4 Days Errachidia to Fes via the Sahara
Errachidia → Merzouga (2 nights) → Erfoud → Ziz Gorges → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes
Overview
This tour takes the slow road from the Sahara to Fes. You spend your first two nights near Erg Chebbi, with a full day for Khamlia’s Gnawa musicians, Rissani’s market and the dunes themselves. Optional 4×4 excursions, quad biking or sandboarding can be added.
Instead of driving straight to Fes, you break the journey in Midelt, at the foot of the Jebel Ayachi, after a stop at the Erfoud fossil workshops and the Ziz Gorges. The last day crosses the Middle Atlas via the cedar forest near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes. Short driving days and comfortable accommodation make it ideal for families and premium travellers.
Tour highlights
- Two nights near Erg Chebbi
- Khamlia village and Gnawa music
- Erfoud fossils and the Ziz Gorges
- A night in Midelt below the Jebel Ayachi
- Cedar forest, Barbary macaques and Ifrane
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Errachidia – Rissani – Merzouga desert camp
Drive along the Ziz oasis to Rissani and Merzouga. Camel ride into the dunes for sunset and a night at camp.
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Day 2
A day around Erg Chebbi
Khamlia, nomad families and free time on the dunes, with optional activities. Second night near the dunes.
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Day 3
Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Gorges – Midelt
Visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud, enjoy the Ziz Gorges viewpoints and continue to Midelt for the night.
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Day 4
Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Cross the Middle Atlas via the cedar forest and Ifrane to Fes.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
2 nights near Erg Chebbi (camp or hotel; luxury camp available), 1 night in Midelt.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Errachidia · Ends: Fes
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Why stop in Midelt?
It splits the journey to Fes into two short, relaxed days.
Can we skip Midelt and drive directly to Fes?
Yes, the tour can be shortened to 3 days.
When is snow possible in the Middle Atlas?
Mainly between December and February. Roads usually stay open, but plans can shift by a few hours.
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