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Classic · 3 days · 2 nights
3-Day Desert Tour from Errachidia to Fes
Set off from Errachidia, cross into the Sahara, stay in a luxury desert camp under the stars, and wind your way back to Fes through dramatic scenery—Rissani’s souk, Erfoud’s fossils, and the cedar-forests of the Middle Atlas.
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Starts
Errachidia
Ends
Fes
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
Set off from Errachidia, cross into the Sahara, stay in a luxury desert camp under the stars, and wind your way back to Fes through dramatic scenery—Rissani’s souk, Erfoud’s fossils, and the cedar-forests of the Middle Atlas. This private tour makes the most of short time by packing in desert adventures, local culture, and natural beauty.
Day
01
≈ 2-3 hrs drive
Errachidia → Merzouga
Pick-up in Errachidia (hotel or airport). Travel south to the Sahara, making stops along the Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Evening camel ride into the sand dunes for sunset.Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Day
02
Merzouga Region Exploration
Early morning sunrise in the dunes; breakfast at camp. Visit a nomadic tented community; enjoy Berber tea. Explore the Khamlia (Gnaoua music village) and an old eyeliner mine. Stroll through palm groves, visit the seasonal wild lake near Merzouga. Sunset camel ride back to camp; desert dinner and overnight stay.
Day
03
≈ 7-8 hrs drive
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Ziz Valley → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes
Sunrise camel ride (if desired) then breakfast at camp. Depart desert heading toward Fes. Stop in Rissani souk. Visit Erfoud (fossils). Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, lunch in Midelt. Visit the Cedar Forest near Azrou. Pass through Ifrane (“Switzerland of Morocco”) before arriving in Fes in the evening.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March-May) & Autumn (September-November) are ideal: desert days warm, nights cool, landscapes vivid. If traveling in winter, expect chillier mornings, especially in the desert and in mountain passes.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private A/C transport (4×4 or minivan) + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 2 nights accommodation: 1 night luxury desert camp, 1 night hotel/riad
- Camel rides at sunrise & sunset
- All breakfasts and desert dinners
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not listed
- Entrance fees to some monuments or film studios
- Optional extras (hammam, ATV rides, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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