SAHARA DESERT TOURS

SAHARA DESERT TOURS

How far is the Sahara Desert from Marrakech? Or how far is the Sahara Desert from Fes? These are the most frequently asked questions before organizing Sahara Desert tour either from Marrakech or Fes. Marrakech is about 8 hours drive from Sahara Desert of Erg Chegaga. Glamping in the Sahara Desert of Morocco is an incredible journey from Marrakech, passing through Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the highest pass in Morocco offering breath-taking views over the High Atlas Mountains. There are two gateways to the deserts of Morocco, Erg Chegaga nearest desert to Marrakech and Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga is 8 hours drive from Fez.

 

All the following Sahara Desert tour outlines in Morocco can be customised to meet your requirements by shortening or extending your Morocco Desert experience based on your pre & post included destinations in your itinerary:

 

1st Option: Sahara Desert overnight stay

Day 1: Departing Marrakech and drive to the Moroccan Sahara Desert – Camel riding by sunset and overnight in a tent under the stars.

Day 2: Departing Sahara Desert to Marrakech

There are many amazing stops on the way from/to the Moroccan Sahara Desert, the drive duration based on different stops that will be suggested by your private driver.

 

2nd Option: Agafay Desert

Day 1: Departing Marrakech and drive to Agafay Desert – Dune Buggies & Camel riding by sunset in Agafay and overnight in a tent under the stars.

Day 2: Departing to your next destination

This option includes Agafay Desert that is thirty kilometres from Marrakech and it’s a stone desert with no golden rolling sand dunes like the Sahara Desert. But it’s still a great option for those who don’t have enough time or desire to save long travel durations and enjoy this rocky landscape completed with a stunning view of the High Atlas Mountains. If you can’t overnighting here, a day trip to Agafay Desert from Marrakech will definitely get you a taste of the desert especially 1001 Arabian nights dinner under the Moroccan stars.

 

3rd Option: Marrakech Desert tour 3 Days

Day 1: Departing Marrakech to Zagora for an overnight

Day 2: Drive to Erg Chegaga desert – Camel ride by sunset in Sahara Desert and overnight in a tent under the stars. 

Day 3: Departing Sahara Desert to Marrakech

 

4th Option: 4 days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Departing Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via Tizi-n-Tichka pass

Day 2: Drive to Skoura via Moroccan Kasbahs & Oases

Day 3: Drive to Erg Chebbi desert – Camel riding by sunset in Sahara Desert and overnight in a tent under the stars. 

Day 4: Departing Sahara Desert to Fes

This option can be switched and start your glamping experience in Morocco from Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour. Also, Fes Desert tours are doable by starting from Overnight Desert tour from Fes.

 

5th Option: Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 5 Days

Day 1: Departing Fes to Merzouga via Middle Atlas Mountains

Day 2: Exploring the Moroccan Sahara – Dune buggies & sunset camel riding in Sahara Desert and overnight in a tent under the stars. 

Day 3: Drive to Skoura via Rissani and Todra Gorges

Day 4: Drive to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou via Ouarzazate

Day 5: Drive to Marrakech

Don’t hesitate to contact us for a more detailed program. Please note that the proposed timeline for your trip will be discussed and personalized according to your preferred dates and duration of stay.

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