3 Days Desert Tour from Fes
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A 3-day private desert tour from Fes to the Sahara Desert at Merzouga, with a sunset camel trek, a desert camp under the stars, and a return via Meknes and Volubilis.
Full description
A 3-day private desert tour from Fes offering unique experiences and cultural encounters in the Sahara. Travel through olive groves, the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, the Ziz Valley and the golden dunes of Merzouga, with a sunset camel trek and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
The return journey passes through Midelt, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before arriving back in Fes.
A 3-day private desert tour from Fes offering unique experiences and cultural encounters in the Sahara. Travel through olive groves, the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, the Ziz Valley and the golden dunes of Merzouga, with a sunset camel trek and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
The return journey passes through Midelt, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before arriving back in Fes.
About this activity
3 Days / 2 Nights
Group
Fes
English
Highlights
Private, experienced driver/guide
Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
Overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp under the stars
Cedar forest of Ifrane and its Barbary macaques
Crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Ziz Valley
Khamlia village and its Gnawa music traditions
The imperial city of Meknes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis
What's Included
Private, experienced driver/guide
Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off in Fes
4WD / minivan / minibus transportation with fuel included
Desert camp overnight with dinner and breakfast
Authentic riad accommodation in Midelt with dinner and breakfast
Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
Private, experienced driver/guide
Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off in Fes
4WD / minivan / minibus transportation with fuel included
Desert camp overnight with dinner and breakfast
Authentic riad accommodation in Midelt with dinner and breakfast
Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
What's Not Included
Lunches during the trip
Local guide fee for the Volubilis Roman ruins
Admission fees to monuments and sites
Drinks, including water
Tips and personal expenses
Lunches during the trip
Local guide fee for the Volubilis Roman ruins
Admission fees to monuments and sites
Drinks, including water
Tips and personal expenses
Your experience step by step
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert
Hotel/riad pickup in Fes at 7:30 AM.
Drive through olive groves and orchards.
Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco".
Visit the UNESCO-protected cedar forest of the Middle Atlas, home to Barbary macaques.
Lunch near Midelt.
Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Ziz Valley.
Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and traditional music session at a luxury desert camp.
Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert → Midelt
Early morning sunrise viewing from the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Explore the local "Khettaras" traditional water irrigation system.
Visit Merzouga village and the Khamlia community, known for its Gnawa music.
Drive back via Erfoud and the Ziz Gorge.
Overnight in an authentic riad in Midelt, with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Midelt → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.
City tour of Meknes: the royal granaries and stables, the royal palace walls, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Bab Mansour gate and El-Hedim Square.
Guided walking tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Evening arrival back in Fes.
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert
Hotel/riad pickup in Fes at 7:30 AM.
Drive through olive groves and orchards.
Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco".
Visit the UNESCO-protected cedar forest of the Middle Atlas, home to Barbary macaques.
Lunch near Midelt.
Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Ziz Valley.
Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and traditional music session at a luxury desert camp.
Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert → Midelt
Early morning sunrise viewing from the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Explore the local "Khettaras" traditional water irrigation system.
Visit Merzouga village and the Khamlia community, known for its Gnawa music.
Drive back via Erfoud and the Ziz Gorge.
Overnight in an authentic riad in Midelt, with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Midelt → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.
City tour of Meknes: the royal granaries and stables, the royal palace walls, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Bab Mansour gate and El-Hedim Square.
Guided walking tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Evening arrival back in Fes.
Contact us for current pricing on this tour.