Morocco Desert Tours™

We take pride in performing beyond the conventional Morocco desert tours in pursuit of your aspirations. We are your accomplice for the best desert tour in Morocco you can imagine.

Introduction

Welcome to Morocco

Morocco Desert Trips

Desert Tours in Morocco

It can be challenging to find the perfect desert trips in Morocco in your home beforehand. Also, selecting the departure city, organizing an itinerary, and choosing a Morocco tour operator can be a headache. Luckily, our website can solve all of those issues.

You can choose between hundreds of different itineraries that offer you various programs to take you around the country. You can browse our subcategories below to find what you need.

Above, we started by showing some of the most popular desert trips on our website. You can continue scrolling below to see more variations.

Desert Tours in Morocco

2021 Edition

70 Favorite Desert Tours in Morocco

The perfect itinerary is essential for desert tours in Morocco to be practical and culturally valuable. Have a look at the kind of destinations that every type of tour option has. If you don’t find something matching your choice, you might as well just select a different city to start your journey.

Marrakech desert tours

View of Jemaa el Fna square a departure location for Marrakech desert tours

Undoubtedly the most demanded tours in Morocco. Marrakech has a strategic geographic position and plenty of international flights to Morocco, making it the perfect hub to travel in Morocco. These excursions ooze a certain exotic feeling since Marrakech is connected to the camel caravans trades arriving from sub-Sahara Africa since its foundation 1000 years ago.

Our private Marrakech desert tours vary, considering the number of days and particular desert destinations. Our Morocco desert tours from Marrakech range from 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, and 7 days (one week tours).

To get to Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga dunes, you need to cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka pass above 2200 meters. After visiting Ouarzazate province, you can either descend to the Mhamid area or move towards the Merzouga dunes area through the Boumalne-Tinghir Eastern road.

These proposed desert tours in Morocco can be made in two different loops: the southern regions with the 1000 Kasbahs trails, the Dades Valley and Todra gorges, and the Draa Valley; and the northern path connecting the desert to Fes and Beni Mellal before returning to Marrakech. One of the most demanded excursions is the Marrakech to Fes tours.

Complete selection of Marrakech desert tours here

Fes desert tours

View of shops in the old medina a departure location for Fes desert tours

Journeys out of the Spiritual city of Morocco are designed to make you explore the desert through the opposite side of the Marrakech route. Our product managing staff were very creative and did a good job designing this specific Morocco Sahara Desert tour. Apart from the usual programs, desert tours can be of any size, and they can be custom-made, too. But in the market, one of the most requested voyages is also the Fes to Marrakech tours.

Our private Fes desert tours change, considering the number of days and specific desert destinations. Our Morocco desert tours from Fes range from 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, and 7 days (one week tours).

Departing from this city can be handy since many tourists arrive in Morocco flying to Fes and fly out from Marrakech. To arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes, you need to cross the Middle Atlas Mountains thru Azrou, where you will interact with wild monkeys. Before arriving in Merzouga, you will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of Ziz Valley and its millions of palm trees.

These proposed tours in Morocco can be made in two different loops: the southern regions and coming back north on a straight line, or continue West and include Marrakech. 

Complete selection of Fes desert tours here

Casablanca desert tours

View of Hassan 2 Mosque a departure location for Casablanca desert tours

When specific desert Morocco tours are available from Casablanca, they can be stunningly beautiful and aesthetically appealing.

Departing from Casablanca corresponds almost to the same tours departing from Fes. Both cities are conveniently connected by Morocco’s network of Motorways. Near Meknes, you will turn south in the direction of Azrou to see the wild Barbary monkeys at the Cèdre Gouraud Forest.

Our private Casablanca desert tours differ, considering the number of days and particular desert destinations. Our Morocco desert tours from Casablanca range from 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, and 7 days (one week tours).

These trips can be made on a loop. Visiting Fes, you move on south to the desert, continuing towards Ouarzazate. This trip’s final stage has to be crossing the High Atlas to reach Marrakech before heading back to Casablanca city. Expect snow during the winter months.

Complete selection of Casablanca desert tours here

Agadir desert tours

View of beach with blue sky a departure location for Agadir desert tours

Agadir is a famous beach in Morocco used as a starting point to many desert tours in Morocco. Many people decide to visit the dunes after a few days on the beach.

The desert trip through this side of Morocco presents a totally different country. You can use your imagination and create an idyllic vision. Conceive dragon trees, fortified granaries, arid mountains, kasbahs, argan trees, and prickly pear cactus species. Interestingly, the Anti Atlas Mountains resemble Yemeni landscapes.

