Fez to Merzouga Luxury Desert Tour with Camel Trek & Camp

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Duration2d

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · FR +1

PickupAt your hotel

Luxury Sahara Overnight Adventure from Fez: Camel Trek & Camp

You’ll cross Morocco’s Middle Atlas by private vehicle, meet cheeky Barbary apes in Azrou’s cedar forest, ride camels through Merzouga’s golden dunes at sunset, and spend a cozy night in a luxury desert camp with live music under Saharan stars.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fez to Merzouga Desert Tour

Pickup by driver-guide around 8:00 AM
Drive through Atlas Mountains with stops at Ifrane and Azrou
Lunch stop
Arrival in Merzouga and welcome tea
Camel trek through dunes
Sunset from tower dune
Dinner with live music at desert camp
Overnight in luxury desert camp

Day 2 — Merzouga to Fez Return

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

The Experience

The day kicked off early—8am sharp, right outside my riad in Fez. Our driver, Youssef, greeted us with a grin and a thermos of mint tea (which honestly helped since mornings in Fez can be chilly). The road out of the city wound up into the Middle Atlas. We stopped in Ifrane—locals call it the “Switzerland of Morocco”—and I could see why: tidy streets, pointy rooftops, and even a lion statue in the park. It was brisk, almost cold, and the air smelled like pine needles. Next up was Azrou’s cedar forest. We got out to stretch our legs and suddenly there were Barbary apes everywhere—one bold little guy tried to snatch my biscuit right from my hand. Lunch was at a roadside café; nothing fancy but the tagine was hot and filling.

Rolling into Merzouga late afternoon, the sand already glowing orange under the sun. A tray of sweet tea waited for us at camp—Moroccan hospitality never fails—and then came the real highlight: camel trekking into Erg Chebbi’s dunes. I’d never ridden a camel before; it’s bumpier than you’d think! The quiet out there is something else—just wind and the soft crunch of hooves on sand. We climbed one of the bigger dunes just as the sun dipped low, painting everything gold and pink. Dinner back at camp was hearty (lots of bread for scooping up sauce), then local musicians started drumming around the fire. My tent had an actual bed—not just mats—and even a proper shower, so I slept better than expected.

Next morning after breakfast (fresh msemen pancakes and strong coffee), we piled back into the van for the drive to Fez. The mountains looked different in morning light—misty and blue this time. We made it back by late afternoon, dusty but happy, dropped right at my hotel door.

What’s included

Your overnight stay in a private luxury tent (with real beds and bathroom), all meals (dinner & breakfast), camel trek at sunset, live music around the fire, plus round-trip transport from Fez with an experienced driver-guide are included.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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