Sahara Desert Tours
Sahara Desert tours are a grand adventure that evoke explorers of old. Planning a trip to the Sahara Desert will see you take in local history, ride camels across the vast landscape, or connect with local tribes for a cultural experience – the choice is yours. A tour in the Sahara Desert is perfect for an active holiday in Morocco, creating lasting memories and a unique experience you will never forget.
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Kasbahs and Merzouga Desert Tour
Experience the best of the Sahara desert’s stunning scenery and historic culture on the Moroccan Kasbahs and Merzouga Desert Tour. You’ll enjoy driving through the Atlas Mountains to reach the gateway town of Merzouga and the Sahara Desert.
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Atlas Valley Trek & Sahara Desert Tour
The Atlas Valley Trek and Sahara Desert Tour is the perfect way to combine an exciting desert adventure with a beautiful trek through the Atlas Mountains. Your trek takes you over exquisite and scenic mountain passes without climbing to altitudes above 2,000 m. You’ll see beautiful panoramic views and take lovely forested trails past waterfalls.
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Erg Chigaga Sahara Camel Trek
An “erg” is a sand sea or a field of dunes, and the Erg Chigaga is one of the most stunning examples in the world. The Erg Chigaga Camel Trek lets you spend a week exploring this amazing region of the Sahara Desert in Morocco by camel.
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Jebel Saghro Mountain Biking Tour
Embark on a classic mountain bike holiday adventure in Morocco’s arid Jebel Saghro region. With the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas to the north and the Sahara to the south, the climate of the Jebel Saghro in southern Morocco is the perfect place for cycling outside the summer months.
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Mount Toubkal Summit & Sahara Tour
Can’t decide between an exciting trek and a fascinating desert adventure for your trip to Morocco? With the Toubkal Trek and Erg Chebbi Tour, you don’t have to choose. This tour is like an adventure highlight reel for Morocco.
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Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour
The Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour invites you to explore an authentic Morocco, crossing the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, the Draa valley with his kasbahs and the breathtaking dry plateau of Jebel Saghro. Each day’s guided ride is full of magical discoveries as you explore some of Morocco’s most scenic landscapes by mountain bike. Beginning and ending in Marrakech, this tour will introduce you to authentic Moroccan culture, cuisine, and way of life.
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Atlas to Desert Mountain Bike Tour
Southern Morocco is a romantic and ancient land full of historic wonders, towering fortresses that rise from the desert, and green oases that give life. See all of this and more on the Atlas to Desert Mountain Bike Tour, an immersive 9-day journey by mountain bike through Southern Morocco’s best sights and hidden gems.
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Sahara Desert General Information
Where to go in the Sahara Desert
Exploring the Sahara Desert in Morocco offers a variety of mesmerizing locations. The gateway town of Merzouga provides access to the Erg Chebbi dunes, while Zagora is a starting point for camel treks to the Erg Chigaga dunes. Ouarzazate, known as the door to the desert, serves as a base for desert excursions and film studio tours.
What to do in the Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert beckons with a plethora of activities. Embark on camel treks through golden dunes, enjoy 4x4 desert safaris, or experience the tranquility of a night under the stars in a desert camp. Sandboarding and quad biking offer thrilling adventures, while cultural visits to Berber villages enrich the journey.
When to go to the Sahara Desert
Timing a visit to the Sahara Desert is crucial for comfort. The best times are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the temperature is more bearable. Summer months should be avoided due to extreme heat, while winter offers cool nights and comfortable daytime temperatures.
Top 3 adventures in the Sahara Desert
- Erg Chigaga Sahara Camel Trek: Explore the majestic Erg Chigaga dunes on a traditional camel trek, offering an authentic glimpse into the desert lifestyle and landscapes.
- Ouarzazate Film Studios Tour: Explore the "Hollywood of Morocco," visiting the film studios in Ouarzazate where many famous movies and TV shows were filmed, blending culture with cinematic history.
- Sahara Desert 4x4 Safari: Embark on an exhilarating 4x4 safari across the vast desert landscapes, exploring remote areas that are inaccessible by traditional means.