🌟 Overview

This ultimate 5-day tour from Fes to Merzouga is the most comprehensive desert experience, combining Morocco's Sahara Desert, stunning gorges, imperial cities, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, spend two nights in different desert camps, explore ancient kasbahs, and immerse yourself in authentic Berber culture.

This extended tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural discovery. At the end, enjoy a free Moroccan massage and a special surprise gift in Fes to complete your unforgettable journey.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Fes medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Discover Ifrane, Morocco's "Little Switzerland"
• Meet Barbary macaques in the ancient Azrou cedar forest
• Walk through the majestic Todra Gorge with 300-meter cliffs
• Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley and Dades Gorges
• Experience sunset and sunrise camel treks in the Sahara Desert
• Two nights in luxury Berber desert camps with different locations
• Watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes multiple times
• Explore Rissani souk, Erfoud fossil workshops, and nomadic villages
• Visit Khamlia village for authentic Gnawa music experience
• Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco's longest valley
• Visit Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) and film studios
• Explore Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah
• Enjoy traditional Berber music and dinners at the camps
• Relax with a complimentary Moroccan massage at the end
• Receive a special surprise gift

Why Choose This Tour?

• Most Comprehensive Experience covering all major southern Morocco highlights
• Extended Desert Time with two nights in different camps
• Experienced Local Guides sharing deep cultural insights and traditions
• Comfortable Travel in private air-conditioned 4x4s or minivans
• Authentic Experiences in Berber villages, desert camps, and local markets
• Small Groups for a personalized and flexible journey
• Extra Touches: massage and surprise gift included
• Perfect Pacing with time to truly absorb each destination

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

• Pick-up from your accommodation in Fes early morning (around 8:00 AM)
• Optional morning visit to Fes medina highlights (if time permits)
• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, Morocco's cleanest city
  • Photo stop to admire Swiss-style architecture and beautiful gardens
• Continue to Azrou cedar forest to see wild Barbary macaques (monkeys)
  • Walk among ancient cedar trees and interact with the friendly monkeys
• Stop in Midelt for lunch (own expense) at the foot of the High Atlas
• Drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, with panoramic views of palm groves and kasbahs
• Arrive in Merzouga in the evening
• Check in at your riad or hotel, dinner, and overnight

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Day 2 — Merzouga Desert Experience: Full Day Exploration + First Camel Trek

• Breakfast at your accommodation
• Morning exploration around Merzouga:
  • Visit Khamlia village to experience authentic Gnawa music and culture
  • Meet nomad families living in traditional tents in the desert
  • Visit a local fossil workshop and learn about ancient marine life
  • Explore the seasonal Merzouga Lake (if water is present)
  • Optional visit to old kohl mines used for traditional eye makeup
• Lunch at a local restaurant (own expense)
• Afternoon: Begin your camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Watch the sunset from the top of the dunes—a truly magical moment
• Arrive at your luxury Berber desert camp
  • Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner
  • Listen to Berber music around the campfire under a blanket of stars
  • Optional: sandboarding on the dunes
• Overnight in a comfortable tent in the heart of the Sahara

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Day 3 — Sunrise in the Desert → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Second Desert Camp

• Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes
  • Climb to the top of a dune for breathtaking views as the desert comes to life
• Camel ride back to Merzouga village
• Breakfast and shower at the hotel/riad
• Depart Merzouga and drive to Todra Gorge
  • Walk through the dramatic canyon with towering cliffs reaching 300 meters
  • Enjoy the cool shade and crystal-clear river
• Lunch in Todra Gorge (own expense)
• Continue through Dades Valley and its stunning rock formations
  • Visit the famous "Monkey Fingers" rock formation
  • Drive along the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
• Evening: Arrive at a different luxury desert camp or kasbah
  • Experience a different perspective of the Moroccan landscape
  • Enjoy traditional dinner and local entertainment
• Overnight in the desert camp or traditional kasbah

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Day 4 — Dades Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Draa Valley

• Breakfast with stunning valley views
• Drive through the Valley of Roses (Kalaat M'gouna)
  • Optional visit to rose cooperatives (seasonal)
• Visit Skoura Oasis and its beautiful palm groves
• Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Africa"
  • Visit Taourirt Kasbah and optional film studios tour
• Lunch in Ouarzazate (own expense)
• Visit Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore this ancient fortified village featured in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and many other films
  • Guided tour of the kasbah with panoramic views
• Drive through the spectacular Draa Valley, Morocco's longest valley
  • Admire over 1,100 km of palm trees and traditional kasbahs
• Arrive in Agdz or Zagora area
• Check in at your accommodation, dinner, and overnight

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Day 5 — Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → High Atlas Mountains → Fes

• Breakfast at your accommodation
• Depart and drive back through the Draa Valley
• Pass through Ouarzazate with optional stops
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via scenic mountain passes
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of valleys and Berber villages
• Stop for lunch in a mountain town (own expense)
• Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains back to Fes
  • Scenic stops along the way for photos and refreshments
• Free Moroccan massage and surprise gift upon return
• Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes (arrival around 7:00-8:00 PM)

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📅 Book your ultimate 5-day Fes to Merzouga desert tour now and experience the most comprehensive Sahara adventure with extended desert time, UNESCO sites, camel trekking, Berber culture, and unforgettable landscapes!

Contact Information

For more information or to book this tour, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp/Phone: +212675203319 / +212668534981