Multi-day tours
3-day Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech
Kasbahs, the Dades and Todra gorges, then a camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi and a night in a Sahara camp.
Marrakech at 8:00 (riad, hotel or airport)Price on request
From Marrakech to the dunes
Sahara desert tours from Marrakech
Camel treks at sunset, a night in a desert camp and the kasbah road to get there: private Sahara tours from Marrakech in 2, 3 or 5 days.
Our Sahara tours from MarrakechThe Sahara is the trip of a lifetime for most visitors to Morocco, and Marrakech is where it starts. The dunes are on the other side of the High Atlas, so the journey itself is part of the experience: the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, palm-filled valleys and red-earth villages, before the first dunes appear on the horizon.
We run every desert tour as a private trip, with your own vehicle and driver-guide, so you choose where to stop and how long to stay.
Our Sahara tours from Marrakech
Multi-day tours
5-day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara desert tour
The Sahara without rushing: kasbahs and canyons, a full day around Erg Chebbi, a camel trek and a desert camp, back through the Draa Valley.
Marrakech (riad or hotel)From€625 / per person
Multi-day tours
2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech
The Sahara in two days: Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley palm groves, a camel ride at sunset and a night in a desert camp.
Marrakech (riad, hotel or airport)Price on request
Multi-day tours
3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, a night in the Sahara, then the Dades, Todra and Ait Ben Haddou on the way to Marrakech.
Fes (riad or hotel), early morningPrice on request
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Zagora or Merzouga: which desert?
There are two desert destinations within reach of Marrakech.
- Zagora, at the end of the Draa Valley, is about 7 hours' drive away. It is the only real option for a 2-day trip. The dunes are modest, but the camel ride at sunset and the night in the camp are just as magical.
- Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi are the most spectacular in Morocco, up to 150 metres high, but they are about 9 to 10 hours' drive away. Plan at least 3 days, and ideally 4 or 5 to travel without rushing.
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What a desert night looks like
You leave the vehicle in the late afternoon and ride a camel into the dunes as the sand turns orange and then red. At the camp, mint tea is waiting, then dinner, music around the fire and a sky full of stars, far from any light. At dawn, climb a dune for the sunrise before riding back for breakfast.
Camps range from simple nomad tents to luxury camps with real beds and private bathrooms: tell us which you prefer.
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How many days do you need?
- 2 days: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora and back. Long drives, but the desert is yours for an evening.
- 3 days: Marrakech – Dades – Merzouga – Marrakech. The classic route to the big dunes.
- 5 days: the same at a relaxed pace, with a full day around Erg Chebbi, nomad families and Gnawa music.
Coming from Fes? Our 3-day tour goes from Fes to Merzouga and ends in Marrakech.
Questions travellers ask
What is the best time for a desert tour?
From October to April. Days are pleasant and nights are cool to cold. In summer, temperatures in the desert can exceed 45 °C, so tours start very early and rest during the afternoon.
Is the camel ride difficult?
No. Camels walk slowly and the ride lasts about an hour to an hour and a half. Our guides lead the camels on foot. If you prefer not to ride, you can walk alongside or reach the camp by 4x4.
Are the tours private?
Yes. You travel only with your own group, with a private vehicle and your driver-guide, and the itinerary can be adapted.
Can we sleep in a luxury desert camp?
Yes. Every desert tour can include a luxury camp with spacious tents, real beds and private bathrooms. Ask us when you enquire.
Plan your Sahara adventure
Tell us your dates and how many days you have: we will suggest the best desert route and send you a tailor-made proposal.