Luxury Moroccan Sahara Tours made for you
Adventure, culture and beauty in a great sea of sand
A vast, magical desert region under a carpet of twinkling stars
The great Sahara, around the same size as the USA or China, is the world’s largest hot desert. Spanning northern Africa from the Atlantic to the Red Sea, this arid expanse covers some 11 countries, with its north-eastern edge just about spilling over into Morocco.
Morocco’s corner of the desert lies south of the High Atlas Mountains, a smattering of oasis towns becoming less frequent the further you venture, eventually reaching the golden dune seas that evokes the most romantic images of the Sahara.
It’s here you’ll find camel trains emerging from the heat haze led by blue-scarfed Berbers, a nomadic people who have preserved their own language and culture for over 4,000 years while watching Carthaginian, Roman, Arab and French empires come and go.
There’s no better way to experience the desert than a night or two camping out among the nothingness in the traditional Berber-style. Camps are best enjoyed in private, perhaps a camel trek in time for the purple sun set, dining around a fire under the starry sky and retiring to your tent.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Moroccan Sahara specialists
Spend the night in a desert camp
Stay in Berber-style tented camps for a taste of desert life and a truly magical night of delicious, local food and romantic stargazing.
Race over the dunes by 4x4
Race into the sand dunes leaving the small villages and town oases behind in your 4×4 off-road jeep.
Hear how Berber culture has endured for 4,000 years
Let your local guide explain how Berber culture has remained steadfast in this desert region for over 4000 years.
Ride camels and sandboard the dunes
Enjoy all the adventure the desert has to offer with camel rides and exhilarating sand boarding down undulating sand dunes.
A word from one of our experts
There is something truly magical about the desert, the vast remoteness and the beauty of it is hard to put into words. In the Moroccan Sahara you’re completely removed from daily life, totally off the beaten track - it’s very adventurous. However, the hospitality and graciousness of the local Berber who look after you and show you their way of life, makes you feel undeniably at home.
Jack Beckford
Luxury accommodation in the Moroccan Sahara
There are some incredible places to stay in the Moroccan Sahara. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Moroccan Sahara example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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Agafay Desert
A stony desert close to Marrakesh with camps facing the Atlas peaks.
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Casablanca
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Essaouira
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Fes
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High Atlas
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Marrakesh
With its rich atmosphere, fascinating history and rich Berber culture, the city of Marrakesh encapsulates what draws people from around the…
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Oualidia
200km north of Essaouira, between El Jadida and Safi, is the peaceful town of Oualidia. Overlooking a coastal lagoon frequented by migrator…
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Skoura
Skoura is an oasis town that sits south of the Atlas Mountains at the gateway to the Sahara and beyond. Once an important trading post wher…
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Tangier
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Meet your North Africa team
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Angela Thomas
Client Experience Manager for Africa
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Charlie Cottar
Travel Designer
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Chloe Ainscow
Travel designer
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David Drayton
Travel Designer
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Ellie Smith
Travel Designer
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Emily Wallington
Senior Travel Designer
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Jacob Maahs
Senior Travel Designer
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Jamey Lowis
Senior Travel Designer
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Jess Thompson
Travel Designer
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Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
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Kamogelo Dolo
Africa concierge
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Robynne Trueman
Africa Concierge
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Sara Bellemore
Travel Designer
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Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
When to visit
The best time to visit the Moroccan Sahara is during the slightly cooler months from October to May. In December and January, nights can sometimes drop below freezing, but camps will provide you with plenty of warm blankets. The height of summer, from June to August, is too hot and the sun too intense so many camps are either closed or move north during this period.
Cold Nights
December–January
Best Time
October–May
Hot Seaon
June–August
The Best Time to Visit Morocco
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