🇲🇦 Fes to Merzouga: The Smarter (and Cheaper!) Way

Tired of overnight buses? Here’s how to reach the Sahara comfortably and affordably—with stops at hidden gems! 🚌 Step 1: Fes → Meknes Depart from: Gare Routière Principale (500m from Fes Medina). Bus: Look for the big bus at the entrance—departs hourly, 20 MAD, 1-hour ride. 🚖 Step 2: Meknes → Ifrane From: La Gare Routière de Meknes Sidi Said. Shared taxi: 35 MAD/person, 1 hour. Why stop? Ifrane is "Morocco’s Little Switzerland" ❄️—perfect for a coffee break! 🚗 Step 3: Ifrane → Azrou From: CTM Ifrane Station. Shared taxi: 9 MAD, 30 mins. Pro tip: Azrou is a quiet Berber town with cheap stays (e.g., Hôtel Diamant d’Atlas—80 MAD/night). 🚍 Step 4: Azrou → Rissani From: Station Road Lazrou. Bus: 100 MAD, 8 hours (departs 8 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM). Then: Shared taxi to Merzouga (easy from Rissani!). 💰 Why This Route? ✔️ Avoids Fes’s 1 nightly bus to Merzouga. ✔️ Breaks up the trip with scenic stops (Ifrane/Azrou). ✔️ Saves money—no pricey private transfers! ⚠️ Watch Out For: Fake "ticket fees" at Fes’s tanneries (it’s free to enter!). Overpriced luggage charges on non-CTM buses (hold firm at 5 MAD). 🏜️ Finally... Merzouga’s dunes await! Tag #MoroccoTravel if this helps! #Fes #Merzouga #BudgetTravel #Morocco #Sahara #TravelHacks 🚍💨