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The 15 Best Sahara Desert Tours from Marrakech & Fez

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Merzouga is ten hours from Marrakech, which is why almost every trip out to the big dunes takes three days. These 15 differ on the route back, the camp standard and whether the group is six people or sixteen, each priced per head.

From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour - Crossing the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

1.3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15,308 reviews · 3 days · from $134Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with a multilingual guide such as Ayoub, Hanan, Rachid, or Adil. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, and Todra Gorge, then ride camels into Erg Chebbi for sunset, Berber music, and a desert night. Expect long drives, shared transport, included breakfasts and dinners, and a small bag for camp.

“ADIL WAS AWESOME! We had an amazing trip an felt very safe the whole time. They made frequent stops for food, water, and bathrooms. I only needed 100 USD for the whole trip. Highly recommend Adil!”

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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food - Day one: High Atlas passes and Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

2.Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,232 reviews · 3 days · from $122

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga by air-conditioned minibus, crossing the High Atlas and stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, and Todgha Gorge. Ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private desert tent, enjoy dinner with Berber drumming, and watch sunrise before the long drive back. Drivers such as Hichaam, Oussama, and Yusef are praised for safe, caring service.

“Younis, our driver, was impeccable. polite, courteous, considerate, very experienced and a great driver who made you feel safe. the trip was superb. Once in a lifetime!”

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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek - Ait Ben Haddou, the first major stop
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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

3.3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,125 reviews · from $115Top rated

Leave Marrakech early for Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride one camel into Erg Chebbi for sunset, sandboard, sleep in a Berber camp, and return to Marrakech on day three. Guides such as Abdul, Hammid, Yassine, and Mohamed are praised for safe driving and clear communication.

“Great experience at Sahara Desert. Very well organized and our guide Abdul was very helpful. Overall a must visit experience in Morocoo.”

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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights - Day two: Todra Gorge, fossils, and the camel trail
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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

4.3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,734 reviews · from $115

Leave Marrakech for the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will ride camels at sunset, sleep at a desert camp, and return by camel at sunrise. Guides such as Omar, Hakim, Mehdi, and Haadi have led past departures. Expect a friendly group of up to 19 and long drives.

“This was an amazing experience with great people. Simo, our tour guide was so much fun and made the trip wonderful!!!! I recommend booking.”

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3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga - Day 1: Tizi n’Tichka and Ait Ben Haddou
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3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga

5.3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,546 reviews · from $220

Travel from Marrakech to Fes in three days with stops at Tizi n’Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, the Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, eat tagine at a Berber camp, and cross the Atlas Mountains. Guides vary, with Yassir, Imad, Ayoub, and Abdul among the names reported for recent departures.

“We upgraded to luxury and we're very glad we did! We had a private driver in a pristine clean car for 3 days, he was very informed and helpful the whole way, it was a bucket list trip! The camp and hotels were amazing, the drive is very long but it's broken up by stops and tours, it is a bit touristy and you are expected to tip, however this didn't bother us too much .. as we are tourist! We would recommend this to anyone!”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals - Ait Ben Haddou, where clay architecture meets cinema
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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals

6.3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,252 reviews · 3 days · from $113

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset, sleep in a desert camp, watch sunrise, and sandboard. Drivers such as Jamal, Laarbi, Aziz, and Mohammed are praised for safe, friendly service. Expect long drives, basic camp facilities, and extra cash needs for lunches and drinks.

“Mohamed ben Haddou was a great Host and Driver. Everything well organized. Highlight is the night at the desert camp including the camel tour.”

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From Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Tour to Zagora & Ait Ben Haddou - Ait Ben Haddou and the earthen architecture of the south
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From Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Tour to Zagora & Ait Ben Haddou

7.2-Day Sahara Tour to Zagora & Ait Ben Haddou

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,925 reviews · 2 days · from $84Best value

Leave Marrakech for Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, eat dinner by the campfire, and sleep in a Berber desert camp. The long drive is the tradeoff. Drivers may speak English, French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese, and private groups are available.

“It was a really good experience. Especially muhammad was really humble and kind driver”

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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek - Crossing the High Atlas on day one
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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek

8.3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,770 reviews · from $133

Leave Marrakech at 7 a.m. for a fast-moving three-day route through the Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou, Skoura, Todra Gorge and Rissani. An English-speaking driver such as Omar, Adil or Hassan handles the road, while you ride camels to a desert camp near Erg Chebbi. Expect long drives, simple camp facilities and memorable sunsets.

“Our Driver Hassan was amazing, my husband was not feeling well he went out of the way to find a pharmacy and made sure he was comfortable.”

