Marrakech desert tours

A tourist in Morocco comes in search of its famous Imperial Cities, the Atlas Mountains, the coastal areas, and the Sahara Desert.

While searching for Marrakech desert tours, travelers come across a wide variety of choices and destinations.

The best Morocco desert tours generate the dilemma of choosing between Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga. Our well explained and detailed Morocco holiday packages make this process much easier.

Our main goal as a Marrakech travel agency is to offer several Marrakech desert trips providing trustworthy services and excellent quality.

When you book one of our Morocco desert trips you become part of the family, and we propose to give you the most enjoyable journey of your life. Certainly, your expectations will always be met.

Morocco is an extraordinary nation, with super friendly and tolerant people. During your excursion, you will encounter a cultural mix between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in one single country.

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Our Marrakech desert trips include

  1. Hotel pick-up and drop off.
  2. Friendly staff.
  3. Regularly maintained Marrakech Sahara tour-ready vehicles.
  4. Multi-lingual drivers and guides.
  5. Easy phone assistance if required.
  6. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains.
  7. Ksar Ait Benhaddou UNESCO site.
  8. Overnight in a desert camp.
  9. Camel ride.
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Destinations

These Morocco desert trips are a convenient way to explore this African nation. Due to its convenient geographic position, the legendary “Red City” is the starting point for numerous desert excursions. You will discover the best places to visit in Morocco and have a lot of fun in our company.

Frequently asked questions

The Moroccan desert is a fantastic stop for those who wish to visit such an amazing natural destination. The best Marrakech desert tours are made in two distinct locations: Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, and Erg Chigaga near M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Departing from Marrakech, Morocco desert tours do need a bit of time to arrive for those two mentions locations. These Morocco desert tours from Marrakech takes you to explore the UNESCO site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou in Ouarzazate, the picturesque Kasbah Amridil in Skoura, the fabulous Todra Gorges, the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes, the beautiful desert region around Merzouga, and the Ziz Valley endless palm groves.
No, technically and due to the distance separating Marrakech and the Sahara desert, a one-day journey to the desert is out of the question. The minimum needed for a fast desert trip will be 2 or 3 days, depending on how “big” of a desert you want to encounter. That is why our tours are perfectly designed to fit your needs. The Marrakech to Erg Chebbi road is about 570 km, initially through the mountains. This is a long journey but full of special places on the way. Departing from Marrakech the road goes up the Atlas Mountains, until reaching the Sahara Desert. The sudden change can be noticed and this landscape variation is unforgettable.

Yes, in fact, Casablanca is located on the Atlantic Coast of northern Morocco. A Casablanca desert trip, on a day tour, is not possible. You need first to get to Marrakech. The distance between Casablanca and Marrakech is 244 km, and the trip will take 1h 30m or 2 hours maximum. Therefore, from Marrakech to Sahara desert you still have to cross the Atlas Mountains and head to the southern regions. If you end up in Casablanca and are really short on time, you can fly to Errachidia or Zagora, where we can pick you up from the airport and take you to the dunes. There are daily flights from Casablanca to those desert cities, each of them serving Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga correspondingly.

Without a doubt, the most famous Marrakech desert trips are the 5-day Desert Tour – Sahara, Kasbahs & Canyons4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour, and the 4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour from Marrakech.

What happens is that many people only have one week to stay in Morocco, and after a few days of visiting Marrakech, they decide to head to the desert while visiting other places on the way. This is the perfect solution to enjoy the country.

Itinerary examples:

2-day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora
Day 2 – Zagora Dunes – Agdez – High Atlas & Tichka – Marrakech

3-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora
Day 2 – Zagora – Tamegroute – Mhamid – Chigaga Dunes
Day 3 – Chigaga Dunes – Iriki Lake – Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – High Atlas – Marrakech

4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Day 2 – Ouarzazate – Agdez (Draa Valley) – Nkob – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Day 3 – Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley or Skoura
Day 4 – Skoura – Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

5-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura
Day 2 – Skoura – Dades – Todra Gorges – Tamtatoucht
Day 3 – Tamtatoucht – Amelagou – Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
Day 4 – Merzouga – Tazarine – Agdez
Day 5 – Agdez – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

6-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou
Day 2 – Ait Benhaddou – Foum Zguid – Erg Chigaga Dunes
Day 3 – Erg Chigaga – M’hamid – Zagora – Agdez
Day 4 – Agdez – Nkob – Tizi n’Tzazert – Todra Valley
Day 5 – Todra Valley – Dades valley – Skoura
Day 6 – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Our Sahara desert tours from Marrakech price can vary depending on the number of participants. We run these private tours on a regular daily basis. We pick you up from your hotel and you will be accompanied by an English-speaking driver (may not be available in high seasons due to high demand). We list our Fes desert excursion rates below but take into consideration that the prices vary on the number of participants in each tour.

2-day Zagora Desert Tour

  • From 1850 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

3-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour

  • From 2850 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

3-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour

  • From 3225 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour

  • From 3600 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

4-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour

  • From 4000 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour

  • From 3600 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

5-day Desert Tour – Sahara, Kasbahs & Canyons

  • From 4400 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

6-day Desert Tour – Sahara, Kasbahs & Berber Villages

  • From 5500 MAD per person with a minimum of four participants

NOTE15% is added to these rates for this period: 24th December until 5th January. Check updated rates on our price page.

Our services can always be adapted to your travel preference. So, yes, we can provide an attractive Marrakech luxury desert tour. While booking with us, just select the “Superior accommodation” choice. Apart from special treats dedicated exclusively to our clients who want a Morocco Sahara desert tour LUX option, the main difference between the standard option will be regarding the quality of hotels. The “Superior accommodation” choice is very charming, and the available Merzouga luxury desert camp selection will delight those who search for the ultimate place to sleep in the desert.
You can easily book our marrakech to desert trips by filling up the booking form. You will get a prompt response within 24 hours, with the availability confirmation, and booking procedure. Furthermore, you will be asked to provide us the pick-up details including your hotel address, or the corresponding phone number if you are staying in a riad in the medina.
All our excursions include an SUV style of transport such as Toyota Land Cruiser (or similar) or a Minibus if the number of people requires a larger car. All our vehicles are air-conditioned equipped and provide fully secured and regularly checked seat belts.
We run private tours. Your vehicle will not be shared with anyone in your group of friends or family. Sporadically and during the high-season, we run desert group tours, so if you’re searching for shared Marrakech desert tours, try your luck and check availability on our page dedicated to Morocco last-minute tours.

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