3 Day Merzouga Desert Private Day Trip
3-Day Tour Details
Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga
Leave the hustle and bustle of Fez behind as you head to the small village of Merzouga at 8 am. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and its beautiful cedar woods, full of barbary apes. This mountain chain extends 350 kilometres from the southeast to the northeast of Morocco.
On your way, you will admire the city of Ifrane, situated at a height of 5,460 meters above sea level. This town is also known as Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”, because of its architecture and as it is one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the country. Azrou, a charming town in the heart of the Atlas, is also on the route.
Cross the Ziz Valley and dramatic gorges and drive past villages like Midelt and Erfoud. From Erfoud, take a dirt road until you arrive at Merzouga. Here, you will spend the first night in a hotel on the edge of the endless desert.
Day 2: Enjoying Merzouga Desert
On the second day of the excursion, you will visit the most spectacular part of the Eastern Sahara. Board a 4x4 and visit the nomad settlements, various stunning oases and explore the beautiful golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Next, visit the little village of Khamlia, where the Gnawa live. The Gnawa population are descents of Central African slaves and are famous across the world for their beautiful folk music that combines classic Islamic Sufism and their traditions.
In the evening you will be driven back to your hotel where camels will be waiting for you to take you into the heart of the dunes to spend a night in a Berber tent.
Day 3: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez
Wake up in the dark and sit on top of a dune to witness a breathtaking sunrise. Afterwards, climb back on a camel and return to the small village of Merzouga, where you will have breakfast and a refreshing shower (depending on the type of camp, your breakfast and shower might be before the camel ride).
On your way back to Fez, you will stop at Tafilalt and Rissani. This last city has a fascinating past as it was home to the Alawite dynasty. In the forests of Azrou, you will stop to feed the wild monkeys that live here.
The day trip comes to an end in Fez in the late afternoon.
Day Trip Transport
The tour price includes transportation by Toyota Landcruiser. All vehicles have air-conditioning and your chauffeur will speak English.
Day Trip Accommodation
We offer this tour with two different hotel categories: standard (2 or 3 stars) and luxury (4 stars).
Standard category:
- Merzouga (first night): Riad Mamouche / Dar Tafouyte.
- Merzouga (second night): Amazigh desert camp
Luxury category:
- Merzouga (first night): Riad Nezha / Merzouga Guest House / Dar el Janoub / Riad Madu / Riad Azawad.
- Merzouga (second night): Luxury desert camp with private bathroom.
Both in the hotels and in the desert camps, single rooms are not available, only double rooms. If you prefer, triple or family rooms are also available.
The standard category haimas can accommodate up to 4 people and the bathrooms are located in shared tents. The superior category haimas can accommodate up to 5 people and have private bathrooms. In both cases, the showers are in shared tents.
Also, please note that air conditioning in the luxury camps has an additional supplement of € 30 (US$ 32.51) per person.
More Information
Duration
3 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.
Included
Pickup and drop–off from your hotel, riad, or the airport
Transport by 4x4 or minibus
English–speaking chauffeur
2 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
Fuel, tolls and other related expenses
Camel ride
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (only in the superior category)
Wifi (only in the superior category)
Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group
Not included
Lunches and drinks
Air conditioning in the deluxe haimas: € 30 (US$ 32.51) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Maroc Expedition
Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How many people are in the groups?
A - This depends on the number of participants, but it's normally between 6 and 16.
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Q - Can we bring luggage?
A - Yes, backpacks are allowed on the back of the camels and the rest of the luggage can be stored in the vehicles used for the excursion.
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Q - Is there WiFi available on the campsite?
A - WiFi is available in the luxury category, but you should be aware that it only works for receiving and sending messages. Therefore, we recommend that you purchase a SIM card for Internet access.
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Q - How many people can sleep in a haima?
A - The standard camp haimas can accommodate up to 4 people, while the upper camp haimas allow up to 5 people.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
