
Sahara Desert Trip in Morocco: How to Plan It (2026)
How to plan a Sahara desert trip in Morocco: Merzouga vs Zagora, how many nights, luxury camps, camel rides, best season and what to pack.
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Everything we know about travelling well in Morocco, written by our team on the ground. These guides answer the questions our guests ask us every week: when to go, how many days you need, which riads and desert camps are worth it, and how to fit the Sahara, Fes and Marrakech into one trip without rushing. Read them for ideas – then let us turn them into your own private itinerary.
01 · Plan your trip
Start here if Morocco is new to you: the best time to travel, a proven 10-day route, how to plan your nights in the Sahara and what luxury travel here really involves.

How to plan a Sahara desert trip in Morocco: Merzouga vs Zagora, how many nights, luxury camps, camel rides, best season and what to pack.
The perfect 10-day Morocco itinerary: Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara, the Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech, day by day.

When is the best time to visit Morocco? Weather by season and region, month-by-month advice for the Sahara, Marrakech, the Atlas and the coast.
Plan luxury travel in Morocco: the best routes, luxury hotels and riads, private desert camps, costs per day, seasons and private driver-guides.
02 · Places & things to do
From the souks of Marrakech and the medina of Fes to the blue lanes of Chefchaouen and day trips into the Atlas – where to go, and what is truly worth your time.
Plan your visit to Chefchaouen, the Blue City: the best things to do, the Spanish Mosque viewpoint, Akchour waterfalls, where to stay and how long.

The best day trips from Marrakech: the Atlas and Imlil, the Ourika Valley, the Agafay desert, Ait Ben Haddou, Essaouira and Ouzoud waterfalls.
The best things to do in Fes: the Fes el-Bali medina, Chouara tannery, Al Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania madrasa, artisan workshops and where to stay.

The 15 best things to do in Morocco in 2026: a night in the Sahara, the souks of Marrakech, the Fes medina, the Atlas, Chefchaouen and Essaouira.
Marrakech is where most journeys through Morocco begin, and where many of our guests choose to end theirs. The Red
Morocco packs an astonishing variety into one country: imperial cities and medieval medinas, the High Atlas, Atlantic ports and the
03 · Stays & experiences
The riads, palace hotels and desert camps we trust, and the moments that make a trip: a balloon flight at sunrise, dinner in the dunes, fossils and Gnawa music.
12 unique experiences in Morocco: a sunrise balloon flight, a private dinner in the dunes, fossil hunting, Gnawa music, cooking classes and more.

The best luxury hotels and riads in Morocco for 2026: La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Riad Fes, Dar Ahlam and more, from Marrakech to the desert.

A night in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga is the moment most of our guests remember first. The best
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Tell us your dates and what you love – desert, medinas, mountains or the coast. We plan the route, book hand-picked stays and reply the same day, often within an hour.
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Prices shown are per person for a fully private tour of 1–3 travellers. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates and pace.