Standard
Charming riads and kasbahs and, in the desert, comfortable Berber tents with an authentic atmosphere.
Options and supplementFez to Merzouga in 2 days
2 intense days from the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 2 daysand 1 night
- Private tourJust for your group
- Departure: FesFrom your accommodation
- Return: FezEnd of the tour
Short on time, but not willing to skip the desert
We'll be honest with you: it's about 470 km from Fez to Merzouga, so on this tour you spend quite a lot of time in the car. But the road is a show in itself, from the cedar forests with their macaques to the Ziz gorges, and the night in the dunes makes up for every kilometre.
If you can add even one day, look at the 3-day tour that ends in Marrakech: that way you don't drive back on the same road.
- Ifrane and the Azrou cedarswith the Middle Atlas macaques
- Ziz gorgesand the Legionnaire's tunnel
- Sunset camel rideacross the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Night at campBerber dinner and a starry sky
Itinerary: Fez to Merzouga in 2 days
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Day 1 · Fez — Ifrane — Azrou — Midelt — Merzouga
Early start, around 7:30, from your riad. First stop in Ifrane, a mountain town with pitched-roof houses, then the Azrou cedar forest where the macaques come close to the road. Free lunch in Midelt, at the foot of Jebel Ayachi, then the Ziz gorges and the long palm grove to Erfoud. We reach the dunes in the late afternoon: camel ride to the camp, sunset, dinner and music (about 8 hours with stops).
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Day 2 · Merzouga — Erfoud — Midelt — Fez
Early wake-up for sunrise from the dune closest to the camp, breakfast and back by camel. We head north with a stop in Erfoud for the fossils and a lunch break in Midelt. Arrival in Fez in the evening.
Choose your accommodation
Superior
Selected accommodation with extra comfort and, in the desert, tents with private bathroom.
Options and supplement
Luxury tented camp
Luxury tented camp with double bed, private bathroom and dinner served under the stars.
Options and supplementWhat's included
- Private air-conditioned transport with driver
- 1 night in a desert camp
- 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
- Camel ride at sunset and sunrise
- Pick-up and return to your riad in Fez
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Optional activities (quad, sandboarding)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Practical information
Pick-up in Fes
We pick you up from your accommodation at the agreed time.
Luggage
Your luggage travels with you in the vehicle for the whole route.
Alternative to the camel
If you'd rather not ride a camel, you can reach the camp by 4x4.
Documents and travel advice
Documents, health and safety: check the latest information in the official travel advice for Morocco.
Optional activities
You can add quads, buggies or sandboarding. See the activities.
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FAQ
How many hours of driving are there?
About 8 hours on the way out and 7-8 on the way back, with stops. This tour is designed for people who really only have two days.
Can I end in Marrakech instead of returning to Fez?
Yes: with the 3-day Fez to Marrakech tour you make a one-way trip without repeating the road.
Is it cold in Ifrane?
In winter, yes: there's often snow and temperatures drop below zero. Bring a warm jacket for the night in the desert too.
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