Tours from Fes

From cedar forests in the Middle Atlas to multi-day Sahara excursions, our best tours from Fes are made for every kind of traveler, whether you have one free afternoon or a full week.

Fes Tours

Our Tours from Fes

Fes is a great place to start your Morocco adventure. As the country’s spiritual and cultural capital, it offers easy access to the Middle Atlas, the imperial cities of Meknes, the Sahara, and the ancient ruins of Volubilis without changing cities.

Whether you want a quick Fes day tour, a multi-day Fes desert tour, or a longer excursion from Fes, we have something that fits your schedule. Every trip is led by local Berber guides and drivers who know these roads well because they grew up here.

Why Book Fes Morocco Desert Tours With Us?

Local Berber-run team

Our guides and drivers are from the south of Morocco. They know the desert, mountains, and kasbahs firsthand, not from a guidebook.

Flexible scheduling

most of our trips can leave on short notice, even last-minute.

Private and group options

Take a private tour or join one of our small-group desert tours from Fes that travelers rave about.

Proven track record

rated Excellent on TripAdvisor with a 4.9/5 score from over 130 real travelers.

Safe, secure payments

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Responsive personal support

Direct contact with our team by phone, email, or WhatsApp before, during, and after your trip, not a call center.

Top Rated Fes Desert Tours

Sahara Desert Tours from Fes

If you want to see the Sahara, these Fes desert tours are our most popular choices. They range from a quick overnight trip to a full week in the dunes.

A traveler sitting with local Berber guides on the golden sand dunes during a 3 days tour from fes to Marrakech, the most popular desert tours from Fes.

3 Days Sahara Trip from Fes to Marrakech

This is a quick and easy desert tour from Fes. It's great if you have limited time but still want to ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night in a desert camp

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4 Days Desert Trip from Fes to Marrakech

A more relaxed Fes Desert tour with one extra night. You'll have more time to enjoy the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas cedar forests on the way to and from the dunes.

Two travelers wearing traditional nomadic headscarves holding sandboards on top of a desert ridge during a 5 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech excursion.

5 Days from Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

Our most complete Fes desert tour. It covers the Middle Atlas, Ifrane, Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges, and a full night under the stars in Merzouga before ending in Marrakech.

A traveler sitting on comfortable yellow outdoor cushions at a traditional desert camp lounge surrounded by white tents.

2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga

Are you short on time but still dreaming of the Sahara? Our 2-day desert tour from Fes packs the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and a night under the stars into a single quick escape.

Popular Fes Day Trips

Fes Day Tours & Day Trips

Time-poor? These day trips from Fes will take you to the Middle Atlas, the imperial cities, or nearby valleys without having to stay the night. Chefchaouen, Meknes, the Roman ruins at Volubilis, and the cedar forests of Ifrane and Azrou are popular excursions from Fes

FAQ: Best Tours from Fes

What are the best day trips from Fes?

Best day trips from Fes include: Chefchaouen, Meknes and the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the cedar forests and monkey park around Ifrane and Azrou in the Middle Atlas and the historic town of Sefrou. All these excursions from Fes can be booked as private, departing in the morning and returning to Fes the same evening.

How many days in Fez is enough?

Two to three days are usually sufficient to see Fes itself, including the medina, Fes el Bali, the tanneries, and the major monuments. If you want to include one of the best Fes tours, such as a day trip or a Fes desert tour, allow for four to five days in the area.

Do you need a tour guide in Fes?

A guide isn’t strictly necessary, but the Fes medina is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world, with thousands of narrow, winding alleys. Most travelers who book tours from Fes find a local guide makes for much easier navigation, and adds context to the history, architecture and souks that are easy to miss on your own.

The most booked of our Fes Morocco desert tours is the 3-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga. It is the shortest way to reach the Sahara and includes a camel trek and overnight desert camp.

How far is the Merzouga Sahara Desert from Fes?


Merzouga is about 560 km (around 8–9 hours by road) from Fes, which is why most Fes desert tours to the Sahara are structured as multi-day trips with stops along the way rather than a single-day excursion.

Do I need to book my Fes desert tour in advance?

We recommend booking in advance during peak season (spring and autumn), but many of our Fes desert tours can be booked last minute and even on short notice depending on availability.

Can a tour starting in Fes end in a different city?

“Yeah. Many of our Fes desert tours are one-way itineraries that end in Marrakech, so you can cross the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains without needing to backtrack to Fes.

What is the best tour route from Fes to Marrakech?

One of our best Fes tours, the most popular way to get from Fes to Marrakech is through Ifrane, the Ziz Valley, Merzouga, the Todra Gorges and Ait Benhaddou – generally over a 3 to 5 day trip.

How do we arrange a custom ending city for our tour?

On your request, just let us know where you want to finish. Most of our Fes trips are flexible to finish in Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, or back to Fes.

Can you pick us up directly from the airport for our tour?

Yes, airport pickup in Fes (Fes–Saïss Airport) can be arranged as part of your tour booking.

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