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2 Days - 1 Night
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Espanol, Francais
2 days tour from Fes to Merzouga begins with an early pickup from the airport or your hotel in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to Ifrane. Ifrane is famous for its cold temperatures, snow, and alpine-style homes. It's no surprise that it's known as Morocco's Switzerland. Then we go to the cedar forest, where Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while strolling through the forest. Later, we will drive to Midelt, where they will offer lunch. Then we go to the Sahara desert, driving across the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and down the Ziz River.
at the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You transfer to camels to cross the sandy desert. We will make a stop for you to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top of a high dune. Then proceed to the desert campsite. Where you can listen to Berber drum music while dancing around a campfire under the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and stay at the camp.
An early start is key to enjoy the stunning dawn. It is in the middle of the desert. You will watch the sunrise over the dunes. You have free time for breakfast. Then, you'll return to Merzouga by camel, where the driver awaits. Then, we leave the desert and go west through Touroug and Tinjdad palm farms to reach the Todra Gorges. The Todra River has cut a magnificent canyon through the mountains. The canyon has steep red cliffs. We will drive via many Kasbahs and palm orchards to Ouarzazate. There, we will have time for lunch.
Then we drive to Marrakesh. We pass the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. It is a fortified town UNESCO named a World Heritage Site. The Kasbah has appeared in films such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. It has also been in TV shows like Game of Thrones. Finally, we will go to Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Then we will drive you to the airport or your hotel. End of the tour around 2 days tour from fes to merzouga
Yes, it’s definitely worth to visit Merzouga! The stunning Erg Chebbi dunes offer amazing desert view, great camel ride, and a chance to stay in traditional or luxury desert camps.
When traveling from Merzouga to Fes, a great stop is Midelt. It’s a charming town in the Atlas Mountains with beautiful landscapes and a chance to explore the area's natural beauty. Another option is Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its alpine architecture and pleasant surroundings. Both are excellent for a break and offer unique experiences along your journey from Fes to Merzouga.
The closest city to the Merzouga desert is Errachidia. It’s about 90 kilometers (56 miles) away and serves as a gateway to the desert region. Errachidia is a good base for travelers heading to Merzouga and provides various services and amenities.
Merzouga is part of the Sahara Desert, specifically within the Erg Chebbi region known for its impressive sand dunes. It represents a remarkable but small section of the entire Sahara.
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The desert near Merzouga is approximately 470 kilometers (about 290 miles) from Fes. The drive typically takes around 7 to 9 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic.
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