On this journey of 4 days with 3 nights from Fes to Merzouga Desert, you will explore many beautiful places.As your 4 days tour starts from Fes, you will head directly to Ifrane and the cedar forest in Azrou, where you will have the first stop of your Fes tour to Merzouga.Then, the trip continues towards Midelt.Here, you will have your lunch break before resuming your adventure along the charming Ziz river.Moreover, a visit to Todgha and Dades gorges is a must, to enjoy the magical landscapes of these two natural masterpieces.Next on your 4 days tour is reaching your main destination, which is Merzouga Desert.Here, you will ride camels in the middle of the Sahara Desert and be able to witness the sunset and the sunrise above the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.Not to mention spending a memorable night in a Desert camp.Following that, you will also visit the traditional market of Rissani and the fossil town of Erfoud.Afterwards, your tour concludes with a drive back to Fes.
This 4 day tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert starts around 8;00 in the morning from your location in Fes. After picking you up, the road takes us to Imouzzer and the Switzerland of Morocco, Ifrane.This calm city is known for its low temperature and the European alpine-style houses because of its snowy climate in the winter. Afterwards, the adventure continues to the Cedar forest. A stop will be made here, to enjoy the stunning landscapes of this forest while watching the Monkeys play and get fed by the visitors. Next, you will resume your 4 days journey towards Midelt.Where a tasty lunch is waiting for you. After this lunch break, you will head to the beautiful city of Errachidia, through the Tizi n’Talghemt pass that is called the Camel’s Neck pass due to its winding panoramic road. Along the way, we will pass by the stunning Ziz valley before reaching Errachidia. Moreover, the journey takes us to explore the gorgeous gorge of Dades valley after the small town of Boumalne Dades.Other stops will be made to enjoy the charming beauty of this valley, especially at the ‘’Monkey fingers’’, a famous rock formation in the Dades gorge.In addition to an overlooking view of this magical valley. As the sun sets down, you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel on the edge of Dades river.
On the next day of your 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert, you will start your morning with a warm Moroccan breakfast before getting on the road to visit Todra gorge, a spectacular and natural masterpiece near the Tinghir city. Here, you will have time to appreciate this massive canyon that has formed by the Todra river throughout the years. Afterwards, the journey continues to Touroug and Tinjdad that are famous for their beautiful palm groves.A break will be made here to enjoy your lunch.
Following your lunch break, the road takes us to the golden Sahara Desert.After your arrival in Merzouga, you will ride camels towards your Desert camp as if you are one the local nomads.On the way to your camp, you will enjoy a lovely yet charming sunset on a top sandy dune in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga.Then, spending a night at your luxurious Desert camp with a Berber nomadic dinner, in a cozy yet vibrant ambience that is created around the campfire, while listening to the traditional Berber music under the fancy sky of Merzouga Desert.
Waking up early in the Sahara Desert is a fascinating experience but nothing compares to witnessing the sunrise on a golden sandy dune of Merzouga. So, rising early is a must, to watch the sunrise and to have an energizing breakfast before taking a camel trek back to your car. So that, the driver takes you to explore a bunch of captivating yet famous sites of this Merzouga region.The first destination you are going to see is a famous traditional eyeliner mine.Then, shifting the direction to visit a Berber nomadic family in their traditional tent that was made from the goat hair. Here, they will share a cup of tea with you, while witnessing how their simple life looks like. Next on your trip, you will head to the small village of Khamlia. In this village, you will step into the world of Ganawa music and dance with the locals that are originally from the Sub-Saharan countries. Afterwards, a break will be made to have your lunch, before going for a walk to explore the green palm groves of this area. Moreover, we will end the day with a trip to explore a seasonal lake of Merzouga that attracts Flamingos and other migratory birds.Then, you will have your dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
The last day of your 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga, begins with a healthy Moroccan breakfast before heading to the historic town of Rissani. Known for its traditional market, in which we will take a walk, if you come on the market days (Tuesday,Thursday,Sunday).Then, we will take a drive to Erfoud. A desert town that is famous for its fossils and marble workshops because it was covered by the ocean years ago. In addition to that, the town is known also for its Dates Festival that takes place in October each year.
Following that, the journey takes us back to Fes through Ziz valley, in which we will stop at some points to enjoy the stunning views of this valley. After that, we will resume our trip to Fes, passing by the Cedar forest and Ifrane.Then, reaching the city of Fes. At the end and to officially conclude your 4 days Merzouga desert you, your driver will drop you off to your desired destination in Fes.
