Cross cedar forests and the Ziz Valley on a fast-paced 2-day trip from Fez to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to a Berber camp, sleep under a star-filled sky, and catch sunrise over shifting sand.
Cross cedar forests and the Ziz Valley on a fast-paced 2-day trip from Fez to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to a Berber camp, sleep under a star-filled sky, and catch sunrise over shifting sand.
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Operated by Planet of Morocco · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
A raw wind brushes across the flank of a towering dune as you arrive at a low-lit Berber bivouac. Night here is a deep, cold vault pierced by bright stars; the campfire throws long, honeyed shadows and the camels stand patient, breath steaming in the chill.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Suitable for travelers with basic mobility and endurance; there is no technical exertion but expect long drives and short camel rides over shifting sand.
The tour departs from Fez with round-trip transport included and returns to Fez on day two.
The guided camel transfer into the camp is typically around 20–40 minutes each way depending on your chosen bivouac location.
Yes—your driver can store luggage during the overnight in the desert; carry a small backpack with essentials to the camp.
Accommodations are traditional Berber tents with basic bedding, a campfire and simple dinner; it’s camp comfort rather than luxury hotel standards.
This corridor between Fez and the Sahara was part of historic trans-Saharan routes; Berber communities here maintain caravan hospitality traditions shaped by centuries of desert travel.
The dunes are fragile—stay on established tracks where possible, pack out all waste, and avoid disturbing fragile vegetation or wildlife.
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