Fes round trip · One night in camp
2-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour and Back
If you have just one night free between stays in Fes, this private tour takes you all the way to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You travel south through the Middle Atlas, sleep in an en-suite tent near Merzouga and wake up beside the sand before returning to Fes. Both days involve long drives, so the evening at camp is the heart of the journey.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley to Erg Chebbi
Meet your driver early at your Fes hotel or the nearest accessible medina gate. Break the journey in the cedar country around Azrou and stop for lunch near Midelt.
As the road drops into the Ziz Valley, the first palm groves appear below the cliffs. Continue through Erfoud to Merzouga. A camel ride or an arranged vehicle transfer takes you toward camp, with sunset timing dependent on travel and daylight. Settle into your tent before dinner.
Erg Chebbi camp · about 470 km / 7½–9 hours of driving, plus stops and camp transfer
Day 2
Sunrise in Merzouga and the road back to Fes
Step outside for the first light on the dunes, then return to camp for breakfast. Meet your driver for the northbound journey.
Stop in the Ziz Valley or Middle Atlas where the light and your energy are best. A lunch break and short walks divide the drive. Expect to reach Fes in the evening. Keep onward flights and timed connections for another day.
Fes drop-off · about 470 km / 7½–9 hours of driving, plus breaks
One night at Erg Chebbi
Choose Standard Comfort at Dihya Desert Luxury Camp, Mid-Range at Tawada Luxury Desert Camp or Premium at Tiziri Camp, or similar. We confirm your tent and bathroom arrangements before booking. Tell us if you want twin beds, a family setup or a shorter walk from the vehicle.
This overnight route goes directly to camp. If you would also like a Merzouga hotel, a morning in Khamlia and a full local 4×4 excursion, choose the three-day Fes round trip.
What the private tour includes
Your quote covers a private vehicle with driver-guide, pickup and return in Fes, one camp night, camp dinner and breakfast, and the agreed journey to camp. Lunches, drinks, tips and optional motor activities are separate. Your dates, party size and selected camp determine the total. Ask us to confirm any vehicle-transfer supplement in writing.
Along your private journey
What you’ll see along the way
Follow this route on the map
These road maps show the main stages. Your driver confirms the pickup point and the final camp transfer separately.
Reviews from Travelers Who Toured with Our Team
An exceptional trip from start to finish. Everything went really, really well and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. It’s wonderful to find professionals who care so much that everything goes well, and who rise to the occasion even when unexpected weather comes up.
An incredible, ten-out-of-ten experience in the desert and Marrakech thanks to these people. They didn’t just guide us flawlessly through the dunes and the souks; along the way they explained the history, customs and way of life of the Berbers in a really interesting way. Their warmth made the trip magical.
It was my first time in Morocco and my first time traveling alone, with girls I didn’t know, but they made sure we all felt comfortable at every moment. I felt accompanied, guided and safe. The team, the organization, the riads, the activities: everything went excellently!
This was my second time with them: the first to travel around northern Morocco, and this time to see the Merzouga desert. […] If winding roads worry you, there’s nothing to fear with Youssef. I’m sure he’s the best driver in all of Morocco.
Reviews translated from Spanish. Read the originals on Google.
Questions travelers ask
Is this tour possible if we arrive in Fes at midday?
An early start gives you time for the road and camp transfer. Stay in Fes the night before or choose a longer schedule.
Can we skip the camel ride?
Yes. Ask us to arrange a vehicle transfer to camp and confirm the cost and meeting point in your quote.
Can we fly from Fes on the second evening?
We recommend a night in Fes. Mountain traffic, roadworks and breaks can shift the return time.
Request your private quote
Share your dates, party size, pickup location and the options you have in mind. Our local team will prepare a route and price for your group.