Tour Overview
This 2 days tour from Fes to Merzouga is designed for travelers who want to reach the Sahara in a short time and still enjoy the most scenic parts of Morocco along the way. It’s a long journey, but full of changing landscapes—from the green hills of the Middle Atlas to the palm-filled valleys and finally the golden dunes of the desert.
Leaving Fes, you travel through Ifrane, known for its clean streets and alpine-style architecture, then continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, where Barbary macaques live freely. As the road heads south, the scenery becomes more open and dry, with beautiful views over the Ziz Valley, one of the largest oasis areas in Morocco.
By late afternoon, you reach Merzouga, where the desert begins. Here, you will ride camels into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch the sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp surrounded by silence and stars.
The next day, after sunrise in the desert, you return to Fes with stops along the way, including Rissani, a traditional market town that still reflects the old caravan routes of the Sahara.
This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick desert experience from Fes without missing the highlights of the route.
Highlights of the Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
- Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco
- Walk in the cedar forest of Azrou and see Barbary macaques
- Enjoy panoramic views over the Ziz Valley
- Camel trekking in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Watch the sunset and sunrise in the Sahara
- Overnight stay in a desert camp
- Visit Rissani, a traditional Saharan town
- Experience authentic desert landscapes in a short time
