The ochre-dusted sands of the Sahara Desert in Morocco, North Africa, are like nowhere else on the planet.
Sculpted by dry winds, the Sahara stretches approximately 3,000 miles across at least 10 countries and is even comparable to the size of the United States – so rest assured that every time you visit, you’ll see a different side to this otherworldly landscape.
Remaining largely uninhabited, aside from the nomadic Berber communities that set up camps here, you’ll find the best way to explore the Sahara is by camel. So, why not let our expert guides lead the way on our incredible adventures in Morocco?
On our Morocco desert tour, you’ll get to journey deep into the Sahara Bedouin-style, by camel. During our Marrakech & the Sahara adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to enter through Ouarzazate, known as the “door to the desert” and embark on a 2-hour camel ride where you’ll end the evening in a traditional Bedouin camp, surrounded by stars.
While on our Highlights of Morocco desert tour, your group will head into the Sahara and visit the sand sea, while also exploring the dunes on foot and by camel. Or why not head on an incredible Premium Adventure with award-winning film-maker, Allan Langdale, where he’ll guide you on Sahara Desert holidays in Morocco? Alongside discovering the unique treasures of Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Fez, you’ll approach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and head into the Sahara the following day where you’ll enjoy a camel ride, watch the sunset over the dunes and enjoy an incredible desert stay at Luxury Camp Yasmina on the edge of the desert.
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Exciting adventure in the Sahara Desert and High Atlas Mountains
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Imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and Atlantic coast
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Premium accommodation, striking Imperial cities, the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
Camel Ride: When you picture the Sahara Desert, it’s likely the first thing you’ll envisage is an Arab riding a camel across vast golden sands. So, it’s only fitting that on Sahara Desert holidays, you experience this for yourself first hand. Camels are an important part of Moroccan culture as they were often used to carry all sorts of goods, such as salt, gold and tea on the Trans-Saharan trade route. On our Morocco desert tour of the Sahara, you can enjoy a 1.5-hour camel trek along the sandy dunes of this vast and beautiful desert which culminates in an otherworldly experience as you watch the sunset transform the land into a sea of fiery orange and red.
Visit Fez Medina: In stark contrast to the tranquility and remoteness of the Sahara Desert, Fez Medina is a frenetic labyrinth of alleyways and squares filled with aromatic food stalls, fountains and souks where local artisans sell wares such as leather, copper and brass. The medina of Fez is one of the largest in the world and is an integral part of Moroccan culture, dating back to the 9th century. Some of the most interesting sights to look out for include the huge brass entrance to the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Chouara Tannery, and the beautiful old Islamic school, built on the 1300s.
Experience a Traditional Hammam: Nestled into the High Atlas Mountains, Tigzha is one of only four traditional villages in the valley. Exodus has supported the village with various responsible tourism projects for over 10 years and a trip to Tigzha on our Sahara Desert holidays introduces you to the beating heart of Moroccan culture. While you’re here, you can enjoy an authentic experience at the local hammam where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with the villagers and learn more about their fascinating way of life.
Stay in a Bedouin Camp: Life in the Sahara Desert, Morocco is a far cry from our usual daily lives and a journey into the sprawling sand dunes takes us away from civilisation as we know it. This is a unique and totally enthralling trips that needs to be experienced. After travelling by camel on a Morocco desert tour of the Sahara, you’ll spend the night at an authentic Bedouin camp. When it’s not too cold, sit outside and spend the evening gazing up at the vast, star-studded sky as you try to comprehend the magnificence of your surroundings.
Attend an Argan Oil Workshop: Morocco is the only country in the world where you’ll find argan trees and we guide you into the High Atlas Mountains to the women’s cooperative Argan Oil farm. The Berber women pick the nuts from the Argan trees and crack them open ready for selling at the market. As well as being able to buy an array of Argan Oil products, you’ll also get to see how the oil is made with a hands-on demonstration. On our Sahara Desert holidays, we want to bring you closer to the heart of each destination and this is a wonderful experience that gives you a much greater knowledge of the local people and their customs.
The authenticity of this trip is amazing. Very cultural and very beautiful.
When we agreed to this trip, I was nervous to say the least. Our guide Lahcen and the people of Morocco immediately put all of that to ease. We had an amazing trip. Lahcen and our other tour guides taught us about the culture, history, Islam faith and community of Morocco. It was unbelievable. I’d also be remiss not to mention Abdul, our driver. The care he took in getting us from destination to destination was awesome!!
I went into this trip with very little knowledge of what to expect. I am leaving Morocco with a true appreciation of the people, the culture, the landscape and the history. The trip was very well curated and we were extremely well taken care of throughout the entire experience. Our guide, Lahcen, was incredible; he shared so much of himself, his humor, his culture and was very willing to answer anything we asked about politics, religion or history. The guides in each city/town were also very informative and insightful.