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2-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Ride & Camp

Fes, Morocco
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What to expect

Cross the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley from Fes to Erg Chebbi for a sunset camel ride, Sahara camp night, dinner under the stars and sunrise before returning.

  • Duration2 days
  • Hotel pickupIncluded
  • Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

  • Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
  • Spend a night at a desert camp with dinner
  • Watch the sunrise over the dunes, weather permitting
  • Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and cedar country
  • Stop above the palm groves of the Ziz Valley

This two-day desert route is built for travelers who want an Erg Chebbi overnight without a longer itinerary. Leave Fes early, pass Ifrane, cedar-country scenery, Midelt and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. Ride a camel to the camp around sunset, have dinner and music, wake for sunrise and breakfast, then return toward Fes through the same broad Middle Atlas corridor.

Choose from 2 available options

  • Booking type: SharedMin. 1 person

    Standard Camp

    • Duration · 2 days
    • Guide · English
    • Hotel pickup
    • Free cancellation
    • Reserve now & pay later
    • Standard desert camp

    From€139per person

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  • Booking type: SharedMin. 1 person

    Comfort Camp

    • Duration · 2 days
    • Guide · English
    • Hotel pickup
    • Free cancellation
    • Reserve now & pay later
    • Private comfort tent

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What's included

  • Round-trip road transport from Fes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/host
  • 1 overnight desert camp
  • Dinner Day 1
  • Breakfast Day 2
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Sunrise camel return or 4x4 return depending operation
  • Sandboarding subject to availability
  • Berber/Sahrawi music at camp where operated
  • Luggage transport to camp where required

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks not explicitly listed
  • Optional quad/buggy
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. Approx. 07:30

    Departure from Fes

    Pickup at your hotel/riad or the nearest vehicle-accessible point in Fes.

Day 1

Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

6 stops

  1. Ifrane

    Photo stop · Sightseeing

    25 minutes

    Photo and sightseeing stop in the Middle Atlas town of Ifrane.

  2. Cedar forest / Azrou area

    Scenic views

    25 minutes

    Scenic stop in cedar country. Wildlife only if naturally present; never feed the animals.

  3. Midelt

    Lunch

    50 minutes Admission not included

    Lunch stop at your own expense.

  4. Ziz Valley

    Scenic views · Photo stop

    20 minutes

    Panoramic stop above the palm-filled Ziz Valley.

  5. Merzouga / Erg Chebbi

    Camel ride · Sunset

    Admission included

    Arrive in the late afternoon and ride a camel into the dunes around sunset.

  6. Desert camp dinner

    Dinner

    Admission included

    Dinner at the camp, with Berber/Sahrawi music where operated.

AccommodationDesert camp
MealsDinner — included
Day 2

Merzouga Sunrise – Rissani/Route Stops – Fes

4 stops

  1. Sunrise over the dunes

    Sunrise · Breakfast

    Admission included

    Sunrise viewing depends on weather and timing, followed by breakfast and the camel or 4x4 return from camp.

  2. Rissani

    Sightseeing

    Route stop in Rissani when the schedule allows.

  3. Drive via Ziz, Midelt and the Middle Atlas

    Scenic drive

  4. Arrival in Fes

    Drop-off

    Drop-off at your hotel/riad or the nearest vehicle-accessible point.

MealsBreakfast — included

  • Small overnight bag
  • Warm layers for desert nights outside summer
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection
  • Cash/card for lunches and drinks

  • This is a road-intensive two-day trip.
  • The first day can involve many hours in the vehicle.
  • Desert nights can be very cold in winter and hot conditions occur in summer.
  • Quad and buggy activities are optional and not included.
  • Camel riding can be replaced by 4x4 camp access where operationally available.
  • Request an infant seat in advance.
  • Keep a small overnight bag accessible; luggage handling depends on camp transport.
  • Wildlife encounters in the Middle Atlas are not guaranteed and animals should never be fed.

  • Your booking request is reviewed and confirmed by our team.
  • The exact pickup time and point are confirmed after booking.
  • Guide/host languages: English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
  • Reserve now and pay later; no online card payment is required to book.
  • Shared options are operated with other travelers.

  • Guests with serious back problems who cannot tolerate long road travel or camel riding without an alternative
  • Travelers who require fully step-free desert accommodation

Live tour guide available in:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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FAQ

Can I cancel or pay later?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start, and you can reserve now and pay later. Our team reviews and confirms every booking request.

From€139per person