Morocco Desert Tours

A night in the Sahara is one of the highlights of any trip to Morocco: a camel ride across the dunes at sunset, dinner in a desert camp and a sky full of stars. Our private Morocco desert tours start from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir and Errachidia, so you can reach the dunes wherever your journey begins.

Which Sahara Desert Should You Choose?

• Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: the high, golden dunes of the classic Sahara, reached from Marrakech in 3 days or from Fes in a shorter drive. Start with the 3-day Merzouga tour.
• Erg Chigaga: a remote sea of dunes beyond M’Hamid, reached by 4×4. Ideal for travelers who want silence and adventure, as on the 4-day Erg Chigaga tour.
• Zagora: smaller dunes, but the quickest desert trip from Marrakech. See the 2-day Zagora tour.

Compare the options in our guide Zagora vs Merzouga.

Desert Tours by Starting City

• From Marrakech: 2 to 9-day itineraries over the High Atlas. See all desert tours from Marrakech.
• From Fes: the shortest road to Merzouga, through the Middle Atlas and its cedar forests. See our tours from Fes.
• From Casablanca: longer tours combining the imperial cities and the Sahara. See our tours from Casablanca.
• From Tangier, Agadir and Errachidia: see our tours from Tangier, tours from Agadir and tours from Errachidia.

What a Private Sahara Desert Tour Includes

Every tour is private, with your own vehicle and a local driver-guide. The exact inclusions (accommodation, meals, camel ride, camp category) are listed on each tour page. You can choose between standard and luxury camps; read luxury vs standard Merzouga desert camps to decide.

Highlights on the Road to the Dunes

The journey is part of the adventure. Routes from Marrakech cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and pass the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many continue through the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge, with kasbahs, oases and Berber villages along the way.

Best Time for a Morocco Desert Tour

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures. Winter is sunny but nights in the dunes are cold, and summer is extremely hot. Read our guides to Merzouga weather by month and what to wear in the Sahara, and check the official Morocco tourism website for travel information.

Ready to see the Sahara? Choose a tour above or contact us to build a private desert itinerary.