What should I pack for a Marrakech desert tour?

Pack light clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes. Evenings can get cold, so bring a warm layer.

Are Marrakech desert tours suitable for families?

Yes, we offer family-friendly desert tours with options for all ages, including child-safe camel rides and accommodations.

How long are the Marrakech desert tours?

Our most popular tours range from 2 to 4 days. Custom durations are also available based on your needs.

Marrakech to the Sahara Desert

6 days, 5 nights

Treat yourself to an incredible 6 day journey through the majestic dunes of Morocco!

Overview

Take a tour from Marrakech to the desert! Our 3 day tour will take you through Morocco’s stunning landscapes, giving you a chance to explore the majestic beauty of the desert. You will have the opportunity to take a camel ride, admire the night sky, and enjoy a traditional dinner in the desert. This tour is the perfect way to experience the beauty of Morocco’s deserts.

Luxury Camp in Merzouga

Highlights & Options

Visit Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Travel through the Atlas Mountains
Experience the gorges of Dades Valley
Visit The Valley of The Roses
Ride a Camel in the Chegaga & Merzouga Dunes
Visit the nomads of the Sahara Desert
Spend the night in a Desert Camp

Please notify us of any options or add-ons you would like to be included in your experience on the booking form.

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Itinerary

Start: Marrakech

Pick up at or near your Riad/hotel.

End: Marrakech

Drop off at or near your Riad/hotel.

Discover Morocco

Treat yourself to an incredible 6 day journey through the majestic dunes of Morocco! From luxurious Marrakech, experience a camel trek across some of North Africa's most captivating deserts. Explore Chegaga and Merzouga before indulging in breathtaking sunsets from Erg Chebbi Dunes - all guaranteed to be memories that will last forever.

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate

Driving Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime through Morocco's stunning desertscape! We'll kick off our journey at 8:00 am, crossing over the Atlas Mountains and admiring beautiful panoramas along with Berber villages. Today, we will explore Telouat to experience an ancient kasbah and travel down Ounila valley before taking a guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou's renowned Kasbah. After lunch we head onwards to Ouarzazate for memorable stops at its Atlas Movie Studio & Taourirt Kasbah; then enjoy dinner and a stay in local hotel accommodation!

Ouarzazate - Zagora - Dunes of Chegaga

Driving Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

On Day Two, we'll explore the breathtaking desertscapes of Morocco! We make our way through Tizi N Tinififft and Agdz before arriving at Zagora. Afterwards, delve deeper into this mysterious land with a visit to the pottery workshops of Tamgrout. Our journey culminates with a camel ride at sunset and dinner under an incredible starry sky in Chegaga's tranquil Saharan desert camp - making it your very own oasis - and restful night--in the midst of the Moroccan sand seas!

Dunes of Chegaga - Hmada - Rissani - Merzouga

Driving Time: 7 hours

On day three, we'll take a journey through the Hamada desert to an exquisite camp situated between some of Morocco's highest sand dunes. As you travel from Mhamid Elghizlane through nomadic areas and towns like Tazarine, Alnif, and Rissani before arriving at Merzouga - it will be hard not to marvel in awe! Once there, enjoy a sunset camel ride out into the Sahara Desert where you can admire stars dancing across starry night skies as you cosy up around a crackling campfire for dinner. A unique adventure awaits!

Merzouga - Erfoud - Todra Gorges

Driving Time: 3 hours 25 minutes

On day four, come explore the desert oases of Tafilalt and Todra with us. We'll make a stop at Rissani to visit the Molay Ali Chiff Alaoui Mausoleum before traveling on to Erfoud for an incredible Fossils Museum experience! To top it all off, you can enjoy breathtaking photos while strolling through Tourog and Tinjdad. Afterward we will rest up in our local hotel for dinner and night stay.

Todra Gorges - Dades Valley - The Valley of The Roses

Driving Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

On day five, stretch your legs with a morning hike through stunning gorges before heading to the picturesque Dades Valley. Then we'll make a stop in Tinghir and marvel at its centuries-old Jewish village! Afterward, we'll fill up on lunch overlooking gorgeous views of the valley before taking off for Kealla Mgouna via the renowned "Valley of Roses". At night, rest easy knowing that dinner will be served in style - at a charming local hotel.

