Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga (Night in Desert Camp) [467 Km]

Fes - After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).

Ifrane - Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.

Azrou Cedar Forest - As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.

Midelt - During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.

Fleuve de Ziz - After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.

Merzouga - Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.

• Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
• Overnight stay at Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi with breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation at Dades Gorges or Ouarzazate with dinner & breakfast
• Transport with English-speaking guide in A/C modern vehicle
• Hotel pick up in Fez and drop off in Marrakech
• Option to upgrade to deluxe camp tent

• Beverage
• lunches on the way

This 3-day tour offers a one-way journey from Fes to Marrakech, perfect for those wishing to traverse Morocco without retracing their steps. It features long scenic drives and key attractions, such as the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, palm valleys, Todra Gorges, and the High Atlas Mountains.

The adventure includes a sunset camel ride, a sunrise in the Sahara, and an overnight stay in a desert camp, with the option to reach the camp by 4×4 instead of camels. Accommodations are locally managed and situated in remote areas, providing an authentic desert and valley experience.

Tailored for travelers with limited time, this tour offers a complete Sahara crossing in just three days, with clear expectations regarding driving time, flexible options, and transparent logistics.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.