A focused private journey from Fes to the Sahara at Merzouga. Travel south through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley, reach Erg Chebbi for the desert experience, then continue or return according to the confirmed plan. The route is intentionally compact; travellers wanting more time around the dunes should extend it.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Why You'll Love This Tour
Fes departure
Middle Atlas and cedar forests
Ziz Valley
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Sunset desert experience
Desert camp night
Why choose this itinerary
A focused Fes–Merzouga–Fes loop with the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley crossings built in.
Desert night in the Erg Chebbi dunes with sunset camel trek and camp.
Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley
Day 2: Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi
Day 3: Merzouga → onward journey
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
This route is planned around your dates, so the stops marked “Confirmed in your quote” are agreed with you in writing before you pay anything.
Fes — The oldest of the imperial cities, and the start of the northern route to the desert. Explore Fes
Ifrane — The Middle Atlas town of pitched roofs and gardens, built in the 1930s and unlike anywhere else on the route. Explore Ifrane & Cedar Forest
Cedar forest — The cedar woodland of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques live wild beside the road.
Midelt — The high plateau town between the two Atlas ranges, and the usual break on the long Fes–Merzouga road.
Ziz Valley — A wide palm valley cut into bare rock on the road south — the viewpoint above it is one of the best stops of the day.
Erfoud and its fossils (Confirmed in your quote) — The town before Merzouga, known for the fossil-bearing stone quarried nearby and worked in its workshops.
Merzouga (Confirmed in your quote) — The village at the edge of the dunes where the desert part of the trip begins, and where Morocco Grand Adventure is based. Explore Merzouga
Erg Chebbi dunes — The tall dune sea outside Merzouga — the Sahara most travellers picture, and the landscape this journey is built around. Explore Erg Chebbi
Sunrise over the dunes — Wake early for first light on Erg Chebbi, when the sand changes colour and the ridges throw long shadows.
What's Included
Private itinerary planning
Route confirmed around your dates
Private transport when included in the confirmed quote
Desert experience when included in the confirmed itinerary
Not Included
International flights
Anything not explicitly included in the confirmed quote
Personal expenses and gratuities unless agreed
How booking works
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
Is this route possible in three days?
Yes, but it is a compact overland itinerary with substantial driving. If you want a slower Sahara experience, ask for a longer version.
Is camel trekking included?
The desert experience can include a camel transfer when that option is selected and confirmed. We do not assume optional activities before booking.
Where do we sleep?
Accommodation is selected according to the chosen package and availability, with the desert night confirmed before booking.
Can we finish somewhere other than Fes?
Yes. As a private journey, the finish point can be discussed when you request your quote.
Are lunches included?
Not unless explicitly included in the confirmed itinerary.
How is the price confirmed?
A starting price per person is published for this route. Your exact total depends on how many of you travel — the per-person price comes down as the group grows — and on the accommodation you choose, so we confirm the final figure with your dates before any payment. You are welcome to ask us to adjust the itinerary first.