2-Day Desert Tour from Fez: Camel Trek & Overnight Camp

Camel trek at sunset, dinner in the dunes, a night under stars in a private tent

This 2-day desert tour from Fez takes you south through the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga, where you trek camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, dine and sleep in a well-equipped desert camp, then return to Fez the next afternoon. Your driver-guide handles the route. Pickup from your hotel and breakfast are included. The tour runs in a small group with live music after dinner and a private tent with a bed, shower and toilet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Desert tour from Fez to Merzouga

• Pick up from Fez at 8:00 AM
• Drive through Atlas Mountains
• Stop at Ifrane and Azrou forest
• Arrive at Merzouga and welcome tea
• 30-minute camel trek in dunes
• Watch sunset from tower dune
• Dinner with live music
• Overnight in luxury desert camp

Day 2: Desert tour from Merzouga to Fez

• Breakfast at desert camp
• Drive back to Fez via Middle Atlas
• Arrive in Fez around 5 PM
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup around 8 a.m. from your Fez hotel. Your driver-guide steers a comfortable vehicle south through the Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane (known locally as the Switzerland of Morocco), and the Cedar forest of Azrou, where Barbary apes roam. Lunch happens along the way. By afternoon you arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you'll be welcomed with tea and tapestry before the main event.

The camel trek lasts 30 minutes and carries you across golden dunes to a tower dune where you watch the sunset. Afterward, dinner is served in the camp, followed by live music. You sleep in a private tent equipped with a bed, shower and toilet, not a basic setup, but a real camp with structure. Breakfast comes the next morning before the return journey.

Day two is the drive back. After breakfast, you head north through the Middle Atlas mountains, arriving at your Fez hotel around 5 p.m. The whole route is covered by your guide and driver. You're not navigating or arranging transport between stops. The group stays small enough that the experience doesn't feel crowded, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Fez and return drop-off.
• professional driver-guide.
• comfortable vehicle for the Atlas Mountain drive.
• lunch stops en route on day one.
• welcome tea and tapestry upon arrival in Merzouga.
• 30-minute camel trek across the dunes.
• dinner and live music in the camp.
• overnight stay in a private tent with bed, shower and toilet.
• breakfast on day two.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luxury Travel Desert

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured itinerary with transport and camp logistics handled for you. Choose a self-guided trip if you prefer to set your own pace and explore independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is Merzouga and why does this tour go there?

Merzouga is a desert town on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in southeastern Morocco, about 465 kilometers from Fez. It's the closest point to the towering orange-red sand dunes, which is where the camel trekking and the overnight camp are located.

How long is the camel trek, and what happens if I've never ridden a camel before?

The camel trek runs 30 minutes across the dunes to a high point where you watch the sunset. The tour doesn't require prior experience. The trek is designed for the group, and your guide will help you mount and settle into the rhythm.

What's included in the overnight accommodation?

You get a private tent with a bed, shower and toilet in the luxury desert camp. Dinner, breakfast and live music after the meal are all part of the package. Lunch on day one is not included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from Fez?

No. Pickup from your Fez hotel is included, and the driver returns you to your hotel around 5 p.m. on day two. You don't need to organize any transport yourself.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The camel trek is 30 minutes at a walking pace across sand. The tour involves sitting in a vehicle for several hours each day and is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health. Minimum age is 16.