Are you based in Morocco’s cultural capital but eager to experience the Sahara Desert? Our 2 day Fes to Merzouga desert tour itinerary offers the ideal quick escape. If you are short on time for an extended journey across the country, this fast-moving 2 day desert tour from Fes takes you south through the stunning cedar forests, straight to the vast golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, before returning you to Fes the following day. For travelers wanting to make the most of their schedule, this is the perfect Merzouga desert tour Fes round trip.
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Day 1: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga
Setting off from Fes at approximately 08:00, you will make your way toward the captivating desert of Merzouga. The initial stop brings you to Ifrane, nicknamed the “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” providing an opportunity to pause for coffee and appreciate its alpine architecture. Following this, you will visit the Azrou cedar forest, where wild Barbary apes live.
The route then climbs over the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach Midelt, Morocco’s “apple capital,” for your midday meal. Afterward, the road climbs over the beautiful Tizi-n-Talghemt Pass (the She-Camel Pass) and cuts through the green Ziz Valley—a landscape filled with traditional Berber villages and palm oases where you will stop for panoramic photos. By late afternoon, you will reach Merzouga to meet your guide and camels for a trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will pause on a high crest to take in a spectacular sunset before arriving at your desert camp. Following a tasty dinner, the evening features live Berber music around an open campfire beneath a starlit sky.
Day 2: Merzouga ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Fes
Wake up early to witness the magnificent sunrise over the Sahara dunes before sitting down for breakfast at the camp. Afterward, leave Merzouga behind and head to Rissani, the historical cradle of Morocco’s ruling royal family. If you happen to visit on a market day (Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday), you can wander through the lively local market to see its handmade crafts, spices, and regional food.
Leaving Rissani, you will head back toward Fes, traveling via Erfoud and navigating the beautiful Ziz Valley with plenty of scenic overlooks along the way. Your 2-day desert trip from Fes comes to a close with an evening drop-off at your riad or hotel in the city, completing an incredible experience in the Moroccan Sahara.
