2 Days Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
Fes → Midelt → Merzouga
The fastest Fes Sahara overnight: Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi camp, return the next day.
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Extraordinary journeys from Fes to the Sahara Desert, imperial cities and hidden gems across Morocco.
Journey from a city of culture
Fes is Morocco’s spiritual and artisan capital, and a superb place to begin a Sahara journey. The road south climbs through cedar forest and highland towns before the landscape opens toward Erfoud and Erg Chebbi. Many travelers continue from the dunes to Marrakech via Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou.
Every itinerary is private. See all private Morocco tours, day trips from Fes or Morocco desert tours.
Background on this city: UNESCO listing for the Medina of Fez (UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Medina of Fez).
Featured tours from Fes
Handpicked multi-day journeys from Fes, designed for a deeper and more authentic Morocco experience.
Fes → Midelt → Merzouga
The fastest Fes Sahara overnight: Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi camp, return the next day.
View TourFes → Todra Gorge → Marrakech
The classic one-way Sahara crossing from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, Todra and Ait Ben Haddou.
View TourFes → Ziz Valley → Erg Chebbi
Round-trip from Fes to Erg Chebbi with a full desert day between two scenic mountain drives.
View TourFes → Todra Gorge → Marrakech
A one-way southbound journey with time for gorges, kasbahs and a proper Sahara night.
View TourFes → Ziz Valley → Rissani
Round trip into Erg Chebbi with two nights near the dunes and a gentler mountain return.
View TourFes → Todra Gorge → Marrakech
Fes medina, Sahara crossing and Marrakech — a complete imperial-and-desert week in five days.
View TourFes → Merzouga → Marrakech
Add Volubilis or Chefchaouen to the Fes–Sahara–Marrakech crossing.
View TourFes → Merzouga → Marrakech
Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara and Marrakech — the northern-to-southern arc in a week.
View TourFes → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
A week-plus from the north: Rif, imperial Fes, Sahara, Atlas and Marrakech with room to breathe.
View TourFes → Merzouga → Marrakech
A full private circuit from Fes covering imperial cities, desert, Atlas and Atlantic.
View TourFes → High Atlas → Marrakech
A deep Morocco journey from Fes with mountains, desert, coast and idle mornings.
View TourFes → Merzouga → Marrakech
A grand tour originating in Fes: the full arc of mountains, medinas, Sahara and sea.
View TourNeed something that is not on this list? We add tours constantly — if you have extra days, children, or a wish to skip the camel, contact Moroccan Travel.
Why start in Fes?
Fes offers a unique blend of tradition, location and easy access to Morocco’s most extraordinary destinations, making it an ideal place to begin your private tour.
Fes is the better start if you land in the north, want the medina first, or prefer a shorter transfer to Erg Chebbi than from Marrakech.
Reach the Sahara Desert, imperial cities, mountains and coast with well-planned routes from Fes.
Discover traditional culture, artisan towns and genuine encounters along your journey.
We pick you up from your riad, hotel or Fes airport and handle all logistics for a seamless start.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Fes to Merzouga is a demanding but shorter desert approach than Marrakech to Merzouga. That is why 2-day Fes–Merzouga tours exist, while Marrakech really wants three.
For a first morning, yes — Fes el-Bali is easy to romanticise and easy to waste. We book a licensed local walking guide; the desert driver does not replace that.
Yes, as an overnight or a long day trip. An overnight is kinder. We often place Chefchaouen before or after Fes on Tangier-start itineraries.
Southbound roads climb through Ifrane and Midelt, then follow the Ziz palmeraie to Erfoud and Merzouga. Westbound desert tours continue via Todra, Dades and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech.
Give Fes itself at least one full day. Two nights in camp need a 3-day desert outline. A one-way Fes to Marrakech Sahara trip is the spine we recommend when flights allow.
Popular patterns are 2 days Fes–Merzouga, 3 or 4 days Fes–Marrakech via the desert, and longer Morocco tours from Fes that add Chefchaouen or Casablanca.
Plan your journey
Every traveller is different. Tell us about your plans and we’ll create a personalised itinerary from Fes, with the right pace, accommodation and experiences for you.