Sahara Desert Expedition: 2-Day Fes to Sahara Tour

Embark on a luxury 2-day desert tour from Fes to Fes and experience the magic of Morocco’s Sahara Desert. Enjoy camel rides, luxury camping, and captivating sunrises and sunsets.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Fes - Ifrane - Cedars Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley -Merzouga Sahara

Fes - Your journey through the Middle Atlas mountains and the Sahara desert sounds like an incredible adventure. Here’s a breakdown of your itinerary:
7:30 AM - Pick up from hotel/Riad: Your journey begins early in the morning as you’re picked up from your accommodation

Ifrane - Ifrane: Your first stop is the charming town of Ifrane, often referred to as “Morocco’s Switzerland” due to its Alpine chalet-style architecture. It was built by the French in the 1930s.

Azrou Cedar Forest - You’ll continue your journey, passing through cedar forests in the Middle Atlas mountains. This region is known for its natural beauty and rich flora.
Atlas Mountains: As you continue your drive, you’ll wind your way through the Atlas Mountains, with their forested peaks, mountain streams, and spectacular rock formations that seem to hold up the sky.

Midelt - Lunch Break: Around midday, you’ll reach Midelt, where you’ll have a break for lunch. This town is an important stop on your journey.

Ziz valley - Ziz Valley, situated in Errachidia, Morocco, is a picturesque oasis that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara Desert. This lush valley is famous for its verdant date palm groves, which flourish along the banks of the Ziz River. These vibrant palm trees provide a captivating visual against the arid desert backdrop. Ziz Valley is not only a natural wonder but also a testament to the resilience of agriculture in challenging environments. Visitors can explore the valley’s tranquil beauty, meander along the river’s edge, and witness the timeless farming traditions that sustain local communities. This harmonious blend of nature and culture makes Ziz Valley an enchanting stop for travelers exploring the Moroccan landscape.

Merzouga Desert - Camel Trekking: Your adventure takes an exciting turn as you embark on a camel trek into the desert. This experience will lead you through the shifting sands and towards a traditional Berber desert encampment.
Sunset: You’ll have the opportunity to witness a breathtaking desert sunset as you ride your camel through the dunes. The changing colors of the sky and the sands create a magical atmosphere.
Berber Desert Encampment: You’ll arrive at a traditional Berber desert encampment where you’ll spend the night in a charming tent surrounded by the towering dunes. This is a unique and authentic desert experience.
Dinner and Entertainment: As night falls, you can relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while listening to the sweet strains of traditional Berber music. The desert sky will be filled with countless stars, providing a mesmerizing backdrop.

Day 2: Merzouga - Erfoud - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Fes or (Marrakech Transfert)

Fes - Your adventure commences with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Fes. Journey southward to explore the picturesque beauty of Ifrane often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Witness the charming alpine-style houses and embrace the refreshing ambiance. Next, head to the enchanting Cedars Forest, where the playful Barbary Macaques reside, offering delightful moments of interaction. Continue to the welcoming town of Midelt, where a delicious lunch awaits you. Embark on a scenic drive through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, relishing breathtaking vistas along the Ziz River. As the afternoon unfolds, you’ll arrive at the captivating Merzouga Sahara Desert. Here, the ultimate desert experience awaits - a camel ride across the golden dunes, leading to a majestic high dune to witness the captivating sunset. Conclude your day with a memorable night in a luxurious desert camp, where you’ll indulge in a traditional Berber feast, accompanied by soulful music and celestial stargazing.

