Camel rides across golden dunes and a night in a luxury desert camp under endless stars.
Morocco is a feast for the senses. From the colorful souks of Marrakech, the journey leads over the Atlas Mountains and through ancient kasbahs to the golden dunes of the Sahara, where nights are spent in a desert camp under a sky full of stars.
Need to know
Best time to visit
October to April
How long to stay
7 to 10 days
Getting there
Fly into Marrakech or Fes, with private transfers to the desert.
Getting around
A comfortable car or 4x4 to cross the Atlas and reach the dunes, or a private driver for the long desert stretches.
Moments we'll plan for you
- Over the Atlas: Cross the High Atlas Mountains to the ancient fortified village of Aït Benhaddou.
- The gorges: Drive through the Dades and Todra gorges, with towering rock walls and small Amazigh villages.
- Into the desert: Ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp.
- Sunrise over the dunes: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand before starting the journey back.
What we'll organize for you
You tell us your dreams for Sahara Desert, and we take care of everything in between.
- Flights and your rental car: the best connections and a comfortable car waiting for you when you land.
- Hand picked hotels: the right place and the right room, chosen around you.
- Reservations and tickets: the tables, tours and experiences that sell out, secured before you arrive.
- Support while you travel: one message to us, and we take care of any changes along the way.
The highlights
- Marrakech: Souks, palaces and rooftop dinners.
- Aït Benhaddou: An ancient fortified village in the Atlas.
- Erg Chebbi: Golden dunes and luxury desert camps.
- Fes: A medieval medina full of artisans.
History and culture
- Mint tea: Sweet mint tea, poured from high above, is a warm sign of hospitality.
- Amazigh culture: The Indigenous Amazigh share their music, crafts and way of life.
- Souks: Busy markets full of spices, lanterns, rugs and handmade treasures.
- Hammam: A relaxing traditional bath and scrub, a ritual all over Morocco.
Food and drink to try
Tagine, Couscous, Mint tea, Pastilla.
Where to stay
Riads in Marrakech
Beautiful courtyard houses with fountains and rooftop terraces.
Luxury desert camps
Comfortable tents in the dunes, with dinner under the stars.
Kasbah hotels in the Atlas
Earthen fortresses turned into charming hotels.
Combine it with
- Essaouira: A relaxed coastal town with ocean breezes.
- Chefchaouen: The famous blue town in the Rif Mountains.
Let's design your trip to Sahara Desert
Tell us your dates and wishes in a free 15 minute call, and we take care of everything else.
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