The 2 Days tour Fes to Merzouga Erg Chebbi is one of the most popular desert itineraries, especially for travelers who want to explore the north and experience the Sahara without continuing to Marrakech. This short yet enriching journey offers an unforgettable desert adventure, including a camel trek and an overnight stay in a traditional or luxury camp perfectly suited for those with limited time who still wish to explore the magic of the Sahara.
Fes
8:30 am
Daily
This 2 days tour fes to Merzouga includes long driving hours each day, as the distance between Fes and Merzouga is quite significant. However, the landscapes and cultural stops along the way make the journey worthwhile.
If you have more time, we recommend extending your stay to 2 nights in the desert. This allows you to fully enjoy the Sahara experience with the option to spend both nights in a camp or split your stay with one night in a hotel with a pool overlooking the dunes.
A free day in the desert gives you the opportunity to explore several highlights, such as nomadic villages, fossil sites, palm groves, or even try sandboarding.
Be prepared for extreme temperatures: it can be very hot during summer and quite cold in the winter especially at night. So pack accordingly depending on the season of your travel.
After your breakfast around 8:30 am, you’ll leave Fes and begin your 2 days tour toward the desert. First, you’ll pass through Ifrane, a charming town known for its clean streets and European style architecture. Then, you’ll continue to Azrou, where you can see the famous cedar forest and spot wild monkeys.
As the road climbs into the Middle Atlas Mountains, the landscapes changes beautifully. You’ll stop along the way for lunch and enjoy the views of the Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees and traditional villages.
By the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, right at the edge of the Erg Chebbi Sahara. From here, your camel will be waiting to take you across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. After enjoying a stunning sunset, you’ll reach your desert camp. There, you’ll have dinner, listen to local music, and spend the night under the stars.
Today, the camp team will wake you up to see a magical sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sahara Desert. Next, you’ll have breakfast and shower, you’ll ride back by camel or 4×4 to the village, where your driver will be ready. Then, you’ll head to Fes along the way, you’ll stop for breaks, photos, and lunch. Finally, you’ll arrive in Fes by the evening, with unforgettable memories of the desert.
My boyfriend and i went on a memorable 2 days trip from Fes to Erg Chebbi dunes. Our arrival in Merzouga was like stepping into another world. We rode camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes just in time to watch a breathtaking sunset. The night in the desert was magical comfortable tents, delicious food, traditional music, and a sky full of stars made it incredibly romantic.