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Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga, Morocco

Sahara Desert Tours – Morocco Sahara Tours

Sahara desert tours to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga. Ride a camel into the desert at sunset, sleep in a comfortable camp under the stars, and wake to sunrise over the sand on a private Sahara desert tour from Fes or Marrakech.

The Moroccan Sahara

The Moroccan Sahara is best experienced at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, where dunes rise up to 150 metres. A camel trek at sunset and a night in a desert camp are the highlights of any Morocco desert tour.

Sahara desert tours from Fes

From Fes, the 3-day Fes to Merzouga desert tour crosses the Middle Atlas through cedar forests to the dunes, with a night in a desert camp and a return to Fes.

Sahara desert tours from Marrakech

From Marrakech, the 4-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour crosses the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley before reaching the dunes.

Plan your visit: Fes to Merzouga travel guide · desert packing guide · Sahara seasonal advice · Marrakech desert itineraries.

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Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga, Morocco
3 Days / 2 Nights
From Fes

Fes to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour

Travel from Fes through the Middle Atlas to the golden Erg Chebbi dunes — camel trek, desert camp and a night under the stars.

  • Camel trek at sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Overnight in a Sahara desert camp
  • Cedar forests and Barbary macaques of the Middle Atlas
  • Traditional Berber dinner and music
Earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
4 Days / 3 Nights
From Marrakech

Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

Cross the Atlas to the Sahara, with Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades Gorge and the dunes of Merzouga.

  • Tizi n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas
  • Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO kasbah
  • Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Camel trek and desert camp in Merzouga
Red-rock scenery of the Dades Valley, Morocco
4 Days / 3 Nights
From Fes

4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

Cross Morocco from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara, the Dades Gorge and the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou.

  • Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara
  • Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
  • Camel trek and desert camp in Merzouga

Frequently asked questions

Which Sahara desert tour is best?

From Fes, the 3-day Merzouga tour. From Marrakech, the 4-day Marrakech–Merzouga tour. Both include a camel trek and desert camp.

When is the best time for a Sahara tour?

Spring and autumn are ideal. Summer is very hot and winter nights are cold.

Is the desert camp comfortable?

Yes — our camps have proper beds and bathroom facilities, with luxury upgrades available.

Book your sahara desert tours

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