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Expert-led private & shared Morocco desert tours from Marrakech. 17+ years crafting unforgettable Moroccan adventures. Packages from €69.
Our Tours
Handpicked adventures for every type of traveller — from budget group tours to luxury private experiences.
3-Day Private
From €195
Private 3-day desert tour, Marrakech to Merzouga — the classic Sahara route, done your way. Cross the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou, thread the Dades and Todra gorges, then a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a luxury en-suite camp. Your own vehicle, your own driver-guide, fully customizable.
3-Day Shared
From €95
Join a small-group 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Daily departures, Aït Ben Haddou, Dades & Todra gorges, sunset camel trek, deluxe desert camp. Meet fellow travellers. From €95/person.
Private Day Trip
From €50
Day trip to the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech — Agafay Desert, Kik Plateau, Imlil village, Toubkal National Park hike, waterfalls & 3-course Berber lunch. Private 4x4. From €50.
Shared Day Trip
From €19
Shared Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech for just €19/person. Daily departures at 08:30. AC minibus, max 17 passengers, hotel pickup included. 110-metre cascades, Barbary macaques, optional boat ride and local guide. North Africa's tallest waterfalls — 3 hours from Marrakech.
2-Day Trek
From €125
2-day Mount Toubkal trek from Marrakech — summit North Africa's highest peak (4,167m). Licensed guide, refuge, mule, all meals. From €125.
3-Day Private
From €225
A one-way Sahara crossing from Marrakech to Fes in 3 days. Travel by private 4×4 through Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge to a luxury Erg Chebbi camp, then north via the Ziz Valley, cedar forests and Barbary apes, with drop-off in Fes. From €225 per person.
3-Day Shared
From €169
Take a shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara. Daily departures, max 17 travellers. Aït Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra Gorge, sunset camel trek, deluxe desert camp at Erg Chebbi, Ziz Valley, cedar forests. End in Fes. From €169/person.
Private Day Trip
From €35
Private Essaouira day trip from Marrakech with your own vehicle, driver, and local guide. Flexible schedule — depart when you want, scenic stops, argan cooperative, UNESCO Medina walking tour, fishing port, Gnawa music, Atlantic beach. From €35/person.
Shared Day Trip
From €19
Shared Essaouira day trip from Marrakech for €19/person. Daily departures. AC minibus, hotel pickup. UNESCO Medina, fishing port, Skala ramparts, argan oil cooperative, seafood lunch, Atlantic beach. Mogador — 2.5 hours from Marrakech.
3-Day Trek
From €195
3-day Mount Toubkal trek — Azzaden Valley circuit with acclimatization day. Summit 4,167m. Licensed guide, 2 nights, all meals. From €195.
3-Day Private
From €225
Starting in Fes? This 3-day desert route runs Fes to Marrakech across the Sahara. Cedar forests and Barbary apes, the Ziz Valley, a sunset camel trek and luxury Erg Chebbi camp, then Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas before ending in Marrakech. Private car and driver-guide. From €225 per person.
2-Day Shared
From €69
The most affordable way into the Sahara — a 2-day shared Zagora tour from Marrakech, and our lowest-priced group departure. Climb over the High Atlas, trace the Draa Valley palm groves, ride camels into the Zagora dunes at sunset and sleep in a desert tent, all with a small group. From €69 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €165
Sunrise hot air balloon Marrakech — 1-hour flight over Atlas Mountains, Berber breakfast, hotel transfer, certified pilots. €165/person.
Shared Day Trip
From €39
Quad biking in Marrakech — 2-hour ATV ride through the Palmeraie palm grove. Fully automatic, 1 quad per person, beginners welcome. Berber village tea stop. €39. Daily morning & afternoon.
3-Day Trek
From €195
3-day Atlas Mountains trek through Ouirgane Park & Azzaden Valley — Berber villages, hike or mule ride option. Year-round. From €195.
4-Day Private
From €275
Private 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with your own vehicle. Aït Ben Haddou, Skoura oasis, Dades & Todgha gorges, sunset camel trek, luxury camp, Draa Valley, Telouet Kasbah. The unhurried Sahara route. From €275/person.
Private Day Trip
From €55
Full-day Agafay Desert day trip from Marrakech — private 4x4, 1h camel ride, 3-course Berber lunch, Lalla Takerkouste Lake, Berber village visit. 9 AM–5 PM. From €55.
