Inner Page Header

Morocco desert tours

Tangier Desert Tours

Last updated: April 2026  |  All private tours  |  All year available

All tours at a glance:
  • 10 desert tour durations available — from 3 to 15 days
  • Tangier to Sahara (Merzouga): ~800 km — Erg Chebbi dunes up to 150 m high
  • 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited: Fes el-Bali, Ait Benhaddou, Volubilis
  • All tours end in Marrakech — medina inscribed UNESCO 1985
  • 100% private — no shared groups, ever
  • Multilingual driver-guide (English, Spanish, French)

Our Tangier desert tours are fully private Morocco itineraries departing from Tangier and ending in Marrakech, covering the Sahara desert at Merzouga, the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Tours range from 3 to 15 days — all operated as 100% private tours with a dedicated multilingual driver-guide throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tangier Desert Tours

What is included in all Tangier desert tours?

All our Tangier desert tours include: a private air-conditioned vehicle, a professional multilingual driver-guide (English, Spanish, French), hotel and riad accommodation with breakfasts and dinners, one night at a luxury Berber desert camp at Merzouga, camel trekking at Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and a guided tour of Fes el-Bali medina.

How long is the drive from Tangier to the Sahara desert?

Tangier is approximately 800 km from Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Morocco's main Sahara desert destination. The journey takes two days, stopping in Fes on the first night. The Erg Chebbi sand dunes at Merzouga reach up to 150 meters high and are among the tallest in North Africa.

Which tour duration is best for first-time visitors to Morocco?

The 7 or 8-day tour is the most popular choice for first-time visitors — it covers all major highlights: Chefchaouen (the Blue City), Meknes, Volubilis Roman ruins, Fes medina, the Sahara desert, Todra Gorge, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech at a comfortable pace. The 3-day tour suits travelers with limited time who want to experience the Sahara from Tangier.

Are the Tangier desert tours private or shared?

All our tours are 100% private — we never combine travelers from different groups. Your tour operates exclusively for you and your companions, with a dedicated vehicle and driver-guide from Tangier to Marrakech.

Where do the Tangier desert tours end?

All multi-day desert tours from Tangier end in Marrakech. The route follows the classic Morocco south circuit: Tangier → Atlantic coast → Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga Sahara → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Kasbah Ait Benhaddou → Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 m) → Marrakech.