4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Camel Trek
Four days crossing the Atlas and trekking Sahara dunes on camel, with nights in a desert camp and a kasbah.
A 4-day private guided desert tour from Marrakech with professional English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport, camel trekking at sunset and sunrise, and overnight stays in a bivouac camp in the Sahara and kasbahs along the route. The tour crosses the High Atlas, visits Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, hikes Todra gorges, and includes selected dinners. You travel with your own guide and vehicle, not in a shared group.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech to Rose Valley
- Cross High Atlas Mountain
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Visit Ameridil Kasbah
- Walk along Skoura Oasis
- Overnight in Kasbah hotel
- Dinner
Day 2: Rose Valley to Erg Chebbi desert
- Hike Todra gorges and Tinghir Oasis
- Drive along Tafilalet Oasis
- Stop in Erfoud for a drink
- Overnight excursion over dunes
- Overnight in Sahara bivouac tents
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Agdez
- Visit Moulay Ali Cherif mosque and garden
- Visit local Kasbahs
- Drive along Anti Atlas Mountain and Draa Valley
- Overnight in local Kasbah hotel in Agdez
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 4: Agdez to Marrakech
- Visit Pacha Glaoui residence Kasbah
- Explore Atlas Film Studios
- Cross High Atlas Mountain via Tisi n Tichka
- Stops along the way to Marrakech
- Breakfast
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned transportation and a professional English-speaking driver/guide for all four days.
- camel trekking at sunset and sunrise in the Sahara.
- overnight stays in a kasbah hotel, a bivouac tent in the desert, and another kasbah hotel.
- selected dinners in Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley, and the desert camp.
- pickup from your Marrakech hotel.
- Every day 08:00
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Private 4-day desert tour from Marrakech with camel trekking, professional guide and selected dinners included, cross the Atlas.
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The experience
The tour leaves Marrakech heading south across the High Atlas, stopping at Aït Ben Haddou kasbah before dropping into the Rose Valley to visit Kasbah Amridil and walk the Skoura Oasis. That first night you sleep in a kasbah hotel. Day two takes you through Todra gorges and the Tinghir Oasis, then along the Tafilalet Oasis with a stop in Erfoud before you reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes: the heart of the tour. You ride camels at sunset and again at sunrise over the sand, then spend the night in a bivouac tent in the middle of the desert.
The third day moves west through the Anti Atlas and Draa Valley, with a stop at Moulay Ali Cherif to see the mosque and garden, and a chance to visit the local market if it's open that day. You overnight in a kasbah hotel in Agdez. On the final day you visit the Pacha Glaoui residence, a UNESCO-listed kasbah, and have the option to explore Atlas Film Studios before crossing back over the High Atlas to Marrakech, with stops along the way. Your driver speaks English and handles all the driving. Selected dinners are included in the desert camp and in Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley.
The vehicle is air-conditioned and the pace is set by your guide, not by a group schedule. Pickup from your Marrakech hotel is included, and children from age 1 are welcome: infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if you request one.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).
What does a camel trek in the Sahara actually involve on this tour?
You ride camels at sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, with your guide leading the trek. The rides are part of the overnight desert experience. You sleep in a bivouac tent in the sand between the two treks.
Where do I sleep each night on the 4-day tour?
Night one is in a kasbah hotel in the Rose Valley; night two is in a bivouac tent in the Sahara near Merzouga; night three is in a kasbah hotel in Agdez. The bivouac is a traditional desert camp with tents, not a resort.
Which meals are included in the tour price?
Selected dinners are included: one in Ouarzazate, one in the Dades Valley, and one in the desert camp. Lunch is not included, so you'll stop to eat or bring your own.
What is Aït Ben Haddou, and why is it on this tour?
Aït Ben Haddou is a UNESCO-listed kasbah in the Atlas foothills, one of Morocco's most photographed clay fortresses. The tour visits it on day one as you cross the mountains heading south toward the desert.
Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit, or if I've never ridden a camel before?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Camel riding requires no prior experience. Your guide will show you how to mount and ride. The days involve driving more than hiking, though day two includes a hike around Todra gorges.
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