2 Day Desert Tour From Fes to Merzouga
2 Day Desert Tour From Fes to Merzouga
This 2-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga and back is designed for visitors who have limited time in Morocco and want to visit the Merzouga Sahara Desert but would rather return to Fes. The two-day desert excursion from Fes to Merzouga includes an overnight stay in a tent modeled after a nomadic nomad before engaging in sandboarding, listening to traditional music by the campfire, and enjoying a delectable meal.
Fes to Merzouga Desert trip highlights
Day 1
Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Rissani - Camel ride in Merzouga desert
You are invited to take a 2-day desert tour from Fez to Merzouga and return by the “Morocco Historical Tours COMPANY” to explore the Sahara. You will be picked up by our private driver in Fes at your hotel. In the renowned ski resort of Ifrane, which has been dubbed the Switzerland of Morocco for its architecture, we will explore the Middle Atlas mountains.
We proceed to the cedar grove of Azrou, then to Midelt and Errachidia. We go through the stunning Ziz Valley and stop at the fossils in Erfoud. Before traveling to the Merzouga desert, we explore the local souk in Rissani.
For a cup of tea, we pause at the Sahara Desert Hotel. Then, we get ready to ride camels across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to the Merzouga camp. You can take in the desert sunset, have a traditional Berber meal next to the campfire, and listen to Nomads’ Berber music. In Merzouga, we spend the night in a tent in the desert.
Day 2
Merzouga desert - Middle Atlas mountains - Fez
After witnessing the sunrise, we continue on with our private Fez desert tour. You then return to Fez after breakfast in a riad or hotel, going through Erfoud, Midelt, and the Middle Atlas. Your lodging will be where the private driver from “Morocco historical tours” drops you off.
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All Sahara Camps, very well equipped with a sanitary block, are powered by solar panels.
Approximate distance from Marrakech to Merzouga is 564 kilometers in the southeast. The trip takes around 10 hours, however depending on your stops, it may take less or more time. On this excursion, we won’t travel straight to the desert in a single day. Our first night will be spent in Dades, which is halfway to the Merzouga Desert.
Yes, thanks to the policy of Morocco historical tours company, which organizes private and private tours
Yes, it is. In the standard Sahara desert Camp hot showers and toilets shared . If you upgrade to the Luxury Camp, your tent will have a private bathroom and shower.
It is possible, in fact. Make sure you have a small backpack ready to take with you for the camel ride to the camp. The rest of your luggage will be kept safe in your car until it is returned to you after reaching our camps.
Your camel ride in the Merzouga desert will take 1 hour and half
Note: If you want to modify this tour, let us know your idea, travel plans and we can create similar or different program, which match your requirements. Contact us for more info.