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Desert & Sahara · Marrakech

Desert tours in Marrakech

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From Marrakech you have two deserts: Agafay (a stony desert 40 min away, great for a half-day or dinner-bivouac) and the real Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, on a 3-day circuit via Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades gorges.
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Marrakech is the best launchpad for the Moroccan desert. Just 40 minutes away, the Agafay desert offers camel rides, quad biking, a dinner-show and luxury camp nights under the stars — perfect when time is short. For the great sand dunes, the Erg Chebbi at Merzouga is reached on a 3-day / 2-night circuit, the signature experience of any Morocco trip.

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Half-dayAgafay desert: sunset camel ride and dinner show5 options · 14 €Full dayAgafay desert: quad, camel ride and dinner show2 options · 20 €Multi-dayMerzouga desert: 3-day safari from Marrakech with meals1 option · 108 €

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Agafay: the express desert 40 minutes from Marrakech

The Agafay desert is made not of dunes but of lunar stone hills, and that is exactly what makes it accessible: 40 minutes' drive from the medina is enough. People come for a half-day of quad biking or a camel ride, or for a magical evening — a Moroccan dinner, Gnaoua music under the tent and a night in a luxury camp facing the sunset over the Atlas. It's the ideal option when you only have a day or two in Marrakech.

Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: the great Sahara circuit

To walk the real golden dunes, head to Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, about 560 km to the south-east. The classic 3-day / 2-night circuit crosses Morocco's finest landscapes: the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, Ouarzazate the 'Ouallywood', the Dades and Todra gorges, before reaching the dunes at sunset. You ride a camel to the bivouac, sleep under the stars and watch sunrise over the sea of sand. Riad transfers and board are included in most packages.

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Agafay or Merzouga from Marrakech?

Agafay is a half-day or evening (stony desert, no dunes). Merzouga has the real sand dunes but needs a 3-day round trip. With under 2 days, choose Agafay.

How much do desert tours in Marrakech cost?

Prices start at 14 € per person and vary with duration, whether the tour is private and what's included (transfer, meals, gear). Booking is online via GetYourGuide, with cancellation terms shown on the partner page.

Should I book in advance in Marrakech?

Yes, especially in high season: booking online secures your spot and the price, and most activities are subject to the cancellation terms shown on the partner page. Instant confirmation and a mobile ticket.

How many days to reach Merzouga?

Plan at least 3 days / 2 nights from Marrakech (via Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades gorges), or 2 days from Fes.

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