Best 3 Day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert
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Best 3-Day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert
Immerse yourself in Morocco’s contrasting beauty on a best 3-day Tour Fes to Merzouga Desert. Traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, encounter Berber villages, and explore the vast Sahara Desert. Your adventure includes a camel trek across the golden dunes, a night under a star-filled sky at a desert camp, and captivating scenery. This trip offers a taste of Morocco’s rich culture and unforgettable landscapes.
Discover the best 3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert and immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable adventures.
Highlights:
- Traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains: Enjoy the scenic beauty and charming villages as you travel through this mountain range.
- Optional encounter with Barbary macaques: Look out for these playful primates in the Azrou cedar forest (depending on the itinerary).
- Unforgettable camel trek: Explore the vast Sahara Desert on a traditional camel ride across the Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi dunes, the largest in Morocco.
- Magical desert night: Spend a night at a comfortable desert camp, enjoying a delicious dinner under a sky teeming with stars.
- Immersion in Berber culture: Depending on the tour, you might visit nearby Berber villages and gain insights into their way of life.
Included/Exclude
- Transportation: Roundtrip transportation between Fes and Merzouga, usually in a comfortable vehicle.
- Accommodation: Two nights, one likely in a hotel/riad and another at a desert camp (tent).
- Activities: Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes (may include guide).
- Driver/Guide: An English-speaking driver or guide for the journey.
- Lunches: You'll need to factor in the cost of lunch on most days.
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Gratuities: Tips for your driver/guide are at your discretion.
Tour Plan
Take on this 3 days Fes to Sahara desert. Our team will pick you up from your Hotel in Fes, setting the stage for an adventure to Ifrane and Midelt. Traverse the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains, with Azrou’s cedar forest revealing Barbary apes. Continue to Midelt’s hills, then through Tizi Ntalghamt pass and Ziz Valley, hinting at the desert’s approach.
Enjoy the landscapes changing from Errachidia before journeying through Ziz Valley to Erfoud and Rissani.
Arrive in Merzouga desert with possibility to do camel ride today for sunset or keep it for tomorrow as it will be less driving, greeted with mint tea, savor dinner by your luxury camp in the middle of the desert.
The whole day is spent in the desert. “Date with the sunrise” If you are In the middle of the desert, it`s absolutely worth getting up early to contemplate the most spectacular sunrise you´ve ever seen at the top of a dune close to the Glamping and enjoy this landscape, which is a gift of nature.
After sunrise we return to the camp on the where a hearty breakfast is waiting for us. Then we`ll skirt the Sahara desert, great extension of sandy desert where we can find the Big Dune of Morocco. which has more than 250mts high. We continue then by the road that was formerly used for the “Paris – Dakar” and ends in the mountains that limit with Algeria. Stop at Mfis where we can find Fossiles quarries still present in the area, we continue then by a road where we can see nomad settlements and learn their secrets and manners.
The next stop will be at a viewpoint to contemplate the whole big dune. We`ll reach then Khamilia Village, originally from Mali, where we´ll take a relaxing cup of tea meanwhile we listen to a concert of the spiritual music of Gnawa.
Transfer to your accommodation and free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes next to the camp to see the sunset. Dinner and night in the tent.
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4.4
This 3-day adventure with the family was a blast for everyone! We started by exploring the bustling medina of Fez, a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells that kept the kids entertained. Leaving Fez, the journey offered stunning scenery as we crossed the Middle Atlas Mountains, with plenty of opportunities for stretch breaks and photo stops. The highlight for the kids was definitely the camel trek in the Merzouga Desert – a unique and exciting experience. The desert camp had a bonfire with Berber music and storytelling, which the whole family enjoyed. The comfortable tents and delicious meals made the experience even more enjoyable. A great tour for families who want to experience the wonders of Morocco together!
4
This 3-day journey from Fez to the Merzouga Desert was a nature lover’s dream! We started by exploring the bustling medina of Fez, appreciating the vibrant culture before venturing into the peaceful beauty of the Middle Atlas Mountains. The drive offered stunning views of lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, and charming Berber villages. Our guide, Fatima, was a wealth of knowledge about the region’s flora and fauna, pointing out unique birds and desert plants. The highlight was definitely reaching the Merzouga Desert – the camel trek at sunrise allowed us to witness the breathtaking transformation of the dunes as the sun painted them with vibrant colors. The desert camp provided a tranquil escape, surrounded by endless sand and a breathtaking night sky.
4
This 3-day adventure from Fez to the Merzouga Desert was an unforgettable escape! We started by exploring the vibrant city of Fez, getting lost in the maze-like medina and marveling at the intricate architecture. Leaving the city behind, the scenery transformed dramatically as we crossed the Middle Atlas Mountains. Our guide, Khalid, made frequent stops for photo opportunities and shared interesting facts about the Berber villages we passed through. The highlight of the trip was definitely reaching the Merzouga Desert – the camel trek at sunset over the golden dunes was a thrilling experience, followed by an evening of stargazing under a blanket of stars in the vast desert sky. The desert camp was comfortable and offered delicious meals with a warm atmosphere