Shared Day Trip
From €17
Shared Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech — €17/person. Daily departures. Setti Fatma waterfalls, Berber villages, riverside tagine. 1 hour from Marrakech.
4-Day Trek
From €250
4-day Mount Toubkal trek — 3 nights at refuge, Ouanakrim acclimatization, summit 4,167m. Best for winter. Licensed guide, all meals. From €250.
6-Day Private
From €495
6 days linking the Sahara, Fes and the blue city of Chefchaouen from Marrakech. Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge and an Erg Chebbi camel trek, then a guided Fes medina, Roman Volubilis and Chefchaouen, with 5 nights half-board and an optional free Casablanca transfer at the end. From €495 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €35
Private Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech with your own vehicle, driver, and local guide. Flexible schedule, stop where you want, stay as long as you want. 110-metre cascades, Barbary macaques, optional boat ride. From €35/person.
Shared Day Trip
From €25
Camel ride in Marrakech through the Palmeraie palm grove — 1 hour, traditional Saharan attire, Berber village tea stop. Hotel pickup. €25/person. Daily. Family-friendly.
5-Day Trek
From €330
5-day Toubkal trek through Berber villages — 3 nights in guesthouses, Aguelzim Pass, summit 4,167m. Licensed guide, all meals. From €330.
6-Day Private
From €495
Flying into Casablanca? This 6-day grand tour of Morocco runs Casablanca to Marrakech via Chefchaouen, Volubilis and a guided Fes medina, then cedar forests, an Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek and luxury camp, Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas. 5 nights half-board. From €495 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €65
Agafay Desert dinner & sunset camel ride — 3-course Moroccan meal, fire show, stargazing. Romantic desert evening from Marrakech. From €65.
Shared Day Trip
From €49
Quad biking & camel ride combo in Marrakech — 1.5h ATV ride + 1h camel trek through the Palmeraie palm grove. Mint tea with Berbers. 1 quad per person. €49. Daily.
3-Day Trek
From €195
3-day trek from Imlil to Ourika Valley — traverse the High Atlas through Berber villages, mountain passes, cherry orchards. Year-round. From €195.
4-Day Private
From €265
Private 4-day desert tour from Marrakech via Zagora and the Anti-Atlas to Merzouga. Draa Valley, Tazarine, Saghro volcanic massif, Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek, luxury camp, Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou, High Atlas. 3 nights half-board. From €265/person.
Private Day Trip
From €80
Day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca — 3-hour drive, return by evening. Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Habous Quarter, Art Deco, Rick's Café. Licensed local guide included. From €80.
4-Day Private
From €315
4 days from Marrakech to Fes with a full day deep in the Sahara. Aït Ben Haddou, Skoura, Dades and Todra Gorge to a Merzouga lodge, then Khamlia village and Gnaoua music, a luxury camp, the Ziz Valley and cedar forests, ending with a Fes drop-off. Private vehicle throughout. From €315 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €25
Private Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech. Your own vehicle, driver & local guide. Setti Fatma waterfalls, Berber home visit, riverside tagine. From €25/person.
4-Day Private
From €315
From Fes down to Marrakech over 4 days, with a full Sahara day at its heart. Cedar forests and the Ziz Valley, a Merzouga lodge with pool, Khamlia village and Gnaoua music, a luxury desert camp, Todra Gorge, Skoura, Aït Ben Haddou and the Atlas. Your own car and driver-guide. From €315 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €50
Quad biking in the Agafay Desert — 2-hour ATV ride through rocky desert hills, dry riverbeds & Lalla Takerkouste Lake. 1 quad per person, fully automatic. 40 min from Marrakech. From €50.
4-Day Private
From €285
Erg Chigaga — Morocco's remotest big dunes — over 4 days from Marrakech. High Atlas, Draa Valley, Zagora, Tamagroute and M'Hamid, a sunset camel trek and desert camp, Iriqui lake, Foum Zguid, an Ouarzazate overnight and Aït Ben Haddou. Sahara camp overnight included. From €285 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €35
Private Marrakech walking tour — Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef, souks & Jemaa el-Fna food tasting. Full day, licensed guide. From €35.
