Desert tours from Marrakech
Morocco's southern gateway. Cross the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley on the way to the dunes.
Marrakech, the red city, is the most popular starting point for the desert. From here, the routes cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass and descend the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to Merzouga or Erg Chigaga.
If your trip starts in Marrakech, we pick you up at your hotel or riad and take you to the Sahara in 2, 3 or 4 days, with the option to finish back in Marrakech or continue to Fez without backtracking.
Must-see highlights
- The Tizi n'Tichka pass
- The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate and its film studios
- The Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges
- The Merzouga or Erg Chigaga desert
Tours From Marrakech
3 days / 2 nightsMarrakech → Marrakech
3 days from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert
Private 3-day route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, with a night in a Berber camp, returning to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
3 days / 2 nightsMarrakech → Fez
3 days from Marrakech to Fez via the Merzouga desert
Private 3-day route linking Marrakech and Fez across the Sahara desert, with a night in a Berber camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes.
4 days / 3 nightsMarrakech → Marrakech
4 days from Marrakech: valleys, kasbahs and the Merzouga desert
Private 4-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert, with more time for the Dades Valley, the Todra gorges and two nights in the south.
4 days / 3 nightsMarrakech → Marrakech
4-day Erg Chigaga desert tour from Marrakech
Private 4-day 4x4 adventure from Marrakech to the great untouched dunes of Erg Chigaga, via Zagora and the Draa Valley, far from the crowds.
7 days / 6 nightsMarrakech → Marrakech
7-day grand tour from Marrakech: desert and kasbahs
Private 7-day tour from Marrakech through the kasbahs, the Merzouga desert and Fez. A tailor-made Morocco trip in your language.
10 days / 9 nightsMarrakech → Tangier
10 days from Marrakech to Tangier via the desert and the north
Private 10-day tour from Marrakech to Tangier via the Merzouga desert, Fez and Chefchaouen. A tailor-made Morocco trip in your language.
1 dayMarrakech → Marrakech
Day trip to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech
Private day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas: Berber villages, the Setti Fatma waterfalls and nature. In your language.
1 dayMarrakech → Marrakech
Day trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech
Private day trip from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in Morocco: monkeys, a boat ride and nature. In your language.
1 dayMarrakech → Marrakech
Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech
Private day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira, the Atlantic coastal town: World Heritage medina, blue port and argan groves. In your language.
Questions about Marrakech
How many days do I need from Marrakech to see the desert?
The reasonable minimum is 3 days / 2 nights to reach Merzouga, sleep in the dunes and return. With 4 days you enjoy it without rushing.
Do you pick me up at Marrakech airport?
Yes. We can start at your hotel, riad or directly at the airport. Just tell us your schedule.
Ready to discover the desert?
Tell us what you'd like and we'll prepare a route just for you, no commitment. Our local team replies to you directly.