Overview
Enjoy shared desert With an overnight desert trip from Fez. En-route you will pass the cedars forest, Ziz oasis, Middle Atlas mountains and the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. In the desert, you will have the opportunity to ride a camel or participate in other activities such as sand-boarding, quad biking or horse riding.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Free Sandboarding
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with professional driver/guide
Overnight in Desert Camp
Dinner
Breakfast
Camel Ride
Drinks and lunches
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• you need a pants for the Camel ride
• Scarf or hat is recommended
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
Day 1 Day 1: Fez - Ifran - Medilt - Merzouga
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Ifrane
3 hours
Departing from Fez you will begin your ascent into the Atlas mountains where you will pass through Ifrane, a winter ski resort in a totally un-Moroccan style built by the French in the 1930's to resemble a Swiss village. Visit the cedar forest in Azrou and see the monkeys in the trees.
Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the beautiful forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. -
Midelt
1 hour
Halfway, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then you will continue towards Merzouga
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Merzouga
6 hours
You will reach to Merzouga in the afternoon around 5pm, where your guide and camels will be waiting for you. After a short break you will start a camel trek across the sandy dunes of the Erg Chebbi. See the desert landscape and sunset from the camelback, and after two hours you will reach to the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After dinner, watch the stars. Overnight in the tent.
Day 2 Day 2: Merzouga - Tafilalte - Ziz Oasis - Fez
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Merzouga
2 hours
In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 31 miles (50 km) from Merzouga. You will take camel back to the hotel in Merzoua, where you will take shower and have breakfast
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Rissani
6 hours
Then take the 4x4 back to Rissani where you will change into your minivan. From there you will take the road to Fez. En-route you will have stops for rest and lunch. You will reach Fez in the late afternoon or evening.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Casablanca).
Additional Information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about From Fez: 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Fez or Marrakech
Can I cancel From Fez: 2-Day Desert Tour with Return to Fez or Marrakech for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Free Sandboarding
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with professional driver/guide
- Overnight in Desert Camp
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Camel Ride
What's not included?
- Drinks and lunches
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ifrane, Midelt, Merzouga, Rissani.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by 3t Travel
