Our 3 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert is a private 3-day Morocco tour starting in Fes, run by local Moroccan guides and drivers. You can take it as a budget, mid-range or luxury Morocco tour package – compare the options in the price box, browse more Morocco tours from Fes and Sahara desert tours, or ask us for a tailor-made Morocco itinerary.
Tour highlights
- Day 1: Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Ceder Forest – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
- Day 2: Erg Chebbi dunes Merzouga desert
- Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifran – Fes
3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga desert. Discover the middle Atlas. Explore the Ziz Valley. Visit Erfoud and Rissani.Visit Merzouga Erg chebbi dunes. Camel ride and night in Desert camp.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Ceder Forest – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
Pick up from your hotel in Fes at 8 am. Then we drive to the Merzouga desert. We will pass through Imouzzer-Kandar and then to Ifrane and Azrou where you can see the monkeys in the wild. from there, we continue towards Zaida and Midelt where we will have our lunch. Afterwards, we will follow the Ziz Valley. We then arrive in Errachidia next to Erfoud where we will have a coffee break. After that, we will pass through a tray of black rock to arrive at Merzouga. You ride the camels for a walk in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You admire the sunset and spend a Magic night in a desert camp.
2Day 2Erg Chebbi dunes Merzouga desert
in the morning after your breakfast, we will explore the Merzouga Sahara. First, we will return by camels to the village of Merzouga. Then we start to visit the region of Merzouga by 4×4. this visit includes a village called Khamlia; is a village inhabited by the Gnawa of the Sahara. We would discover the spiritual music and dance of the Gnawi. afterward, we will visit a nomadic family that follows their herds of dromedaries and goats. We share a good tea with them. After that, we will see a site of engravings near the historical in Taous. This adventure also gives us an idea of the Hamada and lets us explore some black rock trays. At the end of the day, we return to the village of Merzouga to spend the night in a beautiful typical hotel with a swimming pool. Dinner and overnight.
3Day 3Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifran – Fes
After your shower and breakfast in your hotel. We leave for the city of Fes. Let’s see Erfoud and Errachidia then follow the Ziz valley. Then we stop at Zaida for lunch. We then continue towards Ifran. We later continue to your hotel in Fes where your 3 Days tour from Fes to the Merzouga desert ends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If this program does not fit your trip, do not hesitate to contact us. We can modify it or create one according to your needs. Thank you.
Your Route on the Map
The main stops of this itinerary. Your driver can adapt the route and add stops on request.
- 1FesStart
- 2Azrou
- 3Midelt
- 4Erfoud
- 5Rissani
- 6Merzouga
- 7Ziz Valley
- 8FesEnd
Prices & comfort levels
Prices per person, 2 travellers sharing. Every tour is private. Prices for larger groups and children on request.
Mid-range
From €435 / per person
Charming 4★ riads & hotels, comfort desert camp with private bathroom
Choose this optionLuxury
From €780 / per person
5★ riads & boutique hotels, luxury desert camp, premium vehicle
Choose this optionWhat’s included
✓ Included
- Private tour with a local guide
- Transport in a comfortable car with 4 × 4 fuel
- Dinner and breakfast in the desert
- Camp camel trek
- Night in a traditional tent
✕ Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- tips
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The 3 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert is a private tour: you travel only with your own group, in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, and you can stop wherever you like.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start from €285 per person in budget comfort, €435 in mid-range and €780 in luxury (based on 2 travellers sharing). Prices for larger groups and children are on request.
What is included in the price?
Private transport with your driver, accommodation in your chosen comfort level, daily breakfast and dinner, a camel ride and a night in a desert camp. Flights, lunches, entrance fees and tips are not included unless stated.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts in Fes. We pick you up from your hotel, riad or the airport, and the end point can be changed to suit your flights.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed – add a night, a city or an activity, and we will adapt the route and the price.
What is the best time to do this tour?
October to April is ideal for desert tours, with warm days and clear nights; desert nights are cold in winter, so bring a warm layer. In summer we plan early starts to avoid the heat.
How do I book?
Send us a request with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We reply within 24 hours with a free personalised quote – no payment is needed to ask.
