4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert

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Overview :

If you’re dreaming of experiencing the real Morocco, the 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert is the perfect adventure. This journey takes you across the Middle Atlas Mountains, through lush valleys, and into the heart of the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you’ll encounter Berber culture, majestic landscapes, and unforgettable moments under the stars.

Highlights of 4 Days Tour From Fes To Merzouga

  • Barbary macaques in Azrou’s cedar forest
  • Camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Berber music and campfire parties under the stars
  • Visit to a Berber nomad family
  • Explore Ouzina desert and traditional villages
  • Enjoy local food and tea with locals
  • Witness the sunrise and sunset in the Sahara
  • Ride through the old Paris-Dakar rally route

Itinerary for the 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga

Day 1: Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga Sahara [467 Km]

We begin the adventure at 8:00 AM. Our first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its unique European-style architecture and clean streets. The journey then continues to Azrou, home to the cedar forest and Barbary monkeys.

As we travel through the scenic Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees and ancient kasbahs, you’ll start to feel the charm of southern Morocco. Once we reach Erfoud, a town famous for fossils, we get closer to the magical desert.

By evening, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where your camel awaits. You’ll ride through the dunes as the sun sets, reaching a desert camp where dinner is served around the campfire, followed by traditional Berber drumming and storytelling.

Day 2: Merzouga » Khamlia »Taouz »Jdaid village » Ouzina desert

Wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast and a quick shower, we head to Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music performed by locals of sub-Saharan descent.

Then we visit Mefis, an old French colonial village, where you’ll find abandoned lead mines. We move forward to Taouz, known for its prehistoric rock carvings.

Lunch is served at a local Berber home in Jdaid village, where you’ll try Berber pizza and mint tea. Henna tattoos are also offered here. The journey continues through untouched desert landscapes until we reach Ouzina, a peaceful area surrounded by sand and silence.

Day 3: Ouzina desert » Baryte mines » Oasis Borika » Village Oubahlou » Ramlia Oasis »Ouzina

After breakfast, we dive deeper into the real Sahara. We visit Berber nomads living in tents and see how they live far from modern life.

Next, we stop by the Tijakhet area to explore baryte mines, followed by a relaxing time in Bourika Oasis, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch.

In the afternoon, we visit the Lost City of Oubahlou, also known as the Portuguese ruins, and then continue to Ramlia Oasis, a peaceful place perfect for an afternoon tea and stroll.

Finally, we return to Ouzina Desert along the old Paris-Dakar rally route, offering dramatic views and a taste of off-road adventure.

Day 4: Ouzina » Merzouga» Ziz Valley » Midelt » Azrou »Fes

After breakfast, we start heading back north. We drive through the Tafilalet palm grove, one of the largest in the world, then stop at the Ziz Valley for panoramic views of the lush green oasis.

Next, we stop in Midelt, a small town in the Atlas Mountains, for a peaceful lunch break. After lunch, we continue through Azrou’s cedar forest, where you may spot monkeys again.

Our final stop is Ifrane, with its cool alpine climate and charming city center. We arrive in Fes around 6:00 PM, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.

What included & excluded in this 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga

Price includes

  • Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD
  • Fuel & Tolls
  • Camel ride in sahara desert
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional driver/ Guide
  • 2-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
  • (Breakfast & Dinner) x 3
  • Overnight in desert camp
  • Bottled water during the tour

Price excludes

  • travel insurance
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Tips and gratuities

More info on the Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour

  • At the desert camp, you will stay in a private tent of your choice.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A vegetarian option is available; please specify this while making your booking.
  • alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
  • Quad bikes and buggies on the dunes can be added as an extra.
Note:

If you want to alter this 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga, please let us know your ideas and travel arrangements so that we may construct a comparable or different itinerary that meets your needs.

For more details, please contact us.

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Booking & Payment

Booking is easy and flexible. To reserve your spot, we only ask for a small deposit via PayPal or Payoneer. You can pay the rest in cash to your guide during the tour. If you prefer, you can also pay the full amount in advance.

  • PayPal: 5% surcharge

  • Payoneer: No additional charges

❗Note: Credit cards and bank transfers are not accepted.

Cancellation policy for our 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga

To receive a complete refund, please cancel at least 8 days before the date of the 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga.

