2 Days From Fez to the Merzouga Desert
- Morocco, Casablanca
€ 590
/ Person
€ 590
2 Days
Privat Tours
Up To 56
EN, ES
Embark on a quick yet unforgettable 2-day adventure from Fez to the Merzouga Desert, where you’ll experience the majestic Sahara Desert, vibrant Berber culture, and stunning landscapes. This whirlwind journey offers a perfect mix of desert exploration, picturesque valleys, and fascinating cultural heritage. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this tour is an ideal way to see the magic of Morocco’s desert in just two days.
Your journey begins in Fez, with a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. After stopping at charming villages and enjoying breathtaking views of the Ziz Valley, you’ll reach the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Experience an unforgettable camel ride through the golden sands and spend a night in a desert camp under the starry sky before heading back to Fez.
The 2-day tour from Fez to the Merzouga Desert offers an immersive experience of Morocco’s natural beauty. After departing from Fez, you’ll travel through the Middle Atlas, passing through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” and stopping in the town of Midelt for lunch. Continue your journey through the Ziz Valley, known for its vast palm groves and stunning views.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, you’ll be greeted by the sight of the towering sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience a thrilling camel ride to your desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and spend the night in a cozy tent under the stars.
On the second day, you’ll rise early to witness the magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you’ll ride back to Merzouga and begin your return journey to Fez, making stops to capture more scenic views and to experience the warmth of Berber culture along the way.
This two-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the essence of the Sahara Desert in a short amount of time, while enjoying the comfort of a guided, hassle-free adventure.
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco, as well as its main port and center, both economically and commercially. We will begin this tour by visiting the Hassan II Mosque. This Mosque is the tallest temple in the world, and the second largest. Then we will continue our journey to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Departure at 07:30 a.m. from your hotel/riad in Marrakech towards Zagora. On the way, we will cross the famous Tizi N'tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters, where we will make a short stop for you to take photographs and enjoy the views of Berber villages. Pick-up in Fez at the Hotel or Riad, airport, or wherever you prefer, at 8 a.m. We head south to cross the Middle Atlas Mountains until we reach Ifrane, known as the "Moroccan Switzerland" for its great resemblance to that country. One of the animals that used to inhabit here was the Atlas lion, which has become the city's symbol and has been dedicated a stone statue in its center. We will take advantage of the stop to take some photos. We will cross the famous cedar forests, visit the largest millennium-old cedar in the region, and also feed the hundreds of Barbary macaques that inhabit the area. Lunch in Midelt, and in the afternoon, we will pass through the Ziz Valley. With more than 20km of palm groves and 10 millions palm trees, it is one of the largest in the world. Arrival at the Merzouga desert and hospitality tea at our hotel, to then enjoy our first contact with the desert, where we will leave the vehicle to take a 1:30-hour camel ride and witness a spectacular sunset as we venture into the Erg Chebbi desert. At the end of the camel ride, we will reach the camp where we will spend the night. Dinner and night in tents in the heart of the desert under a spectacular blanket of stars.
"Date with the Sunrise" since you are in the desert, it is advisable to wake up early to walk to the highest dune near the camp to enjoy the sunrise and this relaxing landscape offered by nature. We will return on camels to the hotel for breakfast, shower...etc. Once ready, we will head north crossing the Tafilalet Palm Grove, where we can see countless palm trees in 20km, making it one of the largest palm groves in the world. Crossing it, we will reach the Ziz Valley, named after the river that descends from the High Atlas and feeds the palm grove. Here we will make a stop to observe the Valley from above. Planned stop in Midelt, right in the heart of the Atlas, to rest for a while and have lunch. Later, we will continue our journey passing through the Cedar Forest again. Arrival in Fez around 6 p.m. approximately, transfer to where you indicate, and end of our services.