Sahara Desert Tour Fes: Merzouga Camel Ride & Tent Camp

Sleep under the stars in Merzouga, then watch the desert wake up

A 2-day tour from Fes to the Merzouga Desert with camel ride, overnight in a luxury tent camp with dinner and breakfast included, and visits to the Cedre Gouraud Forest, Middle Atlas mountains, and Fossils Cooperative. Pickup is included. Lunches are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga Desert

• Drive to Ifrane
• Short walk and photo break
• Stop to see magot monkeys
• Photo stop at Middle Atlas mountains
• Lunch break in Zaida
• Drive to Merzouga Desert
• Prepare and take camel ride to camp
• Enjoy sunset and sand dunes photos
• Dinner at camp
• Campfire music and dance
• Meditate under stars
• Sleep in luxury tent

Day 2: Merzouga to Fes Return

• Sunrise and breakfast
• Shower and prepare to leave
• Visit Fossils Cooperative
• Drive to Midelt and lunch break
• Drive back to Fes

The experience

The route starts in Fes and climbs into the Cedre Gouraud Forest, where you stop to photograph magot monkeys in their habitat, then passes through the Middle Atlas mountains before dropping into the desert. The drive to Merzouga takes most of the first day, broken by a lunch stop in Zaida (lunch is on your own). Once you arrive, you ride a camel to the camp at sunset, photograph the sand dunes, and settle into a luxury tent with a shower, washbasin and toilet. Dinner and campfire music happen that night. Sleep comes under the stars.

Day two starts with sunrise and breakfast in the camp, both included. On the return to Fes, you visit the Fossils Cooperative for a short walk through the collection, then stop in Midelt for lunch (again, on your own). The drive back to Fes closes the loop. The luxury tent is private if you're traveling as a pair or larger group. Solo travelers share the space with other guests.

What’s included

• Pickup from Fes.
• camel ride at sunset.
• overnight stay in a luxury tent with shower, washbasin and toilet.
• dinner with campfire music and stargazing.
• sunrise and breakfast in Merzouga.
• visits to the Cedre Gouraud Forest, Middle Atlas mountains, and Fossils Cooperative.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 70

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by TARBOOSH TRAVEL

Is this one for you?The tour leaves from Fes with pickup included, so you don't need a car or a way to reach a trailhead. The two-day structure fits the distance to Merzouga and back inside a single overnight, letting you experience the desert without committing to a longer trip.

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Top questions

What's the Cedre Gouraud Forest, and do we really see monkeys there?

Cedre Gouraud Forest is a cedar forest in the Middle Atlas where magot monkeys live freely. The tour includes a stop there specifically to photograph and observe them in their natural setting. They're described as human-friendly.

Is the camel ride hard, or can anyone do it?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the operator. The camel ride happens at sunset as part of the arrival at camp. It's a core experience of the desert portion, not optional.

What does the tent camp actually include?

The luxury tent has a shower, washbasin and toilet inside. Dinner and breakfast are both included. Campfire music and stargazing happen the same night. You sleep in the tent under the stars.

Do we have to arrange our own lunch, or is it provided?

Lunches are not included in the price. You'll have lunch breaks in Zaida on day one and Midelt on day two, where you can eat at local restaurants or bring your own food.

What happens at the Fossils Cooperative on the way back?

The Fossils Cooperative is a 15-minute stop on the return journey to Fes. You visit and explore the collection. The tour description calls it "fascinating" but does not detail what specific fossils or exhibits are on display.