Sahara Desert From Fes
From Ancient City to Golden Dunes
- Private Tour
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- From Fes
- Local Guide
Tour at a Glance
Drive south from Fes through the cedar forests of Ifrane, the Ziz Valley’s palm oases, and arrive at the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga for an unforgettable Sahara experience.
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure
Fes
Return
Fes
Transport
Private 4x4 Vehicle
Guide
Local Expert
Availability
Daily
Tour Highlights
Three days from medina to desert
Ifrane Cedar Forests
Moroccan Switzerland with free-roaming Barbary macaques among ancient cedars
Ziz Valley Oasis
Thousands of date palms stretching along a ribbon of blue water
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Orange dunes soaring 150m above the hammada desert floor
Camel Trek at Sunset
Ride into the Sahara as the sun sets the dunes ablaze with golden light
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
UNESCO earthen citadel on the return journey through the south
Detailed Itinerary
Three days from Fes to the Sahara and back
Day 1 — South
- Depart Fes early morning
- Ifrane cedar forest and macaque stop
- Midelt mountain town lunch
- Ziz Valley palm grove drive
- Arrive Erfoud or Rissani
Day 2 — Desert Day
- Morning drive to Merzouga
- Free time at dunes (sandboarding optional)
- Camel trek at sunset into Erg Chebbi
- Arrive at luxury tented desert camp
- Traditional dinner, Gnawa music
Night in Camp
- Sleep in furnished Bedouin tent
- Wake pre-dawn for sunrise over the dunes
- Return camel trek to Merzouga
Day 3 — Return
- Morning drive via Ait Benhaddou (optional stop)
- Scenic Draa Valley route
- Arrive Fes or Marrakech by evening
What's Included
Included
- 2 nights accommodation (1 hotel, 1 desert camp)
- Private 4x4 transport
- Camel trek
- Local guide
- Breakfast both mornings
Not Included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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Local Expert Guides
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Comfortable Transport
Modern air-conditioned vehicles for a relaxed journey
Flexible Itinerary
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Authentic Experiences
Off-the-beaten-path moments you won't find elsewhere
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