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Laura Campos🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain · 17 contributions
★★★★★
“A very well organised route from Fes”
Everything was perfect from the pick-up in Fes to the desert. The driver was very professional and the camp beautiful.
Private tour from Fes
2 Days from Fes to the Merzouga Desert
- Private transport
- Professional guide
- Accommodation included
- Local experiences
From €95/ person
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Duration2 days / 1 night
DepartureFes
RouteFes → Merzouga → Fes
GroupPrivate
LanguageSpanish / English
PriceFrom €95/person
2days
1nights
1night in the desert
≈ 988 kmin a private vehicle
Route map – 2 days Fes Merzouga desert
From Fes to Fes. The orange dots show where you sleep each night.
- 1Fes
- 2Ifrane
- 3Azrou
- 4Midelt
- 5Ziz Valley
- 6MerzougaNight of day 1
- 7Rissani
- 8Erfoud
- 9Errachidia
Day-by-day itinerary
Indicative itinerary: times and stops adapt to your pace. Approximate distances and driving times, not counting stops.
Day 1Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
≈ 491 km · 7 h 45 min drivingCamp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard, superior or luxury tent)Dinner
Pick-up around 8:00 am at your hotel or riad in Fes (we can also pick you up at the airport). Departure in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”: an alpine town with red roofs, gardens and lakes in the heart of the Middle Atlas.
The Azrou cedar forest, where Barbary macaques live in the wild.
Midelt, between the Middle and High Atlas, famous for its apples and minerals.
The Ziz Gorges and Valley, a canyon with a vast palm grove considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
In the late afternoon we arrive in Merzouga, where the camel caravan is waiting. We leave the big luggage at the guesthouse and, with a small backpack, cross the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel (approx. 1 h 30 min) as the sun sets over the Sahara. Arrival at the camp, welcome tea, Berber dinner and music around the fire under a sky full of stars.
Visits and stops
- Ifrane
- Azrou
- Midelt
- Ziz Valley
- Camel ride and night in the desert
Day 2Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Errachidia → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
≈ 497 km · 8 h drivingEnd of tourBreakfast
We get up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast at the camp and return by camel (or 4x4) to the guesthouse, where there are showers and we pick up the luggage. Departure towards Rissani.
Rissani, cradle of the Alaouite dynasty: its traditional market (the “donkey car park” on market days) and the old ksar.
Erfoud, the capital of dates and fossils: visit to a workshop where they work fossilised marble that is millions of years old.
Errachidia, the gateway to the Tafilalet, with views over the Meski oasis and its blue spring.
Midelt, between the Middle and High Atlas, famous for its apples and minerals.
Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”: an alpine town with red roofs, gardens and lakes in the heart of the Middle Atlas.
Fes, the oldest imperial city and the spiritual capital of Morocco.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Fes in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, riad or the airport. End of our services. See you soon!
Visits and stops
- Rissani
- Erfoud
- Errachidia
- Midelt
- Ifrane
- Fes
Route description
Private 2-day route from Fes to the Merzouga desert with Ifrane, the Ziz Valley, a camel ride and a night at a camp. A private, flexible route organised by our local Berber team.
Easy booking
How to book this tour
No middlemen: you talk directly to our local team in Merzouga.
- 1
Write to us
Send us your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation (standard, superior or luxury) by WhatsApp or email.
- 2
Get your proposal
We send you the adapted itinerary and the final price per person, with no obligation. We can change stops, nights or the final city.
- 3
Confirm the booking
When you're happy, we confirm the booking and explain how to pay and the conditions.
- 4
Have a great trip!
We pick you up on the first day at your hotel, riad or the airport. During the trip you have 24/7 assistance on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers
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Ask on WhatsAppIs this tour from Fes private?
Yes. All our routes from Fes are private, with an exclusive vehicle, a professional driver/guide and flexible schedules.
Can it end in Marrakech or return to Fes?
Yes. We can organise the route ending in Marrakech, Fes or another city depending on your trip.
What does the price include?
It usually includes private transport, driver/guide, fuel, accommodation along the route and WhatsApp assistance.
Is there a luxury camp in the desert?
Yes. We can book a standard camp or a luxury camp with a private bathroom, depending on your budget.
What time does the tour start and where do you pick us up?
We usually leave around 8:00 am. We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Fes; if you arrive by plane the same day, we can pick you up at the airport and adjust the departure time.
How many hours of driving are there each day?
Approximate driving times, not counting stops: day 1: 7 h 45 min; day 2: 8 h. We stop whenever you need for photos, a rest or a meal.
Where do we sleep each night?
night 1: Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard, superior or luxury tent). You can choose standard, superior or luxury category.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends in Fes, at your hotel, riad or the airport. If you'd rather finish in another city, we adapt the route.
How do I book?
Write to us on WhatsApp (+212 673 85 10 91) or by email (nomad.berber@gmail.com) with your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation. We'll send you the proposal with the final price and, when you confirm, explain how to pay.
Does the price depend on the number of people?
Yes. The “from” price is per person and varies with group size, season and accommodation category. The larger the group, the cheaper it is per person.
What should I bring for the night in the desert?
A small backpack with what you need for one night: warm clothes (it gets cool at night, especially from November to March), a torch or charged phone, a power bank, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf for the sand and comfortable shoes. Your big luggage stays at the guesthouse or in the vehicle.
Does the camp have a bathroom?
The superior and luxury camps have tents with a private bathroom and shower. At the standard camp the bathrooms are shared. Tell us which you prefer when booking.
Is this tour suitable for children and older people?
Yes. As it's a private tour, we adapt the pace, the stops and the length of the camel ride. We can also replace the camel with a 4x4 if you prefer.
Travellers' comments
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Sophie Martin🇫🇷 Lyon, France · 24 contributions
★★★★★
“Incredible desert and excellent guide”
The trip from Fes to Merzouga was long but very beautiful. The stops were perfect and the night in the dunes unforgettable.
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Pedro Molina🇲🇽 Guadalajara, Mexico · 9 contributions
★★★★★
“Highly recommended for families”
They adapted the route to our schedule and we travelled very comfortably. Excellent support on WhatsApp before and during the tour.
Would you like to adapt this route?
We can change hotels, the pace of the trip, stops and the accommodation category to suit your budget.