Day Trips from MarrakechWhile the Sahara desert is the star attraction of a Morocco tour, the area around Marrakech offers wonderful day trips that beautifully complement a desert adventure, and at Morocco Desert Excursion we can include them in your itinerary. Two of the most popular are the Ourika Valley, a lush green valley in...Read More

The Comprehensive Morocco ExperienceA ten-day grand tour is one of the best ways to experience Morocco in depth, and at Morocco Desert Excursion it is our most comprehensive journey through the country’s greatest highlights, all at a relaxed, immersive pace. Morocco is a large and diverse country, with imperial cities, the Sahara desert, the Atlas...Read More

The People of the DesertOne of the most enriching aspects of a Moroccan desert tour is the chance to encounter Berber culture, the ancient and living heritage of the indigenous people of North Africa. The Berbers, or Amazigh as they call themselves, have inhabited Morocco and the Sahara for thousands of years, developing a rich...Read More

A More Relaxed Desert AdventureA four-day desert tour from Marrakech offers a more relaxed and immersive alternative to the popular three-day version, with an extra day to slow down and enjoy the journey and the desert without feeling rushed. At Morocco Desert Excursion, this itinerary is a favourite among travellers who want the classic desert...Read More

The Gateway to the DesertAnyone taking a desert tour from Marrakech will cross the High Atlas Mountains, and travellers often wonder why the route goes over these dramatic peaks and what to expect. The answer is simple: the Atlas Mountains form a great natural barrier between Marrakech and the desert regions of southern Morocco, so...Read More

Understanding Desert Tour CostsUnderstanding what a Morocco desert tour costs, and what affects the price, helps you budget for your trip and choose the right option for your needs. At Morocco Desert Excursion, we offer tours across a range of budgets, and the cost depends on several factors, including the length of the tour, the...Read More

The Comprehensive Morocco ExperienceA 10-day Morocco tour is one of the best ways to experience the country in depth, offering enough time to explore its greatest highlights at a relaxed, immersive pace. But is ten days really long enough to see everything Morocco has to offer? Morocco is a large and diverse country, with imperial...Read More

A Quick Desert EscapeIf you are short on time in Marrakech but still dream of experiencing the Moroccan desert, a two-day tour makes it possible. At Morocco Desert Excursion, our two-day tour offers a quick and rewarding escape to the Sahara, complete with a camel trek and a night at a desert camp under the...Read More

The Magic of the Desert LightAmong the many wonders of a Moroccan desert tour, few experiences are as breathtaking and memorable as witnessing sunrise and sunset over the great dunes of the Sahara. These golden hours, when the low sun transforms the desert with extraordinary light and colour, are among the most magical moments of...Read More

Alternative Gateways to the SaharaWhile most travellers begin their Moroccan desert adventure from Marrakech or Fes, the southern towns of Ouarzazate and Errachidia offer excellent alternative gateways to the Sahara, particularly for those already in the south or seeking a quicker route to the dunes. Both towns are much closer to the desert than the...Read More