Morocco Desert Tours
Private Sahara Trips
Morocco Desert Tours
Best Morocco Travel offers private Morocco desert tours across the Sahara, combining historic cities, mountain routes, and the golden dunes of Merzouga into one well-planned trip. With 25 years of experience as a family-run, Marrakech-based operator, we design every itinerary around your travel dates, interests, and departure city instead of fitting you into a fixed group schedule. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, with friends, or on a honeymoon, our desert tours are built around private transportation, a dedicated driver-guide, and an overnight stay in a private desert camp with a camel trek across the dunes.
We run desert itineraries from three to fifteen days, so you can pick a trip length that fits your schedule. Short 3 to 5-day tours from Fes or Tangier focus on a fast, direct route to Merzouga and back. Mid-length 6 to 7-day tours from Marrakech or Casablanca add stops at the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Ait Ben Haddou along the way. Longer 10 to 15-day tours combine the desert with the imperial cities, the Atlas Mountains, and the northern coast for travelers who want to see more of Morocco in one trip. Every itinerary can also be adjusted to start in one city and end in another, so you’re not required to double back to your arrival point.
Why Book Your Desert Tour with Best Morocco Travel
- 25 years of local experience we have been planning Morocco itineraries as a family business since our founding, not through a call center or resale network.
- Private tours only every desert tour is run for your group alone, with your own vehicle, driver-guide, and pace. No joining strangers on a fixed departure.
- Experienced desert guides and drivers our team knows the routes to Merzouga, the road conditions across the Atlas Mountains, and the best times to arrive at the dunes for the camel trek and sunset.
- Hands-on customer care you can reach us directly before, during, and after your trip, including 24/7 support while you’re on the road.
- Flexible, customized routes combine desert time with imperial cities, mountain villages, or the coast, and start or end in a different city if it fits your travel plans better.
Morocco Desert Tours from Casablanca
Desert tours from Casablanca work well for travelers who want to see Morocco from north to south in one trip. Starting in the country’s largest city, these private tours link the imperial cities, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara Desert into a single itinerary. Along the way, you’ll visit destinations such as Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, and Ait Ben Haddou before finishing in Marrakech, with private transportation, a camel ride, and an overnight stay in a desert camp included.
We offer three main itineraries from Casablanca. The 7-day tour is the fastest route to the Sahara, covering the essential imperial cities and Merzouga without extra stops. The 10-day tour adds more time in the Middle Atlas and the Dades Valley, so the drives feel less rushed. The 15-day tour is our most complete Casablanca itinerary, built for travelers who want to explore the north, the desert, and the south of Morocco in a single trip without repeating any cities. All three can be adjusted to add or remove destinations based on how much time you have.
Morocco Desert Tours from Marrakech
Desert tours from Marrakech are one of the most direct ways to reach the Sahara. The route crosses the High Atlas Mountains, passes the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and continues through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge before reaching the dunes of Merzouga. Our private tours include the drive itself as a highlight, with stops for photos and local guides at each major site, plus a camel trek and a night in a desert camp once you reach the Sahara.
Marrakech is our busiest departure point, and we offer three lengths to match different travel styles. The 6-day tour is our most popular option, giving you enough time at each stop without long, back-to-back driving days. The 7-day tour adds a Fes finish, so you can end your trip in a different imperial city instead of returning to Marrakech. The 10-day tour extends the route with more time in the Atlas Mountains and additional stops in the south, making it a good fit for travelers who want a fuller Morocco itinerary built around the desert.
Morocco Desert Tours from Fes
Desert tours from Fes take you through central Morocco before reaching the Sahara. The route passes through Ifrane, the Cedar Forest, and the Ziz Valley on the way to Merzouga, where the tour includes a camel ride and an overnight stay in the dunes. Depending on the itinerary you choose, the trip can continue to Marrakech, Casablanca, or Tangier, or loop back to Fes, so you can pick the route that fits your onward travel plans.
Fes is the shortest route to the Sahara, and our three itineraries reflect that. The 3-day tour is a quick round trip built for travelers with limited time who still want to see Merzouga and ride a camel into the dunes. The 4-day tour adds an extra stop, so the drive feels less rushed and you get more time in the desert camp. The 7-day tour extends the trip south to Marrakech, combining the Fes departure with the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Ait Ben Haddou for a fuller Morocco experience.
Morocco Desert Tours from Tangier
Desert tours from Tangier combine northern Morocco with the Sahara in a single trip, which makes them a practical choice for travelers arriving by ferry or flight into the north. The route runs through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga for the camel trek and desert camp. From there, the tour can finish in Marrakech, Casablanca, or loop back to Tangier, depending on the itinerary length you choose.
We offer three itinerary lengths from Tangier. The 5-day tour is built for travelers who want to reach the desert quickly, with stops limited to the essential sights on the way to Merzouga. The 10-day tour slows the pace down and adds more time in the imperial cities and the Atlas Mountains before and after the desert. The 15-day tour is our longest northern route, covering the north, the desert, and the south of Morocco in one trip, so you see the country’s main regions without flying between cities.
How Many Days Do You Need for a Desert Tour?
The ideal Morocco desert tour lasts 3 to 5 days if you’re traveling from Marrakech or Fes. If you want to see more destinations, such as Chefchaouen, Casablanca, or the imperial cities, a 7 to 15-day itinerary gives you a more complete trip with less time spent driving each day.
Which Desert Is Best to Visit in Morocco?
Merzouga, home to the Erg Chebbi dunes, is the most visited destination on a Morocco desert tour. It offers tall golden sand dunes, camel trekking, private desert camps, and reliable sunrise and sunset views, which is why most travelers choose it over other desert regions.
Are Morocco Desert Tours Safe?
Yes. Morocco desert tours are generally safe when booked with a licensed local tour operator. Private transportation, an experienced driver-guide, and a well-planned itinerary all help keep the trip comfortable and predictable.
What Should I Pack for a Desert Tour?
Pack comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a light jacket for cool desert evenings. A small backpack is also useful for carrying personal items during the camel ride and your overnight stay in the Sahara.
Where Do Morocco Desert Tours Start?
Most Morocco desert tours start from Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, or Tangier. Each departure city has its own set of itineraries, and private tours can also be arranged to start from other cities across Morocco on request.
How Much Does a Desert Tour Cost?
The cost of a Morocco desert tour depends on the trip length, accommodation level, group size, and travel season. Private desert tours generally start from around $450 per person for shorter itineraries, with longer trips and upgraded accommodations priced higher. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your travel plans.