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Morocco Sahara Desert Tour
Leave Marrakech behind and journey across the High Atlas Mountains into the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Discover ancient kasbahs and dramatic gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga, where you’ll meet local people, experience Gnawa music in Khamlia, ride camels at sunset and spend a night beneath the Sahara stars.
Continue through remote desert landscapes and the palm-filled Drâa Valley before crossing the mountains back to vibrant Marrakech. Morocco Sahara Desert Tour
Duration: 8 Days / private & authentic
Costs: Contact us
8 Days Morocco Sahara Desert Tour Overview
Travel Style
Private · Authentic
Focus
Sahara · Kasbahs · Gorges · Desert Culture
Pace
Balanced & Varied
The Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel or riad.
Take the rest of the day to settle in and enjoy your first impressions of Marrakech. Depending on your arrival time, relax at your riad, wander through the medina or experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna.
Tomorrow, leave the city behind and begin your journey south towards the Sahara.
Meals Included: None / Airport → hotel: 15–30 min
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, with beautiful views and changing landscapes along the way.
Stop at the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most impressive fortified villages. Explore its traditional earthen architecture and narrow passages before continuing towards Ouarzazate, the gateway to southern Morocco.
From Ouarzazate, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through palm-filled valleys, traditional villages and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Boumalne Dades for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner/ Driving: 5.30–6 hrs
After breakfast, begin the day by exploring the spectacular landscapes of the Dades Gorges, known for their dramatic rock formations, winding roads and beautiful mountain scenery.
Continue towards Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, where towering limestone cliffs rise above the narrow valley. Take some time to walk through the gorge and enjoy the impressive surroundings before continuing south-east.
As the journey continues, the landscape becomes increasingly arid and the first signs of the Sahara begin to appear. By late afternoon, reach Merzouga, at the edge of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes.
Tonight, settle into your hotel near the desert and enjoy a relaxed evening before your Sahara experience begins the following day.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 5–6 hrs
After breakfast, set out to discover the people, culture and landscapes of the Sahara around Merzouga.
Begin with a visit to a nomadic family, offering an insight into their traditional way of life in the desert. Continue to Khamlia, a village known for its Gnawa heritage, where you will experience traditional music and enjoy lunch before returning towards the dunes.
In the afternoon, it's time to leave the vehicle behind and experience the Sahara from a different perspective. Ride your camel into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping to watch the sun set over the desert.
Continue to your desert camp, where dinner and a peaceful night beneath the Sahara stars await.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, leave the golden dunes of Merzouga behind and begin your journey west through the fascinating landscapes of southern Morocco.
Travel through small desert towns and wide, arid landscapes towards Alnif and Tazzarine, experiencing a quieter and less-travelled side of the country along the way.
Continue towards the beautiful Drâa Valley, where the dry desert scenery gradually gives way to palm groves, traditional villages and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdz, a peaceful oasis town surrounded by mountains and lush date palms.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening in the heart of the Drâa Valley.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, leave the peaceful palm groves of Agdz and travel north through the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco.
Continue towards Ouarzazate, the gateway between the desert and the High Atlas Mountains. From here, begin the spectacular journey across the High Atlas, following winding mountain roads and enjoying beautiful views along the way.
Cross the mountains before descending towards the plains of Marrakech. Arrive in the Red City in the afternoon and settle into your riad or hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Driving: 6–7 hrs
Today is yours to discover Marrakech in your own way.
Wander through the colourful souks and narrow streets of the medina, relax in a traditional hammam, enjoy Moroccan cuisine or visit some of the city's beautiful palaces, gardens and museums.
Perhaps find a rooftop terrace for mint tea, experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, or simply take your time and enjoy the rhythm of the city.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Morocco. Your driver will pick you up from your riad or hotel and take you to Marrakech Airport in time for your flight.
Take home memories of colourful cities, mountain landscapes, Sahara sunsets and the people and places you discovered along the way.
We hope Morocco has found a little place in your heart — until next time.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner / Driving: 4.5–5 hrs
What is included:
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Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the journey
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Professional driver and transportation between all destinations
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Accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads and guesthouses
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Tour guide for the whole trip
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Entrance fees to monuments and attractions included in the itinerary
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Desert camp overnight in the Sahara
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Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset
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Local guided tours in Fes and Marrakech
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Guided visits and excursions according to the itinerary
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Merzouga desert excursion, including the nomadic family visit and Khamlia
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Breakfast every day throughout the journey
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Airport transfers on arrival and departure
What is not included:
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International flights to and from Morocco
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Lunches and dinners, except meals specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
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Drinks and personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service providers
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Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
NOTICE
Before welcoming you to Morocco, we make sure every detail is in place – from your final route and guides to timings, logistics, availability and agreed costs.
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