Fes to Sahara Desert tour 3 days

Enjoy a fabulous experience with our 3 days Desert tour from Fes. Along the trip we will be making lot of stops on the way, the first to discover are Ifrane and Cedar Forest, later the amazing scenery like the Ziz Valley. Enjoy the camel ride in Merzouga, spend a peaceful night in a magical night at a luxury desert camp. On the Third day of your 3 days desert tour from Fes will dive you into local cultures Berber traditions. The second day is spent to discover the desert region, with a visit to the nomadic households, then to Gnawa music in Khamlia. visit the oasis, the mines of Miffis, and end up the day with a sunset watch over the golden dunes. On the third day we drive you back to Fes where your 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga desert comes to an end.

⇒ Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar Forest – Merzouga – Camel Trek (470 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

The Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 3 days starts with an early pick up from your accommodation. After breakfast we make our way south passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first today’s visit is Ifrane famous as the (Switzerland of Morocco). Next, we head to the Cedar Forest of Azrou where you will see Barbary Macaques, feeding them is allowed by but caution is advised. Thereafter we drive through Midelt and down the spectacular Ziz Valley, On the afternoon we reach our destination Merzouga Desert. On the edge of the dunes mount your camels and head out to your desert camp in the golden sands of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Take in the sunset from the dunes and savor a traditional meal with Berber music beneath the stars. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

⇒ Day 2: Merzouga Desert Excursion & Hotel Stay

After breakfast at the camp, you will have a full day to explore the desert. Explore the Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia and learn about nomadic life by visiting a Berber family in their tent. Visit the Mines of Miffis. Break for lunch to try the Berber Pizza at a specialized restaurant in Khamila or around, Later Discover the seasonal lake of Merzouga (if it has water), Thereafter stroll in one of desert’s oases. Late in the afternoon we come back to Merzouga and stay in a lovely hotel for a tranquil evening. Overnight in Merzouga.

⇒ Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Fes (470 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

We start our return to Fes after breakfast at your accommodation. Our first visit is Rissani, a medieval town still a hive of activity and formerly the seat of the old Alaouite kingdom. Here we will tour the old souk, which is live every three times a week (Thursday, Tuesday, and Sunday). We next drive via Erfoud, well-known for its date production and fossil foundation. Thereafter we cross the gorgeous Ziz Valley, the stops along the way are desired for panoramic vistas and photograph chances. Later  we keep on to Midelt, which is tucked down at the base of the Ayachi Mountain and breaks for lunch. Afterwards, we drive through the Middle Atlas’s cedar trees in the afternoon, returning to Fes early evening to signal the conclusion of your Fes to Sahara Desert tour 3 days.