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→ Overview: 4 Days Tour from Fes to Merzouga Desert
This 4 days Fes to Merzouga desert tour adds the Todra Gorge and the Rissani area to your Sahara trip. First, you cross the Middle Atlas and sleep near the Todra Gorge. Then, you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes. After a day with nomads and Gnawa musicians, you return to Fes through the Ziz Valley.
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Languages
English, Spanish
Tour type
Private Tour
Availability
All year round, with daily departures
→ 4 Days Fes to Merzouga at a Glance
| Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Start and end | Fes, with pick-up at your riad or hotel in the morning |
| Route | Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Fes |
| Nights | 1 hotel near the Todra Gorge, 1 desert camp in Erg Chebbi, 1 hotel in Merzouga |
| Meals | 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts |
| Camel ride | About 1 hour to the camp at sunset (a 4×4 transfer is possible) |
| Longest days | Day 1 and day 4, about 6–8 hours each |
| Best season | March to May and September to November |
→ Why Choose This 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Tour
This route turns a desert trip into a loop of the south-east. In addition, it breaks the long drive with a night in the Todra Gorge.
- The Todra Gorge. You walk between its high limestone walls.
- Two nights near the dunes. One in a camp and one in a hotel.
- Desert culture. Nomads, Gnawa music and the area around Rissani.
- Private from start to finish. Only your group travels with your driver.
Prefer a shorter trip? See the 3 days Fes to Merzouga tour.
→ 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Highlights
- Cross the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
- See Barbary macaques near Azrou.
- Walk in the Todra Gorge.
- Ride a camel at sunset across Erg Chebbi.
- Sleep under the stars in a desert camp.
- Visit nomads and listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia.
- Look for flamingos at the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji.
- Return to Fes through the Ziz Valley.
→ 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Itinerary, Day by Day
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Todra Gorge
After breakfast, your driver picks you up in Fes. First, we cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques often wait by the road. Then, we stop for lunch in the Midelt area.
In the afternoon, we continue via Er-Rich and Errachidia to Tinghir. Finally, we reach the Todra Gorge in the evening.
Overnight
Hotel near the Todra Gorge, with dinner and breakfast. Driving time: about 7–8 hours with stops.
Day 2: Todra Gorge – Tinejdad – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert
In the morning, you walk into the Todra Gorge, where limestone walls rise about 300 metres. Then, we drive through Tinejdad and the palm groves of Jorf to Erfoud. After lunch near Rissani, we continue to Merzouga.
After a mint tea, your camel trek in Merzouga begins. The ride takes about one hour, so you reach the camp at sunset. Later, you share a Berber dinner and listen to drums around the fire.
Overnight
Private tent in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, with dinner and breakfast. Driving time: about 4 hours.
Day 3: A Day around Merzouga
Wake up early for the sunrise over the dunes, then ride back to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we explore the area around Erg Chebbi by 4×4. First, we visit a nomad family in their goat-hair tent and share a mint tea. Then, we stop in Khamlia, a village known for its Gnawa music.
Depending on the season, we also see the lake of Dayet Srji, where flamingos sometimes stop. In the afternoon, you have free time to rest or climb the dunes.
Overnight
Hotel in Merzouga, with dinner and breakfast.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, we drive north through Erfoud, Errachidia and the Ziz Valley. Then, we climb to Midelt and cross the Middle Atlas. On the way, we stop in the cedar forest near Azrou and in Ifrane. Finally, we reach Fes in the early evening and drop you at your accommodation.
Drop-off
At your accommodation in Fes in the evening. Driving time: about 7–8 hours with stops.
→ What’s Included and Not Included
Everything is clear from the start, so there are no surprise fees.
What's Included
Covered from start to finish
- Private tour and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with seat belts.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Fes.
- 1 night in a hotel near the Todra Gorge.
- 1 night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, with blankets provided.
- 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga.
- 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts (vegetarians welcome).
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- Fuel, tolls and all vehicle costs.
- Camel handler and camel ride of about 1 hour (or a 4×4 transfer to the camp if you prefer).
- Sandboards, free to use at the camp.
What's not Included
Extra costs to plan for
- Flights.
- Lunches (picnic or restaurant stops).
- Drinks with meals.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything not listed under “Included”.
→ 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Route Map
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→ Good to Know: 4 Days Fes to Merzouga
- Private & door to doorPrivate tour: only your group, with your own driver and vehicle. Pick-up at your riad or hotel in Fes; drop-off in Fes.
- Driving timeDay 1 to the Todra Gorge and day 4 back to Fes are the long drives (about 6–8 hours each).
- AltitudeIfrane and Azrou in the Middle Atlas sit at about 1,600 m – mornings and evenings are fresh even in spring.
- Desert night1 night in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes and 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga; the camel ride to camp usually takes about an hour. From November to March desert nights can drop close to 0 °C – bring a warm layer.
- Best seasonBest months: March to May and September to November. In July and August the desert passes 40 °C, so activities are planned early in the morning and at sunset.
- What to bringBring cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and tips, plus sunglasses, sunscreen and a scarf for sun and sand.
Local Expert Tip
In Rissani, try medfouna, the ‘Berber pizza’ stuffed with meat and spices and baked in a sand oven – guesthouses cook it to order, so tell your driver the day before.
→ 4 Days Fes to Merzouga: Frequently Asked Questions
How is the 4-day tour different from the 3-day tour?
It adds a night near the Todra Gorge, so the first drive is shorter and you see the gorge on foot.
Are the hotels and desert camp private?
Yes. You have private rooms in the Todra and Merzouga hotels, and a private tent in the camp.
What happens to our luggage during the camel ride?
Your main bags stay safe and go to the camp by 4×4. You only need a small backpack.
Will we see flamingos?
Only in some seasons, when the lake of Dayet Srji has water.
What should I pack?
Warm layers for the night and sun protection for the day. See what to pack for the Sahara desert.
Can we finish in Marrakech?
Yes. Choose the 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech instead.
→ Customize Your 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Tour
Because this is a private tour, you can adapt it. For example, travellers often ask us to:
- Finish in Marrakech via the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou.
- Add a Chefchaouen day trip after the desert.
- Choose a higher camp category for a honeymoon in Morocco.
- Keep the same driver for your whole trip with a private driver in Morocco.
Have something else in mind? Then let us plan a tailor-made Morocco tour.
→ Book Your 4 Days Fes to Merzouga Tour
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This 4 days tour from Fes to Merzouga is private, so the price depends on your group size, travel dates and the riad or camp category you choose. Send us your dates and number of travellers and we will reply with a clear quote, with no hidden costs.
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