Have you ever wanted to explore the Sahara Desert or ride a dromedary (camel) across sand dunes? Marrakech, Morocco is a great base from which to enjoy a spectacular desert tour.
Not only can you enjoy the tranquil wilderness of the desert, but you can visit a fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Site and the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains.
In my opinion, the 5 Marrakech desert tours reviewed below are the best you will find. Also see our Marrakech Travel Guide.
If you go on the right desert tour from Marrakech, you can enjoy the warm hospitality of the Berber nomads, sleep in a tent out in the desert, and explore fascinating cultural sites that have attracted the attention of high-profile photographers and movie companies from all over the world.
Top desert trips from Marrakech
| Private 3-DAY SAHARA DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA | MARRAKECH to Fes: 3-DAY DESERT ADVENTURE | 4-DAY DESERT SAFARI TO Merzouga FROM MARRAKECH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure Point | Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech | Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech | Hotel pick up in Marrakech |
| Departure Time | 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Duration | 3 days | 3 days | 2 days |
| Includes | Expert guide, air-conditioned minibus, 1-night hotel stay in Tinghir, 2 “camel” rides, 1-night camping in the desert, visits to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, Quzazate, the Todgna Gorges, the Rissani date market, and the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi | Visits to Quarzazate & Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, 2 “camel” rides across the shifting sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, dinner & breakfast, 1 night in a hotel, and 1 night at a desert campsite | Air-conditioned minibus, Visits to Quarzazate, Agdez, the Draa Valley, & Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, 2 “camel” rides, dinner & breakfast, and 1 night at a desert campsite |
Are you an avid camper? Have you ever imagined you might sleep in a tent in the Sahara Desert? This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sleep amongst the sand dunes of the Sahara. If you’re intending on taking a Marrakech Sahara tour, then you’ll love this Sahara Desert tour.
