Fes is the closest imperial city to the Sahara: be on a camel in Erg Chebbi the same afternoon.
From Fes the road climbs through Ifrane and the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas, crosses the high plateau of Midelt and descends along the palm groves of the Ziz Valley to Merzouga – about 470 km of changing landscapes.
Come back to Fes after a night in the dunes, or continue to Marrakech along the road of the kasbahs.
Hover or tap a tour to see its route on the map. The star is Fes, the dots are the places where you sleep.
2 daysIfrane · cedar forest · Midelt · Ziz Valley · camel trek and camp in Erg Chebbi
3 daysIfrane · Midelt · Erg Chebbi · Rissani · Todra · Dades · Aït Ben Haddou · Marrakech
4 daysIfrane · two nights in Merzouga · Khamlia · Todra · Dades · Aït Ben Haddou
5 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
6 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
7 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
8 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
9 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
10 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Tinejdad · Todra Gorge …
12 daysIfrane · Azrou · Midelt · Errachidia · Merzouga · Khamlia · Dayet Srji · Rissani · Alnif · Tazzarine · N'Kob …
A clean alpine-style town in the Middle Atlas, often covered in snow in winter.
Ancient cedars near Azrou, home of the Barbary macaques.
A long ribbon of palm trees in a canyon – one of the best viewpoints of the trip.
The great dunes of Merzouga, reached in time for sunset.
About 470 km, around 7 to 8 hours with stops in Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley.
From Marrakech at least 3 days, better 4 or 5. From Fes, 2 days is possible. If you are already in Merzouga, one night is enough for the camel trek and camp.
Yes. Most routes can start or finish in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier or another city of your choice.
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf against sand and wind, a small backpack for the night in the camp and a warm layer for the evening.
