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Cross cedar forests and Atlas passes en route to Erg Chebbi on this compact two-day desert tour from Fes. Ride a camel at sunset, sleep in a Berber tent beneath a sky full of stars, and return with a clear sense of Sahara life.
Cross cedar forests and Atlas passes en route to Erg Chebbi on this compact two-day desert tour from Fes. Ride a camel at sunset, sleep in a Berber tent beneath a sky full of stars, and return with a clear sense of Sahara life.
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Operated by Desert Smile Tours · Merzouga, Errachidia Province
Dusty road and cedar-scented air give way to an ocean of ochre where wind-sculpted dunes rise and fall like living hills. The two-day Merzouga desert tour begins in Fes, threads through Ifrane’s alpine cleanness and the cedar groves of Azrou, and climbs across the Middle Atlas before spilling down onto the wide Erg Chebbi.
easy.
2 days.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable sitting for long drives and mounting a camel.
The camel ride from the edge of Merzouga’s dunes to the main desert camp is typically about one hour (slow pace), covering a short distance across sand ridges.
Yes—on booking you can select the return destination; travel times differ substantially so confirm your preference in advance.
Camps offer traditional Berber tents with basic bedding; conditions are rustic but adequate, and temperatures can be cold at night so bring warm layers.
Dinner and breakfast are included as listed; drinks like soft beverages or extra tea at stops may not be covered—confirm with the operator.
This route follows historic trade arteries that linked Saharan caravan routes to cities like Fes; local Berber communities have long combined agriculture and trans-Saharan commerce.
Dune habitats are sensitive—stay on established tracks, limit campfire impact, and pack out waste; water is scarce so conserve where possible.
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