3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
- Private Tour
- Desert Camp + Hotel
- Camel Trekking
- Middle Atlas
Private tours · Through the Middle Atlas to the dunes
Tours from Fes
Private tours that start from your riad in Fes: through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, then west along the kasbah route to Marrakech.
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12 Tours from Fes
3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
- Private Tour
- Desert Camp + Hotel
- Camel Trekking
- Ziz Valley
Honeymoon
3 Days / 2 Nights
3-Day Honeymoon Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
- Private Tour for Two
- Luxury camp + boutique hotel
- Sunset Camel Ride
- Private Luxury Tent
4 Days / 3 Nights
4-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
- Private Tour
- Hotel + Desert Camp
- Middle Atlas
- Camel Trekking
Family Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights
5-Day Family Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
- Private Family Tour
- Family rooms + Desert Camp
- Short Camel Ride
- Cedar Forest Monkeys
5 Days / 4 Nights
5-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
- Private Tour
- Hotels + Desert Camp
- Camel Trekking
- Todra & Dades
6 Days / 5 Nights
6-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
- Private Tour
- Hotels + Desert Camp
- Desert Camp
- Ouarzazate
Honeymoon
6 Days / 5 Nights
6-Day Honeymoon Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
- Private Tour for Two
- Riads + luxury desert camp
- Romantic Riad Stays
- Sunrise & Sunset in the Dunes
7 Days / 6 Nights
7-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
- Private Tour
- Riads + Desert Camp
- Camel Trekking
- Ait Ben Haddou
7 Days / 6 Nights
7-Day Fes to Marrakech Birding Tour via Merzouga & the Tagdilt Track
- Private Tour
- Hotels & Desert Camp
- Birdwatching
- Early Starts
11 Days / 10 Nights
11-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour via Chefchaouen & Merzouga
- Private Tour
- Riads + Desert Camp
- Imperial Cities
- Desert & Coast
11 Days / 10 Nights
11-Day Fes to Marrakech Fossil & Mineral Tour
- Private Tour
- Kasbahs, Hotels + Desert Camp
- Fossils & Minerals
- Atlas & Sahara
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Good to know
About Our Tours from Fes
Fes is the closest imperial city to the Sahara. The road south climbs through Ifrane and the cedar forests where Barbary macaques live, crosses the high plateau at Midelt and follows the palm groves of the Ziz Valley to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
From the desert you can return to Fes or, as most of our guests do, continue west through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou to finish in Marrakech. That way the journey between Morocco's two great medinas becomes the highlight of the trip.
- 12private tours from Fes
- 3 – 11days, shortest to longest
- Door to doorpickup at your hotel, airport or station
- Flexibleevery itinerary can be adjusted
Highlights
Why Start Your Morocco Tour in Fes
The oldest medina
Fes el-Bali is one of the largest car-free medinas in the world, with tanneries, madrasas and some 9,000 lanes.
Cedars and macaques
The road south crosses the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques live in the cedar forest near Azrou.
The Ziz Valley
Gorges and a long ribbon of palm groves lead down from the mountains to the Tafilalet.
Shortest road to the dunes
Fes is one of the closest imperial cities to Erg Chebbi, so the Sahara is reached on the first evening of a 3-day tour.
South to Marrakech
One-way tours continue through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech.
Roman Volubilis
Longer tours add the mosaics of Volubilis, holy Moulay Idriss and the gates of Meknes.
Where to go
Where Our Tours from Fes Go
Experiences
What You Will Experience
From the medina of Fes to the dunes of the Sahara, these are some of the moments our travellers remember most.
Lanes of the old medina
Fes el-Bali
Barbary macaques
Cedar forest near Azrou
Camel caravan at sunset
Erg Chebbi dunes
Gnawa music in Khamlia
Village near Merzouga
When to go
Best Time for a Tour from Fes
The route from Fes crosses the Middle Atlas at over 2,000 metres before descending to the desert, so the season changes the landscape a lot.
- SpringMarch – MayGreen Middle Atlas, flowering orchards and pleasant days in the Sahara.
- SummerJune – AugustCool in the cedar forest, very hot in Merzouga: we plan the desert activities for early morning and evening.
- AutumnSeptember – NovemberGolden light, warm afternoons and the date harvest in the Ziz Valley.
- WinterDecember – FebruarySnow is possible around Ifrane and Azrou; the desert has sunny days and cold nights.
Private tours
Why Book Your Fes Tour With Us
- Fully private: only your group, your own vehicle and driver-guide
- Pickup at your riad, hotel, airport or station in Fes
- Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed
- Stop whenever you like for photos, tea and short walks
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- Guides speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
Tours from Fes FAQs
How far is Merzouga from Fes?
About 470 kilometres, or 7 to 8 hours of driving with stops in Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley. Most of our tours reach the dunes in time for the sunset camel ride.
Can I do a desert tour from Fes and end in Marrakech?
Yes, this is one of our most popular routes: from Fes to the Sahara, then west through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech.
Do you pick up from riads inside the Fes medina?
Cars cannot enter the medina, so your driver meets you at the nearest gate, such as Bab Boujloud or Bab Ftouh, and helps with your luggage.
Will we see monkeys on the way?
The Barbary macaques usually come to the edge of the road in the cedar forest near Azrou. They are wild animals, so sightings are likely but never guaranteed.
Is there a guided tour of Fes?
Several of our tours include a day in Fes with a licensed local guide. If yours does not, we can add it before departure.
How much does a private tour from Fes cost?
The price depends on the group size, the season, the number of days and the accommodation level. Tell us your dates and we will send a detailed quote.
Where will you go?
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Tours from Fes: Quick Guide
Three quick answers about our tours from Fes.
Fes Desert Tours
12 of our Fes desert tours reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, from 3 to 11 days. The shortest Fes desert tours are the 3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga and 3-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour.
Private Tours from Fes
We run 12 private tours from Fes, from 3 to 11 days, finishing in Fes or in Marrakech. All private tours from Fes include your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Fes to Merzouga by Road
Fes to Merzouga is about 470 km on our routes, reached on day 1. Many travellers combine Fes to Merzouga with a camel ride and a night at a mid-range luxury desert camp (luxury camp on request).