A saddled camel standing in the dunes near Merzouga against the low sun
6 days from Fez

Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights

From Fez over the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes, with two nights in the desert so you see sunset and sunrise without rushing.

Sahara, Merzouga
  • Duration6 days, 5 nights
  • Starts and endsFez
  • How it runsPrivate car and driver
  • PriceOn request
The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked
Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.
Stop by stop
  1. Fez UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Fez (opens in a new tab)
  2. Ifrane
  3. Midelt
  4. Ziz Valley
  5. Erfoud
  6. Merzouga
  7. Azrou
  8. Fez
Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Fez

    Transfer onlyFez

    We meet you at the airport or your hotel. In the evening a guide walks you through the old medina, its gates and artisan quarters.

  2. Day 2: Fez to Midelt via Ifrane

    3.5 to 4 hours, with stopsMidelt

    A walk in Ifrane and a stop in the cedar forest to see the macaques, then across the Middle Atlas to Midelt.

  3. Day 3: Midelt to Merzouga

    4 to 5 hours, with stopsDesert camp, Erg Chebbi

    Down through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley and past Erfoud to the edge of Erg Chebbi. You ride a camel into the dunes at sunset.

  4. Day 4: A full day in Erg Chebbi

    Only short desert drivesDesert camp, Erg Chebbi

    Sunrise from the dunes, sandboarding, a 4x4 trip around the erg, tea with a nomad family and Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia. Dinner by the fire, then a second night under the stars.

  5. Day 5: Merzouga to Azrou

    6 to 7 hours, with stopsAzrou

    The longest day of the trip, back through the Ziz Valley and up into the cedar forests, broken up with plenty of stops.

  6. Day 6: Azrou to Fez

    1.5 to 2 hoursTour ends in Fez

    A short last drive to your hotel or the airport in Fez.

The details

What's included

Included

  • 5 nights' accommodation, 2 of them at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  • Breakfast every day
  • Dinner both nights at the camp
  • Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
  • Local guides where shown in the programme
  • Camel ride at sunset
  • Sandboarding
  • 4x4 trip around Erg Chebbi
  • Visit to a nomad family
  • Gnawa music in Khamlia
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water in the car

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches, and dinners outside the desert camp
  • Entrance fees not listed above
  • Optional activities such as quad bikes or buggies
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
Questions

Before you book

How long is the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour, and where does it start?

The Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour lasts 6 days and 5 nights. It starts and ends in Fez, and the route passes through Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga and Azrou. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour?

On the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour you spend 5 nights on the road: night 1 in Fez, night 2 in Midelt, nights 3 and 4 at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi and night 5 in Azrou.

How much driving is there on the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour?

Driving on the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 3.5 to 4 hours, with stops; day 3, 4 to 5 hours, with stops; day 4, only short desert drives; day 5, 6 to 7 hours, with stops; day 6, 1.5 to 2 hours. The longest drive is day 5, Merzouga to Azrou. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour?

The Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour includes 5 nights' accommodation, 2 of them at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, breakfast every day, dinner both nights at the camp, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guides where shown in the programme, camel ride at sunset, sandboarding, 4x4 trip around Erg Chebbi, visit to a nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia, airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour?

Not included on the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour: flights, lunches, and dinners outside the desert camp, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities such as quad bikes or buggies, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour?

The best months for the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour are March, April, October and November. The toughest months are January, February, June, July, August and December. In February: still snowy up high, while the valleys turn green.

How much does the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour cost?

The Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour itinerary?

Yes. The Fez to the Sahara, Two Desert Nights tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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