Sahara desert tours in Morocco
The Sahara is the experience most travellers come to Morocco for — but the logistics are confusing. There are three main desert regions, each with its own gateway town, driving time and personality. Here's everything you need to pick the right one and book with confidence.
The desert regions
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
The iconic Sahara experience: towering orange dunes up to 150 m, Berber camps and sunrise camel rides at Erg Chebbi.
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Zagora & M'Hamid
The shorter Sahara escape from Marrakech: stony hammada desert and the smaller dunes of Tinfou, reachable in 2 days.
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Erg Chigaga
The remote alternative to Merzouga: 40 km of untouched dunes, reached only by 4x4 from M'Hamid. No mass tourism.
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Agafay desert
The "stone desert" just 45 minutes from Marrakech. Not Sahara dunes, but a lunar landscape perfect for a half-day or overnight camp.
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Merzouga vs Zagora: which desert?
The eternal Morocco question. A head-to-head comparison of Morocco's two main desert routes to help you pick the right one.
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Merzouga vs Agafay
Authentic Sahara experience versus a luxury camp an hour from Marrakech. Which works for your trip?
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3-day Sahara tour from Marrakech
The classic 3-day loop: Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Todra Gorge and Merzouga. What to expect and how to book.
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Luxury desert camps compared
Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps, Scarabeo, Erg Chigaga Luxury. What each one delivers — and how much it costs.
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Sahara from Marrakech vs from Fes
Should you start the desert loop from Marrakech or Fes? Routing, driving times and pros/cons of each gateway.
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How to book a Sahara tour
Private vs shared tours, prices, what should be included, and how to avoid the worst operators.
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