What's Included
  • Professional multilingual driver-guide
  • Meals including breakfasts and dinners
  • Luxury desert camp accommodation
  • Air-conditioned transport with fuel
  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks, giving you the flexibility to explore local cuisines and beverages
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day journey from Fes to the captivating Sahara Desert in Morocco. Within a span of 48 hours, traverse through varied terrains, discover quaint towns, and experience the allure of the desert. This fast-paced adventure offers mesmerizing camel rides, elegant camping under the stellar sky, and the opportunity to view breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Allow our knowledgeable guides to guide you through the cultural marvels and scenic beauty of this unique trip.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julianbb8537dh
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing experience in the desert - Amazing experience!! Recommended 100%, and more with our Mustafa driver and guide, made the long journey very pleasant, making stops during the journey, offering us tea and fruit, and with a great sense of humor. When we arrived in the desert, we took a walk of about 45 minutes by dromedary, direction to the jaimas in the middle of the dunes, typical Moroccan dinner and Berber live music...
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Ömer
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful trip - Omar the best driver - Our trip from Fez to Mazrouga was very good. The driver Omar in particular made the trip and our stay more enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
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Francesco_pippia
May 12, 2024
Amazing tour, punctual and efficient organization. - Amazing tour, punctual and efficient organization. We left Fès in the morning to arrive after various stops in Merzouga, these include panoramic and interesting points such as the city of Ifrane (Moroccan Switzerland) and the cedar forest where you can admire the Barbary apes up close + a lunch break. Once in Merzouga we headed to the starting point for the dromedary tour to reach our camp after about 1 and a half hours of spectacular walking in the desert with various breaks for photos etc. The staff is extremely kind and knowledgeable starting from our first driver Omar, to our desert guide Yidir and all the desert camp staff. Super recommended!
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E7151tbmarionb
Apr 27, 2024
Mustafa and Omar rock !! :-) - The trip was very very good. Mustafa and Omar are very good and social guides. I lost my charger and he even returned it to me the day after. Merci bcp les gars!
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Gabriela_r
Mar 17, 2024
Good experience - The entire tour was magnificent, from the moment they picked us up until the last minute they dropped us off. A lot of attention at all times from the two drivers we had. However, I would like to point out that when driving you should keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you so you can prevent any accidents. Moreover, you can ignore about the long driving, it is true but the landscape pay well the time on the car. For everything else, there are no complaints, a thousand thanks again to the entire team because it truly is a well-coordinated activity to make the experience unique.
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Nafissae5
Dec 8, 2023
Amazing stay Merzouga - Fez - Thank you Mustapha for the trip Marzouga - Fez Very attentive, very kind and very generous We ate a delicious tagine, he knows the good places Everything went very well The mini bus is incredibly comfortable + Mustapha’s kindness was perfect I highly recommend it 😊
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Samuelb443
Dec 8, 2023
Great night in the Moroccan Sahara - Very good experience! The tents were very comfortable (electricity, bathroom, shower, etc.). The landscapes are magnificent at sunrise and sunset, as well as at starry night. Super pleasant journey in the company of our driver Mustafa, he took us to eat in the best local places and was very attentive! I recommend !
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Clarajc5450hz
Dec 8, 2023
Unique stay and Saharan hospitality - Incredible experience and landscapes. Mustafa, our guide, was very kind and attentive and surprised us with many small details. The camp facilities have everything you need (bathroom, very comfortable beds, impeccable) and are also very beautiful. Highly recommended.
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O5383rjalvaros
Oct 12, 2023
Magical Merzouga - Omar was our driver from Fez to Merzouga. He treated us very well and showed us a lot of local and special places that allowed us to get to know Morocco and its people better. It's a crack, 100% recommended
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783giuliaz
Aug 16, 2024
Moustafa you are the best ❤️ - A few days before we contacted our Guide to ask how the Tuor worked and what we had to bring with us, they did not help us and did not even tell us to bring with us a VERY IMPORTANT scarf TO DO THE DESERT TOUR WITH CAMELS. We left Fes with Omar who arrived late and did not TREAT us well, he wanted us to buy everything along the way and did not explain things to us. I was really disappointed with both the organization and the driver!! All stars go to the driver Moustafa who pampered us, spoiled us and explained SO MANY things, was very kind and made this experience very nice.
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