Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Max People
+ 10
Min Age
+ 2
Tour Type
Desert Tour
2 days desert trip from Fes Overview
Our 2 days desert trip from Fes is ideal for those who wish to see and hear as much of Morocco as possible in a brief period of time. The 2-Day Fes To Desert Tour will transport you from the heightened senses of Fes to the tranquility of the Sahara desert.
2 days desert trip from Fes Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Rissani – Merzouga:
2 days desert trip from Fes begins with a drive towards the Atlas Mountains, with a stop at Ifrane to view the famed cedar forest, which is home to the Berber apes. We’ll then proceed to Midelt through the Tiz Ntalghamt Mountain Pass and the Ziz Gorge (where we’ll stop for photos and some local mint tea).
Our journey takes us via the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Rissani, an oasis. When we arrive in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, We’ll be riding camels to Merzouga camp later today. We traverse the Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy the sunset over Merzouga. Later we’ll eat a traditional supper while listening to Berber music. At Merzouga, we sleep in desert tents.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Cedar forests and monkey troupes of Azrou – Fes:
Following breakfast in Merzouga, you will marvel at the extraordinary splendor of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You’ll go to Fes via Ziz Valley, initially noted for its fossils. The Ziz Gorges then provide a rough route that leads to the Tafilalt oasis.
After passing through Errachidia, we proceed along the trailing edge of the Cedar Forest to Azrou, which means “rock” in Berber and is located up a steep slope through a variety of woodlands to the legendary cedar forests inhabited by endangered Barbary Apes. The next destination is Ifran, a neat, orderly, and contemporary city that feels like Switzerland transplanted to the Middle Atlas.
In the late afternoon, you will be driven to FES where Your 2 days desert trip from Fes ends.
Included:
- Transportation service in 4×4 minibus/vehicles that are fully air conditioning
- English speaking driver/guide
- Fuel
- Accommodation with “Bed, Dinner and breakfast”
- Camel riding on the desert and sleeping in tent
Not Included:
- Flight tickets
- Midday meals
- Drinks
- Tips
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Before You Travel:
- Which accommodations are included?
You have the option between standard and superior accommodations.
- When and where does the trip begin?
The 2 days desert trip from Fes begins at 8:00 a.m., and you will be picked up from your Marrakech hotel. Please contact us if you would like us to come pick you up from a particular location (airport, bus/train station, etc.).
- How is the climate in the desert of Merzouga?
- From mid-November to the start of March, the weather is chilly at night and mild during the day (Day26°C/Night0°C).
- During the summer (from mid-June to mid-September), both the daytime and nighttime temperatures are warm (Day45°C/Night30°C).
- For the remainder of the year, daytime and nighttime temperatures are nearly identical (between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius).
