5-Day Fes to Merzouga & Sahara Desert Experience
From the Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, experience the Sahara through private travel, authentic culture and unforgettable desert moments.
5 Days from Fes to the Sahara
From the cedar forests and mountain landscapes of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, discover southern Morocco through a private journey filled with desert landscapes, local culture and unforgettable moments.
Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Midelt Across the Middle Atlas Mountains
Leave Fes and begin your journey south through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains.
Pass through Ifrane, surrounded by cedar forests and mountain scenery, before continuing through the Atlas landscapes toward Midelt.
Enjoy the changing scenery as the green mountain landscapes gradually give way to more arid surroundings.
Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Into the Sahara Desert
Continue toward the Sahara through some of southeastern Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes.
Travel through the dramatic Ziz Valley, with its palm-filled oasis stretching between the surrounding mountains.
Continue through Erfoud and toward Merzouga, where the landscape opens into the vast golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Arrive at the edge of the desert and begin your camel trek across the dunes, reaching your luxury camp in time for sunset.
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, and a magical evening beneath the stars.
Merzouga Sahara Desert & Local Culture
Wake early to experience the spectacular Sahara sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, explore the Merzouga region and discover the desert landscapes and local communities surrounding Erg Chebbi.
Visit Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music and cultural heritage, and continue to Rissani, the historic trading town at the edge of the Sahara.
Return to Merzouga and enjoy a relaxed afternoon surrounded by the dunes.
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt From Desert Back to the Atlas
Leave Merzouga and begin the return journey north through the changing desert and mountain landscapes.
Travel once again through the spectacular Ziz Valley, with opportunities to enjoy panoramic views over the oasis and surrounding countryside.
Continue toward Midelt and enjoy a peaceful final evening in the Atlas region.
Midelt – Middle Atlas – Ifrane – Fes Journey’s End
Continue north through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Pass through cedar forests and mountain villages before reaching Ifrane and continuing toward Fes.
Arrive in Fes in the afternoon, where your private Sahara journey comes to an end.
A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
This is more than a journey from Fes to the Sahara. It is an invitation to experience Morocco through its changing landscapes, ancient traditions and authentic local encounters.
Travel privately through the Middle Atlas Mountains, discover the dramatic Ziz Valley, ride by camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and experience the warmth of southern Morocco.
With your private driver and carefully selected accommodations, every part of the journey is designed to give you the freedom to discover Morocco at your own pace.
What Your Journey Includes
Included
- Private A/C vehicle with professional driver
- Fes pickup and return transfer
- 2 nights in Midelt
- 1 night in a luxury Sahara desert camp
- 1 night in Merzouga
- Carefully selected hotel, kasbah and desert accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Dinner at the Sahara desert camp
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Sahara sunset and sunrise experience
- Visit to Ziz Valley
- Visit to Erfoud
- Visit to Rissani
- Visit to Khamlia
- All private transfers throughout the journey
Not Included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinners except where mentioned
- Entrance fees
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Why Travel With Mythic Morocco Tours
Your journey should feel personal, effortless and authentic. That’s why every Mythic Morocco journey is created around the traveler — not around a fixed schedule.
Private Journeys
Travel privately with your own vehicle and professional driver, giving you greater freedom throughout your journey.
Local Expertise
Discover Morocco through local knowledge, meaningful experiences and places beyond the ordinary tourist route.
Carefully Selected Stays
Stay in carefully selected riads, kasbahs, hotels and a luxury desert camp chosen to complement your journey.
Personal Service
From your first enquiry to your return to Fes, our team is here to make your Moroccan journey smooth and memorable.
Plan Your Private Journey
Ready to experience Morocco your way? Tell us what you have in mind and let us create a private journey around you.
