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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour, Erg Chebbi
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From Errachidia to Fes through the desert: a night in the Erg Chebbi camp, the Ziz Valley palm groves, the Middle Atlas cedar forest and Ifrane. The one-way tour for travellers who fly into Errachidia and continue to Fes. 3 days · 2 nights · from € 429 per person · Private tour.
This 3-day Errachidia to Fes desert tour is a private Morocco desert tour from Errachidia to Fes. The route runs from Errachidia through Merzouga / Erg Chebbi, Ziz Valley, Midelt, Ifrane to Fes. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, only with your own group, you set the pace, and you stay in hand-picked riads and hotels along the way.
The best part is the desert itself. In Merzouga you swap the car for camels and take a camel ride in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi with dinner and Berber music by the fire. Wake up early for the sunrise over the dunes — the quietest hour of the whole trip — and try sandboarding before the ride back to the village.
The best time to visit Merzouga is March to May and September to November, when the days are warm and the crowds are thinner. The tour runs all year. The price for this tour is confirmed on enquiry — send us your dates and group size and we send you a quote.
1 / 5Ziz Valley palm groves in Morocco
The gateway city to the desert, with the airport for Merzouga and the Ziz Valley at its door.
Ride camels into the dunes at sunset and sleep in a desert camp under the stars — the high sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, up to 150 m.
The Ziz Valley — a green line of palm groves cutting through the desert on the road to Merzouga.
A town in the Middle Atlas between Fes and the desert, known for its apples and fossils.
A mountain town in the Middle Atlas, called the Switzerland of Morocco for its chalets and cedar forest.
The oldest medina in the world — tanneries, craft workshops and 9,000 alleys to get lost in.
Pick-up in Errachidia and drive to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and overnight in the desert camp.
Sunrise in the dunes and camel ride back. Drive through the Ziz Valley to Midelt, in the Middle Atlas. Overnight in Midelt.
Drive through the cedar forest of Azrou and Ifrane to Fes. Arrival in Fes in the afternoon.
The from-price is per person for the tour as described. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotels — it falls as the group grows. Your quote after the enquiry is the price that counts.
Price to confirm on enquiry
Marrakech to Merzouga: about 560 km, 9–10 hours of driving, split over two days.
Night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi: beds, blankets, dinner and music by the fire. A luxury camp is available on request.
Pack light for the camp: a small overnight bag, warm layers for the evening, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Your own vehicle and driver, only your group. No strangers, no fixed departure dates, no rushing.
Yes. You start in Errachidia and end in Fes.
Yes. On day 3 the road passes the cedar forest of Azrou, home to the Barbary macaques.
The from-price is €429 per person. The exact price depends on group size and date — we state it after your enquiry. Price to confirm on enquiry.
March to May and September to November are the best months: warm days, cool desert nights and clear skies. The tour runs all year. In summer (June to August) the desert is very hot, over 45°C, so the camel ride and the camp stay are planned for the cooler hours.
3 days is the right length for this route: it covers Errachidia to Fes at a relaxed pace, with the desert night in Erg Chebbi and time at each stop. If you have more time, ask us to add a day.
Visit Maghreb on TripAdvisor: 5 out of 5. Read them on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor ↗
“The best trip my husband and I have ever taken, anywhere in the world, not just in Morocco. Our 3-Day Errachidia to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga with Visit Maghreb went beyond everything we hoped for. The team was professional, honest and truly outstanding, and Hassan organised the whole journey for us.”
Delaine F · United States · 3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga · TripAdvisor ↗
“My wife and I will never forget our 3-Day Errachidia to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga with Visit Maghreb — everything was arranged perfectly. Our guide Hassan was capable and friendly, and the places we stayed were excellent. The night in the luxury desert camp was wonderful: a camel ride, then sunset and sunrise over the dunes. Highly recommended.”
Ernest E · 3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga · TripAdvisor ↗
“We picked Visit Maghreb for our 3-Day Errachidia to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga, and my wife and I loved every part of this desert journey. Thank you to the whole team, and especially to our driver-guide Ali — a kind, friendly professional. We loved Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge, and the food was absolutely delicious.”
Russell H · Private 3-Day Desert Tour with Camel Ride · TripAdvisor ↗
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