3 Day Merzouga Desert Private Day Trip

This 3-day trip to Merzouga from Fez allows for an exploration of the Moroccan Sahara Desert and its culture.

3-Day Tour Details

Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga

Depart from Fez at 8 am towards Merzouga, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains and its cedar forests. Highlights include the city of Ifrane, known for its architecture, and Azrou, located in the heart of the Atlas. Continue through the Ziz Valley and villages like Midelt and Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga for an overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 2: Enjoying Merzouga Desert

On the second day, take a 4x4 to explore the Eastern Sahara, visiting nomad settlements, oases, and the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit the village of Khamlia, home to the Gnawa, known for their music. In the evening, ride camels into the dunes for an overnight stay in a Berber tent.

Day 3: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez

Witness a sunrise from a dune, then return to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. On the return trip to Fez, stop at Tafilalt and Rissani, the historical home of the Alawite dynasty, and visit the forests of Azrou to feed monkeys. The trip concludes in Fez in the late afternoon.

Day Trip Transport

The tour includes transport by Toyota Landcruiser with air-conditioning and an English-speaking chauffeur.

Day Trip Accommodation

Accommodation is available in two categories: standard (2 or 3 stars) and luxury (4 stars).

Standard category:
Merzouga (first night): Riad Mamouche / Dar Tafouyte.Merzouga (second night): Amazigh desert camp.

Luxury category:
Merzouga (first night): Riad Nezha / Merzouga Guest House / Dar el Janoub / Riad Madu / Riad Azawad.Merzouga (second night): Luxury desert camp with private bathroom.

The standard camps accommodate 4 people, while luxury camps fit 5. Air-conditioning in luxury camps incurs a fee. During high season, you may need to share bathrooms in the standard category. Single occupancy is not available without a supplement, and private room options can be arranged.