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4 Days Desert Tour From Fes

The Fes desert loop at its best: the cedar road south, a full 4x4 day among the dunes and nomad country of Merzouga, a night under canvas, and a scenic return through Midelt's high plains.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Route
FES → FES
Crosses
Sahara & the gorges · Atlas · Imperial cities
Price
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4 Days Desert Tour From Fes

4 days from Fes

Day 01

Fes to Merzouga

South through alpine Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest — pausing for the Barbary macaques — then over the high plains of Midelt and down the Ziz Valley to a kasbah lodge at the foot of the dunes.

Drive
approx. 460 km / ~7.5h with stops
Highlights
Ifrane · Azrou cedar forest
A camel caravan crossing the dunes toward camp at golden hour

Day 1 — Fes to Merzouga

Day 02

Merzouga — Deep Desert Day & Camp

A 4x4 circuit of Erg Chebbi: tea with nomad families, Gnawa music in Khamlia, fossil plateaus and seasonal lakes. At dusk, camels carry you to a luxury camp deep in the dunes.

Drive
4×4 circuit around the erg
Highlights
Khamlia Gnawa village · Nomad families
Firelight and drums at a Sahara camp beneath the Milky Way

Day 2 — Merzouga — Deep Desert Day & Camp

Day 03

Sahara Sunrise to Midelt

Dawn from the dune crest, a morning in Rissani's ancient souk, then north along the Ziz gorges to Midelt beneath the Ayachi massif.

Drive
approx. 265 km / ~4h with stops
Highlights
Sunrise over the erg · Rissani souk
The high plains of Midelt beneath the snow-dusted Ayachi massif

Day 3 — Sahara Sunrise to Midelt

Day 04

Midelt to Fes

The Middle Atlas road home — cedar forests, mountain lakes, and Ifrane's gardens — arriving in Fes by mid-afternoon.

Drive
approx. 210 km / ~3.5h
Highlights
Cedar forests · Barbary macaques
A Barbary macaque among the ancient cedars of the Azrou forest

Day 4 — Midelt to Fes

Included

What the price covers

  • Private car (SUV or Minivan) A/C
  • Pick up and return to accommodation
  • Luxury stay booked
  • Local guides
  • Camel trekking (camel per person)
  • Sandboarding (if interested)
  • Flexible stops
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tickets

Places on this route

Where it reaches

Erg ChebbiZiz ValleyAzrou Cedar ForestFes

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