3-Day Desert Tour: Casablanca to Fes via Merzouga (Sahara Camp)
Experience an unforgettable 3-day desert journey from Casablanca to Fes via the golden dunes of Merzouga: imperial cities, cedar forests, Berber villages, Ziz Valley panoramas, and a sunset camel trek (or 4x4) to your Sahara camp.
Top highlights
- Imperial city stop in Meknes (time permitting)
- Middle Atlas & Azrou cedar forests (Barbary macaques)
- Ziz Valley palm groves & kasbah viewpoints
- Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi) sunset camel trek + camp night
- Scenic drive to Fes via the Atlas routes
Overview
This 3-day itinerary links Casablanca to Fes through Morocco’s changing landscapes: imperial heritage, cedar forests, oases and the Sahara. Nights are split between a comfortable hotel in Midelt and a desert camp in Merzouga. The camel trek is optional — a 4x4 transfer can be arranged.
Itinerary (Sample)
- Depart Casablanca in the morning
- Stop in Meknes for a short sightseeing break (time permitting)
- Middle Atlas drive via Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques)
- Arrive Midelt • dinner & overnight at your hotel
- Breakfast then depart toward the oasis landscapes
- Ziz Valley panoramic stops (palm groves & kasbahs)
- Rissani market stop (time/market day dependent) • optional “Berber pizza” tasting
- Arrive Merzouga • camel trek (or 4x4) into Erg Chebbi at sunset
- Desert camp dinner, music & stargazing • overnight in a Berber-style tent
- Early sunrise over the dunes
- Return from camp by camel or 4x4 • breakfast & freshen up
- Northbound drive via the Tafilalte region and Atlas routes
- Stops for photos & lunch along the way (own expense)
- Arrive Fes by evening • drop-off at your riad/hotel
- Option: end in Casablanca or Marrakech upon request (route changes may apply)
Included & details
- Private A/C vehicle with professional driver
- Pick-up in Casablanca & drop-off in Fes (or Marrakech/Casablanca on request)
- 1 night hotel in Midelt (dinner & breakfast)
- 1 night desert camp in Merzouga (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes (or 4x4 transfer on request)
- Fuel, tolls & transport insurance
- Lunches, drinks, and personal expenses
- Entrance fees to monuments (optional)
- Local guides (optional in Meknes/Rissani)
- Gratuities
- Luxury desert camp (private bathroom) — subject to availability
- 4x4 transfer to/from camp (instead of camels)
- Extra stop(s) depending on timing (Ifrane, viewpoints, cooperatives)
- Route change to end in Marrakech or Casablanca (extra mileage may apply)
Desert nights can be cool (especially Oct–Mar) — pack warm layers. Camps vary (standard vs luxury); shower availability depends on the camp category and is confirmed before booking.
FAQs
Yes, it’s generally easy and safe. For guests with mobility concerns, a 4x4 transfer to the camp can be arranged.
Yes. We can customize the route and drop-off location upon request (extra distance charges may apply).
Usually yes. Most standard/luxury camps have shared or private bathrooms — details are confirmed before booking.
Comfortable clothes, warm layers for cool nights, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat or scarf for sun and sand protection.
Real Experiences from Our Guests
Price (Private Tour)
Total price per group — private vehicle with driver +Hotels.
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