3-day Marrakech Desert Tour
A fast-paced adventure for limited time, with long driving days, Atlas scenery, Berber villages, desert dunes and an overnight camp.
Authentic experiences
Marrakech Desert Tours
Visit the Sahara with one of our special Marrakech desert tours.
Plan your desert journey
Choosing the Right Marrakech Desert Tour
Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco's iconic desert landscapes. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains and scenic valleys to the Sahara for camel rides, desert camps and wide-open views.
Choose a short escape or a multi-day journey shaped around your pace, interests and time in Morocco.
4 to 5-day Marrakech Desert Tours
A balanced journey through the Sahara, Atlas Mountains, kasbahs and traditional villages.
Extended and Custom Marrakech Desert Tours
Six to ten-day routes for travellers who want a slower, more off-the-beaten-path desert journey.
Travel well
Seasonal Considerations for Marrakech Desert Tours
- Snow can cover High Atlas passes from December to February and slow travel.
- Shorter winter days affect photography and sightseeing time.
- Desert sunsets remain spectacular but happen earlier in the afternoon.
- An early start or a longer itinerary helps make the most of daylight.
- Daily pacing can be adjusted for winter weather and road conditions.
Private journeys
Find the route that fits you.
MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour
Four days from Marrakech through Zagora and Merzouga.
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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
5-day Desert Tour - Sahara, Kasbahs & Canyons
Five days from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi, kasbahs and canyons.
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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
6-day Desert Tour - Sahara, Kasbahs & Berber Villages
Six days from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga and southern Morocco.
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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
Desert Tour from Marrakech New Year in Morocco
Celebrate New Year in the Sahara with a private Marrakech desert journey.
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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
3-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech
Three days from Marrakech to the wild Erg Chigaga dunes.
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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS
Travel details
Our Marrakech desert trips include
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech.
- Private, regularly maintained 4x4 vehicles equipped for Sahara travel.
- Experienced multilingual drivers and local guides.
- A scenic High Atlas crossing through passes and valleys.
- A guided visit to Ksar Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- A camel ride at sunset or sunrise in the Sahara dunes.
- A night in a desert camp or boutique desert lodge.
- Kasbahs, oases, gorges and traditional villages along the route.
- Friendly on-the-ground support and easy phone assistance.
Along the way
Desert destinations worth the road.
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Near Merzouga, Erg Chebbi is Morocco's best-known sand sea, with tall dunes, camel trekking, desert camps and sunset views.
Erg Chigaga Dunes
Inside Iriqui National Park near Mhamid, Erg Chigaga offers a wilder, wider Sahara landscape reached through remote southern Morocco.
Tizi n'Tichka
This High Atlas pass links Marrakech with southern Morocco through high, winding mountain roads and far-reaching views.
Telouet
An Atlas village known for the historic Telouet Kasbah and its position on the old caravan route toward Marrakech.
Ounila Valley
A red-toned valley between Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, marked by adobe villages, mountain views and old granaries.
Ksar Ait Benhaddou
A UNESCO-listed mud-brick ksar below the Atlas Mountains and one of southern Morocco's most recognisable sites.
Ouarzazate
Known as the Door of the Desert, Ouarzazate combines kasbahs, oases, museums and a long film-making history.
Dades Valley
A dramatic High Atlas valley of red earth, palm groves, Berber villages, rock formations and kasbahs.
Todra Gorges
A narrow canyon in the Atlas Mountains, where high rock walls frame the river as it emerges toward Tinghir.
Private tours
Marrakech desert tour prices
| Tour | Starting price |
|---|---|
| 2-day Zagora Desert Tour | From 1,850 MAD per person |
| 3-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour | From 2,850 MAD per person |
| 3-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour | From 3,225 MAD per person |
| 4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour | From 3,600 MAD per person |
| 4-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour | From 4,000 MAD per person |
| 4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour | From 3,600 MAD per person |
| 5-day Desert Tour - Sahara, Kasbahs and Canyons | From 4,400 MAD per person |
| 6-day Desert Tour - Sahara, Kasbahs and Berber Villages | From 5,500 MAD per person |
Prices are from a minimum of four participants.
