Fes Desert Tours & Sahara Excursions
Sahara camel treks and day trips from Morocco’s spiritual capital
Sahara camel treks and day trips from Morocco’s spiritual capital
Fes is one of the most atmospheric starting points for a Moroccan desert tour. Our routes from Fes travel through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the palm-lined Ziz Valley before reaching the great dunes of Erg Chebbi, where a sunset camel trek and a night in a Berber luxury camp await.
3 Days
Begin in the ancient medina of Fes, journey through the Middle Atlas cedar forests, trek the Sahara by camel, and conclude in vibrant Marrakech.
2 Days
Quick escape from Fes to the Sahara. Drive through the Ziz Valley, ride camels into Erg Chebbi, sleep in a luxury desert camp, and return to Fes refreshed.
4 Days
Wander the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, cross the Rif and Atlas Mountains, ride camels in the Sahara, and camp under a blanket of desert stars.
3 Days
Cross the majestic Atlas Mountains, experience a Sahara camel trek at sunset, camp beneath a canopy of stars, and arrive in the imperial city of Fes.
5 Days
Cross Morocco from south to north — Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Merzouga camel trek & Fes medina.
3 Days
Premium glamping in the Erg Chebbi dunes — private tent, camel treks, 4x4 excursion & stargazing.
Choose a two-day express to Merzouga, a three-day crossing to Marrakech through the Sahara, or combine Chefchaouen’s blue streets with the desert. Small groups, private 4x4s or minivans, and local guides make every Fes desert tour seamless, with hotel pickup included.
Day Trip
Journey from ancient Fes to Chefchaouen's mesmerizing blue-washed medina. Stroll through photogenic alleyways, visit the kasbah museum, and hike to the Spanish Mosque.
Day Trip
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, visit the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and discover Meknes — the 'Versailles of Morocco' with its monumental Bab Mansour gate.
Merzouga is about 460 km from Fes, a journey of roughly 7-8 hours through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley. Our 2-day Fes to Merzouga tour comfortably includes the camel trek, a night in a luxury camp, and the return journey.
Absolutely. Our 4-day Fes to Chefchaouen and Desert tour starts with the blue city’s photogenic medina, then crosses the Rif and Atlas Mountains to reach the Sahara. A day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen is also available.
Transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan, an English-speaking driver-guide, dinner and breakfast at the desert camp, the camel trek, and hotel pickup in Fes. Highlights such as the Volubilis ruins are included depending on the route.
March to May and September to November are ideal. Summer in the Sahara is extremely hot, while the cooler winter months bring crisp, starry nights — pack layers for the evenings.