Book 2-Day / 1-Night Fes To Merzouga Desert Tour

Early morning pickup from your riad in Fès (often ~7‑8 AM). 

Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains: Ifrane (sometimes called “Little Switzerland”) and the cedar forests near Azrou (look out for Barbary macaques) 

Continue toward Midelt for lunch. Then travel via the Tizi‑n‑Talghamt pass, through the Ziz Valley with its palm groves and spectacular landscapes. 

Then to Erfoud (fossil town), maybe Rissani, arriving at Merzouga in the afternoon. 

Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch sunset. Then dinner at the desert camp (many have Berber music / drum around fire) and overnight in a camp under the stars. 

Very early wake up to catch sunrise on the dunes followed by breakfast at camp. 

Return by camel or 4×4/go back to Merzouga hotel, freshen up. 

Drive back toward Fès, retracing via Rissani, Erfoud, Ziz Valley. Optional stop in Rissani (traditional souk) if it coincides with market day. 

Cross through Midelt and cedar forests again, maybe stop in Azrou/Ifrane for rest. Arrive to Fès in the evening.