Discover Sahara Tours
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9 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 18
Shared 3 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga
Marrakesh, Morocco
Discover Sahara Tours
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9 reviews
€NaN
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 18
About this trip
What’s included
- 🚐 Pickup & Drop-OffPickup is provided from hotels & Riads located in accessible central areas of the city. For accommodations inside the Medina where vehicle access is limited, we will arrange a nearby meeting point
- ❄️ Comfortable TransportTravel in comfort throughout your journey in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, van or modern minibus, depending on the number of people traveling in your shared group.
- 👳 Local Licensed DriverYou will have an experienced local driver with you for the journey. Note: Moroccan law prohibits drivers from acting as guides in destinations. They are licensed for touristic transportation ONLY
- ⛽️ Fuel & TollsAll fuel costs and tolls associated with the driving are included.
- 🛏️ AccommodationsAll overnight stays are included and carefully selected for comfort, atmosphere, and location. You’ll enjoy accommodations that reflect the character of each region.
- 🍳 MealsDaily breakfast and dinner are included at your accommodations. These meals typically feature a mix of traditional Moroccan cuisine and international options.
- 🐪 Camel RideExperience the magic of the desert with a guided camel ride to your Sahara camp, led by an experienced camel handler. Travel across the dunes as you take in the changing colors of the desert sky.
What’s not included
- 🥤 Drinks (incl. Water)Beverages such as water, soft drinks, fresh juices, specialty coffees, or alcoholic beverages—are not included. These can be purchased at restaurants, cafés, and stops along the route.
- 🧭 Local GuidesLicensed local guides are not included at sightseeing locations. These specialists provide historical & cultural context to enhance your understanding of each destination, however hiring is optional.
- 🎟️ Entrance FeesEntrance fees to monuments, museums, kasbahs, film studios, and other attractions are not included unless explicitly stated in your itinerary.
- 🙏 Tips & GratuitiesGratuities for your driver, local guides, and camp staff are not included. We are proud to pay fair, livable wages to our team. Tipping is always optional and entirely at your discretion.
- 🥗 LunchesLunches are not included. Each day, your driver will stop at recommended restaurants along the route where you may choose what you’d like to eat based on your preferences and budget.
- 🍽️ Breakfast on Day 1Breakfast on the 1st day is not included. Please be sure to have breakfast before your scheduled pickup, especially as the first day often involves an early departure and a full day of travel.
- 🛍️ Personal ExpensesAny personal purchases made during the tour—such as souvenirs, gifts, snacks, clothing, optional activities, or additional beverages—are not included and are at your own discretion.
- 🛡️ Travel Insuranceis not included but is strongly recommended for all travelers. A comprehensive policy can provide coverage for trip cancellations, medical emergencies, delays, and unexpected interruptions.
Available Packages
Deluxe Camp
Available until 1 days before departure
€151
Classic Camp
Available until 1 days before departure
€105
Student Special
Available until 7 days before departure
€95
Available Add-Ons
Single Supplement
€70
Deposit: €7
One Hour Quad Bike in the Sahara Desert
€60
Deposit: €6
4x4 Transfer to Camp
€20
Deposit: €2
Continue to Fes (NO RETURN to Marrakech)
€40
Deposit: €4
Itinerary
Discover Erg Chebbi
An Introduction
Your Organizer
Discover Sahara Tours
9 reviews
We are a boutique travel company in Morocco providing unique, upscale and sustainable travel options across the country. Founded by a Moroccan national and a native of the Sahara Desert, Ismail B., working with a US based travel enthusiast, Rene W., we differentiate ourselves from other tour operators in Morocco because our primary goal is to provide you with a once in a lifetime experience that will leave you with the best memories of your time in Morocco. We are also dedicated to providing living wages to everyone who works with us.
Reviews
VL
Organisation pas top. Manque d’information sur les horaires de départ pour la journée 4x4 dans le désert. Nourriture pendant les 4 jours très basique et sans saveur. Malheureusement pour nous il a fait très froid, ce qui n’a pas aidé à nous sentir bien pendant ces 4 jours. Beaucoup de route pour 1 journée dans le désert. Nous le savions avant de partir mais nous pensions que les visites qui jalonnent le trajet allaient être sympa, nous avons été déçus.
By Virginie L for Shared 4 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga on Dec 26, 2025
Price/quality of the tour not in line with expectations and felt like the southern part of the itinerary (Marrakesh - Zagora - erg chigaga - and all the way to Merzouga) were a bit of a waste of time. The "luxury" camp for the night in erg chigaga was 50km away from the road and reachable only via 4x4. We got there just before the sunset and left just before sunrise - very high waste of time and money, since you do not really enjoy the time there and you'll be sitting in a casa for the first three days. Big shout out to the driver, which professionaly drove us during the itinerary and represented the company (which disappear during the itinerary and didn't even jump on a call with me when on day 1 our accommodation was of very poor quality and not in line with the Royal package I had paid for), saving their asses. The most interesting part of the tour started in Merzouga desert (erg chebbi - amazing dunes, packed with activities, and great sunset/sunrise). The way back to Marrakesh through the gourges was also nice. If I had known in advance I'd have picked a tour of the northern part of the loop of the itinerary, skipping the itinerary that went through Zagora. @fd.rc
By Federico P for 5 Day Luxury Excursion from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert on Mar 14, 2025
We had the most amazing time with Houssine on the trip. He looked after us and our needs extremely well. As vegetarians we weren't sure how reliable and good the food would be but excellent restaurants which cater well for dietary needs has been sourced. I had the best vegetarian tagine I'd ever had in the Sahara dessert at Nomad restaurant.
If resources allow, please do not hesitate to book the 4 night tour. You get so much more out of it, riding the sand dunes in 4x4, meeting nomadic tribes and just getting to chill in the Sahara, walking the dunes. If you do 3 nights you arrive in the evening then get up to head home for sunrise so you don't get quite the same experience.
We had some customers on our tour who were quite demanding but discover Sahara tours did everything they could to try and help them.
One of the best tours of my life. My 8 year old got so much out of it too.
By Victoria V for Shared 4 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga on Feb 27, 2025
Very enjoyable and well organized day tour to Ait Ben Haddou through the Atlas Mountains. We travelled kilometres of stunning views and landscapes, especially the Tizi N'Tichka Pass.
Ismail Elhafidi is a great guide, very friendly and attentive. He showed us around the fabulous village individually. His sense of humour kept the trip fun and exciting.
Reasonable price, highly recommended!
Grace & Jack "Ali Baba" from Poland
By Grazyna Z for Shared Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou on Feb 22, 2025
The trip to Zagora was great, Ismail and Ahmed looked after us and made us feel welcome.
The accommodation was comfortable and the communal area was good to get to know others. The food was delicious and the team at the camp was friendly and helpful.
Would recommend for a two day trip out of Marrakech.
By Jayne A for Shared 2 Day Excursion from Marrakech to Zagora on Jan 29, 2025
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We did 5-day trip with Discover Sahara Tours was absolutely fantastic! From breathtaking desert landscapes to charming villages, every moment was unforgettable. The highlight was reaching the remote dunes of Chegaga, where we enjoyed a magical sunset camel trek and spent a peaceful night in a comfortable desert camp under the stars.
The entire journey was well-organized, with great accommodations, delicious meals, and an excellent team that made sure we were comfortable and happy throughout. This trip was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend Discover Sahara Tours for an unforgettable desert experience!
By R W on 23 Dec, 2024