2 Day Private Desert Tour from Fez to Merzouga & Back — private Morocco tour departing from Fez
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2 Day Private Desert Tour from Fez to Merzouga & Back

⏱ 2 Days · 1 Nights🚗 Private Tour📍 Fez → Fez📅 Available Year-round

Tour Overview

The Sahara Desert is 5 hours from Fez. This private 2-day tour lets you experience Morocco's most iconic natural wonder — a sunset camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, a night under the Saharan stars with live Berber music, and a pre-dawn climb to watch sunrise paint the dunes — and be back in Fez the next afternoon. It is the most time-efficient way to reach the desert from Fez without committing to a longer southbound itinerary. Perfect for travellers based in Fez for several days, or anyone with a weekend free who wants to see the Sahara.

Tour Highlights

  • ✓Ifrane — Morocco's alpine "Switzerland" at 1,665 metres
  • ✓Azrou cedar forest with wild Barbary macaques
  • ✓Ziz Valley — 70 km of date palms through ochre canyon walls
  • ✓Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi golden dunes
  • ✓Luxury Sahara desert camp with traditional dinner and Berber music
  • ✓Sahara sunrise from the dune crest
  • ✓Return to Fez via Midelt and the Middle Atlas
  • ✓Fully private — your vehicle and guide exclusively

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Day 1

Fez to Merzouga via Middle Atlas

Your private driver-guide picks you up early in Fez and drives south through the Middle Atlas — Morocco's forest heartland. Stop in Ifrane, the alpine resort nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco," its French-built European-style chalets and manicured parks sitting at 1,665 metres amid the Atlas. Continue to Azrou's ancient cedar forest where wild Barbary macaques — the only primates indigenous to Africa north of the Sahara — inhabit the ancient Atlas cedars and approach roadside visitors with surprising sociability. Descend through the spectacular Ziz Gorges into the Ziz Valley, a 70-km ribbon of tens of thousands of date palms threading through ochre canyon walls — one of Morocco's most cinematic drives. Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in the late afternoon as the golden hour light turns the sand liquid. Mount your camel for a sunset trek into the heart of the dunes, arriving at your luxury Berber camp as the first stars appear. Traditional Moroccan tagine dinner under an open sky, followed by live Berber drum music around the campfire.

🏨 Luxury Sahara camp in Merzouga
FezIfraneAzrouBarbary MacaquesMiddle AtlasZiz ValleyMerzougaErg ChebbiCamel TrekDesert Camp
Day2

Day 2

Sahara Sunrise and Return to Fez

Rise before dawn and climb the dune crest behind your camp to watch the Sahara sunrise — the sky transforming from deep indigo through copper and amber to brilliant gold as the first light sweeps across the Erg Chebbi and the dune shadows stretch across the sand sea. Return for a nomad-style breakfast of Berber omelette, fresh khobz flatbread, honey, and mint tea. Drive north through the Ziz Valley and back up through the Middle Atlas via Midelt — Morocco's apple capital at 1,488 metres, known for its mountain honey and views of both Atlas ranges — arriving back in Fez in the early to mid afternoon.

🏨 Tour ends in Fez
Sahara SunriseErg ChebbiZiz ValleyMideltMiddle AtlasFez

What's Included

✅ Included

  • 1 night luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or 4x4)
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
  • Breakfast on Day 2
  • Pickup from your Fez accommodation (07:00–07:30)
  • Drop-off at your Fez accommodation

❌ Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunches
  • Beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?+
Yes, all Fez Cultural Tours are 100% private. You will never share your vehicle or guide with strangers. Every tour is exclusively for you and your group, allowing us to tailor the pace and stops to your preferences.
What is included in the 2-day tour?+
This tour includes: 1 night luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner; Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout; Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or 4x4); Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (approx. 1.5–2 hours); Breakfast on Day 2; Pickup from your Fez accommodation (07:00–07:30); Drop-off at your Fez accommodation.
What is not included?+
Not included in the tour price: Entrance fees; Lunches; Beverages; Tips and personal expenses; International flights; Travel insurance.
What is the best time of year for this tour?+
The best times are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) when temperatures are comfortable. Summer is very hot in the Sahara (40°C+), while winter nights can be cold but days remain beautiful.
Can we customise the itinerary?+
Absolutely. Every itinerary can be tailored to your interests, pace, and travel goals. Contact us via WhatsApp (+212 697 540 383) and we will craft a personalised route for you.
How do I book and what is the payment process?+
Contact us via WhatsApp or our enquiry form — no commitment needed. Once you approve the itinerary, a 20% deposit secures your dates. The balance is paid in cash (Euros or MAD) to your guide on the first day.
Is this tour suitable for families and seniors?+
Yes. We adapt the pace, accommodation, and activities for families with children and senior travellers. Please mention any special requirements when booking so we can plan accordingly.

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