Our private Agadir desert tours vary, taking into consideration the number of days and specific desert destinations. Our Morocco desert tours from Agadir range from 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, and 7 days (one week tours).

These proposed Morocco desert trips can be made in two different loops: the southern regions with the Tafraoute routes, the Draa Valley, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, and back to Agadir; and the northern path connecting the desert to Marrakech before returning to the Atlantic Coast.

Complete selection of Agadir desert tours here

Ouarzazate desert tours

View of Taourirt kasbah a departure city for Ouarzazate desert tours

For those landing in the city nicknamed the “door of the desert,” the dunes are one or two days’ distance away. You may choose any desert tour Morocco option in the market out of Ouarzazate Province. All are amazing.

You can find different Morocco private desert tours, either going south to Mhamid or east towards Merzouga. Either way, you will visit unique places but taking into account the differences. These tours have a timeless classic appeal of being a direct and unpretentious way of seeing the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

Our private Ouarzazate desert tours vary, taking into consideration the number of days and specific desert destinations. Our Morocco desert tours from Ouarzazate range from 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, and 7 days (one week tours).

These proposed Morocco tour packages can be made in two different loops: the southern regions with the 1000 Kasbahs trails and the Draa Valley; and the northern path connecting the desert to Fes and Marrakech before returning to Ouarzazate.

Complete selection of Ouarzazate desert tours here

How to choose a desert tour in Morocco

Every desert tour in Morocco can be easily handled by the vast majority of travelers.

However, based on destinations and durability, some Moroccan desert trips will be more engaging than others.

Usually, desert tours take you to the desert, but they can take you to other destinations on the way.

You should look for the specific quantity of days you need for your holidays in Morocco.

Consider itineraries with places that you particularly might like more such as valleys, historic cities, or oases.

Ultimately, trips with more days to explore the desert regions can be enriching if you want to understand the Moroccan people from the Sahara and explore the local culture.

  • Adventure tours
  • Arab heritage tours
  • Beach tours
  • Berber heritage tours
  • Birdwatching Tours
  • Buggy tours
  • Camel trekking tours
  • Corporation tours
  • Cultural tours
  • FIT tours
  • Family tours
  • Gastronomic tours
  • Golf tours
  • Hiking tours
  • Honeymoon
  • Imperial cities
  • Incentive
  • Islamic heritage
  • Jewish heritage
  • Luxury
  • MICE
  • Meditation
  • Mountain
  • Photography
  • Quad biking
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Trekking
  • UNESCO
  • Yoga

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How to get to Morocco

Morocco, a top-rated destination for foreign tourists, is very well served on international flights and famous airlines. Depending on the time you have, several arrival options exist. As a licensed travel agency in Morocco, we can operate tours in Morocco all over the territory.

Before choosing your Morocco desert tour, you have to figure out which airports you will use in Morocco. Some people arrive and depart from the same airport, while other travelers choose different arrival and departure cities. With the vast amount of low-cost companies, it’s straightforward to organize a tour starting and ending in different cities.

Morocco trips Options

  1. Morocco desert tours from Agadir
  2. Morocco desert tours from Casablanca
  3. Morocco desert tours from Fes
  4. Morocco desert tours from Fes to Marrakech
  5. Morocco desert tours from Ouarzazate
  6. Morocco desert tours from Marrakech
  7. Morocco desert tours from Marrakech to Fes

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Different types of Morocco desert tours

You can choose to visit Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga or to visit Erg Chigaga near Mhamid. Some itineraries even combine both most famous sand dunes in Morocco. It all depends on your preference.

Some tours also make a wider loop visiting other beautiful places to visit in Morocco, such as Chefchaouen, the Imperial cities, Rabat, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Casablanca, and Essaouria.

Morocco desert tours allow you to visit the Sahara Desert, departing from a bigger city such as Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Agadir, or even Ouarzazate.

Morocco tours can be divided into many thematics, and the same applies to desert tours. Everything can be focused on interesting subjects.

There are many types of desert trips in Morocco. Different in length, distinct in thematic, and considering the southern routes or northern programs, they all invite you to experience camel trekking in Morocco on the dunes.

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Morocco luxury tours

Searching for something unique while receiving the most high-grade service?

All our Morocco tours are set to Superior hotel quality. Still, we also offer Morocco luxury tours for those who like the best. Our luxury Morocco holidays grant the best vehicles, the best hotels, the best luxury desert camps, and the best restaurants. You can choose to upgrade all our tours from Superior hotel to Deluxe hotel or 5-Star hotel.

