From Fez: 3-Day Merzouga and Ouarzazte Tour to Marrakech
Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga and Ouarzazate with golden dunes and Berber hospitality on a 3-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech.
3 Days · From Fes
This 3-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech is built around the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, Ouarzazate and the medina of Fes. It is designed for travellers who want a real feel of Morocco without worrying about logistics. You will be looked after from pick-up to drop-off by a team that lives in the region and knows its roads, its villages and its best viewpoints.
About This Tour
From Fes, the route heads south through the Middle Atlas, passing Ifrane and cedar forests where Barbary macaques live, then follows the Ziz Valley with its long palm groves down to the edge of the Sahara.
The dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga are the most famous in Morocco. Small villages, palm gardens and nomad tents surround the sand, and the views from the top of a dune at sunrise make the early start more than worth it.
Ouarzazate is known as the door of the desert and as a centre of film making, with large studios on the edge of town. The Taourirt kasbah and the surrounding valleys make it a pleasant stop between the mountains and the Sahara.
Fes is the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Its medina is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world, full of artisans, old madrasas, fountains and the famous leather tanneries.
Over 3 days and 2 nights, the itinerary balances time on the road with visits and moments to relax. Distances are planned so you arrive before dark whenever possible, and your driver is always ready to stop for a viewpoint, a coffee or a short walk.
Riding a camel into the dunes is one of the classic Sahara experiences. Our camel handlers lead the caravan at a calm pace, giving you time to enjoy the shapes of the sand and the changing light before you reach camp.
Pick-up from your hotel or riad is included, and we can also arrange airport transfers or extra nights. Send us your request through the form and we will prepare a programme that fits your plans.
