Fes → Merzouga

3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour

Camel trekking, a Sahara camp under the stars and Morocco's most scenic route.

🕒 3 days / 2 nights 📍 Fes → Merzouga 💰 From €110 4.9/5
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The 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour is one of Morocco's most rewarding Sahara journeys, carrying you from Fes all the way to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. Over 3 carefully paced days you follow the legendary Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, sleep beneath a canopy of desert stars, and ride camels across the sand at sunset and sunrise. It is the trip most travellers picture when they dream of Morocco — and with Best Sahara Tours it is run by a small, local, Merzouga-based team rather than a faceless call centre.

What makes the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour special is the balance of movement and stillness. You cover real distance and see genuine variety — snow-dusted mountain passes, palm-filled oases, red-earth canyons and finally the vast silence of the Sahara — yet the pace never feels rushed, because your driver-guide builds in photo stops, mint-tea breaks and time to simply take it in. From Fes you cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, pause in Midelt, and follow the palm-lined Ziz Valley to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Tour highlights

  • Visit Fes
  • Visit Ifrane
  • Visit Azrou
  • Visit Midelt
  • Visit Ziz Valley
  • Visit Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
  • Visit Khamlia
  • Visit Rissani
  • Sunset and sunrise camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes

Your route

Fes→ Ifrane→ Azrou→ Midelt→ Ziz Valley→ Merzouga / Erg Chebbi→ Khamlia→ Rissani

You can travel the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour as a private tour (just your group, your own vehicle and full flexibility over timings and stops) or as a friendly small-group shared tour, which is the most affordable way to reach the dunes. Either way you get an air-conditioned modern vehicle, a knowledgeable local driver-guide, and a night in a desert camp at Erg Chebbi with dinner, Berber drumming around the campfire and breakfast at sunrise.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou

The 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour starts with a morning pick-up from your hotel or riad. You set off towards Fes → Ifrane → Azrou, stopping for photographs and mint tea as the scenery shifts from city streets to mountains and open plains. Your driver shares the stories behind the landscapes and villages along the way.

  • Meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 2

Day 2: Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga / Erg Chebbi

After breakfast you continue through Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga / Erg Chebbi. Your local driver-guide knows exactly where to pause for the best viewpoints, a relaxed lunch and short walks to stretch your legs before the next stretch of road. In the late afternoon you swap the vehicle for camels and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp, where a Berber dinner, drumming around the fire and a blanket of stars await.

  • Meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 3

Day 3: Khamlia → Rissani

On the final morning you rise early for the sunrise, then travel back via Khamlia → Rissani, arriving in the late afternoon or evening with a camera full of Sahara memories and a drop-off at your accommodation.

  • Meals: breakfast & dinner included

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
  • Experienced local driver-guide (English/Spanish/French)
  • Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Overnight in a desert camp at Merzouga
  • Dinner and breakfast at the camp
  • Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips (optional)
  • Travel insurance

Best Sahara Tours has guided this route for years, and we tailor the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour to you — honeymooners, families with children, photographers and solo travellers all fit differently. Tell us your dates, your group size and what matters most to you, and we will build the version of the tour that fits. There is no prepayment: you reserve by WhatsApp, confirm the details, and settle up in Morocco.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour cost?

The 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour starts from €110 per person for the shared small-group option; private tours are priced per vehicle and depend on group size, season and camp category. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of travellers for an exact quote — there is no obligation and no prepayment.

Is the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour private or a group tour?

You can do the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour either way. A private tour gives you your own vehicle, driver and full control of the schedule; a shared tour puts you in a friendly small group of travellers from around the world and costs less. Tell us which you prefer.

What is the desert camp like?

You spend the night in a Berber camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes. We offer both standard and deluxe camps — deluxe tents have real beds, private bathrooms and hot showers. Every camp includes dinner, music around the campfire and a sunrise over the dunes.

When is the best time to travel?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal, with warm days and comfortable nights. Winter days are pleasant but nights are cold; summer is hot at midday, so tours start early and enjoy the cooler golden hours.

How do I book the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour?

Booking takes a minute: send us a WhatsApp message with your dates and group size, we confirm availability and the final itinerary, and you pay in Morocco. Free cancellation and no deposit required.

Ready to book the 3 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour?

Message us on WhatsApp for real-time availability, a custom quote and honest local advice — no deposit required.

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