Our 2 Days from Fes to Sahara Desert Tour is an unforgettable journey from the historic city of Fes to the spectacular golden dunes of Merzouga and Erg Chebbi.
This short Morocco desert tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the Sahara Desert from Fes without spending several days on the road. During the journey, we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Ifrane and the cedar forests, pass through Midelt and the dramatic Ziz Valley, and finally reach Merzouga.
The highlight of the tour is our Sahara experience, including camel trekking, sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, an overnight stay in a desert camp, traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, and sunrise over the Sahara.
The following morning, we return toward Fes through the spectacular landscapes of southeastern Morocco and the Middle Atlas Mountains.
During this journey, we experience:
Our 2-day Fes to Sahara Desert tour begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes.
We leave the historic city behind and head south toward the Middle Atlas Mountains.
The landscape changes quickly as we leave the urban environment of Fes and enter the mountains.
Our first stop is Ifrane, a beautiful mountain town known for its European-inspired architecture, clean streets, cool climate, and surrounding forests.
Ifrane is very different from the traditional Moroccan cities and desert landscapes that we will discover later in the journey.
We take a short break to explore the town and enjoy the mountain atmosphere before continuing toward the cedar forests.
We continue through the Middle Atlas cedar forests, one of the most beautiful natural areas along the route from Fes to Merzouga.
The forest is home to the famous Barbary macaque monkeys.
Depending on the season and local conditions, we can stop in the forest area and enjoy the natural surroundings.
This section of the journey provides a striking contrast to the Sahara that awaits us later in the day.
We continue toward Midelt, a mountain town located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas regions.
Midelt is well known for its apples and agricultural production.
We stop for lunch in the area before continuing toward southeastern Morocco.
After Midelt, the landscape becomes increasingly dry and mountainous as we approach the Sahara.
One of the highlights of the journey is the spectacular Ziz Valley.
The valley is famous for its extensive palm groves, traditional villages, and dramatic rocky landscapes.
From the panoramic viewpoints above the valley, we can see the green oasis stretching through the surrounding desert environment.
The contrast between the palm trees and the dry mountains creates one of the most beautiful landscapes on the route to Merzouga.
We continue through the changing desert landscape until we reach Merzouga, a small village located beside the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes.
As we approach Merzouga, the landscape transforms dramatically.
The rocky desert gives way to enormous golden sand dunes.
We prepare for our Sahara adventure and meet our camel guides.
In the afternoon, we begin our camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Riding camels through the Sahara allows us to experience the desert at a peaceful pace while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
The golden dunes stretch toward the horizon in every direction.
Our camel trek continues toward the desert camp, with time to stop and enjoy the changing colors of the sand.
One of the highlights of our Fes to Merzouga desert tour is watching the Sahara sunset from the dunes.
We stop at a suitable viewpoint and watch the sun gradually disappear over the horizon.
The dunes change from golden yellow to orange and deep red as the light fades.
After sunset, we continue to our desert camp.
When we arrive at the camp, we check into our accommodation and have time to relax.
Depending on the selected option, we can stay in a traditional desert camp or a luxury Sahara camp with comfortable private tents.
In the evening, we enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.
After dinner, we gather around the campfire and enjoy Berber music and traditional desert drumming.
Far away from the lights of the cities, the Sahara provides excellent conditions for enjoying the night sky.
We spend the night surrounded by the Erg Chebbi dunes.
We recommend waking early on the second day to experience one of the most beautiful moments of the journey.
We climb a nearby dune and watch the Sahara sunrise.
The first rays of sunlight gradually illuminate the dunes, creating spectacular colors across the desert.
After sunrise, we return to the camp for breakfast.
Depending on the arrangement, we can return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 vehicle.
We then begin our journey back toward Fes.
We leave the desert behind and travel through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
We pass through the Ziz Valley once again, with opportunities to enjoy panoramic views and photographs.
The landscape gradually changes as we travel north.
The golden desert and rocky plateaus give way to mountain scenery.
We continue toward Midelt, where we can stop for lunch.
After lunch, we begin crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains.
The road takes us through forests, mountain valleys, and changing landscapes.
The contrast between the Sahara and the Middle Atlas is one of the most fascinating aspects of this short Morocco itinerary.
We continue through the mountains toward Ifrane before completing the final part of our journey to Fes.
Depending on traffic, weather, and road conditions, we normally arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or evening.
Our 2 Days from Fes to Sahara Desert Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or another convenient location in Fes.
Our 2 Days from Fes to Sahara Desert Tour is the perfect choice for travelers who want to experience the magic of Morocco’s Sahara while working with a limited schedule.
We leave Fes and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Ifrane and the cedar forests, travel through Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley, and arrive in Merzouga.
In the Sahara, we ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, experience Berber music around the campfire, and spend the night in a desert camp.
The following morning, we wake to the beautiful Sahara sunrise before beginning our return journey through the mountains toward Fes.
For travelers searching for a 2 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour, this itinerary offers a memorable introduction to the Moroccan Sahara, combining mountain scenery, desert landscapes, cultural experiences, and traditional hospitality in just two days.