If you cancel less than 8 days before your trip, your deposit is nonrefundable. However, it is still available for use if you reschedule your trip in the future.Simply email us to cancel your trip.

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4 days desert tour from Fes

We booked a 4-day trip from Fes to Merzouga. The tent accommodation, Sahara experiences, camel ride, and all the other stops included in this tour were very well organized, with a nice driver, which made our experience memorable. I warmly recommend this agency and, of course, I recommend Sahara experiences to be included in any Morocco trip.
4 days tour From Fes to Merzouga desert
Adam S
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Fes to Merzouga private tour

This tour was a memorable experience for my husband, me, and our daughter. Said, our driver, was wonderful and extremely knowledgable about the locations we visited. He understood what we were looking for from the tour and was prepared to be flexible with our stop locations. We liked how he avoided touristic locations and ate at local restaurants whenever feasible. Said comes highly recommended.
4 days tour From Fes to Merzouga desert
Mila H
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Great tour from Fes

We had a 4-day tour from Fes to Merzouga with one night in the desert, and it was an extraordinary experience. Firstly, the agency and Said were perfect from organizational and communication points of view, providing all the info we needed very quickly and accurately. They are 100% trustworthy. Secondly, all the staff were very friendly and we felt extremely comfortable with all of them. Mohamed (Muha), our guide and driver, drove us everywhere, gave us lots of useful information, and made our entire trip enjoyable and memorable. The tour is very good; accommodation, food, everything on time, no issues. I highly recommend this company and this tour.
4 days tour From Fes to Merzouga desert
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Destinations' overview of our 4 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga:

Ifrane

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Ifrane will be discovered during our 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert. First and foremost, Ifrane is a renowned tourist resort in Morocco’s Middle Atlas region. Morocco’s Switzerland is known for its gentler weather, distinctive architecture, diverse landscapes, lakes and streams, and a variety of adventure activities.

Ifrane is one of Morocco’s most appealing cities due to its diversity and the many activities available to visitors, such as skiing and snowboarding at Michlifen during the winter season.

One of Ifrane’s most photographed landmarks is the Lion Sculpture. A German soldier carved the artwork during World War II. The sculpture is supposed to be dedicated to the last wild Atlas lion, which was killed near Ifrane.

Azrou & Cedar forests

Azrou is a fantastic site to visit during our 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga. You will have found a break from the crowds of the larger cities here. Azrou attracts visitors because of its monkeys and fragrant cedar forest trails.

The town is an important Berber market center in the Middle Atlas. Throughout the spring, shady woodlands and meadows blossom with flowers, adding to the city’s appeal.

It is mainly known for being the home of the last remnants of an ancient cedar forest. but also for being the home of a special monkey species. The only species of macaque outside of Asia is the Barbary.

Azrou

The Ziz River Valley – Tafilelt

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Morocco is home to many beautiful palm groves, and our 4 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga will take you past Ziz Valley before arriving at the Merzouga dunes.

On our way to Merzouga, we’ll pass through the Ziz valley, which is dotted with beautiful green palms.

The Ziz River flows through Errachidia, Erfoud, and Rissani, creating a great oasis. The region is known as the Tafilelt, and Moroccans consider it to be the birthplace of the country’s current reigning dynasty, the Alaouites, in the 17th century.

The Ziz River, connecting Er-rich and Erfoud, runs for more than 200 kilometers, providing breathtaking landscapes: mountains, limestone cliffs, green spots, monuments, gorges, all conveying the region’s history.

Merzouga desert

The Merzouga Desert is a famous tourist destination in Morocco,it is famous as the gateway to the vast Erg Chebbi dunes.

This pretty, tiny village is surrounded by picturesque, long stretches of towering sand dunes in every direction. The red sandstone buildings melt into the warmth of the desert landscape, which transforms into a kaleidoscope of hues at sunrise and sunset.

From Merzouga, you ride a camel into the desert. A 1-hour camel ride in the desert as the sun sets It’s a breathtaking sight. When you arrive at the desert camp, you will be greeted with beautiful Berber tents.You will spend the night of your 4 days private tour from Fes to Merzouga in these deluxe glamping tents.

4 days tour From Fes to Merzouga desert

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