Marrakech & Sahara Tour, 6 Days

Marrakech and Sahara tour over 6 days: a guided day in Marrakech, then a private loop to the Merzouga dunes by Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge.

6 days / 5 nights

Marrakech, round trip

Private tour

Your hotel or riad

Marrakech & Sahara Tour Photos

Photos from the route of this private Sahara tour over 6 days: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra, Merzouga and Marrakech.

From €720 per person

About the Marrakech & Sahara Tour

This tour starts with your arrival in Marrakech and a full guided day in the city, then takes you on a private loop to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

You cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou, sleep in the Dades Valley and in a luxury desert camp, and return to Marrakech through Rissani and the Draa Valley. On the last day your driver takes you to the airport.

Read more about Merzouga, Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra and Dades gorges in our Morocco destinations guide; see also our article on the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs.

Marrakech & Sahara Tour Highlights

Marrakech & Sahara Tour Itinerary

Day-by-day plan of this private Sahara tour from Marrakech and back, over 6 days.

Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech

When you arrive in Marrakech, your driver is waiting to take you to your hotel or riad to rest. In the evening your driver and a local guide take you to Jemaa el Fna square, with its snake charmers and, as the day ends, its crowds, dancers, storytellers telling tales in Berber or Arabic, magicians and sellers of traditional medicines. When it gets dark the square fills with food stalls. After the visit we take you back to your hotel, where you can try tanjia, the Marrakech speciality, for dinner.

Day 2 · Marrakech guided tour

Today is a full day with a guide in Marrakech, to discover the history, art and culture of the walled red city. We visit the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque, the symbol of Marrakech, built in the Almohad style and topped with four copper globes that you can see from far away. Then the Ben Youssef medersa, the old Islamic college named after the Almoravid sultan Ali ibn Yusuf, with its carved Moorish decoration. We walk through the alleys and souks of the medina and the craft quarters, including the leather market, then visit the rooms and gardens of the Bahia Palace. The day ends back on Jemaa el Fna, with its musicians, storytellers and food stalls.

Day 3 · Marrakech, Tizi n'Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades

Early in the morning we leave Marrakech for the Dades Valley. We cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with wide views, and stop in small villages for tea and lunch. In the afternoon we visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a well known film location, where many international films and series were shot, among them Gladiator and Game of Thrones. We pass Ouarzazate, the door of the desert and the Hollywood of Africa, then drive through Skoura, Kelaat M’Gouna and the Berber villages of the valley to the Dades Valley, where we arrive in the evening and spend the night.

Day 4 · Dades, Todra Gorge, Erfoud, Merzouga

We drive from the Dades Gorge to Merzouga by way of the Todra Gorge, one of the most striking places in southern Morocco, and Erfoud. In Merzouga your camel guide is waiting to take you across the dunes of the Sahara for the sunset. After the ride you reach your luxury desert camp, where dinner is cooked over the campfire and served under the stars.

Day 5 · Merzouga, Rissani, Draa Valley, Marrakech

After breakfast in the desert we start the long drive back to Marrakech. We pass Rissani, still the main market town of the region, with a large souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays known for its leather and goatskins, then the Berber villages of Alnif, Agdz and the Draa Valley, with stops to meet local families and drink mint tea. Then we cross the High Atlas again by the Tizi n’Tichka pass, at 2,260 metres, and reach Marrakech in the evening, in time for a shower and a tajine for dinner.

Day 6 · Departure from Marrakech

Marrakech, with its souks, hammams and old buildings, has the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains just beyond its walls. At the end of your tour your driver takes you to the airport.

What's Included in the Marrakech & Sahara Tour

The price covers transport, your driver-guide, the camel trek, accommodation and breakfast and dinner; lunch, drinks and entrance fees are extra.

Included

Not included

Marrakech & Sahara Tour FAQ

Answers about pickup, the desert camp, meals, changes to the route and booking.

Is the Marrakech & Sahara Tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and choose where to stop.

Where does the Marrakech & Sahara Tour start and end?

Your driver picks you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and brings you back there 6 days later. We agree the pickup time with you when you book.

What is the desert camp like?

You spend the night in a luxury tented camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, with dinner, breakfast and an evening of Berber drum music. Tell us if you have special requests for the camp.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunch and drinks are not included; your driver stops at local restaurants along the way.

Can we change the Marrakech & Sahara Tour itinerary?

Yes. Because the tour is private we can add a night, change hotels or adjust the route. Tell us what you would like in your enquiry.

What should we bring?

Comfortable shoes, a warm layer for the evening in the desert, sunglasses, sun cream and a scarf. A small overnight bag is easier on the camel ride.

How do I book the Marrakech & Sahara Tour?

