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- 3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Geluxe: Southern Morocco: Marrakech, the Atlas Mountain & the Sahara
- 3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
- From Cairo - Private 3 Days 2 Nights White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour
- Sahara Desert Trip 5 Days & 4 nights
- Morocco Family Trip
- Ouarzazate Desert Tour 3 Days
- Desert Trip From Marrakech 4Days
- 7 Days Morocco Sahara Desert Tour From Tangier to Marrakesh
- 4 Day/ 3 Nights Sossusvlei Experience ( Camping)
3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had so much fun on our short trip and learned a ton. He even went out of his way to help us sort out some travel issues.”
Alysse, traveled in January
The dramatic canyons of Todra Gorge and towering dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga await. Guided walks through Valley of Roses reveal Berber villages, while sunset hikes across Morocco's highest sand dunes lead to Tiziri camp.
Duration 3 days Destinations Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Erfoud, Rissani, Merzouga, Alnif Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Guided Morocco Tours From $586
25% Off- US$440You save $146
Geluxe: Southern Morocco: Marrakech, the Atlas Mountain & the Sahara
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great tour tour. The tour was absolutely amazing.”
Riyad, traveled in January
Dramatic valleys of Dades Gorge and golden dunes of Merzouga create an unforgettable backdrop. Guided walks among olive groves in Ouirgane's Atlas Mountains offer glimpses of desert oases and traditional Berber villages.
Duration 8 days Destinations Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou, Ouirgane Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $2,299
25% Off- US$1,724You save $574
3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very reliable company! Family friendly tour, with high flexibility and reliability.”
Betty, traveled in December
The majestic canyons of Todra Gorge lead to Erg Chebbi's 150-meter dunes. Guided walks through Valley of Roses near Kelaat M'Gouna complement the passage through High Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters.
Duration 3 days Destinations Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Tinghir, Erfoud, Rissani, Merzouga, Midelt, Ifrane, Fes Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Guided Morocco Tours From $650
25% Off- US$488You save $162
From Cairo - Private 3 Days 2 Nights White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Absolutely incredible!!!! Got back to our hotel at 9:30 pm., long day , but very much enjoyed the white desert!”
baileepie, traveled in September
From Black Desert's volcanic landscape to White Desert's chalk formations, natural wonders abound. Crystal Mountain's unique formations and El-Hez village's springs captivate visitors. Moderate hiking suitable for ages 1+ with experienced desert guides.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cairo, Bahariya Oasis, White Desert Age Range 1 to 120 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From $163
10% Off- US$147You save $16
Sahara Desert Trip 5 Days & 4 nights
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic!!! The driver and guides were top notch, so informative, caring and helpful.”
Daniel, traveled in November
Dramatic 300m canyons of Todra Gorge give way to Erg Chebbi's towering dunes. Merzouga's twin oases and Khamlia's Gnaoua musicians enhance visits to hidden Tissardmine oasis. Sunset camel rides lead to nights under Saharan stars.
Duration 5 days Destinations Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Boumalne Dades, Todra Gorge, Rissani, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, KhamliaSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 65 year olds Operated in English, French Operator Morocco Mountain Guides From
10% Off- US$650
Morocco Family Trip
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We explored the vast Moroccan landscape and learnt the culture of the Berber people. We ate ancient Moroccan foods including their welcome mint tea.”
Justin, traveled in March
Spectacular desert paths stretch from Imi Oughlad (1,450m) to Tizi n'tachete (2,000m). Moulay Brahim gorge offers views of Jebel Toubkal (4,167m). Desert bivouacs and mountain gîtes provide shelter near remote Berber settlements.
Duration 9 days Destinations Marrakesh, Imi Oughlad, Tiziane, Tizi Oussem, Imlil Age Range up to 91 year olds Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator Trek in Morocco From
10% Off- US$637
Ouarzazate Desert Tour 3 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was fantastic and clean, and the food was amazing!”
Martin, traveled in June
Golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise from Skoura Oasis. Hidden valleys in Dades Gorge and dramatic walls of Toudgha Gorges create stunning backdrops. Remote Berber camps and ancient water channels near Erfoud reveal desert life.
Duration 3 days Destinations Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Merzouga Age Range up to 79 year olds Operator Private Desert Tours From
10% Off- US$632
Morocco's highest dunes at Erg Chigaga offer prime sandboarding opportunities. Ancient caravan routes wind through remote Berber villages, while guided walks through Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou showcase historical architecture.
Duration 4 days Destinations Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Agdz, Zagora, Mhamid, Erg Chigaga, Foum Zguid Age Range up to 79 year olds Operator Private Desert Tours From
10% Off- US$497
7 Days Morocco Sahara Desert Tour From Tangier to Marrakesh
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The high level of professionalism, education, sensitivity and discretion made this short trip a real gift.”
Alessadro, traveled in May
Rif Mountain trails near Chefchaouen lead to Merzouga's towering sand dunes. Todgha Gorges' 300-meter canyons and Atlas Mountains' Tizi N'tichka pass at 2260m provide dramatic scenery. Desert camping and camel treks complete the adventure.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tangier, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Merzouga, RissaniSee all destinations Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Escorted Morocco Tours From
10% Off- US$1,307
The iconic Dune 45 glows at sunrise with panoramic Namib Desert views. Big Daddy dune beckons climbers before Dead Vlei's stark beauty and ancient acacia trees appear. Sesriem Canyon's dramatic formations complete the adventure.
Duration 4 days Destinations Windhoek, Sossusvlei Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
10% Off- US$1,076
Desert Hikes & Trip Reviews
- From Cairo - Private 3 Days 2 Nights White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour
We went on this tour excited to see a completely different world from the bustling streets of Cairo, and boy was I in for a treat. Our driver Miguel was quiet at first but turned out to be an incredibly charismatic and funny companion that we’re never going to forget. The trip itself was really flexible. You can go to the black desert, Agabad valley, crystal mountain, Bahariya oasis, and white desert (but you can skip some if you’d like). I would recommend skipping just crystal mountain because it’s nothing more than a few tiny hills with crystalline formations visible only up close, but the rest of the places were amazing. The white desert is a fitting finale to the trip. The sky is ridiculously clear and free of light pollution and my friend and I stayed up all night to stargaze and walk around the white desert which is just a perfectly comfortable temperature in the fall. At nightfall we had a hearty dinner that Miguel made for us. with what little Arabic I knew and what little English he knew, we still managed to make a beautiful connection and even crack jokes. After dinner we joined the other groups around campfires and listened to them play Bedouin music and dance around the fire. The drive back after overnight camping was sobering even though we were excited about the rest of the trip. I have no idea if you get to have your choice of drivers but if you do, I highly recommend Miguel. I know he’s too humble to put himself on the spot so I’m happy to do it for him. The only major spot in Egypt I didn’t get to go to was Alexandria and I have to say this was definitely one of my top 2 activities here!
- Sahara Desert Trip 5 Days & 4 nights
All I can say is...fantastic!!! Lahcen with Morocco Mountain Guides was just amazing, flexible and had everything perfectly arranged. He went out of his way to adjust the trip and include things we really wanted to do but didn't think we had time to do(climb Mt Toubkal). The driver and guides we had were top notch, so informative, caring and helpful. I couldn't have asked for a better tour...highly recommend!!!
- Morocco Family Trip
little miscommunications here and there, by overall was manageable