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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay - Midelt lunch and the Ziz Valley
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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

9.Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,716 reviews · 2 days · from $114

Travel from Fes to Merzouga with hotel pickup, stops in Ifrane, the cedar forests, Midelt, and Erfoud, then ride camels to a desert camp. Expect dinner, music around a fire, sandboarding, sunrise, and a long return drive. Drivers such as Mounir, Imad14, and Tarik are frequently assigned.

“Amazing activity, we really enjoyed the trip to the desert. Campsite and camel tour were great. Special shoutout to our driver Imad14 who made the long ride from Fes to Merzouga and back super comfortabel and fun. He took great care of us, amazing person!”

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals - Day 1: Crossing the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals

10.3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,652 reviews · 3 days · from $102

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley, Todgha Gorges, and Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset, eat dinner with Berber musicians, and wake for sunrise in the desert. Guides such as Abdul, Rezikki, Bijad, Ayoub, and Faysal are praised for keeping the long drives comfortable and well organized.

“My activity was amazing from start to finish. My driver Abdul was second none, he made everything easy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend Abdul to anyone who wants to make this an unforgettable experience.”

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From Marrakech: 2-Days luxurious experience to Zagora Desert - Crossing the High Atlas from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: 2-Days luxurious experience to Zagora Desert

11.2-Days luxurious experience to Zagora Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,502 reviews · 2 days · from $89

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Draa Valley, then ride one camel per person to a Zagora camp. You get dinner, Berber music, stargazing, sunrise, breakfast, and a private tent. Guides may include Simo, Mohamed el Qayed, Zohair, Hicham, or another English, French, or Spanish-speaking host.

“Our tour guide Mohamed was heaps good! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job. Genuinely one of the best experiences I’ve ever had”

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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains - Day one: climbing the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou
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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains

12.Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,434 reviews · from $127

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga in a group of up to 17, crossing the High Atlas and stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Rose Valley, and Todra Gorge. You’ll ride camels into Erg Chebbi, try sandboarding, and spend a night at a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast included. Guides such as Mohammad, Hakim, Simo, and Hesham have earned strong praise for their care.

“I had one of the best tour guides ever, Houcine was just amazing!!! He was very caring, funny, and thoughtful. If anyone needed anything he would cater to their needs. He even stopped the bus for a pharmacy when someone asked. He made sure our accommodations were Read more”

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure to Fes - Day one: High Atlas passes and the film-set kasbah
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure to Fes

13.3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure to Fes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,405 reviews · 3 days · from $138

Travel from Marrakech to Fes through Morocco’s High Atlas, kasbah country, Todgha Gorge, and the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a private desert tent, eat Moroccan meals, and enjoy Berber music. Guides such as Ajbli, Abderrahman Abbassi, Kamal, and Mohamed have earned strong praise for safe driving and friendly service.

“Excellent trip, we were lucky enough to have a good weather and really enjoyed every stop of our trip. Our driver Hicham was very kind and professional and perfectly fluent in French and English.”

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From Fes to Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour - Day 1: From Fes through cedar forest to Erg Chebbi
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From Fes to Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour

14.From Fes to Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,158 reviews · 3 days · from $182

Travel from Fes to Marrakech with an English-speaking guide and driver, crossing the Middle Atlas, riding camels at Erg Chebbi, sleeping in a Berber camp, visiting Todra Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou, and crossing Tizi n’Tichka. Guides such as Moha, Omar Faiz, and Hesham are praised for safe driving and lively local insight.

“We had an amazing 3 days traveling from Fes to Marrakech. The organization was perfect, and the experience was actually better than we imagined. A special shout-out to our guide, who was excellent throughout the journey. The stops were lovely, and the accommodations were great. If you are thinking about booking this trip, definitely go for it!”

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From Marrakech: Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp - Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s famous film village
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From Marrakech: Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

15.Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,137 reviews · 2 days · from $113

This $113 two-day trip takes you from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. You will ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a private Berber-style tent, and share dinner and drum music by the fire. Drivers such as Housayn Imlil, Mustapha, and Nourreddine are often praised for safe, friendly service.

“the tour was really good, everything went well and was able to see landscapes that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. On our way to the desert we stopped many times to appreciate the views, eat and visit ait benhaddou for example. The tent in the desert was really great and loved to see the stars from there. Sunrise from the dunes was also so good. I also want to thank our amazing driver Housayn imlil that drove 6+ hours on day one and other 6+ hours on day two, bringing everyone safely to destination. He also brought everyone back to different drop off locations as we had different hotels”

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