What should I pack for a Marrakech desert tour?

Pack light clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes. Evenings can get cold, so bring a warm layer.

Are Marrakech desert tours suitable for families?

Yes, we offer family-friendly desert tours with options for all ages, including child-safe camel rides and accommodations.

How long are the Marrakech desert tours?

Our most popular tours range from 2 to 4 days. Custom durations are also available based on your needs.

Fes to the Merzouga Desert

3 Days, 2 Nights

Explore Morocco on an Unforgettable 3 Day Desert Excursion from Fes.

Overview

Enjoy an incredible adventure in the Moroccan Sahara, from Fes to Merzouga. Explore Erg Chebbi's magical dunes of sun and uncover a route along famous Paris Dakar Rally!

4x4 in Erg Chebbi

Highlights & Options

Travel through Ziz Valley
Explore the fossils of Erfoud
Ride a Camel in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Overnight in an authentic Berber Desert Camp in Merzouga

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Itinerary

Start: Fes

Pick up at or near your Riad/hotel.

End: Fes

Drop off at or near your Riad/hotel.

Discover the Dunes of Erg Chebbi

This 3 day tour from Fes whisks you through the mountains to the Sahara Desert where you can take in an amazing sunset over the magical red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. A once in a lifetime experience that you don't want to miss!

Fes - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga

Driving Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

Get ready to explore the excitingly diverse landscapes of southern Morocco! Begin your journey from Fes, past charming towns such as Ifrane and Azou where you get a chance to witness monkeys in their cedar forest habitat. We'll make sure you have something delicious for lunch at Midelt before heading off on an adventure through Ziz valley's captivating gorges. Continue onwards towards Erfoud and Merzouga with time along the way to marvel at the Black Desert. A camel driver will lead us into the desert sands of Erg Chebbi Dunes which makes it a perfect spot for sunset watching; followed by stargazing around a campfire and a traditional tagine dinner. End your first day sleeping under the stars inside Berber tents - truly making this trip simply unforgettable!

Merzouga - Ouzina - Tafraout - Tafraout Sidi Ali

Driving Time: 1 hour

On the second day of your journey, you'll have a delicious breakfast before heading off to explore more magnificent desertscapes. Stop by Khamlia village and learn about Gnawa music, as well as witness carvings in Taouz that recall an important part of the history of this area! See Ouzina's dunes enroute to Ramalia before making it to Tafraout Sidi Ali. Sample local cuisine for dinner then settle down overnight amidst ancient wonders!

Tafraout Sidi Ali - Rissani - Ziz valley - Zaida - Fes

Driving Time: 8 hours 35 minutes

Join us on the last day of a spectacular excursion! After fuelling up with breakfast, we'll take off towards Rissani and Msissi where you can get an amazing view of Moulay Ali Chrif. Next stop? Erfoud to explore the fascinating Fossil Museum before heading down Ziz Valley until we reach our lunch spot in Zaida. Our route continues through Azrou and Ifrane before ending this journey back in Fes at sundown. Don't miss out on all these awesome sights - join us now!

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Inclusions

Not Included

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Luxury from

€234

/person

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Our Accommodations

Normal: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi

These are a few of the accommodations we partner with to provide you with the best experience possible on you 3 Days, 2 Nights excursion from Fes to the Merzouga Desert. The final accommodations booked for your excursion with depend on a number of factors including: which package you choose (Standard, Luxury, Royal or Eco), the time of your travel, availability at the locations at the time of your booking, the number of people in your party. If the locations in this list are not available, you will receive accommodations of equal or greater experience.

Image Gallery

Erg Chebbi Dunes at Sunrise

4×4 in Erg Chebbi

Luxury Desert Camp at Night

Donkeys in Merzouga Desert

Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi

Why Travel with Discover Sahara Tours?

Our People

Looking for a truly unique and immersive tour experience? Meet our exceptional full-time local drivers and guides, who don't just show you around - they become your well-connected friend. Accompanying you on each day of the tour, they share their lifelong connections to the region, offering fascinating anecdotes about its history and culture. With their insider knowledge and friendly personalities, you'll feel like a local in no time.

Custom Experience

Experience adventure like never before with our private tours! We are passionate about creating a customized travel experience that is tailored to your preferences. Imagine immersing yourself in the daily life of a nomadic family in the desert or cruising through the Sahara on a quad bike. We'll work with you to build an itinerary that meets your every desire, making sure that your journey is nothing short of amazing.

Local Cuisine

Experience the flavors, stories, and warmth of a place through its cuisine - that's our promise to you. Whether it's a cozy family-owned restaurant or indulging in a gourmet meal in our Sahara desert camps, these expertly curated meals will tantalize your taste buds and give you a glimpse into the heart and soul of the locals. Come travel with us and discover the magic of local Moroccan food traditions.

Sustainable Travel

Indulge in sustainable travel that nurtures the communities you visit. Invest in the local livelihoods by putting your money where your heart is. Discover the magic of authentic and immersive travel experiences that take you beyond the surface level. Our unique personal touch preserves and supports the cultures and traditions of the places you explore. It's a travel experience that will satisfy your curiosity and leave a positive impact on the world.

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Customer Reviews

Highly recommend! - Very well organised tour, with lots of stops so we didn't get tired of driving for too long. Very well thought in terms of getting to toilet breaks, atms, snacks... read more

smly92
April 1, 2024

Great Value & Great Trip! - We booked the three day tour with Discover Sahara tours and had an amazing time. What an incredible value and the highlight of our time in Morocco.

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June 25, 2023

3 day desert tour from Marrakesh to Fes - Amazing trip. A great way to see the beauty of Morocco. We travelled to and spent a night in the Sahara which was the highlight, truly beautiful. Air Ben Haddou... read more

931elliotc
January 11, 2023
We have had a fantastic experience we will never forget our guide ishmail was the best and helped us whenever we needed him his cheerful manner made our holiday even... read more

Sabre1962
January 18, 2023

Amazing! - Everything was perfect, The tour, guises, placas, view it was all amazing. I totally recomend. Best experience.

F_Alm14
June 25, 2023

Best vacation so far ? - Such a great experience with Ismael! So much culture to discover an great people to have contact with. Everything went perfect and accordingly to the plan. Definitely recommend and pleased... read more to do it again ?

Alejandro V
June 17, 2023
Great experience - Ismael is a great driver and tour guide! Very friendly and helpful. It was a great experience!!! Allways on time, with pacience and good humour!

isabeldV7499HB
January 2, 2023

Our tour to Sahara was amazing.
Our guide and the people in the camp were extremely nice and took really good care of us. The dinner was really tasty and... read more

Inês L
March 4, 2024

Yew yew yew!! - I had an exceptional time on this 4 day tour. The sites were fantastic. The Moroccan landscape was incredibly varied and awe inspiring. 5 stars. Whilst amazing, the real hero... read more

Michael H
February 29, 2024