2-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Errachidia to Fes or Marrakech via Merzouga Erg Chebbi
From the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, two days of extraordinary Moroccan landscape.
This luxury desert tour from Errachidia to Fes via Merzouga brings together Morocco's most dramatic contrasts: towering Saharan dunes, ancient palm-filled gorges, Berber villages, and alpine forests. The itinerary is designed for travelers who want a meaningful desert experience without sacrificing comfort or cultural depth.
The journey begins with a pickup at Errachidia airport or your hotel and heads south through a succession of landscapes that feel increasingly remote. Adobe kasbahs rise from flat plains, date palms line dry riverbeds, and the air grows drier as the Sahara approaches. By the time the red dunes of Erg Chebbi appear on the horizon, the transition from city to desert is complete.
Nights are spent in a luxury desert camp where traditional Gnawa music, a shared fire, and a sky thick with stars form the evening program. The return journey north passes through the Ziz Valley, the fossil markets of Erfoud, the mountain town of Midelt, and the Barbary-macaque cedar forests near Azrou before arriving in Fes or continuing to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
Watch the sunset over the red gold dunes of Erg Chebbi from atop a camel, then spend the night in a luxury nomad tent under a star-filled Saharan sky.
Visit Khamlia village and Dar Gnawa to experience authentic Berber Gnawa music in an intimate, locally rooted setting.
Pass through the great cedar forests of Azrou in the Middle Atlas and observe Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint above the Ziz Oasis, the largest oasis in the region, for sweeping views over the palm groves.
Explore the traditional open market of Rissani, known for its spices and dates, and browse fossil workshops in Erfoud.
Discover Ifrane, Morocco's alpine town, where sloping Swiss-style rooftops and cool mountain air offer a striking contrast to the desert.
Try sandboarding on the dunes of Erg Chebbi before sunrise and end the experience with a camel ride back to the road at dawn.
Itinerary
After pickup at Errachidia airport or hotel, the route heads south with a first stop at the panoramic viewpoint above the Ziz Oasis. The journey continues to a traditional tent near Erfoud to see young camels and taste camel milk, followed by a visit to Rissani's historic open market. The day concludes with a stop at Dar Gnawa in Khamlia village to experience live Gnawa music before meeting your camel guide at Erg Chebbi.
At Erg Chebbi, you mount your camel for a guided ride over the dunes timed to arrive at the luxury desert camp for sunset. The evening includes dinner, Bedouin music around a campfire, and clear-sky stargazing from the camp. Sandboarding on the dunes is available before the night.
An early wake-up allows you to witness the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at the camp. A camel ride returns you to the road where your driver waits to begin the northward journey.
Traveling north, the route follows the Ziz Valley palm gorge past hidden kasbahs before a lunch stop in Midelt. The landscape shifts to mountain forests as you reach Azrou, where Barbary macaques can often be spotted among the cedars. A brief stop in the alpine town of Ifrane precedes the final drive to Fes, or onward to Marrakech.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private transport from Errachidia airport or hotel to Fes or Marrakech
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide
- Camel trekking at Erg Chebbi (sunset and sunrise rides)
- One night in a luxury desert camp (nomad tent)
- Dinner at the luxury desert camp
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Gnawa music session at Dar Gnawa, Khamlia
- Panoramic stop at Ziz Oasis viewpoint
- Visit to a traditional camel milk tent near Erfoud
- Stop at Rissani open market
Not Included
- Lunches and personal drinks
- Fossil or souvenir purchases in Erfoud
- Optional sandboarding equipment rental
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Any personal expenses not listed above
Important Information
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Secure your place on this private two-day journey from the sands of Erg Chebbi to the historic medina of Fes. Availability is limited and private tours book quickly during peak season.
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