautiful desert destinations, such as the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, and Erg Chebbi dunes, with different travel durations to suit your schedule.
