3-Day Tour from Fez to Merzouga
3-Day tour Fes to Merzouga desert is the best way to visit the southeast of Morocco and discover the top of Merzouga Sahara, Erg Chebbi dunes, stunning Sunset before reaching the desert Camp for a magical night.
Visit nomad people & all interesting sites on the next day of this suitable Fes desert tour.
Day 1: Fes » Azrou » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga [467 Km]
Our tour will starts from your hotel or riad in Fez driving across the Middle Atlas and cedar forest. Along the way we pass through Ifrane, which is a famous ski resort, then Midelt, famous for minerals and apples. We continue via Ziz valley to reach Erfoud, famous for fossil products, and then to Rissani.
Then, once we arrive in the Erg Chebbi desert where we meet our desert guide. We prepare for a camel ride across the Merzouga sand dunes and we enjoy sleeping in Sahara desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Excursion: Erg Chebbi » Nomad families » Merzouga [50 km]
In the second day of this journey, it’s worth waking up early in the morning so you can experience the beauty of a desert sunrise and the amazing silence of the Sahara, this is a wonderful time to experience the silence and the changing colors as the sun rises on the dunes.
After coming back to the camp where breakfast will be waiting and a hot shower to freshen you up for the day´s adventure, you will then ride your camel back to the departure point.
We will pick you up and start your Merzouga desert tour exploring all interesting sites around Erg Chebbi dunes such as the seasonal Lake of Merzouga named “Lake Sirji”, Khamlia village for GNAWA music, Mines for a variety of stones called “Mefes” ending by a visit to nomad families.
Arriving in the afternoon then free time for the rest of the day before spending the night at a local hotel/ Riad in the Merzouga desert.
Day 3: Merzouga » Ziz Valley » Midelt » Fes [467 Km]
Today, you will say goodbye to the desert and you will surely have great memories, leaving to Fes through the RISSANI Market, the biggest souk in the area then to Erfoud a small town known for carving marble stones and fossils, and enjoy the beautiful Ziz valley and palm groves sceneries right up to Midelt another small city known for its Apple production.
You will probably take a short break here in a restaurant for lunch or in a small town not far away called Zaida.
Then continue our way back to Fes toward Azrou cedar forest. Arrive in Fes around 6 pm. drop you off at your accommodation where our adventure comes to an end.