2-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Ride & Luxury Camp

You ride a camel into the Sahara at sunset and sleep under stars in a luxury camp.

A 2-day tour from Fes to Merzouga combines a drive through cedar forests, the Ziz oasis and fossil-rich Erfoud with an afternoon camel or quad ride across Erg Chebbi dunes, an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with dinner and live Saharan drums, and a return journey through the Atlas Mountains. The tour includes transportation, guide, meals and activities. You choose between camel and quad ride options at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga via scenic stops

• Walk through Ifrane city
• Visit cedar forest and see monkeys
• Stop for lunch in Appel village
• See Ziz oasis near Errachidia
• Visit fossil village before Merzouga
• Start camel ride to sunset
• Arrive at luxury desert camp
• Dinner with Saharan drums

Day 2: Return journey via Rissani and Atlas

• Visit Rissani market (if open)
• Drive through Atlas Mountains
• Return to Fes or Marrakech

The experience

The drive from Fes takes you through the Swiss-style architecture of Ifrane, cedar forests where you can spot monkeys, an Appel village stop for lunch, and the vast Ziz oasis near Errachidia before reaching Merzouga in the late afternoon. Once there, you mount a camel or quad bike to cross the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watching the sun drop behind the sand while your guide leads the way. The camp sits in the desert itself: a luxury setup with proper beds and amenities, not a basic tent arrangement.

Dinner happens around the campfire with Saharan drums and live Berber music setting the rhythm of the evening. Breakfast comes at dawn, followed by optional sand boarding if you want to stay active before heading out. The return route on Day 2 passes through Rissani, the first capital of Morocco's ruling dynasty (and worth timing if you hit a market day on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday), then climbs back over the Atlas Mountains toward Fes or continues to Marrakech depending on your choice.

Transportation throughout is in an air-conditioned minibus with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. All applications and taxes are included in the price. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and children from age one are welcome as long as an adult accompanies them.

What’s included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus from Fes.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• camel ride or quad bike ride across Erg Chebbi dunes (your choice at checkout).
• overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp.
• dinner with Saharan drums and Berber music.
• breakfast.
• sand boarding as a free optional activity.
• all applications and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Luxury Camp and Camel RideGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Luxury Camp: stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom. Camel ride to watch the sunset; the following day you return by jeep (a quad option is available for an extra charge). Group tour in a luxury tent. Duration: 2 days. Dinner and breakfast included. Travel from Fes back to Fes or to Marrakech by minibus or minivan with a professional driver. Pickup is included.

Quad Ride Included at Luxury CampGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Luxury Tent: private tent with an ensuite bathroom. Quad ride: one hour of quad biking per person to watch the sunset; the next day you drive back by jeep. Group tour with accommodation in a luxury tent. Duration: 2 days. Dinner and breakfast included. Starts in Fes and ends in Fes or Marrakech, travelling by minibus or minivan with a professional driver. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Merzouga desert experience

Is this one for you?Choose the camel ride if you want the traditional Sahara experience at a slower pace. Pick the quad bike if you prefer speed and a more active approach to crossing the dunes. Both options sleep in the same luxury camp and follow the same route, so the choice is purely about how you want to move through the sand.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What's the difference between the camel ride and quad bike options?

The tour offers two choices at checkout: a camel ride across the dunes or a quad bike ride. Both cross Erg Chebbi in the afternoon and include the same luxury camp overnight, dinner, breakfast and return journey. You pick the one that suits how you want to move through the sand.

How far is Merzouga from Fes, and how much of Day 1 is driving?

Merzouga is several hours' drive from Fes. Day 1 is mostly travel with stops at Ifrane, the cedar forest, an Appel village for lunch, the Ziz oasis, and Erfoud. You reach the camp in the late afternoon in time for the camel or quad ride at sunset.

What happens on Day 2 after breakfast?

Day 2 starts with breakfast at the camp, then you drive back toward Fes or Marrakech. The route passes through Rissani, the first capital of Morocco's current ruling dynasty, before crossing the Atlas Mountains to your final destination.

Is the luxury camp actually comfortable, or is it basic desert camping?

The camp is described as a luxury setup with proper amenities and beds beneath the starlit sky, not a basic tent arrangement. Dinner and breakfast are included, and the evening features live Saharan drums and Berber music around the fire.

What meals and drinks are included, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Dinner and breakfast are included in the tour price. Lunch on Day 1 happens at the Appel village stop, and drinks throughout the tour are not included, so budget for those separately. Tips and any extra fees are also outside the tour price.