2-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

Overview

2-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

This 2-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is designed for travellers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara. Travel through Ifrane, the cedar forests of Azrou, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, and the palm-filled Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, begin a sunset camel trek and spend the night in a traditional desert camp with dinner, local music, and stargazing. The second day takes you across Morocco’s spectacular southeastern landscapes, following the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. This is an intensive tour with long driving hours, making it best suited to travellers who prioritise seeing the Sahara within a short itinerary.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Fes to Merzouga

   Your desert journey begins with pick-up from your hotel or riad in Fes at approximately 8:00 AM. Travel toward Ifrane, a peaceful mountain town known for its European-inspired architecture and alpine atmosphere. Continue to the Azrou Cedar Forest, where you may encounter Barbary macaques living among the ancient cedar trees. Cross the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, passing forests, natural springs, rocky landscapes, and traditional Berber villages. Stop in Midelt for lunch before continuing toward southeastern Morocco. Travel through the spectacular Ziz Valley, with short stops for rest, photography, and panoramic views over its extensive palm groves. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and meet your camel guide at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Begin a memorable camel trek across the golden sands while watching the Sahara sunset. Reach the desert camp in the evening and enjoy mint tea, dinner, traditional Saharan music around the campfire, and stargazing beneath the clear desert sky. Spend the night in a traditional Berber tent.

2. Day 2

   Merzouga to Marrakech

   Wake early to admire the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before enjoying breakfast at the desert camp. Return from the camp and begin the long journey toward Marrakech through Morocco’s dramatic southeastern landscapes. Travel through desert towns, palm-filled valleys, and the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Pass through the Tinghir and Dades regions before continuing toward Ouarzazate, with short rest and panoramic stops depending on the available time. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing traditional mountain villages and impressive viewpoints. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where the tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation or another agreed location.