Overview

We have tailored this 3-days Sahara tour from Fes to Merzouga and back, ensuring an immersive experience with ample time to explore the desert. Venture deep into the heart of the dunes, where you can visit nomads in their traditional tents, revel in the soul-stirring Gnawa spiritual music in Khamlia, and savor a delectable Berber pizza for lunch. This thoughtfully crafted itinerary allows you to connect with the desert’s cultural richness, providing a unique and unforgettable journey in the Sahara.

Highlights

Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the desert.
After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and visit nomadic families.
Discover the Tissardmin Oasis with fossil quarries.
Travel along the former Paris-Dakar road and stop at a viewpoint to admire the entire Erg Chebbi.
Reach Kamilia Village for tea and a Gnawa spiritual music concert.
Return to your accommodation for a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes.
Witness the sunset and have dinner at the hotel.
Start your journey north through the Tafilalet palm grove, the world’s largest.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley.
Explore the Cedar Woods, possibly encountering monkeys.
Visit Ifrane, often called the “Moroccan Switzerland.”

Day 1 :

Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert

Your 3-days desert adventure begins as our private driver from picks you up from your hotel in Fez. Start the journey by exploring the Middle Atlas mountains and Ifrane, a renowned ski resort often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its architecture.

Continue your drive through the scenic Azrou cedar forest, reaching Midelt and Errachidia. Traverse the picturesque Ziz Valley and explore fossils in Erfoud. Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere at Rissani’s souk before arriving at Merzouga desert.

Pause at a Sahara desert hotel for a refreshing cup of tea. Prepare for an enchanting camel ride to the Merzouga camp, navigating the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi. Witness a mesmerizing desert sunset, indulge in a Berber dinner served near the campfire, and experience the captivating Berber music of the Nomads. Spend the night in comfortable desert tents in Merzouga

Day 2 :

Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families, and discover the Tissardmin Oasis with fossil quarries. Travel along the former Paris-Dakar road, stopping at a viewpoint to admire the entire Erg Chebbi. Reach Kamilia Village, originally from Mali, for tea and a Gnawa spiritual music concert. Return to your accommodation for a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes. Witness the sunset and have dinner at the hotel.

Day 3 :

Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Cedar Forests, and Ifrane

Start your journey north through the Tafilalet palm grove, the world’s largest, and enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley. Explore the Cedar Woods, possibly encountering monkeys. Visit Ifrane, often called the “Moroccan Switzerland,” and reach Fez around 6 pm. Transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your memorable desert experience.

This 3-day trip offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, desert adventure, and stunning landscapes, providing an unforgettable experience from Fes to Merzouga and back.