Luxury travel specialists

We specialize in planning luxury Morocco private tours, low-profile Morocco tours, and Morocco VIP tours for the most mysterious travelers.

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Morocco desert tour prices

If you’re wondering how much Morocco desert tours cost, consider different expenses to think about. Tour packages always include private transportation with a driver (usually in a van or 4X4, accommodation, Morocco desert camp experience, camel rides, dinners, and breakfasts). 

Check the price information tables below to have a general idea of our tours’ cost. The prices shown are an approximative daily average estimate. You should consult the updated price page for detailed information about tour costs.​

Prices of the Southern routes

Approximative daily average estimate based on a 5 days Marrakech tour.

Superior hotel
  • 181 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 104 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 86 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 75 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 71 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 66 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.
Deluxe hotel
  • 272 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 156 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 129 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 112 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 107 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 99 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.
5-star hotel
  • 444 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 255 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 210 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 184 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 175 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 162 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.

PRICES OF THE Southern routes and Imperial Cities

Approximative daily average estimate based on 8 days Marrakech tour.

Superior hotel
  • 187 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 110 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 92 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 81 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 77 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 73 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.
Deluxe hotel
  • 284 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 165 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 138 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 121 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 116 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 109 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.
5-star hotel
  • 465 € per day on a 1-person single room booking.
  • 269 € per day, per person on 2-person double room booking.
  • 225 € per day, per person on 3-person triple room booking.
  • 198 € per day, per person on 4-person double rooms booking.
  • 190 € per day, per person on 5-person triple and double rooms booking.
  • 179 € per day, per person on 6-person double rooms booking.

What to do in Morocco

Morocco is internationally famous for its friendly people, exquisite cuisine, beautiful sceneries, breathtaking landscapes, charming mountain rural areas, and great beach resorts.

The country offers a wide variety of activities, and what to do in Morocco actually depends on your preferences. If you are a mountain lover, trekking in Morocco is a must.

If you’re interested in history, the nine UNESCO sites in Morocco are distributed around the country, with historic urban areas and ancient medinas, and also natural areas of unparalleled importance for North Africa.

For sports and adventure seekers, Morocco can satisfy people searching for: golf, mountaineering, climbing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, hot balloon travel, buggy expeditions, sandboard, quad biking, horse rides, or even skiing and snowboarding in the counties ski resorts.

For those seeking culture and tradition, Morocco’s mix of European, African, Middle Eastern, Arabic, Jewish and Berber heritages promise to stun you in a truly eclectic, friendly nation.

UNESCO Sites

Of all the great sites in Morocco, nine are steeped in history. They have outstanding and unique universal significance. From Marrakech to Fes, and from Meknes to El Jadida or even Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The Moroccan sites permanently listed as UNESCO World Heritage are a must while visiting the country.

Moroccan World Heritage Sites

  1. Volubilis Archaeological Site
  2. The Historic City of Meknes
  3. Ksar Ait Benhaddou
  4. Medina of Essaouira
  5. Medina of Fes
  6. Medina of Marrakech
  7. Tetouan medina
  8. The Portuguese City of El Jadida
  9. The Medina of Rabat

Atlantic & Mediterranean Coasts

Apart from its historic cities, it is also the high-quality seaside resorts and the 3416 km of pristine coastline that contributes to Morocco’s popularity as a major tourist destination. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the West, Morocco offers sublime beaches to satisfy all trends. The majority of Moroccan beaches are large stretches of fine sand. Here you can enjoy lazy holidays in Morocco, or practice various water activities, including surfing or scuba diving. The beaches in Morocco are like the country: beautiful and diverse.

Moroccan beaches

  1. Agadir
  2. Al Hoceima
  3. Asilah
  4. Cabo Negro
  5. Casablanca
  6. Dakhla
  7. Dalia
  1. Dalia
  2. Essaouira
  3. Martil
  4. Oualidia
  5. Saidia
  6. Taghazout
  7. Tamuda Bay
  8. Tangier

Mountains

The Rif is a region in northern Morocco that consists mainly of mountains and plains. The Rif Mountains spread for approximately 500km from Tangier to Moulouya and end up slipping into the sea, facing Spain on the Mediterranean’s opposite side.

