Why BOOK this 5 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga?
Book this 5 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert for a truly authentic Sahara experience. Enjoy camel riding, overnight stays in a desert camp, and accommodation in beautiful riads. This Fes desert trip traverses the Middle Atlas Mountains via the fascinating Tizi N'Talghamt pass, the fertile Ziz valley, the impressive Todra gorges, and charming Berber villages.
- Daily departure is available.
- Ability to end the trip in Marrakech.
- Camel riding in the Merzouga desert.
- Experience an unforgettable night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Sahara.
- Todra Gorge - Walk in Morocco's Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations.
- Fes - Explore the vibrant souks and exhilarating atmosphere of this imperial city.
- Visit deserted mines, experience Berber nomads who still live in the desert with their animals, and explore the oasis of palm trees.
- Local drums music around the campfire.
- Drive through the palm groves of Ziz valley.
- Experience the Berber villages throughout your journey.
- Enjoy a breathtaking sunset painting the dunes in golden hues.
- Wake up early to witness a magical sunrise over the vast sea of sand.
- The tour is available in many languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese...etc!).
- Take a short break in the Cedar Forest to observe the Barbary apes and capture some memorable photographs.
- The tour is at an affordable price and has great quality services.
Key Features
- Tour Name: 5 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Starting Point: Fes
- Ending Point: Fes
- Departure: Daily
- Availability: Year-round
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Languages: Tour available in English, French, and Spanish.
- Difficulty Level: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting Places: Fes, Midelt, Merzouga,Tinghir, Ifrane, Erg Chebbi.
- Key attractions: Merzouga Desert, cedar forests, stunning Todra gorges, the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Berber nomads, a camel ride in the desert with captivating sunrise and sunset views, and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
- General Idea: This 5-day tour from Fes to Merzouga, will take you into cedar forests, camel rides at sunrise and sunset, Berber nomads' life, and a wonderful overnight desert camp.
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5 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
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How Would You Spend 5 Days in Morocco?
Days In Morocco presents this simple suggested itinerary to give you an idea of how you will spend your 5 days Morocco Itinerary. This day-by-day plan is designed to guide your journey and showcase the diverse beauty and culture of Morocco. Remember, the itinerary is fully flexible and can be customized to suit your dream tour and meet your preferences.
What is the difference between the categories of accommodations?
This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:
- Budget accommodations are typically 1- and 2-star hotels, offering a simple, clean place to stay with small rooms containing essential amenities like a bed, fresh linens, a bathroom, and basic furniture such as a table and a clothes rack. (Not recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
- Standard accommodations fall between 2 and 3 stars, often found in older city areas or rural settings like Kasbahs, guesthouses, or Riads. Despite being economical, they provide decent comfort, usually featuring private bathrooms, a restaurant, and sometimes a swimming pool.
- Mixed accommodations blend elements from both standard and luxury categories, providing a middle ground for those unsure whether to opt for superior or standard. This option allows guests to experience both authentic Moroccan charm and luxury amenities. (Highly recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
- Luxury accommodations, usually 4 or 5 stars, are typically located in city centers, offering exceptional comfort, top-notch services, elegant designs, and a wide range of amenities such as pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness centers.
Overview: 5 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga
See Morocco on this 5 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Todra Gorges, and the Sahara Desert oasis. This itinerary includes a camel ride for one night in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, exploration of great kasbahs, a visit to the M'Fis mines, and a stroll through the Todra Gorges while enjoying panoramic views of the Ziz Valley. You will also visit Berber villages and nomadic families, spend three nights in a hotel or riad, and one night in a desert camp with breakfast and dinner included. The tour concludes in Fes city.
Detailed Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Check out the itinerary for our 5 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. This tour is flexible and can be customized to meet your preferences.
- Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Todra Gorges
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After breakfast, start your Fes to Merzouga 5-day desert tour via Erg Chebbi, making your way toward the Todra Gorges. The journey takes you through Ifrane to the cedar forests, where you can see wild monkeys and take memorable photos of Morocco's wilderness. Enjoy lunch in a small Berber village along the route before continuing through the Atlas Mountains. Admire the stunning landscapes of Midelt, pass through the town of Er-Rich, and travel through Errachidia and its surrounding villages, arriving at Todra Gorges in the evening. Your first night will be spent at a hotel or riad in Todra Gorges.
