Best Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech – 8 Days Sahara Adventure & Luxury Camp Experience

Discover the best Morocco desert tours from Marrakech. Ride camels in Merzouga, sleep in Sahara desert camps & travel to Fes or Erg Chebbi.

Experience the magic of Marrakech, the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït-Benhaddou, the stunning Dades Gorges, and a luxury camel trek in the Sahara Desert at Erg Chebbi.

This 8-day private Morocco desert tour from Marrakech combines culture, adventure, photography, hiking, and authentic Berber hospitality perfect for couples, families, photographers, and small groups.

Itinerary – Best Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakech

Warm welcome with some typical Moroccan sweet cookies, dates, and a bottle of water.

We will bring you to your hotel or riad and overnight in Marrakech.

Accommodation: Riad Passali

Day 2 – Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades

Depart Marrakech and journey across the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas. Stop for breathtaking viewpoints and visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït-Benhaddou, famous for its earthen kasbahs. Continue through cinematic landscapes to Boumalne, where desert valleys meet rugged mountains. Your kasbah-style guesthouse welcomes you with Berber hospitality.

Overnight: Boumalne

Accommodation: Darri Hana Dades

Day 3 – Dades Gorge Hiking Adventure

The new day starts with a wonderful hiking tour through Gorge of Dades. You will start at Gorge by car to the point we start, then we will cross the village to the wonderful canyon, slowly hiking through the Monkey’s Fingers canyon, passing. and fields of the village at midday, we go for lunch at family After enjoying a delightful lunch with a local family, we will head further down to the town to explore the vibrant market and capture some memorable photos. Following this, we will return to a nearby hotel to photograph the stunning views of the route leading up into the gorges after sunset. The evening will conclude with an overnight stay in the same kasbah, offering a serene and authentic experience overnight in the same kasbah. 

Accommodation: https://darrihanadades

Day 4 – Dades → Touroug → Arfoud → Sahara Desert

We leave the Dades Valley behind us and continue to the Sahara Desert. On our way, we will visit old villages, of course, and we stop at Touroug for a portrait. I will ask the people, of course, and we continue our way to the water system (khatarat) and then to Arfoud for lunch (Berber pizza), and it’s already time to move to the dunes of Erg Chebbi for the camel ride. Our camel men are waiting for us, so there you will enjoy the sunset and arrive at the luxury camp in the middle of the Sahara desert. There we have dinner and Berber music overnight.

Accommodation: Riad Madu

Day 5 – Merzouga → Rissani → Agdz

After breakfast, we will visit the vibrant souks of Rissani, known for their traditional markets and the unique park of donkeys. We’ll also explore the sheep market, a lively hub of local trade. From there, we’ll gather fresh ingredients to prepare a barbecue during our journey or take a Berber pizza in the souks of Rissani, and we’ll do the same tea on the way for lunch. We continue our way to open, starting with a 1000-kasbah way

There we stop for a visit to the same kasbah and then we go dawn all the way to Agdz. 

Accommodation: Ecolodge Maroc

Day 6 – Agdz → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

After breakfast, we depart from Agdz and make our way towards Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” We will make a brief stop to visit the charming Cascade Tizgui, a hidden gem nestled in the rugged landscape, offering a refreshing break amidst nature. By the time we can have lunch, we will there, and then we continue across the Tizi-N-Ait-Souan

Arrived in Ouarzazate, taking in the essence of this cinematic city known for its historic kasbahs and studios. And the same building of Doors in the mountains for movies. From there, we continue our scenic drive Marrakech across the High Atlas overnight in Marrakech. 

Accommodation: Loudi Marrakech

Day 7 – Marrakech Guided City Tour

Today is devoted entirely to an imperial city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We are talking about Marrakech, a major tourist destination in the country for its many attractions, both monumental and popular. You will discover it after breakfast during a cycling tour in and around the

medina of Marrakech. For example, the Kutubia Mosque, whose minaret is one of the

most photographed elements of Marrakech and served as inspiration for other great monuments, such as the Giralda of Seville. But the beauty of this city is also in its interiors, such as the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Bahia Palace. Any self-respecting tour cannot overlook the souks and artisan neighborhoods of the medina, nor the Jemaa el-Fna Square, El Badi Palace, or other cultural sites in the center. To rest, the riad will be your home again on this last night of your trip through Morocco. Of course, you can take pictures for Doors and People overnight. 

Accommodation: Loudi Marrakech

Day 8 – Departure

Transfer back to the airport. It is time to say goodbye to our hosts and take our flight back home. Or you can always extend your journey with some extra days in Marrakech

 Included

• Airport pick-up & drop-offPrivate air-conditioned transport

• English-speaking driver/guide

• 5 dinners

• 11 breakfasts

• Dades Gorge trekking

• Camel ride in Sahara

• Lunch with local family

 Not Included

• International flights

• Drinks

• Lunches

• Entrance tickets

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