3 Days 2 Nights
Daily Tour
37 people
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A 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert is one of the best ways to see the real Sahara desert in a short time. This trip is perfect for travelers who do not have many days but still want to enjoy the sand dunes, camel trek, and quiet desert life. In just three days, you travel from the old city of Fes, cross the Atlas Mountains, visit deep valleys and gorges, and sleep in a desert camp under the stars. It is a popular choice because it is simple, full of nature, and very memorable.
This 3 days from Fes to Merzouga tour is relaxed and well balanced. You see many places without feeling rushed. It is a good mix of driving, walking, and resting.
Prices often start from around 250 to 350 Euros per person, depending on the season, group size, and type of desert camp. This is only an example price, and it can change.
To book your 3 days from Fes to Merzouga, or if you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to help you plan your trip.
• Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
• Bring a warm jacket for the cold desert night.
• Carry some cash for lunches and tips.
• Do not forget your camera for the Sahara desert views.
On the first day of your 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga, your driver picks you up early in the morning from your hotel or riad in Fes. The road goes south and slowly leaves the busy city behind. You drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Outside the window, you see green hills, cedar trees, and small villages. In winter, you may even see snow on the mountains.
Main stops during the day are Ifrane. Azrou cedar forest. Midelt town.
In Ifrane, you stop for a short walk. It is clean and quiet and looks very different from other Moroccan cities. In the cedar forest near Azrou, you may see monkeys. They live in the trees and sometimes come close, but you should not feed them.
After lunch in Midelt, the journey continues through wide valleys and dry landscapes. The colors change from green to brown and red. In the afternoon, you arrive at Toudgha Gorges. This place is very beautiful. High rock walls rise on both sides of a small river. You can walk inside the gorge and enjoy the fresh air and cool feeling.
At night, you stay in a local hotel near the gorges. Dinner is included, and you can relax after a long but interesting day.
After breakfast, the second day of your 3 days from Fes to Merzouga desert begins. You leave Toudgha Gorges and drive through small Berber villages and palm tree areas. Life here is simple and calm. You see farmers working and children playing near the road.
Main stops during the day are Tinghir. Erfoud. Rissani. Erg Chebbi dunes.
In Erfoud, you may stop to see fossils. This area is famous for them. In Rissani, you pass near an old market town that was once very important for desert trade.
In the afternoon, you reach Merzouga. This is where the Erg Chebbi dunes start. The sand is golden and very big. Here, the real Sahara desert begins. You meet your camels and start a camel trek into the dunes. The ride is slow and peaceful. The sun starts to go down, and the sand changes color. It is a very special moment.
At the desert camp, you get a private tent. After dinner, there is local music around the fire. You can sit, listen, and look at the stars. The night in the desert camp is quiet and magical.
On the last day of the 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert, you wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. It is one of the best moments of the trip. After breakfast, you ride the camel back or return by car to the village.
The drive back to Fes takes most of the day. You pass again through the valleys and mountains. There are short stops for rest and lunch. You arrive in Fes in the evening, and the tour ends at your hotel.
Yes, this tour is very good for first time visitors. It is simple, safe, and shows you many different places like mountains, desert, and villages in only 3 days.
There is some long driving, especially on Day 1 and Day 3. But we stop many times for photos, short walks, and rest, so the trip feels comfortable.
Yes, the desert camp is clean and nice. You get a real bed, blankets, dinner, and breakfast. Some camps also have a private bathroom.
Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes for the night, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a small backpack. A camera or phone is also very important for photos.
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