Driving distance- Approximately 469 kilometers
- 7 hr 04 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Dinner
- Day 2: Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga
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After breakfast at your accommodation in Todra Gorges, depart for Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Along the way, you will pass by several scattered Berber villages as you travel via Tinjdad, Al Jorf, Erfoud, and Rissani. The day concludes with your arrival in the sand dunes of Merzouga, where you will spend the night at a hotel or riad.
Driving distance- Approximately 200 kilometers
- 3 hr 15 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 3: Merzouga Desert Tour: Visit Nomads - M'Fis Mines - Khamlia Village
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Begin your day with breakfast and a refreshing shower at your Merzouga accommodation. Then, start on an off-road tour around the Erg Chebbi desert. The excursion includes visits to deserted mines of M'Fis, share a cup of tea with Berber nomads still living in the desert with their animals, and a stop at a palm oasis. Enjoy lunch either in the desert or at a local restaurant in Khamlia, where you might also experience traditional Gnaoua music.
After a relaxing break, return to Merzouga to join your camel ride into the Sahara. Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to witness an amazing sunset and try sandboarding. End your day with an overnight stay at a well-equipped desert camp, enjoying drum music under a clear, starry sky, with the option of luxurious or standard accommodations.
Driving distance- Approximately 86 kilometers
- 1 hr 08 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at a desert camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 4: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Aoufous - Errachidia - Midelt
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Rise early to witness a breathtaking sunrise, returning to your desert camp for breakfast and a shower. Ride back to the meeting point either on camels or 4x4 car to meet your driver and set off westward via the historic city of Rissani, once a major stop for trade caravans between Morocco and neighboring countries. Depending on the day (markets are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday), you may have the opportunity to visit the region's largest souk.
Continue to Erfoud, known as the town of fossils, and then travel through the valley and oasis of Ziz, Errachidia, and Er-Rich, arriving in Midelt in the evening for your overnight stay in a hotel or riad.
Driving distance- Approximately 275 kilometers
- 4 hr 20 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 5: Midelt - Cedar forests - Fes
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After breakfast in Midelt, start your return journey to Fes. The route passes through numerous breathtaking landscapes, including the fascinating cedar forest of Azrou or Michlifen, home to wild monkeys and other wildlife, and the charming, snowy city of Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" for its alpine ambiance. Arrive in Fes in the evening, where your driver will ensure you are dropped off at your prearranged accommodation. This concludes your 5-day tour from Fes to Merzouga desert.
Driving distance- Approximately 200 kilometers
- 3 hr 30 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Not included
- Breakfast
Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.
What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Services Included in the price
- Pick up and drop off (at your accommodation, airport, or any other place);
- Tour Commentary;
- Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver;
- Private tour, there will be no more people in the group;
- You can stop whenever you want;
- Car Fuel;
- Car Insurance;
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert (Camel per person);
- 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (Alternative to Camels);
- 1 Night stay at desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
- 3 Nights accommodation at hotel/riad;
- Dinner in: Todra Gorges, Merzouga Desert and Midelt;
- Daily breakfast during the whole trip;
- Sandboarding (if available during the camel ride experience);
- Confirmation at time of booking.
Services NOT Included in the price
- Flight Tickets to/from Morocco;
- Meals, drinks consumed during the tour;
- Entry fees to monuments/museums;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips & Personal expenses;
- All that isn't mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Info
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Children's must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Map: Here's a map of your travel route.
Tour Images: These pictures maybe will give a good image of your trip.
Related Questions: 5 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga
We strongly recommend using TSA-approved luggage locks on your bags and hand carry valuables on the plane.
Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.
We suggest that you bring the following items:
Clothing & Equipment
- Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
- Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
- Bathing suit.
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
- A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
- A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
- Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
- Toiletries.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.
Travel Documents
- Passport (with photocopies).
- Travel insurance (with photocopies).
- Airline tickets (with photocopies).
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
- Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
- This document, printed.
In order to protect against any unforeseen circumstances, it is advisable to purchase adequate insurance before your date of departure. Coverage should include baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. We recommend "World Nomads" for your Travel Insurance.
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