The Moroccan Atlas Mountains are partitioned among three massifs: the Anti, the Middle, and the High Atlas. The 2,500 kilometers long North African mountain range is the natural barrier between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. More than 25% of Morocco is covered with mountains, and the country has 18 peaks standing above 3500 meters of altitude. Jebel Toubkal, located 82 km south of Marrakech, is the highest peak, rising to 4,167 meters.

Moroccan mountains

  1. Atlas Mountains
  2. Rif Mountains

Sahara Desert

Beyond the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert begins to point out a totally different geography type. The desert in Morocco is magnificent, and its nature explodes in a dreamland of colors, shades, and tonalities. Dramatic looking mountains dominate the lush green oases filled up with millions of palm trees. The dark stone desert plateaus give birth to orange dunes. A trip to southern Morocco is always a must!

Moroccan desert

  1. Erg Chebbi Dunes
  2. Erg Chegaga Dunes
  3. Dunes de Laayoune
  4. Erg Al Yahudi
  5. Dunes de Tinfou
  6. Dunes de Tarfaya

Ksour, Kasbahs, Valleys, and Oases

Addressing the Morocco southern regions cannot be done without mentioning the walled villages called ksour, its fortified kasbahs, and its innumerous oases filled with endless palm grove. To really experience south Morocco, it is necessary to make the Road of 1000 kasbahs. This nearly 230 kilometers itinerary starts in Ouarzazate and goes all the way to Goulmima oasis, further east near Errachidia. The most famous protected village in Morocco is the Ksar Ait Benhaddou, a top UNESCO site in Ouarzazate. The many famous valleys in south Morocco surprise by its beauty and dramatic sceneries.

Moroccan Ksour, Kasbahs, Valleys, and Oases

  1. Ksar Ait Benhaddou
  2. Ksar Amezrou
  3. Ksar Tissergate
  4. Ksar Maadid
  1. Kasbah Telouet
  2. Kasbah Amridil
  3. Kasbah Taourirt
  4. Kasbah Timiderte
  5. Kasbah Oulad Othmane
  1. Draa Valley
  2. Ounila Valley
  3. Dades Valley
  4. Todra Valley
  1. Oasis Fint
  2. Oasis Skoura
  3. Mezguita palm grove
  4. Ternata palm grove
  5. Ziz palm grove

Imperial Cities

During your travel to Morocco, you cannot skip exploring the four ancient capitals of the kingdom, commonly designated the Imperial Cities. Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat are the core of the Moroccan historic urban areas. Nominated capital cities by the monarchs over time, these cities seem to have traversed history without losing their grandeur and their authentic character.

Moroccan imperial cities

  1. Fes
  2. Marrakech
  3. Meknes
  4. Rabat

What we do

Services

BEST Security

While supporting legal legitimacy, security, and honesty as our company’s primary work ethic values, we guarantee the client’s safety and satisfaction. Because we understand your needs as a tourist in Morocco, we succeed in efficiency while offering exceptional travel experiences.
  • No forced shopping.
  • No scams.
  • No abusive staff.
  • Women-friendly.
  • Elderly-friendly.
  • Gay-friendly.
  • Family-friendly.

Best price

We are a tour operator in Morocco, not a broker. Consequently, you buy directly from us, the supplier with a direct price matter, without third parties that charge commission rates. We are the preferred private Moroccan travel agency for many tourists year after year, proposing incredible Morocco travel packages.

  • No hidden costs.
  • No additional commissions.
  • No extra payments.
  • All monument tickets included.
  • Secure online payment options

Best service

We are a tour operator in Morocco, not a broker. Consequently, you buy directly from us, the supplier with a direct price matter, without third parties that charge commission rates. We are the preferred private Moroccan travel agency for many tourists year after year, proposing incredible Morocco travel packages.

  • Meticulously designed itineraries.
  • English-speaking booking process.
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Sleep in traditional Moroccan riads and renowned hotels.
  • Standard superior or Deluxe quality accommodation options.

About Us

MOROCCO DESERT TOURS™ is a subsidiary online brand of a Government-authorized licensed tour operator in Morocco established in 2019.

Our agency proposes the best desert trips in Morocco amidst the most competent service within a wide range of Morocco holiday package possibilities.

Our head company legally works under the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism as a travel agency, tour operator & DMC.

Tour Operator in Morocco

« Hello, my name is Aziz. I am the director of a well-established tour operator in Morocco working under a Government permit Nº 27D/2020. I take pride in performing beyond the conventional Morocco desert tours in pursuit of your aspirations. I am your accomplice for the best desert tour in Morocco you can imagine. »

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