- MARRAKECH
- PRIVATE
- 2 DAYS
- HOTEL/RIAD/CAMP
- DINNER/BREAKFAST
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2 Days Desert Tour fes To merzouga
Sign up for the 2 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga with an English speaking private driver/guide. You’ll enjoy the breathtaking views & landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, Cedar forests with its endangered Barbary Apes, the canyons of Ziz, the palm dotted oasis of Tafilalet along with the golden Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga where you can have the camel ride experience and spend the night in the desert camp or under the stars.
We can normally pick you up from your Hotel/Riad at 08 am, so we would appreciate it if you provide us with the accurate address of your accommodation so that we can reach easily, particularly if you are staying in a Riad in the heart of Fes Medina. We could sometimes arrange to meet up with you by the Blue Gate “Bab Boujloud” in Batha district if the Riad you are staying in is not providing an accurate address.
– Drive through the spectacular Middle & High Atlas Mountains & enjoy the breathtaking views.
– Learn about the “Berber” Amazigh culture & how they have preserved the deep-seated culture of Morocco.
– Have a camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert.
– Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars followed by time of entertainment.
Please, note that the desert trip to Merzouga from Fes in 2 days/ 1 night entails many hours of driving; however, you may want to opt for the 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga if you more time. Also, the desert can be awfully hot during the summer so precautions before opting for the tour are recommended.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
- 7 Hours 30 Minutes Drive
- 476 Kms/295.72 Miles
- Dinner/breakfast are Included
After having breakfast in your Riad/Hotel in Fes, your private driver/guide will pick you up for the 2 days desert trip. You’ll escape the hassle of the vibrant Fez Medina while going through a unique experience in the Sahara Desert. You’ll have a nice drive through the lush Middle Atlas Mountains with its UNESCO listed cedar forests. You’ll have a short break for chilling out in the beautiful city of Ifrane, it was nominated as the 2nd cleanest city in the world in 2015.
The cedar forests of the Middle Atlas host a colony of the endangered Barbary Apes, which you can spot or even feed. After lunch, which will take place in Midelt, you’ll continue on the track with a nice drive through the Ziz Gorge (Canyon) offering stunning views before reaching the Sahara Desert through Erfoud. Have a camel ride experience for the sunset view before getting back to the desert camp where you’ll have a delicious dinner served in the desert camp’s restaurant or under the stars followed by a time of entertainment. You may want, later, to climb the sand dune to watch the stars and enjoy the views.
- Acommodation Options
Day 2: Merzouga Desert - Midelt - Fes
- 7 Hours 30 Minutes Drive
- 476 Kms/295.72 Miles
- Breakfast is Included
Early wake up in the morning, climb up the sand dune to enjoy the splendid view of the sunrise. Have a refreshing breakfast under the sunlight, take a shower and head back to Fes through Midelt, Ifrane. You’ll include numerous breaks for you to chill out, have lunch or even use the bathroom.
As always, once we arrive in Fez we will make sure to drop you off in the nearest location to your accommodation; however, if your Riad is in the very heart of the Medina, which is inaccessible by car, we will have you covered as we will arrange with the staff members of the Riad you are staying in to meet up with us in a designated point so that you they can escort you to your accommodation hassle-free…
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Included
- Minivan, 4WD or Minbus for transportation
- English speaking driver/guide
- Fuel & tolls
- Camel ride experience for the sunset
- 1 Night accommodation in the standard or luxury desert camp
- Dinner & breakfast are included
- Local taxes
- Unique experiences
Not Inluded
- Lunch on the way
- Beverages
- Tips when appropriate
- Admission fee to attractions if any
- Extras
FAQs
Is this a private tour?
We certainly believe that the best way to dive deep in the Moroccan culture is through private tours. You can stop whenever & wherever you like while learning at your own pace. Shared tours tend to cramp travelers & you are controlled to follow a certain planned itinerary.
Does the tour to Merzouga from Fes includes lots of driving?
Yes, it includes around 7 hours drive each way; however, if you have more time you can go with the 3 days desert tour from Fes to allow yourself to break the road and spend less time seating in the car.
Are there any sand dunes in Merzouga Desert?
The Desert of Merzouga is one of the gateways to the Great Sahara and it has gained an excellent reputation worldwide because of the unique experiences you may come across as well as for the warmth and the hospitality of the locals. The sand dunes can pile up to 200 meters making it one of the most ideal dunes where you can go with the sandboarding experience.
What should I pack when I travel to the desert?
On your next Morocco desert tour, make sure you pack the following
- Long hiking pants – it enhances your comfort while riding on the camel
- Long sleeve shirt to keep your skin protected from the scorching heat.
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Scarf or headband
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
Shall we bring our towels with us?
If you choose the standard desert camp, yes please, as well as your shower condiments. For the luxury camp, they are supplied in your tent. There is no need to bring them with you.