5-Day Private
From €345
5-day combined Toubkal trek and Sahara desert tour from Marrakech. Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167m), Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek, luxury camp. Mountain guide, mules, full board on trek. From €345/person.
Private Day Trip
From €35
Private day trip Marrakech to Agadir — cable car to Kasbah Oufella, Agadir beach, Souk El Had, Crocopark. Tickets included. ~3h drive. From €35.
4-Day Private
From €315
Land in Casablanca and finish in Marrakech on this 4-day Sahara crossing. Middle Atlas cedar forests and Barbary apes, the Ziz Valley, an Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek and luxury camp, Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas. 3 nights half-board, private vehicle throughout. From €315 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €29
Sunset camel ride in the Agafay Desert — 1-hour trek at golden hour, Saharan robes, mint tea at a desert viewpoint, Atlas views. Back by early evening. 45 min from Marrakech. From €29.
4-Day Private
From €315
Marrakech to Casablanca in 4 days, timed to finish at the airport or your hotel. Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, an Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek and luxury camp, then the Ziz Valley, Midelt, the Azrou cedar forests and Ifrane. 3 nights half-board in your own vehicle. From €315 per person.
Private Day Trip
From €23
Day trip Marrakech to Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou — UNESCO ksar, Game of Thrones filming location, Atlas Film Studios. Return by evening. From €23.
2-Day Private
From €105
Short on time? Reach the Sahara from Marrakech in just 2 days via Zagora. Cross the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and the Draa Valley, ride camels into the dunes at sunset and sleep under the stars near Ouarzazate before returning to Marrakech. Private car and driver-guide; luxury camp upgrade available. From €105 per person.
4-Day Private
From €295
From Agadir to the Merzouga dunes and back in 4 days, with no road driven twice. Taroudant and Taliouine saffron country, Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, an Erg Chebbi sunset camel trek and luxury camp, then Zagora, the Draa Valley, Hara Oasis and Agdez. From €295 per person.
3-Day Private
From €285
3 days to the wild Erg Chigaga dunes from Marrakech, by Toyota Land Cruiser. High Atlas, Draa Valley, Zagora and M'Hamid, a sunset camel trek and desert camp, a sunrise ride, the Iriqui dry lake and a Foum Zguid return. Comfortable camp included; luxury upgrade +€125. From €285 per person.
2-Day Private
From €95
A 2-day kasbah-and-oases escape from Marrakech to Ouarzazate. Telouet Kasbah and the Ounila Valley, a guided visit to Aït Ben Haddou, an overnight at a Fint Oasis guesthouse, then the Skoura palm grove and Kasbah Amridil. Private vehicle and driver-guide, guesthouse stay included. From €95 per person.
3-Day Private
From €285
A round-trip Sahara adventure from Agadir to Erg Chigaga over 3 days. Taliouine saffron, the Draa Valley, Zagora, the Tamagroute library and M'Hamid, a sunset camel trek and desert camp, the Iriqui lake and a Foum Zguid return. Comfortable camp included; luxury upgrade +€125. From €285 per person.
Desert Comparison
Not sure which Sahara experience is right for you? Here's a quick comparison of Morocco's three main desert destinations.
| Feature | Merzouga | Zagora | Erg Chigaga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from Marrakech | ~560 km (9–10 hrs) | ~360 km (6–7 hrs) | ~450 km (8–9 hrs) |
| Minimum tour length | 3 days / 2 nights | 2 days / 1 night | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Dune height | Up to 150m (tallest in Morocco) | Smaller, rocky desert | Up to 300m (largest dune field) |
| Crowd level | Popular — more camps & facilities | Moderate — fewer tourists | Remote — very few tourists |
| Best for | First-timers, photography, classic dunes | Short trips, budget travellers | Adventure seekers, off-grid experience |
| Shared tour from | €95 per person | €69 per person | Private only — from €285 |
Why Marrakech Desert Trips
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Traveller Reviews
Real stories from real adventurers who've explored Morocco with us.
An absolutely unforgettable experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, the camp was stunning, and watching the sunrise over the Sahara dunes was worth every minute of the drive.
I was worried about booking a group tour but it was incredible value. Tiny group, perfect logistics, beautiful desert camp. I'll be back for a private tour next time!
We customised a 5-day private tour for our honeymoon. The team went above and beyond. The Erg Chebbi camp dinner under the stars was pure magic. Highly recommend!
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