Enjoy an unforgettable desert trip from Fez exploring Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains and the magical Sahara Desert. This journey takes you from Fez through Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and the stunning Ziz Valley before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga. Along the way, you will experience diverse landscapes, traditional Berber culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Your desert trip from Fez begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from your accommodation. You travel through Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue to Azrou to see monkeys in the cedar forest. After a lunch stop in Midelt, the journey continues through the Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley with panoramic viewpoints. Passing Erfoud and Aoufous, you reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, you enjoy a camel trek at sunset before arriving at your desert camp for dinner, music, and an overnight stay under the stars.
The second day of your desert trip from Fez starts with an early sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. You then return by camel to Merzouga and begin the drive back north through the Tafilalet palm grove and Ziz Valley. After a lunch break in Midelt, you continue through the cedar forest and Ifrane before arriving in Fez in the evening, marking the end of your desert adventure.
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Yes, a 2-day desert tour from Fez to Merzouga is a popular option. The route passes through Ifrane, the cedar forests of Azrou, and the Ziz Valley before arriving at the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel ride and overnight camp experience.
The best time to visit is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when temperatures are pleasant. Summer can be extremely hot, while winter nights in the desert can be very cold, though the daytime weather is often enjoyable.
The Ziz Valley is one of the largest oases in Morocco, stretching for kilometres along the Ziz River. It is known for its stunning panoramic viewpoints, lush palm groves, and dramatic gorges carved through the Atlas Mountains.
Yes, Barbary macaques live in the cedar forests near Azrou in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Many desert tours from Fez include a stop here so visitors can observe these playful primates in their natural habitat.
