3 Days Desert Trip from Fes to Merzouga

Overview of 3 Days Desert Trip from Fes to Merzouga:

We have tailored this 3-day desert trip from Fes to Merzouga and back, ensuring an immersive experience with ample time to explore the sahara. Venture deep into the heart of the dunes, where you can visit nomads in their traditional tents, revel in the soul-stirring Gnawa spiritual music in Khamlia, and savor a delectable Berber pizza for lunch. This thoughtfully crafted itinerary allows you to connect with the desert’s cultural richness, providing a unique and unforgettable journey in the Sahara.

Highlights of 3 Days Desert Trip from Fes to Merzouga:

Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the desert.
After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and visit nomadic families.
Discover the Tissardmin Oasis with fossil quarries.
Travel along the former Paris-Dakar road and stop at a viewpoint to admire the entire Erg Chebbi.
Reach Kamilia Village for tea and a Gnawa spiritual music concert.
Return to your accommodation for a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes.
Witness the sunset and have dinner at the hotel.
Start your journey north through the Tafilalet palm grove, the world’s largest.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley.
Explore the Cedar Woods, possibly encountering monkeys.
Visit Ifrane, often called the “Moroccan Switzerland.”
Reach Fez around 6 pm.
Transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your memorable desert experience.
This 3-day trip offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, desert adventure, and stunning landscapes, providing an unforgettable experience from Fes to Merzouga and back.

Detailed tour itinerary of 3 Days Desert Trip from Fes to Merzouga:

Day 2: Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families, and discover the Tissardmin Oasis with fossil quarries. Travel along the former Paris-Dakar road, stopping at a viewpoint to admire the entire Erg Chebbi. Reach Kamilia Village, originally from Mali, for tea and a Gnawa spiritual music concert. Return to your accommodation for a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes. Witness the sunset and have dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Cedar Forests, and Ifrane

Start your journey north through the Tafilalet palm grove, the world’s largest, and enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley. Explore the Cedar Woods, possibly encountering monkeys. Visit Ifrane, often called the “Moroccan Switzerland,” and reach Fez around 6 pm. Transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your memorable desert experience.

This 3-day trip offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, desert adventure, and stunning landscapes, providing an unforgettable experience from Fes to Merzouga and back.