A 15% supplement applies from 24 December through 5 January.
2-day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Zagora
- Zagora Dunes - Agdez - High Atlas - Marrakech
3-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech
- Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Zagora
- Zagora - Tamegroute - Mhamid - Chigaga Dunes
- Chigaga Dunes - Iriki Lake - Foum Zguid - Tazenakht - High Atlas - Marrakech
4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour from Marrakech
- Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate
- Ouarzazate - Agdez - Nkob - Merzouga
- Merzouga - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley or Skoura
- Skoura - Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
5-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour from Marrakech
- Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Skoura
- Skoura - Dades - Todra Gorges - Tamtatoucht
- Tamtatoucht - Amelagou - Merzouga Dunes
- Merzouga - Tazarine - Agdez
- Agdez - Ouarzazate - High Atlas - Marrakech
6-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech
- Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Benhaddou
- Ait Benhaddou - Foum Zguid - Erg Chigaga Dunes
- Erg Chigaga - Mhamid - Zagora - Agdez
- Agdez - Nkob - Tizi n'Tzazert - Todra Valley
- Todra Valley - Dades Valley - Skoura
- Skoura - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
What are the best desert trips out of Marrakech?
The two main Marrakech desert destinations are Erg Chebbi near Merzouga and Erg Chigaga near M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Routes to them take time, but also explore Ksar Ait Benhaddou, Kasbah Amridil in Skoura, Todra Gorges, the Merzouga region and the Ziz Valley palm groves.
Can you reach the Sahara Desert on a day trip from Marrakech?
No. A one-day desert journey is not possible because of the distance. A fast trip needs at least two or three days, depending on the desert you want to encounter. The Marrakech to Erg Chebbi road is about 570 km and begins by crossing the mountains, with striking landscape changes along the way.
Is Casablanca far from the Sahara Desert?
Yes. Casablanca is on the Atlantic coast of northern Morocco, so a day trip from there to the desert is not possible. First reach Marrakech: Casablanca is 244 km away, around one hour and thirty minutes to two hours by road. When time is short, flights to Errachidia or Zagora can connect travellers with Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga.
What is the most requested Marrakech desert trip?
The 5-day Desert Tour – Sahara, Kasbahs & Canyons, the 4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour, and the 4-day Erg Chebbi Dunes Tour are the most requested. They suit travellers with about a week in Morocco who want time in Marrakech as well as the desert.
How much Marrakech desert tours cost?
Prices vary by group size. From four participants, current starting prices are 1,850 MAD for the 2-day Zagora tour, 2,850 MAD for the 3-day Erg Chebbi tour, 3,225 MAD for the 3-day Erg Chigaga tour, 3,600 MAD for the 4-day Erg Chebbi and 4-day Zagora/Merzouga tours, 4,000 MAD for the 4-day Erg Chigaga tour, 4,400 MAD for the 5-day Sahara, Kasbahs & Canyons tour, and 5,500 MAD for the 6-day Sahara, Kasbahs & Berber Villages tour. A 15% supplement applies from 24 December to 5 January.
How to get a Marrakech to Fes luxury desert tour?
Services can be adapted to your travel preferences. Select Superior accommodation for upgraded hotels and access to the available Merzouga luxury desert-camp options.
How to book a desert trip?
Complete the booking form and the team responds within 24 hours with availability, confirmation and the booking procedure. You will then provide your hotel address or a phone number for a riad in the medina.
What type of transportation is used?
Excursions use an air-conditioned SUV such as a Toyota Land Cruiser or similar, or a minibus when a larger vehicle is required. Vehicles have regularly checked seat belts.
Are these trips private or in a group?
Tours are private and the vehicle is not shared with anyone outside your group. Desert group departures occasionally run in high season; check availability for shared or last-minute options.
Tailor-made Morocco
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