4 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert [467 km]

Your 4 days Fes to Merzouga desert tour begins with an early pickup from your accommodation in Fes. Traveling south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, your first stop is Ifrane, a clean and charming town often called the Switzerland of Morocco because of its alpine-style buildings and pleasant atmosphere.

Continue to the cedar forest near Azrou, where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and, if you’re lucky, spot Barbary macaques. Afterward, drive through the mountain landscapes toward Midelt, where you’ll stop for lunch before continuing your journey.

In the afternoon, travel through the beautiful Ziz Valley, famous for its thousands of palm trees, traditional villages, and scenic viewpoints. Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil industry, before arriving in Merzouga. After a warm Moroccan welcome with a glass of mint tea, settle into your hotel and relax before tomorrow Sahara adventure.

Day 2: Explore Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the beautiful Sahara Desert. Visit Khamlia village, where you’ll enjoy a live performance of traditional Gnawa music and experience the local culture. If you like, you can also take part in optional desert activities such as quad biking or a buggy ride across the golden dunes.

Later in the afternoon, begin a camel ride through the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes while watching the sunset over the Sahara. Upon arriving at your luxury desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music around the campfire.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley [255 km]

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the highlights of any Merzouga Desert tour. After breakfast, leave the Sahara behind and travel toward the dramatic Todra Gorge, passing through Rissani and several small Berber villages along the way.

Upon arrival, take time to walk through Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise high above the river, creating one of Morocco most spectacular natural attractions. The peaceful surroundings make it an excellent place for a short walk and memorable photographs. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its unique rock formations, traditional kasbahs, and winding mountain roads.

Arrive at your hotel overlooking the valley, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the beautiful scenery of southern Morocco.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes [472 km]

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Fes through the beautiful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Drive alongside the impressive Ziz Valley once again, stopping at one of the panoramic viewpoints to admire the palm oasis stretching across the valley below.

Continue north through Midelt before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you’ll pass small Berber villages and seasonal nomadic camps. Stop once more at the cedar forest for another opportunity to see the Barbary macaques before taking a short break in the charming town of Ifrane.

By late afternoon, arrive back in Fes, where your 4 days Fes to Merzouga desert tour comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories of Morocco mountains, valleys, ancient towns, and the Sahara Desert.