Marrakech Desert Tours

Sahara Desert Tours from Marrakech

Most Sahara desert tours from Marrakech head for the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, the tallest and most beautiful sand dunes in Morocco. The road crosses the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stops at the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and passes through the Dades and Todra gorges before reaching the edge of the desert, where a camel takes you into the dunes for sunset and a night in a desert camp.

Every Marrakech desert tour we run is private: your own vehicle and guide, no group schedule, and stops wherever you want them. You can return to Marrakech or continue north and finish in Fes.

Which Marrakech Desert Tour Should You Choose?

• 3 days, Marrakech to Merzouga and back: the shortest trip that reaches the big dunes. Expect two long driving days.
• 3 days, Marrakech to Fes: the same desert night, finishing in Fes instead of driving back.
• 4 days: more time in the gorges and less time in the car, returning to Marrakech or ending in Fes.
• 5 days: the most relaxed option, with a full day in the desert.

If you only have one day, a trip to the Agafay desert near Marrakech is possible, but Agafay is a rocky desert, not sand dunes. See our Agafay desert day trip from Marrakech.

What Is Included

Every tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, hotel and riad stays with breakfast and dinner, a night in a desert camp with a camel ride, and hotel pickup in Marrakech. Lunches, entrance fees and tips are not included. Luxury desert camps with private bathrooms are available on request.

Best Time for a Desert Tour from Marrakech

Spring and autumn bring warm days and cool nights. Winter has clear skies but nights near freezing in the desert, so bring warm layers. In summer we start early and keep the hottest hours for the camp.

Compare all our Morocco desert tours, plan a longer trip with our Morocco itinerary guide, or see all our private Morocco tours.