Sahara desert tours
Multi-day trips from Marrakech or Fes to the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, with a night in a desert camp.
MOROCCO · LOCAL PARTNERS
Morocco desert tours, drivers & guides. Book direct with locals.
Sleep in a desert camp at Merzouga, cross the Atlas Mountains, and explore the medinas of Marrakech and Fes with a local guide, booked directly with the people who run them.
BOOK DIRECT
Local partners in Morocco
Every partner sets their own prices. You send a request, the owner replies, and THE FOODIES takes no commission.
Loading partners…
WHAT TO BOOK
What you can book in Morocco
Atlas Mountains
Day trips and treks from Marrakech, including Imlil and the Ourika Valley.
Medina guides
Local guides for the old cities of Marrakech and Fes.
Coast & north
Essaouira on the Atlantic coast and Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif.
Private drivers & transfers
Airport pickups and private cars between cities.
Food tours & cooking classes
Tagine and couscous cooking classes, and evening food walks in the medinas of Marrakech and Fes.
Getting around
Trains link the main northern cities, and buses cover most routes, but desert and mountain trips are easiest with a private driver or a small local tour.
When to go
Spring (about March to May) and autumn (about September to November) are the most comfortable. Summer is very hot inland and in the desert; desert nights can be cold in winter.
Flights, hotels & eSIM
Compare flights, hotels, airport taxis and travel eSIMs for Morocco with live prices in our Trip Builder.
DRIVER, GUIDE OR HOMESTAY IN MOROCCO?
Get your free booking page.
Your own page, your prices in MAD, booking requests straight to you. 0% commission. Busy? We can set it up for you.
MOROCCO TRAVEL
Common questions
How long is a Sahara trip from Marrakech?
Most desert trips from Marrakech to Merzouga take about 3 days, because the drive crosses the Atlas Mountains. Each partner sets their own routes and prices.
Do I pay THE FOODIES or the tour owner?
You pay the local partner directly, the way they accept. THE FOODIES takes no commission.
Can I ask for a private tour?
Yes. Send a booking request with your dates and group size, and the partner replies with their price.