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Desert Discovery 4-Day Fes to Merzouga Tour

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Tour Overview

Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your Fes hotel, then journey through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit the charming alpine town of Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild Barbary apes, before reaching the vast Erg Chebbi sand dunes at the edge of the Sahara. Relax with traditional mint tea at your desert camp as the sun sets.

On the second day, immerse yourself in desert life—choose to wander the dunes, unwind by the hotel pool, or explore nearby villages rich in culture and history. As evening falls, embark on a memorable camel ride into the dunes and spend the night in a traditional Berber tent under the starry desert sky.

Day three begins with a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, followed by a camel ride back to your hotel for breakfast. Your journey continues to Erfoud, known for its fossil-rich terrain, and then on to the spectacular Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy a scenic walk. Spend the night soaking in the serene beauty of the gorge.

Price Includes

  • Pick-up from your hotel, riad, the airport, or any location of your choice
  • Private transportation in a 4×4 vehicle or minibus with air conditioning
  • Driver/guide
  • Private tour
  • Camel ride with experienced local guide
  • Traditional Berber music party with drums in a desert tent
  • One night in a traditional kasbah-style hotel

Price Excludes

  • Flights or airline tickets
  • Entrance tickets to palaces, museums and other attractions along the route
  • Tips
  • Pick-up and drop-off service
Tour itinerary

Tour itinarary

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Middle Atlas Mountains – Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
Your desert adventure begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, making stops in Ifrane, famously known as “the Switzerland of Morocco”, and Azrou, where you can see Barbary apes in the cedar forests.

Continue your journey through ever-changing landscapes as you cross the Atlas Mountains, arriving in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, one of the most iconic destinations in the Moroccan Sahara. Upon arrival at your desert camp, unwind with a glass of traditional sweet mint tea while soaking in the serene beauty of the golden dunes.

Day 2: Merzouga – Sahara Desert Exploration – Camel Trek
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to immerse yourself in the magical desert surroundings. Choose to walk through the towering dunes, relax by the hotel pool, or explore nearby villages such as Merzouga or Khamlia, known for its rich culture and live Gnawa music performances.

In the late afternoon, embark on a spectacular camel trek into the dunes, timed perfectly to witness a breathtaking Sahara sunset. Arrive at your traditional Berber desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner and spend the night in a cozy tent beneath a sky full of stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes, a truly unforgettable experience. After breakfast at your desert hotel, begin your journey toward the Todra Gorges, stopping in the town of Erfoud, renowned for its fossil workshops and fossilized stone products.

Continue to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where steep canyon walls rise up to 300 meters. Enjoy a relaxing walk through this stunning natural wonder, a paradise for photographers and climbers alike. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel near the gorges.

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