Overview :
3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes. This three-day, two-night vacation will take you to a lot of amazing destinations in a short amount of time. First, we leave Fes, the cultural city, to explore Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, as well as the cedar forest. Stop for lunch in Midelt before continuing on to the breathtaking Ziz Valley. You will travel to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You can ride camels and spend the night at a desert camp in the middle of the desert. Enjoy the stunning sunset and sunrise in the Sahara. Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 car. Also, explore Rissani’s traditional market and Erfoud, a fossil town. Finally, we return to Fes. The desert tour has ended.
- Duration : 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Starting Location : Fes
- Ending Location : Fes
- Departure : Everyday
Tour Highlights :
- Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass.
- Experience a memorable camel ride amidst the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Discover Khamlia village where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music
- Spend the night under the starlit sky in a Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes Itinerary :
Day 1 :
Fes – Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara
The 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes begins with an early pickup from the airport or your hotel in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, which is famous for its cold temperatures, snow, and alpine-style residences. It’s no surprise that it’s known as Morocco’s Switzerland. Then we head to the cedar forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while strolling through the forest. Later, we will travel to Midelt, where lunch will be provided. Then we go to the Sahara desert, driving across the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and down the Ziz river.
at the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You’ll switch to camels to cross the barren desert. A pause will be made for you to admire the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. Then go to the desert luxury camp, where you may listen to Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire beneath the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and stay at the camp.
Day 2 :
Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the Merzouga region. The area contains numerous magnificent sights, including sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, fossil locations, and fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for a variety of outdoor sports.
We begin our excursion in Merzouga by driving off-road to see an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Drink Berber tea and learn about their way of life. Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its residents are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Following that, we take a stroll around the palm tree grove. Then drive a few kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, commonly known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight At a hotel.
Day 3 :
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Ziz valley – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to see the stunning sunrise in the middle of the desert. You have free time for breakfast before riding camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. Then we leave the desert to explore Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani remains an important trading center in the region, with a thriving souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a tour around Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud and visit one of the fossilized marble workshops.
Following that, we travel down the Ziz River, stopping for a panoramic vista of the Ziz Valley. Then we drive through the cedar forest and Ifrane to get to Fes. Finally, we will drop you off at the airport or hotel. End of your 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes.
What is Included and Excluded in 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes :
Included :
- modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- Dinner & Breakfast.
- Overnight in desert camp
- Camel Trekking in the Sahara Merzouga.
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Beverages
Important :
Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco
Cancellation policy for the 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes :
For a full refund, kindly cancel your 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes at least 7 days before the scheduled date. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of your trip, the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Nevertheless, it remains valid for future use if you choose to reschedule. To initiate the cancellation process, please send us an email.
