Your desert Tour start with an early departure from Fes, heading southeast through the stunning Middle Atlas Mountains. The route winds through fragrant cedar forests near Ifrane, often called “Little Switzerland” for its Alpine architecture and cool climate. As you ascend into the mountains, keep watch for troops of Barbary macaques playing among the ancient cedar trees.

The journey continues through Midelt, a charming town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas ranges, perfect for a traditional Moroccan lunch break. From here, the landscape transforms dramatically as you descend into the Ziz Valley, where countless date palms create a green ribbon through the arid terrain. By late afternoon, the first glimpses of the Erg Chebbi dunes appear on the horizon, and you’ll transfer to camels for the magical trek into the desert camp where dinner and traditional music await under a canopy of stars.

Rise early to witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays as the sun paints the Merzouga dunes in shades of gold and amber. After this unforgettable sunrise experience and breakfast at camp, you’ll journey back toward Fes via a different route that reveals new desert landscapes and geological wonders.

The return path includes a visit to Erfoud, renowned for its ancient fossil workshops where skilled artisans transform 400-million-year-old marine fossils into beautiful decorative pieces. The drive back through the Ziz Valley offers different perspectives of this remarkable oasis, with stops at scenic viewpoints overlooking the palm groves. As evening approaches, you’ll arrive back in Fes, carrying memories of golden dunes, starlit nights, and the timeless beauty of the Moroccan Sahara.