Your 4 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Fes. Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, often called the “Moroccan Switzerland,” to see the famous Atlas Lion statue.

Continue through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques, before heading toward Midelt for lunch. Drive through the scenic Amelago gorges and arrive at the spectacular Todra Gorges, where towering cliffs rise dramatically above the valley.

Overnight in a riad near Todra Gorge.

After breakfast, explore the Todra Gorges at 1,350 meters altitude, surrounded by lush palm groves. Optional walks allow you to experience the canyon up close.

Travel through landscapes dotted with ancient kasbahs and ksour, passing Tineghir and continuing to Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops. Stop at the traditional Rissani market before arriving in Merzouga, where you’ll stay in a riad facing the Sahara dunes.

Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit Tissardmin Oasis and a nomadic settlement to learn about desert life. Experience traditional Gnawa music and tea in Khamlia village.

In the late afternoon, embark on a camel caravan ride into the dunes to watch the sunset. Arrive at your luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a private nomad-style tent under the stars.

Wake early for a sunrise walk on the dunes before breakfast at camp. Travel through the vast Tafilalet palm grove by 4x4 and stop at the panoramic Ziz Valley viewpoint overlooking Aoufous.

Continue north through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt for lunch. By evening, arrive back in Fes, where your 4 Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour concludes.