2-Day Luxury Magic Morocco Desert Tour From Fes
Cross the Middle Atlas, ride the dunes at Merzouga, and sleep beneath a sky full of stars in a luxury Berber camp.
This 2-day luxury Morocco desert tour from Fes takes you on a sweeping journey from the ancient medina city of Fes through alpine mountain scenery, cedar forests, and Ziz Valley oases before delivering you to the golden dunes of Merzouga and the Sahara. Every moment of the route is thoughtfully paced, pairing natural spectacle with cultural depth.
The landscape shifts dramatically as you travel south. Snow-capped Atlas peaks give way to the red gorges of the Ziz Valley, where date palm groves line the riverbanks like a green ribbon cut through desert rock. By the time the Erg Chebbi dunes appear on the horizon, the contrast is nothing short of striking.
Your night at a luxury desert camp offers more than comfortable accommodation. Traditional Berber music, a hearty dinner prepared over open fires, and a canopy of Saharan stars create an atmosphere that is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere else in the world.
Tour Highlights
Watch the sun rise and set over the Erg Chebbi dunes from the back of a camel on a guided trek through the Merzouga Sahara.
Pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary Macaques roam freely among centuries-old trees.
Stop in Ifrane, Morocco's alpine-style town built by the French in the 1930s, often called the Switzerland of Morocco.
Drive through the lush Ziz Valley, a striking palm-lined oasis that cuts through the arid landscape along the Ziz River.
Spend the night in a private tent with a private bathroom at a luxury desert camp surrounded by towering Saharan dunes.
Enjoy an evening of traditional Berber music and a communal dinner under a vast, star-filled desert sky.
Travel a route connecting Fes, Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, and Erfoud for a panoramic cross-section of Moroccan geography.
Itinerary
Departing from your hotel or riad in Fes, the first stop is Ifrane, a tidy town of alpine chalets perched in the Middle Atlas. The route then climbs into the cedar forests, where Barbary Macaques are a common and engaging sight along the roadside.
A midday lunch break in Midelt offers a chance to rest and refuel before the route winds through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass. The drive presents sweeping views of forested peaks, mountain streams, and layered rock formations.
The descent into the Ziz Valley reveals one of Morocco's most photogenic oases, where dense date palm groves line the Ziz River against a backdrop of desert rock. By late afternoon, the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga come into view.
A guided camel trek sets out into the dunes as the afternoon light begins to soften. You will reach a high dune in time for the sunset, watching the sands shift through deep orange and gold before darkness settles across the desert.
A private tent with a private bathroom at the luxury Berber camp provides a comfortable and authentic base for the night. Dinner, traditional music, and open-sky stargazing complete the evening.
Day two begins with an early sunrise over the dunes before the return drive northward through Erfoud, the Ziz Valley, and Midelt. The journey concludes with arrival back in Fes, retracing the landscape in reverse with entirely different morning light.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle for the full 2-day route
- English-speaking expert guide throughout the tour
- Camel trekking experience at Merzouga Sahara dunes
- One night in a luxury desert camp with private tent and private bathroom
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Lunch on Day 1 in Midelt
- Traditional Berber music entertainment at the camp
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Drinks and beverages not listed in the inclusions
- Any activities not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
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