3 Days Fes Desert Tour

Overview

3 Days Fes Desert Tour: your Sahara journey

This 3-day private tour from Fes and back takes you through Merzouga — with your own driver-guide, comfortable hotels, riads and kasbahs, and 2 nights in the desert camp of Merzouga. Every day can be adapted to your rhythm and interests.

Highlights

Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free medina
A camel trek and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara

At a glance

Pick-upMorning, at your riad or hotel in Fes
Start / EndFes / Fes
Accommodation2 nights · hotels, riads & 2 in the desert
TransportPrivate 4x4 or minibus with A/C
Distance948 km in total
LanguagesEnglish · Français · Español · Italiano
Tour stylePrivate (small group on request)
Best seasonSeptember – May

Day by day

Itinerary

3 days, 1 different stay and 948 km of unforgettable landscapes from Fes.

Fes · Azrou · Midelt · Ziz valley · Merzouga

Day 1 · 472 km

Fes · Azrou · Midelt · Ziz valley · Merzouga

Azrou
Midelt
Ziz valley
Erfoud
Merzouga

Your driver-guide picks you up at your riad or hotel in Fes in the morning to start your private journey.

Walk among the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the Barbary macaques.

We continue via Midelt.

Follow the spectacular Ziz valley and its gorges, lined with palm trees.

Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.

In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga, where your camels are waiting to take you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset. Dinner, Berber drums by the fire and a night in the desert camp.

Distance472 km
Driving≈ 11 h 30 with stops
MealsDinner
NightDesert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Day 2 · 4x4 desert tour

Merzouga: a day in the Sahara

Merzouga

Explore the Erg Chebbi by 4x4: visit a nomad family, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia and discover Rissani's market. In the late afternoon, camel trek to the camp for the sunset.

Desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Distance4x4 desert tour
DrivingLocal visits
MealsBreakfast & dinner
NightDesert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ziz valley · Midelt · Fes

Day 3 · 477 km

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ziz valley · Midelt · Fes

Erfoud
Ziz valley
Midelt
Azrou
Fes

After breakfast, we leave Merzouga.

Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.

Follow the spectacular Ziz valley and its gorges, lined with palm trees.

We continue via Midelt.

Walk among the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the Barbary macaques.

Arrival in Fes in the afternoon or evening; we drop you at your riad or hotel. End of our services.

Distance477 km
Driving≈ 11 h 30 with stops
MealsBreakfast
EndEnd of the tour in Fes

The route

Map of the tour

⚑Fes
★Merzouga

Accommodation

Choose your desert camp

Standard stay

Traditional Berber camp in the dunes

Comfortable beds with blankets
Dinner & breakfast
Music around the campfire

Luxury upgrade

Luxury tent in Merzouga

Private bathroom & shower
Spacious tent with real beds
Dinner & breakfast

Good to know

What's included

Included

Private transport in a 4x4 or minibus with A/C
Professional driver-guide for the whole tour
Pick-up at your riad, hotel or airport
2 nights' accommodation with breakfast & dinner
Night in a desert camp & camel trek in Merzouga

Not included

Lunches
Drinks during meals
Entrance fees to monuments
Tips and personal expenses
Flights & travel insurance

Know before you go

Every itinerary can be adapted: more time in a place, a different hotel category or the luxury camp in Merzouga.
We can also finish the tour in another city: just tell us.
Take a small bag for the night in the desert; your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Bring a warm layer: desert and mountain nights can be cool, even in spring and autumn.
Let us know about any dietary needs when you book.

Reviews

What travellers say

5.0★★★★★Excellent

★★★★★

An unforgettable desert adventure!

“From the camel trek to the night under the stars in the Sahara, everything was perfectly organized. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the experience felt genuinely local.”

Hendrik · Traveller

★★★★★

Outstanding hospitality

“The team created a customized itinerary for us and we got to experience the beauty of the country, from the imperial cities to the desert. The attention to detail and the hospitality were outstanding.”

Marina · Traveller

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Send us your dates and number of travellers with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and send you the price; a small deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid in cash on arrival.

How much does the tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation category. Ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 5 days or more before the tour receive a 100% refund of the deposit, and 50% between 5 and 3 days before. Within 3 days of the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.

Is the tour private?

Yes, only you and your companions with your own driver-guide and vehicle.

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