Send a free enquiry with your dates from this page and we reply with availability and the price. When online booking is open for this tour you can also reserve it straight away by paying a 30% deposit with PayPal; the rest is paid on the first day of the tour.

Marrakech & Sahara Tour Reviews

What our guests say about their private tours with Fes Luxury Tours. You can read all our guest reviews on Tripadvisor.

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Terence B Tripadvisor · May 2026

Enjoyable and wonderful tour

We started our holiday in Seville and took the ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier, Morocco. We found out not many private tours starting from Tangier. Luckily we found that Fes Luxury Tour has that service. We received quick response from the manager. She asked our plan and organized a stress free itinerary for us. Even though we spent a long time on the road, the car is comfortable and the driver was driving carefully on the whole 6 days’ journey. We are very happy for the tour and have no hesitation to recommend their services.

Tammy L Tripadvisor · September 2026

4 days Luxury tour from Fes to Marrakesh

The whole experience was excellent, it was stress free and easy. From booking to pick up, tour and hotels were all excellent. Our driver/guide Ayoub was very helpful and accommodating. He was a very thoughtful and careful driver. He explained things, culture and places of interests to us throughout the trip. He also goes out of his way to help us at the end of our tour when getting to the hotel that I booked myself in Marrakesh . We did have a different guide on the second day of the desert doing the 4x4 expereince and he was also excellent. I highly recommend booking with Fes Luxury tour and using their service. Their cars were very comfortable and clean. It makes life so much easier. The hotel choices were also very good. Thank you for making our trip so much more enjoyable and stress free for us. If it hadn't been with Ayoub, I don't think we would had been able to navigate through the mayhem of the Rissini Sunday Market, it was interesting to see a real local market in action from farm cattles to produce to herbs to Toys, clothes , artesanía and daily white goods. What an eye opener.

James W Tripadvisor · September 2026

Morocco highlights

A very enjoyable and hassle-free 10-day private tour covering Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Essaouira. Thank you to Siu Ha @ Fez Luxury Tour for the perfect arrangements! Our driver, Hafid, moved us between cities safely in a clean and comfortable new van whist sharing fascinating history and culture along the drive. The tour also included local guides who showed us around the Medinas in Fes and Marrakech, successfully leading us through the mazes! Without them, we might have been stuck in there forever. 😅 This was a fantastic taster of Morocco. If I return to Morocco in the future, I will definitely use Fez Luxury Tour service again, using Marrakech as a base, and to include an overnight stay in the Sahara Desert!

Winnie P Tripadvisor · July 2026

Morocco Private and Desert Tour with Fez Luxury

It's an excellent arrangement from Casablanca ,Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez, Sahara desert, Dade valley and then Marrakech. A very comfortable, air- con , new big 7-seated car with a friend- like driver-guide,Ayoub Kara, who explains the local things and culture to us . Desert trip is a good experience with camel ride , Atv bike. there are lots of attraction in between and last stop of desert trip at Stars Hotel in Dade valley with swimming pool is a relaxing experience after desert trip Everything was really well‑organised with a balance of pacing throughout our private-tour trip. The desert luxury camp and Sahara Stars Dade Valley were thoughtfully arranged, and our driver‑guide shared plenty of local insights that helped us learn more about Morocco and its culture. Big thanks also to the travel agent's owner Siu Ha, who was super helpful with all our questions and arrangements, plus her business partner who supported us smoothly behind the scenes.

Norman N Tripadvisor · April 2026

Unforgettable trip to Morocco

Just got back from a fantastic 10-day trip starting in Casablanca and hitting all the highlights like the Blue City, Fez, the Sahara, and Marrakech. The Riad and Hotels they arranged for us are also very nice and comfortable. Huge thanks to our amazing driver, Hafid, who made our journey so enjoyable. Hafid was incredibly polite, attentive, and helpful with everything we needed. The Van was always clean and very comfortable for our group of four. We had a brilliant time and would highly recommend this agency and Hafid to anyone planning a trip to Morocco!

RenC EE Tripadvisor · October 2026

12-days private tour in Morocco

Thank you to Siu Ha @ Fez Luxury Tour for the perfect arrangements! We thoroughly enjoyed our 12-days private tour in Morocco. Every attraction was unforgettable, especially riding ATVs and camels, and seeing a sky full of stars in the Sahara Desert. Each Riad and hotel had its own unique charm, and the staff were all extremely friendly. A huge shout-out to our driver, Hafid, his driving skills were exceptional. The seats in the van were clean and very comfortable, making the whole trip enjoyable for all of us. Even though the long-distance drives were lengthy, we didn't feel uncomfortable at all. On the road, various unexpected situations arose, but his high level of skill helped us avoid potential accidents, and his safe driving gave us absolute peace of mind. Although our trip to Morocco has come to an end, we are still reminiscing about the wonderful memories. Highly recommended!