Embark on a comprehensive 5-day journey from the imperial city of Fes to the heart of the Sahara Desert with this immersive desert adventure. This carefully designed tour takes you through diverse Moroccan landscapes: from the historic medina of Fes to the Switzerland-like town of Ifrane, through the cedar forests of Azrou, the palm-filled Ziz Valley, and finally to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Experience authentic Berber culture with overnight desert camp stays, camel treks at sunrise and sunset, visits to nomadic families, traditional Gnawa music performances, and exploration of dramatic gorges and valleys. With private transportation, knowledgeable driver-guide, comfortable accommodations, and well-paced itinerary, this tour offers the ultimate Sahara desert experience from Fes.
Morning departure from your Fes hotel or riad.
Travel through Middle Atlas Mountains scenic route.
Stop in Ifrane, known as "Moroccan Switzerland".
Visit Azrou Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques.
Continue to Midelt, famous for its apples and minerals.
Cross Ziz Valley with panoramic views.
Arrive in Errachidia by late afternoon.
Check into hotel in Errachidia area.
Overnight stay in Errachidia.
Breakfast at hotel in Errachidia.
Continue through Ziz Valley with palm groves.
Stop at Ziz Gorges for panoramic views.
Arrive in Merzouga desert area by afternoon.
Prepare for camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes.
Sunset camel ride through golden sands.
Arrive at Berber desert camp for overnight.
Traditional dinner under stars with Berber music.
Overnight in comfortable desert camp.
Sunrise viewing over Sahara dunes.
Breakfast at desert camp with Berber tea.
Camel ride back to Merzouga village.
Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music experience.
Meet local nomadic families to learn about lifestyle.
Explore desert surroundings and fossil areas.
Visit traditional Berber house for tea.
Optional quad biking or sandboarding (extra cost).
Second night in desert camp or Merzouga hotel.
Breakfast at camp/hotel in Merzouga.
Visit Rissani, former capital of Tafilalet region.
Explore traditional market (market days: Tue/Thu/Sun).
Continue to Erfoud, famous for fossil workshops.
Visit fossil factory to see local craftsmanship.
Travel to Todra Gorge through desert landscapes.
Walk through dramatic gorge with 300m cliffs.
Arrive in Tinghir for overnight stay.
Check into hotel in Tinghir area.
Breakfast at hotel in Tinghir.
Visit Dades Valley with unique rock formations.
See "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.
Optional visit to Dades Gorge.
Begin return journey to Fes through scenic route.
Stop for lunch along the way.
Travel back through Middle Atlas Mountains.
Arrive in Fes by late afternoon/early evening.
Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
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