This private 2-day tour from Fes to Merzouga is the quickest way to experience the Sahara Desert from northern Morocco. Travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stop in Ifrane and the Cedar Forest near Azrou, pass through Midelt and enjoy panoramic views over the Ziz Valley before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. In Merzouga, ride a camel at sunset and spend the night in a Sahara desert camp. Although the journey is short, it offers beautiful scenery, cultural stops and an unforgettable desert experience.
Share your travel date, number of travelers and preferred camp category. We will check availability and prepare a personalized quotation for your private desert journey from Fes to Merzouga.
This private 2-day tour from Fes to Merzouga is designed for travelers who want to experience the Sahara Desert in a limited amount of time. The journey takes you south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with stops in Ifrane, the Cedar Forest near Azrou, Midelt and the panoramic Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga.
At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will ride a camel across the sand at sunset and spend the night in a Sahara desert camp. Dinner and traditional music are enjoyed at the camp before returning to Fes the following day. This is a fast-paced tour with long driving hours, but it offers a memorable introduction to Morocco’s landscapes and desert culture.
Prices vary depending on group size, travel season and accommodation category. This is a private tour, and the price per person becomes lower when more travelers share the vehicle.
The price includes private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, a professional driver, pickup and drop-off in Fes, one night in a Merzouga desert camp, dinner, breakfast and a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
A luxury desert camp or upgraded accommodation is available on request. Lunches, drinks, entrance fees, tips, quad biking, buggy tours and other optional activities are not included unless confirmed in your quotation.
Your private 2-day tour from Fes to Merzouga begins with pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes, usually between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. You will travel south through the beautiful landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Your first stop will be in Ifrane, a peaceful mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture. From there, you will continue to the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques living among the cedar trees.
The journey continues through mountain scenery and Berber villages toward Midelt, where you will have free time for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will cross the Tizi N’Talghomt Pass and follow the road toward the Ziz Valley.
A panoramic stop will allow you to admire the valley’s palm groves, traditional villages and surrounding mountains. You will then pass through Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
In Merzouga, you will meet your camel guide and ride across the golden dunes while enjoying the sunset. On arrival at the desert camp, you will be welcomed with Moroccan tea before dinner.
The evening continues with traditional Berber music around the campfire, followed by an overnight stay in your private desert tent beneath the Sahara sky.
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Merzouga desert camp
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you will return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4 vehicle, according to your confirmed arrangement.
You will then begin the return journey to Fes, travelling through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains.
There will be stops along the way for lunch, refreshments, panoramic views and short breaks. Depending on the available time, you may also stop again near Midelt, the Cedar Forest or Ifrane.
You will arrive in Fes in the evening, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel, riad or another agreed location.
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour ends: Fes in the evening
This is a fast-paced desert tour with long driving distances on both days. The estimated driving times do not include stops for lunch, photographs, refreshments, scenic viewpoints or short visits along the route.
Road conditions, traffic and weather may also affect the schedule. Your driver will include reasonable breaks to make the journey as comfortable as possible, but travelers should be prepared for approximately 7–8 hours of driving each day.
You will spend one night in a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. The stay includes a private tent, dinner and breakfast.
Depending on your selected category and availability, the camp may be:
A standard camp is included in the published tour price. Luxury tents with a private bathroom, additional space and upgraded comfort are available for an extra charge. The confirmed camp will be stated in your personalized quotation.
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This 2-day Fes to Merzouga desert tour is organized as a private journey, so you will travel only with your own group in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Unlike a fixed shared tour, the itinerary allows reasonable flexibility for scenic viewpoints, photographs, refreshments and short breaks along the route. You may spend more time at places such as Ifrane, the Cedar Forest or the Ziz Valley, depending on road conditions and the available daylight.
Your pickup time, camp category and optional activities can also be adjusted before the tour. Because this is a short itinerary with long driving distances, major route changes may not always be possible, but your driver will do their best to make the journey comfortable and enjoyable.
The best time to take this tour is during spring and autumn, especially from March to May and September to November. During these months, daytime temperatures are usually comfortable for sightseeing, camel trekking and spending time in the dunes.
Winter, from December to February, is also a good time to visit the Sahara. Days are often pleasant and clear, but mornings and nights can be very cold, so warm clothing is essential.
The tour is available during summer, but temperatures in Merzouga can become extremely hot between June and August. Departures may be adjusted to avoid the hottest hours of the day.
Weather in the Middle Atlas Mountains and the desert can change quickly, so travelers should bring suitable clothing for both warm days and cooler evenings.
Large suitcases can normally remain safely in the vehicle or be stored in Merzouga while you travel to the desert camp.
To request this private 2-day Fes to Merzouga desert tour, send us your travel date, number of travelers, pickup location in Fes and preferred desert camp category through the contact form.
We will confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details and total price before requesting payment. Submitting an enquiry does not require immediate payment.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount will be clearly stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and selected services.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the beginning of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
Free cancellation is available when you cancel more than 20 days before the tour date.
For cancellations made 10–20 days before departure, 50% of the deposit can be refunded.
Cancellations made fewer than 10 days before the tour are non-refundable.
Date changes may be possible depending on availability, and we will always try to remain flexible when travel plans change.
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