3 Days Desert Tour from Fes
Embark on an unforgettable 3 days desert tour from Fes, a private round-trip itinerary through Morocco's most spectacular landscapes to the magical Sahara. It begins with a scenic drive through Ifrane — the Switzerland of Morocco — and the ancient cedar forests of Azrou.
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Erg Chebbi dunes
Camel trek & magical sunset
Nomad families
Mint tea & desert stories
Ziz Valley
Palm gardens & kasbahs
Tour Overview
A round-trip Sahara adventure from Fes via the Ziz Valley
Embark on an unforgettable 3 days desert tour from Fes, a private round-trip itinerary through Morocco's most spectacular landscapes to the magical Sahara. It begins with a scenic drive through Ifrane — the Switzerland of Morocco — and the ancient cedar forests of Azrou.
Continue along the dramatic Ziz Valley to the golden dunes of Merzouga, where you'll enjoy authentic camel trekking, a luxury desert camp, and breathtaking Sahara sunsets and sunrises, plus nomad encounters and the Gnawa music of Khamlia village.
After a stop at the fossil-rich workshops of Erfoud, the route returns north through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas to Fes — a perfect Erg Chebbi adventure combining culture, nature and desert magic.
Tour Itinerary
A detailed day-by-day journey
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Day 1
Fes to the Sahara
- 🏨 Desert hotel, Merzouga
- 🍽 Dinner
- 🚗 7–8 hrs
- 📏 460 km
Morning · Ifrane & cedar forests
Head south through the Middle Atlas to alpine Ifrane, then Azrou's cedar forest with its playful Barbary macaques.
Afternoon · Midelt & Ziz Valley
Lunch in Midelt with mountain views, then descend the scenic Ziz Valley of date palms and kasbahs.
Evening · Arrival in Merzouga
Reach Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, and settle into a comfortable desert hotel.
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Day 2
Erg Chebbi immersion
- 🏨 Luxury desert camp
- 🍽 Breakfast, dinner
- 🐪 Camel trek
- ✨ Gnawa music
Morning · 4×4 & nomad families
Off-road to an ancient kohl mine and the tents of nomadic families for mint tea and stories of desert life.
Afternoon · Khamlia & Merzouga lake
Experience Gnawa music in Khamlia village and stroll the palm groves and seasonal flamingo lake.
Evening · Camel trek & luxury camp
Trek by camel into the dunes for sunset, then a luxury desert camp with Berber music and stargazing.
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Day 3
Merzouga to Fes
- 🍽 Breakfast
- 🚗 7–8 hrs
- 📏 460 km
Early morning · Sahara sunrise
Watch sunrise over the dunes and ride back by camel to a Berber breakfast.
Morning · Erfoud fossils
Visit Erfoud's fossil workshops to see ancient marine fossils turned into marble crafts.
Afternoon · Ziz Valley & Atlas return
Retrace the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas — with another cedar-forest monkey stop — back to Fes.
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Why travel with us?
Local, private & handled A to Z
- A local Berber team that lives where you'll be travelling
- Private, customizable itineraries shaped around your time and interests
- Full-service planning — tours, hotels, riads, desert camps, and transport
- A founder-led, family-run agency — not a call center
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions travelers ask most.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures. Winter brings clear skies for stargazing but cold desert nights, while summer is hot but manageable with early starts. We tailor the pace to the season.
Yes — every trip is private and fully customizable. We can adjust the route, extend stays, change accommodation level, or add experiences to fit your interests and dates.
It's fully private — just your party, your own driver-guide and vehicle. We use air-conditioned 4×4s or minivans depending on group size, with no shared minibuses.
See the "What's included" section above for this trip's exact inclusions — typically private transport, a professional driver-guide, accommodation and listed meals. Flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other needs are catered for. Let us know when booking and we'll brief the accommodations and camp in advance.
Message us with your dates and group size for a custom itinerary and quote within 24 hours. A 20% deposit by PayPal, Remitly or Wise confirms your booking; the balance is paid to your driver-guide when you meet (paying it by card adds a 5% bank fee). Cancel at least 20 days before your tour and your full deposit is refunded. If you postpone, even within those 20 days, we move your deposit to your new dates.
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