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Sahara Desert Expedition

Watch the medina fade into golden dunes on Morocco's most iconic private desert route

Tour overview

Seven days from Marrakech to Merzouga and back — High Atlas passes, ancient kasbahs, gorge country, and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Built for travellers who want the Sahara without a two-week holiday.

Private vehicle throughout. Desert camp comfort can be standard or luxury. Optional camel trek at sunset or sunrise. Fully adjustable to your arrival day in Marrakech.

At a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts / endsMarrakech
StylePrivate · Adventure
From€1,850 pp
HighlightErg Chebbi camp

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Day by day

Day 1 Arrive Marrakech

Transfer to your riad. Optional evening stroll in the medina.

Day 2 Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka. Explore the UNESCO kasbah. Overnight Ouarzazate / Aït Benhaddou.

Day 3 Gorges to Merzouga

Dadès or Todra Gorge, then the road to Merzouga. Camel trek into the dunes. Desert camp.

Day 4 Sahara morning & return west

Sunrise on Erg Chebbi. Drive via Tinghir / Boumalne toward the Atlas foothills.

Day 5 Skoura & Kasbah route

Palm groves and kasbah stops, overnight in a refined desert-edge lodge or riad.

Day 6 Return to Marrakech

Scenic Atlas crossing. Farewell evening in Marrakech.

Day 7 Departure

Airport transfer, or extend with a day trip to Essaouira or Agafay.

Inclusions

Included

Private vehicle & driver throughout
6 nights accommodation (riad + desert camp)
Daily breakfast; dinner at desert camp
Camel trek (sunset or sunrise)
Airport transfers in Marrakech

Not included

Flights
Most lunches & dinners
Travel insurance
Tips & personal expenses