2 Days Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour
2-Days Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour
Tour Overview
This quick yet immersive desert escape allows you to experience Morocco’s dramatic landscapes even if your time is limited. Depart from Fes and journey through the Middle Atlas to Ifrane’s cedar forests, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley before arriving in the Sahara Desert at Merzouga. Ride camels at sunset, spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars, then return via Rissani, Erfoud, and the same scenic route back to Fes.
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Start: Fes • End: Fes
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (≈ 7 hrs drive with stops)
Pick-up in Fes from your hotel/riad.
Drive through Ifrane (often called the “Switzerland of Morocco”) and the cedar forests of Azrou.
Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue via the scenic Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga by afternoon for a camel trek into the dunes at sunset.
Dinner & Berber music under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
Overnight in Merzouga desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes (≈ 7 hrs drive)
Early wake-up to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast at the camp.
Return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga village.
Head to Rissani, visit its traditional market.
Continue through Erfoud (fossils), then back along the Ziz Valley.
Drive through the cedar forests and Ifrane.
Arrive back in Fes in the evening.
Drop-off at your hotel/riad in Fes.
End of tour.
What’s Included
Private transport in A/C 4×4 / minivan + fuel
English-speaking driver/guide
Pick-up & drop-off in Fes
1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
Camel rides (sunset & sunrise) or 4×4 alternative if preferred
Dinner at camp & breakfast
Not Included
Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees to sites on route
Optional extras (ATV rides, hammam, etc.)
Note
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?
Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps
Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car
Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals
Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas