3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga

Day 1 — Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Your private 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga begins with morning pickup from your hotel, riad or the nearest vehicle-accessible meeting point in Fes. Meet your driver and start traveling south toward the Middle Atlas Mountains.

The first part of the Fes to Merzouga route passes through Ifrane, a mountain town known for its distinctive architecture and cooler climate. Continue toward the cedar forest region near Azrou, where a short stop can be made according to timing and road conditions.

Travel deeper into the Middle Atlas before reaching the Midelt region. The road passes through mountain landscapes and small settlements before continuing toward southeastern Morocco.

After a lunch and rest stop, continue toward the Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint when conditions allow and look across the palm groves, rocky formations and settlements extending through the valley.

The landscape becomes progressively drier as your Sahara desert Morocco trip approaches Merzouga. Continue through the southeastern region until the Erg Chebbi dunes become visible near the edge of town.

Arrive in Merzouga later in the day and settle into your hotel or riad. Depending on arrival time, enjoy views of the dunes and prepare for the following day’s exploration of the region and its desert culture.

Day 2 — Merzouga Region → Desert Exploration → Camel Ride → Erg Chebbi Camp

After breakfast, begin a full day around Merzouga. This day distinguishes the 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga from shorter itineraries by providing more time to explore the region instead of immediately returning to Fes.

Travel through selected areas surrounding Erg Chebbi to see how the landscape changes between dunes, rocky desert terrain and settlements. The program can include stops that provide insight into local desert culture and the relationship between the communities of the region and their environment.

Continue toward the Rissani area, an important regional center with longstanding connections to trade and communities of southeastern Morocco. The precise stops depend on the day, local conditions and the agreed itinerary.

Return toward Merzouga later in the afternoon and prepare for the camel ride Morocco experience. Meet the camel team near the edge of Erg Chebbi before leaving the road behind and entering the dunes.

Your camel ride Morocco route crosses the sand during the cooler part of the afternoon. Stop at a suitable point to watch the sunset as the light changes across Erg Chebbi.

Continue toward the desert camp after sunset. This overnight stay is one of the main experiences of your Sahara desert Morocco trip. Dinner is served at the camp, followed by time to enjoy the quiet desert surroundings and aspects of local desert culture.

Spend the night in the camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Day 3 — Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Middle Atlas → Ifrane → Fes

Wake early for the opportunity to watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi. After breakfast at the camp, leave the dunes and meet your driver to begin the return journey.

The final day follows the return section of the Fes to Merzouga route. Travel north through the dry landscapes of southeastern Morocco before returning to the Ziz Valley.

Continue through the mountain region toward Midelt, with practical stops for lunch, refreshments and rest during the journey.

The route then crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains again before passing through the Ifrane region and continuing toward Fes.

Your 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga concludes with drop-off at your accommodation or an agreed accessible location in Fes. Arrival time can vary according to traffic, weather, mountain road conditions and the duration of stops.