Overview
The experience
Escape to the desert on a private 2-day journey from Fez to Merzouga — the fastest way to stand on the great dunes of Erg Chebbi. Cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley, ride a camel into the sunset, dine by the fire and sleep in a desert camp beneath a sky full of stars.
- Middle Atlas & Ziz Valley scenic route
- Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi
- Night in a Berber desert camp
- Dinner, drums & firelight
- Sunrise over the dunes
Travel plan
Full itinerary, hour by hour
Day 1 · 07:00
Fez → Ifrane → Midelt
Cedar forests, Barbary macaques and high plateau landscapes; lunch in Midelt.
Day 1 · 15:00
Ziz Valley & Erfoud
A million palm trees winding through the gorge — classic photo stops.
Day 1 · 17:30
Merzouga — camel trek
Meet your camel and ride into Erg Chebbi as the dunes turn gold.
Day 1 · 19:30
Desert camp
Dinner under the stars, Berber drums by the fire, night in camp.
Day 2 · 06:00
Sunrise on the dunes
Climb a dune for the Sahara's most beautiful moment, then breakfast.
Day 2 · 08:30
Return journey
Back through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas with relaxed stops.
Day 2 · 19:00
Arrival in Fez
Drop-off at your riad.
Details
Inclusions & exclusions
✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- 1 night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Sunset & sunrise camel trek
- Hotel pickup in Fez
- Bottled water
✕ Not included
- Lunches and extra drinks
- Sandboarding / quad (optional)
- Tips / gratuities
- Personal expenses
Gallery
A glimpse of the day
What you will see
Along the way
Landscapes
- Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset & sunrise
- Ziz Valley palm groves
- Middle Atlas cedar forest
- High plateau & Tizi n'Talghomt pass
Experiences
- Camel trekking
- Berber camp life, tea & drums