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Morocco Tours from Marrakech
Marrakech is the gateway to the Sahara, the High Atlas and the Atlantic coast. Start here for desert journeys, mountain day trips and unforgettable experiences.
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Tours from Marrakech
Most of our journeys start in Marrakech. From the red city you cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, walk through the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and reach the dunes of Merzouga in two days — or stay closer with a day in the Ourika Valley, the Agafay desert or Essaouira.
Every tour from Marrakech is private and can be adapted: add a night in the Dades Gorges, end in Fes instead of returning, or upgrade to a luxury desert camp.
Traveller Experience
“An amazing desert experience, guided by Ahmed across the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara.”
Ahmed was extremely kind throughout the three day journey, offering to stop wherever we might like to and tailoring the trip to our needs. The camp was much more luxurious than I expected and really allowed everyone to relax after the long journey.
“An amazing desert experience, guided by Ahmed across the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara.”
An unforgettable desert experience!
An amazing desert experience, guided by Ahmed across the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara. Ahmed was extremely kind throughout the three day journey, offering to stop wherever we might like to and tailoring the trip to our needs. Can not recommend highly enough. The camp was much more luxurious than I expected and really allowed everyone to relax after the long journey. Thank you Ahmed for an unforgettable experience.
- 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Los Angeles
- January 2026
Traveller Experience
“My 13 year old son and I went on our first trip to Morocco together — all I can say is WOW!”
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable the entire trip. He kept us entertained and taught us all about Morocco — from ancient irrigation systems to the Berber lifestyle. Yes, the camel and desert part was the highlight, but the entire trip itself was great and really like a true tour of Morocco!
“My 13 year old son and I went on our first trip to Morocco together — all I can say is WOW!”
Highly recommended!! Just book it!
My 13 year old son and I went on our first trip to Morocco together from the US. We booked a 3 day private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara with camel tour and all I can say is WOW! It was such an amazing experience, we honestly couldn't have asked for more.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable the entire trip. When we were booking we were worried about the length of the drive, but he kept us entertained and taught us all about Morocco. From the plants and trees we see on the road, to the ancient and still used irrigation systems, how argon oil is made, the rose festival and harvesting, the Berber lifestyle and so much more. Yes, the camel and desert part was the highlight, but the entire trip itself was great and really like a true tour of Morocco! We visited Ait Benhaddou and he gave us a personal tour and got a chance to explore the Dades Valley & Canyon with many stops along the way.
The hotel and luxury tent experience were both comfortable, clean and great food and entertainment. The places we stopped for lunch had options for traditional Moroccan food.
We stopped as much as needed, but not too much to break the drive up. Seriously if you're considering booking this, just do it! Just be sure to bring a book or something to do in the car.
And I'll just end this by saying again - if you're considering it, just do it! We felt 100% safe the entire trip.
- 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Family
- April 2024
Traveller Experience
“Trip of a Lifetime — 100% Recommended.”
My husband and I had an absolutely fantastic 3 day tour from Marrakesh to Fes via the Atlas Mountains and Merzouga desert camp. Hassan became a treasured friend. We savored every minute — from stories of growing up in the area to learning about contemporary Moroccan life. Recommended 100% without reservation.
“Trip of a Lifetime — 100% Recommended.”
Trip of a Lifetime — 100% Recommended
My husband and I had an absolutely fantastic 3 day tour from Marrakesh to Fes via the Atlas Mountains and Merzouga desert camp. Hassan, our driver and guide, was a fantastic host and became a treasured friend over the course of our time together.
He was responsive to our needs and arranged everything perfectly. From hearing stories of his own growing up in the area, to frequent stops along the route, to hearing about contemporary Moroccan life, we savored every minute of the journey. We would have only scratched the surface of this fascinating country without this tour and we are so grateful to have had the chance to dig deeper and truly get a feel for Morocco and its people. Recommended 100% without reservation.
- 3 Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga
- Couples
- October 2023
Traveller Experience
“Beautiful Sahara and Moroccan culture memories — this was the trip of a lifetime for us.”
Our driver Ahmed was very professional, fun, knowledgeable, and patient. We stayed at the luxury camp — very comfortable, heated, and with running water. We watched both a sunset and sunrise on the dunes, and the stars in the sky were remarkable.
“Beautiful Sahara and Moroccan culture memories — this was the trip of a lifetime for us.”
Beautiful Sahara and Moroccan culture memories
This was the trip of a lifetime for us. We've been wanting to see the Sahara for years and finally made it. It was so beautiful and the trip and all the details were planned to perfection. Our driver, Ahmed, was very professional, fun, knowledgeable, and also very patient with all my questions leading up to the trip.
We stayed at the luxury camp, which was very comfortable, heated, and with running water. We watched both a sunset and sunrise on the dunes, and the stars in the sky were remarkable. We stayed at Xaluca hotel in Dades Valley in the way out to the desert which was luxury at its finest.
On the way home we stayed at the Kasbah Baha Baha, which was a really unique building with all the old time charm of an ancient Moroccan building but with modern amenities. We toured Hollywood sets for some of the most famous movies filmed in Morocco, saw fossils, drove through the high Atlas Mountains and the gorge in Dades Valley and learned all about Berber history. The scenery was breathtaking. Our teen son and daughter loved the entire trip as well. We will return to Morocco for another adventure soon.
- 4 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Family
- December 2025
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FAQ
Common questions about tours from marrakech
Three days is the minimum for Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Four days lets you travel at a gentler pace or finish in Fes.
The real Sahara is too far for a day trip, but the Agafay stone desert is only 45 minutes away and perfect for a sunset camel ride and dinner.
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