Desert tours from Fez
From the oldest imperial city to the Sahara: Ifrane, Midelt and the Ziz gorges all the way to Merzouga.
Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, is the northern gateway to the Sahara. The routes from Fez cross the Middle Atlas, the cedar forests of Ifrane and the fertile Ziz Valley before reaching the Merzouga dunes.
It's the best starting point if you fly into Fez or want to combine the desert with northern Morocco. We pick you up at your hotel and design the route to your liking, returning to Fez or continuing to Marrakech.
Must-see highlights
- Ifrane and the cedars of the Middle Atlas
- Barbary macaques
- The Ziz Valley and its palm groves
- The Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Option to finish in Marrakech
Tours From Fez
2 days / 1 nightFez → Fez
2 days from Fez to the Merzouga desert
Private 2-day getaway from Fez to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, with a camel ride and a night in a Berber camp under the stars.
9 days / 8 nightsFez → Marrakech
9 days from Fez to Marrakech via the desert and kasbahs
Private 9-day tour from Fez to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert, the Todra gorges and the southern kasbahs. A Morocco trip in your language.
1 dayFez → Fez
Day trip to Chefchaouen from Fez
Private day trip from Fez to Chefchaouen, the magical blue city of the Rif: medina, indigo lanes and viewpoints. In your language, at your own pace.
1 dayFez → Fez
Day trip to Meknes and Volubilis from Fez
Private day trip from Fez to Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, with the holy town of Moulay Idriss. In your language, at your own pace.
Questions about Fez
How long does it take from Fez to Merzouga?
About 7 hours by car with stops. That's why the shortest desert getaway from Fez is 2 days / 1 night.
Can I go from Fez to Marrakech via the desert?
Yes, it's one of our most recommended routes: 3 days from Fez (or Marrakech) to the desert, finishing in the other city, with no repeated scenery.
Ready to discover the desert?
Tell us what you'd like and we'll prepare a route just for you, no commitment. Our local team replies to you directly.