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Inclusions

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Image Gallery

Camel Ride in Chegaga Dunes

Entry Square in Kasbah Telouet

Entryway of Kasbah Telouet

Shops at Tizi N’Tichka

Camel Shadows in Chegaga

Ounila Valley

Atlas Mountains with Snow

Looking Out over the Erg Chegaga Dunes

4×4 in Erg Chebbi

Ait Ben Haddou

Tea in Ait Ben Haddou

Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi

Luxury Desert Camp at Night

Inside Ait Ben Haddou

Winding Road in the Atlas Mountains

Looking out over the Atlas Mountains

Traditional Building in Ounila Valley

Mineral Shop at Tizi N’Tichka

Ait Ben Haddou from the River Bed

Window in Telouet

Shops at Tizi N’Tichka

Laying back at sunset in Chegaga Dunes

Camels in Chegaga

Bridge to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou

Looking Out over the Ounila Valley

Ounila Valley

Road into the Atlas Mountains

Walking up the Dunes in Chegaga

Donkeys in Merzouga Desert

Ait Ben Haddou

Asif Ounila

Window View in Kasbah Telouet

View from Inside Telouet

Cafe in the Atlas Mountains

Ounila Valley

Luxury Desert Camp at Night

Erg Chebbi Dunes at Sunrise

Berber Village in the Atlas Mountains

Staircase in Kasbah Telouet

Why Travel with Discover Sahara Tours?

Our People

Looking for a truly unique and immersive tour experience? Meet our exceptional full-time local drivers and guides, who don't just show you around - they become your well-connected friend. Accompanying you on each day of the tour, they share their lifelong connections to the region, offering fascinating anecdotes about its history and culture. With their insider knowledge and friendly personalities, you'll feel like a local in no time.

Custom Experience

Experience adventure like never before with our private tours! We are passionate about creating a customized travel experience that is tailored to your preferences. Imagine immersing yourself in the daily life of a nomadic family in the desert or cruising through the Sahara on a quad bike. We'll work with you to build an itinerary that meets your every desire, making sure that your journey is nothing short of amazing.

Local Cuisine

Experience the flavors, stories, and warmth of a place through its cuisine - that's our promise to you. Whether it's a cozy family-owned restaurant or indulging in a gourmet meal in our Sahara desert camps, these expertly curated meals will tantalize your taste buds and give you a glimpse into the heart and soul of the locals. Come travel with us and discover the magic of local Moroccan food traditions.

Sustainable Travel

Indulge in sustainable travel that nurtures the communities you visit. Invest in the local livelihoods by putting your money where your heart is. Discover the magic of authentic and immersive travel experiences that take you beyond the surface level. Our unique personal touch preserves and supports the cultures and traditions of the places you explore. It's a travel experience that will satisfy your curiosity and leave a positive impact on the world.

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Customer Reviews

Making forever friends in the desert - Simply put, an amazing experience. The stops on our way to Erg Chebbi were beautiful and awe-inspiring. The accommodations were great and all the staff we met along the way... read more

jedifunk
March 3, 2024

Best tour guide ever - Our tour was very eventful and well organised, lots to do and see. The tour guide Ishmal was super friendly, very good experience overall, would definitely recommend for anyone looking... read more to explore and bond with locals.

Vanessa W
June 10, 2023

Awesome Sahara experience - An amazing experience from start to finish! Along the drive we got to see so much of what Morocco has to offer outside of the city with breathtaking views the... read more

David B
April 1, 2024
Marrakesh to Fes via Sahara - Our driver, Ismail, has been lovely for the entire trip, explaining us things along the way and being super helpful.
The tour was great and although there’s a lot... read more

ariannaf511
January 12, 2023

Great 2 days trip - This tour is Amazing. Our guide Ismael was the best guide ever. He took us to the best places and took care of us for 2 days. The trip is... read more

danielefB1558NW
April 10, 2024

A tour you should never miss in your life? - I had a really unforgettable trip with Ismail who is full of responsibilities and smiled a lot. Although I traveled by myself, I never feel being left and alone. ... read more

Paranoia_64
December 29, 2022
Highly recommend! - Very well organised tour, with lots of stops so we didn't get tired of driving for too long. Very well thought in terms of getting to toilet breaks, atms, snacks... read more

smly92
April 1, 2024

Ismail was a wonderful host - the visit to Ait Ben Haddou, the camel trek and the overnight stay in the desert was incredible.
Ismail is very knowledgeable, he... read more

336fionav
February 15, 2023

We went for a trip with our driver Ismael.
The Journey was excellent and the whole day was better than expected. The Journey itself took 2hours with a break... read more

saleehai
February 13, 2023