This immersive 3-day tour from Fes to the Sahara Desert takes you on a spectacular journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes. You’ll cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, discover lush oases in the Ziz Valley, and experience the magic of the Sahara with an overnight in a luxury desert camp. The itinerary is carefully designed to balance scenic drives, cultural encounters, and desert adventure, culminating in an unforgettable night under the stars in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Your desert accommodation is the highlight of this tour, offering an authentic and comfortable Saharan experience.
Nights 1 & 2: Merzouga Desert Camp
You will spend two nights in our luxury desert camp at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Your private Berber tent features comfortable beds, warm blankets, and traditional decoration. The camp serves delicious traditional Moroccan dinners, followed by live Berber music around the campfire under a spectacular canopy of stars. The camp offers upgraded amenities including private bathroom facilities in certain tent categories.
Your driver will assist with check-in at the camp and ensure your luggage is properly handled for the camel trek experience.
This tour combines scenic mountain driving with deep desert immersion, offering a perfect escape from the city to the Sahara.
Scenic Drives: The journey from Fes to Merzouga involves substantial driving through constantly changing landscapes – from the green mountains and cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the dramatic gorges and palm oases of the Ziz Valley, finally reaching the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Desert Immersion: You’ll have two full days to experience the Sahara, including camel treks at sunrise and sunset, 4×4 exploration to remote desert sites, and cultural interactions with local communities. The extended time in the desert allows for a deeper connection with this unique environment.
Cultural Encounters: The tour includes authentic cultural experiences such as Gnawa music performances in Khamlia village, visits to nomadic settlements, and exploration of traditional markets and fossil workshops.
Pacing: The first and third days involve longer drives, while the second day is dedicated entirely to desert exploration from your fixed camp base, providing a good balance between travel and immersion.
This 3-day Fes to Sahara Desert tour includes everything you need for a comfortable desert adventure. You travel with a professional, English-speaking driver/guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Accommodation is included for both nights in our luxury desert camp. All meals are included (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners). A sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes and a 4×4 desert excursion are included. Your tour includes pick-up from your Fes accommodation and drop-off back to Fes.
The tour does not include lunches, drinks, tips, or personal expenses. Entrance fees to optional attractions are not included. Travel insurance and any extra services or upgrades are also not part of the base price.Upgrades to premium desert camp categories can be arranged upon request before the tour starts.
Depart Fes at 8:00 AM, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, then continue through cedar forests where you might spot wild monkeys. Descend into the Ziz Valley with its dramatic palm oases. Arrive in Merzouga for your sunset camel trek into the golden dunes. Enjoy dinner and campfire music at your luxury desert camp.
Night: Merzouga Desert Camp (Dinner included)
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes with optional sandboarding. After breakfast, embark on a 4×4 desert excursion visiting Khamlia Village for Gnawa music, nomadic settlements, and fossil mines. Enjoy your second night at the luxury camp with stargazing.
Night: Merzouga Desert Camp (Breakfast & Dinner included)
After breakfast, visit Rissani’s traditional market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops before beginning the return journey to Fes through changing landscapes. Arrive back in Fes by 6:00 PM.
(Breakfast included)
Prices vary based on group size and type (private or shared). Contact us to confirm availability and get the best rate for your dates.
You can choose either option. Private tours offer more comfort and flexibility. Shared tours are more affordable.
Yes, with dinner, breakfast, and a camel ride.
Yes, luxury tents with private bathrooms are available.
The journey includes many scenic stops. The longest day is Day 3 from Merzouga to fes.
Yes, the camels are trained, and the ride is gentle.

