Fes is the closest imperial city to the Sahara. In one day you cross the Middle Atlas — cedar forests of Azrou, the Barbary macaques, the "Swiss village" of Ifrane — and the Ziz Valley, to reach the dunes of Merzouga in time for a sunset camel ride.
Our private tours from Fes can return to Fes or continue south and west to finish in Marrakech, the most efficient way to see the desert and both great cities without backtracking.
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Desert tours starting in Fes
Every itinerary below can be adjusted — change the start city, add nights or upgrade your desert camp.
Fes Tours
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3 Days Desert Expedition from Fes to Merzouga
3-day Morocco tour from Fes to Merzouga — private guide, comfortable transport, authentic riads &...
Marrakech - Fes
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4 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech
4-day Morocco tour from Fez to Marrakech — private guide, comfortable transport, authentic riads ...
Marrakech - Fes
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5 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech
5-day Morocco tour from Fez to Marrakech — private guide, comfortable transport, authentic riads ...
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Fes to Merzouga: 3, 4 or 5 days?
- 3 days — Fes → Merzouga (camp) → back to Fes, or on to Marrakech in a long final day.
- 4 days — the comfortable way to end in Marrakech, with a night in the Dades Valley.
- 5 days — adds time in Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou at an easy pace.
Why start your desert trip in Fes
Many travellers land in Fes or arrive by train from Tangier or Casablanca. Starting here saves a long day of driving compared with Marrakech, and the Middle Atlas landscapes are some of the most beautiful in the country.
What is included in a private desert tour from Fes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver from your riad in Fes to the end of the tour
- Accommodation in hotels or kasbahs on the way, plus a night in a Sahara camp in Merzouga
- Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset (and back at sunrise)
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Stops for photos in Ifrane, the cedar forest of Azrou and the Ziz Valley viewpoints
Every detail is confirmed in your written quote before you book, so you know exactly what is included.
Best time to do the Fes desert tour
Spring and autumn offer warm days and comfortable nights in the desert. In winter, days are sunny but the Middle Atlas can see snow and desert nights are cold, so we recommend a camp with good heating blankets or a luxury tent. In summer we start early to avoid the midday heat and plan the camel ride for the late afternoon.
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