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4 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Fes
4 Days / 3 Nights • 7 Max • From €1220 per person
The Journey
Experience the magic of Morocco's Sahara Desert with camel trekking, luxury desert camping, and stunning landscapes. Journey through the Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Route Summary
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| 01 | Fes to Sahara Desert Crossing |
| 02 | Full Sahara Desert Experience |
| 03 | Sahara Sunrise to Midelt |
| 04 | Mountain Return to Fes |
Day-by-Day Experience
Timeline
8:00 AM: Fes Departure - Hotel pickup and drive through Middle Atlas Mountains
9:30 AM: Ifrane Alpine Town - Visit "Little Switzerland" with European-style architecture
11:00 AM: Cedar Forest Wildlife - Spot Barbary macaques and cedar trees
12:30 PM: Midelt Lunch - Traditional meal in the apple capital of Morocco
2:00 PM: Ziz Valley Drive - Scenic journey through palm groves and desert approaches
4:30 PM: Erfoud Arrival - Fossil town visit and final desert preparations
6:00 PM: Merzouga Check-in - Settle into desert accommodation
Evening: Relax with desert views and traditional dinner
Highlights
- Ifrane
- Cedar Forest
- Midelt
- Ziz Valley
- Erfoud
- Erg Chebbi
Activities
- check_circle Mountain crossing
- check_circle Wildlife spotting
- check_circle Scenic valleys
- check_circle Arrival at desert
Timeline
7:00 AM: Camp Breakfast - Traditional Berber breakfast with fresh bread and mint tea
9:00 AM: Khamlia Gnawa Village - Cultural visit with traditional music performance
11:00 AM: Nomadic Family Meeting - Learn about desert life from local families
12:30 PM: Lunch at Camp - Traditional tagine with dune views
2:00 PM: Optional Activities - Choose from quad biking, sandboarding, or camel riding
4:00 PM: Camel Trek Preparation - Meet your camels and experienced guides
5:00 PM: Sunset Camel Trek - 1.5-hour magical ride across Erg Chebbi dunes
7:00 PM: Desert Camp - Berber dinner, traditional music, and stargazing
Evening: Campfire stories and cultural entertainment
Highlights
- Khamlia
- Nomads
- Optional quad
- Camel trek
- Sunset
- Luxury camp
Activities
- check_circle Desert immersion
- check_circle Cultural villages
- check_circle Camel trekking
- check_circle Stargazing
Timeline
6:00 AM: Desert Sunrise - Early wake-up for spectacular dune sunrise
7:30 AM: Final Camp Breakfast - Farewell meal in the desert
8:30 AM: Rissani Market - Ancient caravan trading post and local souk exploration
10:30 AM: Todra Gorge - Dramatic 300m canyon walls and hiking opportunities
12:30 PM: Lunch in Gorge - Traditional meal with mountain scenery
2:00 PM: Ziz Valley Return - Scenic drive back through palm groves
5:00 PM: Midelt Arrival - Check into accommodation in the apple-growing region
Evening: Relax with Atlas Mountain views and traditional dinner
Highlights
- Sunrise
- Rissani
- Todra Gorge 300m
- Ziz Valley return
Activities
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- check_circle Market visit
- check_circle Gorge exploration
- check_circle Mountain drive
Timeline
8:00 AM: Midelt Breakfast - Fresh mountain breakfast
9:00 AM: Cedar Forest Drive - Return journey through cedar forests and Berber villages
10:30 AM: Azrou Town - Visit the goat village with tree-climbing goats
12:00 PM: Ifrane Lunch - European-style town with pine forests
1:30 PM: Middle Atlas Scenery - Final mountain views and wildlife spotting
4:00 PM: Fes Arrival - Drop-off at your hotel in the Imperial City
Evening: Optional exploration of the Fes medina
Highlights
- Cedar Forest
- Azrou
- Ifrane
- Arrive Fes afternoon
Activities
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- check_circle Berber villages
- check_circle Return to Fes
What's Included
- hotel Hotel transfers
- directions_car Transportation during the tour
- restaurant Breakfast
- restaurant Dinner
- hotel Hotel accommodations
- camping Desert camp accommodations
- local_activity Guided tours in some cities
What's Not Included
- restaurant_menu Lunch
- local_drink Drinks and beverages
- volunteer_activism Tips and gratuities
- museum Entrance tickets
- shopping_bag Gifts and souvenirs
