8 Days Private Desert Tour From Marrakech (Transportation Only)

Experience Morocco at your own pace with our 8 Days Private Desert Tour From Marrakech, designed for travelers who want complete freedom in choosing and booking their own hotels, riads, and desert camps. We provide private transportation with a professional English-speaking driver and a modern, air-conditioned vehicle — giving you flexibility, comfort, and full control over your accommodation preferences.

This extended 8-day Morocco tour allows you to explore the country’s most stunning regions at a relaxed pace. Travel from the vibrant city of Marrakech, across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, through ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, dramatic gorges, and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, all the way to the Middle Atlas landscapes and charming Berber towns.

This tour is perfect for travelers seeking privacy, cultural immersion, and a fully customizable desert adventure.

Tour Description

Our 8-day private Morocco desert tour from Marrakech is ideal for those who want more time to explore Morocco’s natural beauty and cultural treasures without rushing. Unlike shorter itineraries, this extended tour provides additional time to visit traditional villages, explore hidden corners of the desert, enjoy multiple desert activities, and discover less-visited regions of southern and southeastern Morocco.

With your private driver and luxury vehicle, you will enjoy flexibility throughout the route. Stop for photos, explore local markets, visit nomadic families, and spend your evenings in accommodations of your choice — whether luxury desert camps, boutique riads, or standard hotels.

Expect breathtaking landscapes, authentic encounters, and unforgettable views of the Sahara Desert.

Itinerary – 8 Days Private Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Skoura

Begin your journey through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, then visit Ouarzazate and Taourirt Kasbah. End the day in the palm oasis of Skoura.
Overnight: Skoura (booked by the client).

Day 2: Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades Valley

After breakfast, travel through the fragrant Valley of Roses, then continue toward the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley. Enjoy time for photos and exploration.
Overnight: Dades Valley (booked by the client).

Day 3: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert

Visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, known for its towering canyon walls, then continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossils. Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert. Optional sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi.
Overnight: Merzouga hotel or desert camp (booked by the client).

Day 4: Merzouga Desert Exploration → Khamlia → Nomads → Oases

Spend a full day exploring the Sahara region. Visit Khamlia village for traditional Gnawa music, meet nomadic Berber families, explore desert oases, and enjoy free time for sandboarding or photography.
Overnight: Merzouga (hotel or camp of your choice).

Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Ziz Valley → Midelt

Visit the traditional market of Rissani, then drive through the panoramic Ziz Valley with its palm groves and mountain landscapes. Continue toward Midelt in the Middle Atlas region.
Overnight: Midelt (booked by the client).

Luxury desert tents set against the majestic golden dunes of Erg Chebbi under a colorful Sahara sunset sky in Merzouga, Morocco.

Day 6: Midelt → Azrou Cedar Forest → Ifrane → Fes

Continue through the Middle Atlas, stopping at Azrou’s Cedar Forest to see Barbary monkeys. Visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then arrive in the imperial city of Fes.
Overnight: Fes (booked by the client).

Camel trekking adventure through the Zagora Desert dunes, guided by a Berber nomad, offering an authentic Sahara experience from Marrakech.

Day 7: Fes Exploration Day (Optional Guide)

Spend the day exploring Fes at your own pace, or request an optional local guide. Visit the Fes Medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, Madrasa Bou Inania, the tanneries, and the traditional souks.
Overnight: Fes (booked by the client).

Day 8: Fes → Beni Mellal → Marrakech

After breakfast, begin your return journey through the Middle Atlas and Beni Mellal region. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
End of tour.

The historic Bab Bou Jeloud gate marks the main entrance to the Medina of Fez, Morocco, a symbol of the city’s architectural beauty and cultural heritage.

What You Can Do on This 8-Day Private Desert Tour

• Travel with a private English-speaking driver in a luxury 4×4 or minivan
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Visit Ouarzazate, film studios, and Taourirt Kasbah
• Drive through Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses
• Discover the dramatic landscapes of Dades Valley and Todra Gorges
• Enjoy sunset or sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
• Choose and book your own hotels, riads, and desert camps
• Spend two days exploring Merzouga: nomads, Gnawa music, sandboarding
• Visit Rissani Market, fossil workshops, and desert oases
• Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas, and cedar forests
• Explore the imperial city of Fes at your own pace
• Customize your schedule, route, and daily activities

Why Book With Us

• Full flexibility to choose your own accommodations
• Private transportation with an experienced local driver
• Tailor-made itinerary adapted to your preferences
• Modern, comfortable vehicles ideal for long distances
• Personalized support throughout your journey
• Easy booking through WhatsApp or website
• Reliable and highly reviewed Moroccan tour operator

Our Luxury Vehicles

Travel in comfort and safety with our high-quality fleet designed for long desert routes. Choose between:

• High-end 4×4 SUVs
• Spacious air-conditioned minivans

All vehicles include strong A/C, comfortable seating, and professional drivers to ensure a smooth journey across mountains, valleys, and desert landscapes.

A modern Mercedes van used for private desert tours from Marrakech, offering comfort, safety, and air-conditioned transport for Sahara Morocco Tour travelers.

Fully Customizable Tour

This private 8-day tour offers complete flexibility. You can:

• Choose any hotels or camps that suit your style
• Adjust the itinerary and travel pace
• Add activities like quad biking, sandboarding, local guides
• Schedule photography stops, cultural visits, and scenic breaks
• Extend your desert stay or visit additional cities

Your driver adapts to your travel style every day.

Ready to Create Your Perfect Sahara Adventure?

Design your own 8-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech exactly the way you want. Choose your accommodations, plan your experiences, and enjoy private transportation throughout.

Start planning your unforgettable Sahara journey today.

Book Now: https://saharamoroccotour.com/contact
WhatsApp: +212 674 789 026

FAQs

• 1. Do I need to book my own hotels and desert camps?

  Yes — this tour includes private transportation only. You choose and book all accommodations.

• 2. Is this tour fully private?

  Yes. You have your own driver and vehicle for the entire tour.

• 3. Can I customize the itinerary?

  Absolutely. You may adjust stops, pacing, and daily activities.

• 4. Are camel rides included?

  Yes. Sunset or sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi is included.

• 5. What should I pack for the desert?

  Comfortable clothing, warm layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a scarf for wind or sand.

• 6. Is this tour suitable for families?

  Yes. The private format is ideal for families, seniors, and groups.

• 7. What is the best time to travel?

  Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the best climate.