Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 4 days

Your Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 4 days, begins in Fes where your driver will pickup you from your riad or hotel. Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, making your first stop in Ifrane nicknamed the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture and pristine streets. Continue to the Azrou Cedar Forest, home to playful Barbary macaque monkeys, before heading to Midelt, a quiet town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.

Pause here for lunch and take in the mountain scenery. In the afternoon, drive through the breathtaking Ziz Valley, where lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs line the riverbanks. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. This is your moment mount a camel and ride across rolling sands, arriving just in time for a postcard-perfect Sahara sunset.

As night falls, dine under a canopy of stars at your desert camp, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of traditional Berber music. Fall asleep in the comfort of your well-appointed tent, surrounded by the stillness of the desert.

• Overnight: Merzouga (Luxury Camp)
• Meals: Dinner Under the Stars

On the second day of your Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 4 days. Rise early to witness a dazzling desert sunrise, painting the golden dunes in soft morning light. After breakfast, set out on a full-day excursion through the Sahara. Visit nomadic families who have made the desert their home, gaining insight into their timeless traditions and simple way of life. Continue to Khamlia Village, where the Gnaoua musicians will greet you with hypnotic rhythms and spiritual songs rooted in African heritage.

Along the way, pass by seasonal desert lakes, mineral mines, and panoramic viewpoints that offer unforgettable, postcard-worthy vistas of the dunes. In the afternoon, return to Merzouga village and check into your hotel or riad, where you can unwind by the swimming pool or enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the serene desert landscape.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Merzouga (Hotel)
• Optional: Quads, Buggy

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Sahara and begin your journey toward Rissani. Explore its lively market and discover its fascinating historical monuments, with special significance as the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Continue on to Erfoud, known for its remarkable fossil workshops and equally rich heritage. From here, the road winds through the scenic Ziz Valley and into the surrounding mountains, where the contrast between arid desert and lush green valleys offers photographers endless inspiration. By evening, arrive in the Middle Atlas to enjoy the crisp mountain air and a peaceful overnight stay at your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Midelt (Kasbah)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning your return journey to Fes for your flight home. En route, stop once more in Azrou to stroll among the last majestic cedar trees and perhaps spot—or even feed—a few friendly Barbary macaques. Continue to Ifrane for a coffee break or light snack and capture a few final photos of its charming alpine-style streets. Arrive in Fes by mid-afternoon, where your driver will drop you at your hotel or directly at the airport. This marks the conclusion of your memorable 4 Days tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert.

• Meals: Breakfast