Tour Overview: 2 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga Desert Adventure
Take an amazing 2 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga, where you will see beautiful scenery, experience traditional Berber culture, and explore the wonders of the Sahara Desert. This tour combines exciting adventures with a chance to experience the local culture, featuring beautiful cedar woods and sandy dunes.
What You Can Expect
- Travel through Ifrane, Azrou, and Midelt to see the different scenery of Morocco
- See the wide Ziz Valley before arriving at the amazing dunes of Merzouga.
- Take a camel ride to a traditional desert camp, where you can sleep under the stars for the night.
- Stop by Rissani to see its real Moroccan market before you go back to Fes.
Best Time to Visit 2 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga
- March–May and September–November is the best times to visit the desert because of the mild temperatures and low humidity.
- During winter (December–February), the desert experiences mild days and chilly evenings.
- The summer months (June–August) can be hot, but they are tolerable if you plan your activities for first thing in the morning or thereafter.
What to Pack?
- Wearing light layers during the day and heated layers at night
- A cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen are important for the scorching desert sun.
- Sand dunes footwear that is both safe and comfortable
- Scarves or masks to shield the face from sand
Weather Insights
- Warm to hot (15°C to 35°C, depending on the season) during the day.
- Winter temperatures can fall to between 5°C and 10°C at night.
Additional Notes
- The 2 Days Tour From Fes to Merzouga includes camel rides, places to stay, and food. You can also ask about quad biking and other activities.
- If you have any food tastes, please tell the guide ahead of time.
- This trip combines adventure, history, and stunning views, making it a must-do for anyone travelling to Morocco!
- Driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Seeing Barbary monkeys in the grove of cedars
- Enjoying the spectacular visitas of the Ziz Valle
- Camel trekking adventure
- Observing the amazing sunset and sunrise in Erg Chebbi
- Spending a starry night in the Sahara desert
Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Midlle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga
Following that, we head to the cedar forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while strolling through the forest. Later, we will travel to Midelt, where lunch will be provided. Then we go to the Sahara desert, driving across the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and down the Ziz River.
In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Then swap to camels to cross the sandy desert. Following that, a stop will be made for you to watch the spectacular 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.
- Driving distance: Approximately 500 km.
- Driving time: Approximately 7 hr 30 min.
Merzouga ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Fes
If today is a market day (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday), you can learn about traditional Moroccan markets. Then return to Fez via Erfoud and the Ziz Valley again. Dropping you off at your Fes lodging marks the end of your Fes desert tours 2 days.
- Driving distance: Approximately 500 km.
- Driving time: Approximately 7 hr 30 min.
- When making your reservation, please specify any food limitations you may have, such as being vegetarian or vegan.
- Throughout the tour, your guide will recommend eating lunch at places that serve fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, please convey it to your guide; they will gladly accompany you there.
- If you want to spice up your trip, we have some extra activities for you to try: Quad Bike or Buggy in the Merzouga desert. If you are interested in participating in these activities please let your guide know.
- You can choose to end this tour in Marrakech by opting for the Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 2 Days.
- During your trip, your driver will stop for you to take pictures but if you see a beautiful view and want to stop you can let your driver know
Morocco offers a rich tapestry of extra activities that cater to diverse interests, from adventure seekers to cultural enthusiasts. The country’s unique blend of landscapes, traditions, and modern influences creates a vibrant environment for exploration. Here’s a detailed overview of the various activities you can enjoy:
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