Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is a private and personalized Sahara adventure designed for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of the Moroccan desert.
Unlike standard group tours, you travel in a private vehicle with your own driver, allowing you to enjoy a more flexible and personal experience.
What makes this tour special is the opportunity to travel from Marrakech to the Sahara in just one day, experience a camel ride through the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the spectacular sunset, enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire, and sleep under the stars.
The next day, you can choose to continue to Fes or return to Marrakech, giving you the flexibility to adapt the journey to your travel plans.
It is more than just a desert transfer — it is a fast, private and unforgettable Moroccan adventure combining mountains, valleys, traditional culture and the Sahara Desert in one unique experience.
What's included
air condittioned car or minivan with professional driver
camel ride
1 night in tent accommodation
Dinner
Breakfast
lunch and drinks
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech → Merzouga Desert
Ait Ben Haddou
2h
Your private desert adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. The drive to the Dades Valley takes approximately 7–8 hours in total, excluding sightseeing and meal breaks. Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with approximately 2–3 hours of driving through mountain landscapes and time for photo stops. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Allow approximately 1.5–2 hours to explore the historic fortified village, with the option of arranging a local guide at an additional cost. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” The drive from Ait Ben Haddou takes approximately 30–45 minutes. You may stop for lunch in or near Ouarzazate
Merzouga
30m
Continue through Tinghir, Erfoud and the Ziz Valley toward Merzouga. This section of the journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, excluding stops. You may stop for lunch along the way; lunch is not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Depending on the season and your arrival time, enjoy a camel ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes lasting approximately 1–1.5 hours. Watch the breathtaking Sahara sunset before reaching your desert camp.
At the camp, enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music and an evening under the stars. Dinner, overnight accommodation in the desert camp and the camel excursion are included when specified in the selected tour package. Breakfast at the camp is normally included the following morning, while drinks, snacks and personal expenses are generally excluded.
Day 2: Merzouga → Marrakech or Fes
Fez
2h
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacular Sahara sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast at the camp, leave Merzouga by private vehicle.
Option 1 — Merzouga → Fes
Travel through the Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in the cedar forest near Azrou and continue through Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.
Option 2 — Merzouga → Marrakech
if you want to return to Marrakech you will pay an additional 100 euro and you Travel back through the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Todra and Dades valleys, Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.
End of your private desert tour in Fes or Marrakech.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will determine with the customers the meeting point and timing after the reservation process
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
