- Casablanca
- 10 Days
Family Run Morocco Tour Operator Since Day One
Morocco Desert Tours, Built Around You
Desert Marruecos Tours designs private Morocco tours across the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains and the Imperial Cities. Every itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed package, so whether you want a short desert tour from Marrakech or a full Morocco travel package from Casablanca, we build it around your dates, your pace and your budget.
Private Morocco Tours Designed Around You
Most Morocco desert tours you find online are fixed group packages with a set departure time and a bus full of strangers. Ours are not. Every trip we run is a private Morocco tour with your own driver guide and vehicle, so you decide how long to stay at Ait Ben Haddou, whether to add an extra night in Fes, or whether you would rather skip Essaouira and spend that day in Marrakech instead. This is what we mean when we say custom Morocco tours: you tell us the shape of the trip, and we handle the roads, the timing and the logistics.
We work with travelers planning Morocco vacation packages of every length, from a 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to a full 14 day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca. Couples on a Morocco honeymoon tour, families looking for a Morocco family tour with shorter driving days, and small groups of friends all travel with us the same way: privately, and on their own schedule.
Explore The Sahara Desert With Local Experts
The Sahara Desert is the reason most people start looking into Morocco desert trips in the first place, and Erg Chebbi, the dune field near Merzouga, is where that picture in your head actually exists. We have spent years organizing camel trekking and overnight stays in the dunes, and we know the difference between a desert camp that looks good in photos and one that actually delivers a comfortable night under the stars.
A typical Merzouga desert tour with us includes a camel ride into Erg Chebbi timed for sunset, dinner around a campfire with Berber music, and a night in a Berber camp or, if you prefer, a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms and proper beds. In the morning you ride back out for sunrise before continuing toward Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley or Ouarzazate, depending on which direction your itinerary runs.
- Camel trekking at sunrise or sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Standard Berber camps and luxury desert camps, both with dinner and breakfast included
- Visits to local Berber villages and nomadic families living at the edge of the dunes
- Stargazing in one of the darkest skies in North Africa, away from any city light
Not sure how many nights in the desert is enough? Tell us your dates and we will recommend a route.
Why Choose Desert Marruecos Tours
Booking a Morocco tour operator from abroad comes with real, reasonable worries: is this company legitimate, will the price change once you arrive, will the driver actually show up. We built our business to answer those questions before you have to ask them.
100 Percent Private Tours
No shared buses and no fixed group schedule. Your vehicle, your driver guide, your pace.
No Hidden Costs
The price you agree on by email is the price you pay. Inclusions and exclusions are listed clearly before you book.
Local Desert Experts
A family run operator based in Marrakech with drivers who know the Sahara routes firsthand, not from a map.
Flexible Itineraries
Add a day, remove a stop, change your accommodation level. Every tour on this site can be adjusted.
Morocco Tours From Marrakech
Marrakech is the most common starting point for a Sahara desert tour, mainly because it is the shortest drive to the dunes. From here, desert tours from Marrakech range from a quick 2 day trip to Ouarzazate to a full 9 day route that loops through the Atlas Mountains, the Dades Valley and Fes before returning. If you only have a few days, this is usually where to start.
Morocco Tours From Fes
Fes to Merzouga is one of the classic Morocco desert routes, crossing the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas before dropping into the Ziz Valley and the dunes. It works well if you are flying into Fes directly or finishing a longer trip there, and it connects naturally onward to Marrakech for your departure.
Morocco Tours From Casablanca
Casablanca is where most international flights land, which makes it a practical starting point for a longer Morocco itinerary. Tours from Casablanca typically run through Rabat, Fes, the Sahara and the Imperial Cities before ending in Marrakech, giving you a complete picture of the country rather than just one region.
Flying into Casablanca? Our 10 and 12 day routes are built specifically around that arrival point.
Morocco Tours From Tangier And Ouarzazate
If you are arriving by ferry from Spain, Tangier is your gateway to the Imperial Cities and the north of the country before heading south to the desert. Ouarzazate, on the other hand, sits much closer to the dunes and works well as a base for shorter Sahara excursions or as a stop on a longer Morocco road trip through the Atlas Mountains.
Visit Morocco's Imperial Cities And Ancient Kasbahs
A desert tour is rarely just about the dunes. Most of our itineraries also pass through the Imperial Cities, Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech, along with UNESCO sites like Ait Ben Haddou and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. These stops are where the Berber culture, traditional riads and centuries old medinas come into the trip, balancing the wide open silence of the Sahara with the noise and color of the souks.
Along the way, routes often cross the High Atlas and Middle Atlas, the Dades Valley, the Draa Valley and the Ziz Valley, each with a different landscape and a different pace. Your driver guide can adjust time at each stop depending on what you want more of: photography time at the kasbahs, or extra hours resting at the riad.
Comfortable, Private Transportation Throughout
Every Morocco desert trip with us runs in a private 4x4 or minibus with an experienced driver guide, not a shared tourist coach. Depending on group size, that means a Toyota Land Cruiser or similar 4x4 for smaller groups and off road sections, or an air conditioned Mercedes Vito or minibus for families and larger parties. All our vehicles are maintained for long distance desert travel, since several days of this trip cover real distance through mountain passes and unpaved desert tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Morocco Desert Tours
How many days do I need for a Morocco desert tour?
A short desert tour from Marrakech can work in as few as 3 days, but most travelers who want to see the Sahara along with the Imperial Cities choose something in the 8 to 14 day range. If you are flying into Casablanca, our 10 day Casablanca to Marrakech route is a common starting point.
Is Merzouga or Zagora the better desert to visit?
Both sit at the edge of the Sahara, but Erg Chebbi near Merzouga has taller, more dramatic dunes and is the more popular choice for camel trekking and overnight desert camps. Zagora is closer to Marrakech and works better if you are short on time.
Are camel rides included in the price?
Yes, any itinerary that includes a night in the desert also includes the camel trek into the dunes and back out the next morning. If you prefer not to ride a camel, a 4x4 transfer to the same camp can usually be arranged instead.
Can I customize my itinerary?
Yes. Every tour listed on this site is a starting point. You can add days, remove stops, change your accommodation level, or combine routes from different cities. Send us what you have in mind and we will adjust it.
Are your tours private or shared?
All of our Morocco tours are private. You travel with your own driver guide and vehicle, and only with the people in your own booking.
Do you offer airport pickup?
Yes, airport pickup and drop off is arranged as part of your itinerary based on your arrival and departure city, whether that is Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes or Tangier.
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures for both the desert and the mountain passes. Read our full guide to the best time to visit Morocco for a month by month breakdown.
What should I pack for the Sahara Desert?
Light, breathable layers for the day, a warm layer for the evening since desert nights get cold, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a scarf or shemagh to keep sand out of your face during windier stretches.
Start Your Morocco Adventure Today
Send us your travel dates, your starting city, and roughly how many days you have. We will reply with a tailored itinerary and a clear price, no hidden fees, no pressure to decide on the spot.