6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp

Destination

Merzouga Desert Camp

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Group Size

Max People: 30

6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp Description

Discover the Sahara Desert in a comfortable and authentic way with this 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp private tour. This Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp tour takes you through Fes, Azrou, Cedar Forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes, nomad areas, Khamlia village, Rissani, Todra Gorge, and beautiful desert landscapes. Enjoy camel trekking, Sahara sunset, sunrise over the dunes, luxury desert camp, Berber music, traditional villages, palm groves, mountain views, and a deep desert experience with enough time to relax and explore.

6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp Highlights

Fes Medina

Start from Morocco’s cultural capital and ancient medina.

Azrou & Cedar Forest

Visit cedar forest landscapes and mountain towns.

Middle Atlas

Travel through Midelt and beautiful Atlas mountain roads.

Camel Trekking

Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.

Desert Camp

Sleep in a luxury Merzouga desert camp under the stars.

Sahara Sunrise

Watch sunrise and enjoy peaceful dune landscapes.

6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp Itinerary

Day 1

Fes Arrival – Medina Discovery

Your 6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp starts with pickup from your hotel, riad, airport, or train station in Fes. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a cultural visit of Fes Medina, panoramic viewpoints, traditional souks, artisan areas, and historic streets. Overnight stay in Fes.

Day 2

Fes – Azrou – Cedar Forest – Midelt

After breakfast, leave Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Azrou and the Cedar Forest area, known for natural landscapes and Barbary macaques. Continue through mountain roads toward Midelt, a peaceful town between the Middle and High Atlas. Dinner and overnight stay in Midelt.

Day 3

Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert Camp

Travel from Midelt through the scenic Ziz Valley with palm groves, oasis views, and desert landscapes. Continue through Erfoud toward Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and arrive at your luxury desert camp for dinner, Berber music, and a magical night under the stars.

Day 4

Merzouga Desert Experience – Nomads – Khamlia

Wake up early for Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert region by 4x4. Visit nomadic families, fossil areas, panoramic dune viewpoints, and Khamlia village for Gnawa music. Enjoy free time near the dunes and overnight stay in Merzouga or desert camp area.

Day 5

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through Rissani, one of the traditional market towns of southern Morocco. Continue through desert roads and palm areas toward Todra Gorge, where you can walk between the impressive canyon walls and enjoy natural scenery. Dinner and overnight stay near Todra Gorge or Tinghir.

Day 6

Todra Gorge – Ziz Valley – Return to Fes

After breakfast, travel back toward Fes through scenic desert and mountain roads with stops for photos, rest, and beautiful views. Pass through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, Cedar Forest area, and Middle Atlas landscapes before arriving in Fes. Drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport, or train station.

Included

Pickup and drop-off in Fes
Private comfortable transport with driver
English-speaking driver-guide
4 nights hotel / riad / kasbah accommodation
1 night luxury Merzouga desert camp
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
Desert experience around Merzouga
Breakfasts and selected dinners

Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides where requested
Optional quad biking or extra activities
Tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses

6 Days from Fes to Merzouga Desert Camp FAQ

Yes, this tour can be organized as a private desert tour with flexible pickup and drop-off in Fes, private transport, and customized stops.

Yes, the tour includes one night in a luxury Merzouga desert camp with dinner, Berber music, camel trekking, and Sahara atmosphere.

Yes, the itinerary can be customized to include two nights in the desert camp or one night in camp and one night in a hotel near the dunes.

Yes, camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes is included. A 4x4 transfer can also be arranged for travelers who prefer not to ride camels.

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothes for the desert night, light clothes for the day, personal items, and a camera.