Private Morocco itinerary
5-Day Fes to Merzouga Round Trip
Reach Merzouga from Fes with two-way travel planned around different landscapes and practical stops.
Overview
5-Day Fes to Merzouga Round Trip
Reach Merzouga from Fes with two-way travel planned around different landscapes and practical stops.
What the planning covers
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes | Ifrane | Midelt
Your private driver collects you from your confirmed address in Fes. After a short route briefing, leave the city early enough for the day's visits.
Stop in Ifrane for its clean mountain setting, then continue through cedar country with a respectful wildlife stop when possible. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. Continue to Midelt, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 2
Midelt | Ziz Valley | Merzouga
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Midelt. Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.
Pause above the Ziz Valley for its long palm oasis and layered canyon views before descending toward the Sahara. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience. Continue to Merzouga, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 3
Merzouga | Erg Chebbi | Khamlia
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Merzouga. Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience.
Explore Erg Chebbi by camel or 4×4 as confirmed, meet the dunes near sunset and enjoy the desert camp atmosphere. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Visit Khamlia for Gnawa musical heritage and local conversation, then cross desert tracks and seasonal viewpoints. Continue to Khamlia, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 4
Merzouga | Rissani | Midelt
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Merzouga. Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience.
Stop in Rissani for its traditional market when open and learn about the Tafilalt oasis and historic caravan trade. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. Continue to Midelt, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 5
Midelt | Middle Atlas | Fes
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Midelt. Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.
Cross mountain roads with planned panoramic stops for valleys, terraced villages and changing High Atlas landscapes. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
After the final planned stop, continue to Fes for the agreed drop-off at your hotel, riad or airport.
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What the planning covers
Built into the route
- Private vehicle and planned pickup
- Realistic daily driving stages
- Direct support before and during the trip
- Flexible stops agreed with your driver
Confirmed in your proposal
- Accommodation category and room setup
- Meals and dietary requests
- Local guides, activities and entrance tickets
- Exact pickup, drop-off and final timing
Route highlights
Route highlights
Fes
Allow unhurried time for Fes and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Ifrane
Allow unhurried time for Ifrane and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Midelt
Allow unhurried time for Midelt and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Ziz Valley
Allow unhurried time for Ziz Valley and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Merzouga
Allow unhurried time for Merzouga and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Erg Chebbi
Allow unhurried time for Erg Chebbi and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Khamlia
Allow unhurried time for Khamlia and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Rissani
Allow unhurried time for Rissani and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
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Accommodation and meals
Accommodation
The hotel, riad or desert-camp category and room setup are selected around your comfort level and confirmed in the personal proposal.
Meals
Breakfasts, dinners, dietary needs and any included meals are confirmed clearly before booking.
Usually not included
- Flights and travel insurance
- Lunches, drinks and personal purchases unless confirmed
- Entrance fees, optional activities and local guides unless listed
Practical tour information
- Private air-conditioned vehicle suited to the group
- Pickup and drop-off confirmed with exact times
- Luggage space and child seats checked in advance
- Road, weather and seasonal changes handled with a flexible route
Tour questions
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Days, stops, start city, finish city and pace can be adapted before confirmation.
How is accommodation selected?
We discuss the preferred comfort level and confirm every hotel, riad and desert camp in the proposal.
What should we pack?
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers. A route-specific packing note is shared before departure.
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