2-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

The Ultimate Express Sahara Adventure – One Night, Zero Compromise

Only 48 hours but still want the real Sahara camel trek, a luxury desert camp, and the iconic Aït Benhaddou kasbah?
This fast, perfectly organized private 2-day tour is built for travelers who refuse to miss the desert magic when moving between Fes and Marrakech.

Private 4×4 · Early start · Maximum desert time · Luxury camp with en-suite tents

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Fes → Middle Atlas → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Sahara (Sunset Camel Trek & Luxury Camp)

  • Early pickup from your Fes riad (06:30–07:00)
  • Scenic drive south through the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • Quick stops in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”) and Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques)
  • Descend through the spectacular Ziz Valley palm oasis
  • Arrive at Erg Chebbi golden dunes by mid-afternoon
  • Relax with mint tea at the bivouac, photograph the dunes, or sand-board (optional)
  • 90-minute sunset camel trek into the heart of the Sahara
  • Welcome to your private luxury desert camp: spacious en-suite tents with real beds, hot shower, electricity
  • 3-course dinner under the stars, Berber music around the campfire
  • Overnight beneath the clearest sky on Earth

Day 2: Sahara Sunrise → Aït Benhaddou → High Atlas → Marrakech

  • Optional sunrise camel ride or 4×4 return (your choice – no pressure to wake up early)
  • Hearty breakfast in camp
  • Depart at 08:30 westward along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
  • Guided visit to UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou – the most famous kasbah in Morocco (Game of Thrones, Gladiator)
  • Lunch with panoramic kasbah views
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) with stunning photo stops
  • Arrival in Marrakech between 18:30–19:30
  • Drop-off at your riad or hotel in the heart of the red city

What’s Included

  • Private modern 4×4 + experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • 1 night in a top-tier luxury desert camp (full en-suite bathroom & hot shower)
  • Camel trek both ways (4×4 option available)
  • All meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 2
  • Entrance fee to Aït Benhaddou
  • Unlimited bottled water & snacks

Perfect For

  • Travelers flying into Fes and out of Marrakech (or vice-versa)
  • Anyone who says “I only have 2 days but I MUST see the desert”
  • Couples wanting a romantic overnight escape
  • Cruise passengers or stopover travelers with limited time

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Driving time: ~9–10 hours each way (comfortable, with multiple scenic stops)
Best months: September–May (summer possible with earlier start)

Book Your 2-Day Sahara Express Now

Two days. One unforgettable desert night. The fastest way to fall in love with Morocco.

Reserve your private tour today:

📧 contact@amoroccotour.com
📱 WhatsApp: +212 663 752 058

Luxury camp tents are extremely limited – book early and let us turn your tight schedule into the highlight of your entire trip.

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