Shared 3 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga

In Merzouga, you will spend the night in a traditional desert camp. The camps are located near the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camps vary from basic to luxury, depending on the tour package you select. For those who prefer not to sleep in the camp, we offer the option to stay in a riad or hotel near the desert.

Under normal conditions, the drive from Fes to Merzouga takes around 7 to 8 hours, though this may vary based on road conditions and any stops made along the way.

Yes, the camel trek is included in the tour package. The camel ride experience begins before sunset as you journey to the desert camp, allowing you to enjoy the stunning desert scenery and capture beautiful photos of the dunes at sunset. The following morning, a camel ride back to the meeting point is typically offered, allowing participants to experience the sunrise in the desert.

The journey is conducted in modern, spacious, air-conditioned vehicles such as minivans or minibusses, depending on the group size.

Yes, this Fes to Merzouga shared 3-day desert tour includes some meals as part of the package. Daily breakfast during the trip. Dinner is provided at the accommodations in Dades Valley and the desert camp/hotel in Merzouga. Please note that lunches are not included, and participants will need to pay for meals during stops along the way, which are usually at local restaurants.

Yes, a vegetarian option is available on the shared 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga. Please inform us about your dietary preferences when booking to ensure proper arrangements are made.

No, this tour is not suitable for families with young children because the transportation will be shared. The camel trek will also be challenging for toddlers or infants. For families, we recommend a private tour.

Yes, the tour is generally safe for both solo travelers and children. Families with children may opt for private tours for added flexibility.

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.