Bestseller 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Cross the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou, hike Todra Gorge, then camel-trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night in a luxury camp.
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Bespoke Sahara Journeys · Est. Morocco
Where the Sahara Meets Quiet Luxury
Private, hand-crafted desert tours across Morocco — camel treks over the Erg Chebbi dunes, nights beneath a thousand stars, and kasbah roads travelled at your own pace.
4.9★412 Reviews
12+Years Local
50+Itineraries
Ancient Kasbah RoadsFrom the Atlas to the dunes
Who We Are
A desert in our blood, not just on our brochure
Local Desert Tours was founded by Berber guides who grew up between the palm groves and the great dunes of the south. We don't send you on a tour — we welcome you home.
Every journey is private and shaped around you: the pace you like, the comfort you prefer, and the moments that matter most. From the pink walls of Marrakech to the amber silence of Erg Chebbi, our team handles every road, meal and camp so you can simply arrive and feel the desert.
- Licensed local drivers & certified regional guides
- Hand-picked riads, kasbah hotels & luxury desert camps
- Fully flexible itineraries — change anything, anytime
Signature Journeys
Our Most-Loved Desert Tours
Private departures from Morocco's great cities, each ending where the road runs out and the dunes begin.
Bestseller Most Complete 4 Days Marrakech to Fès via Desert
The signature route — kasbahs, gorges, a full Sahara night on the Erg Chebbi dunes and the Ziz Valley.
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Bestseller 3 Days Fès to Merzouga & Marrakech
Descend from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the great dunes, then wind through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to Marrakech.
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Short Escape 2 Days to Zagora Desert
Tizi n'Tichka pass, Aït Ben Haddou and a camp in the Draa Valley palm groves.
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Two Deserts 5 Day Desert Tour
Dades & Todra gorges, Merzouga dunes and the rose valley of the south at a gentle pace.
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Grand Tour 10 Days Morocco Grand Tour
The complete portrait of Morocco — cities, coast, mountains and the deep Sahara.
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Choose Your Starting Point
Desert Tours by Departure City
Wherever you land in Morocco, a desert road begins. Pick your city and we'll take it from there.
10 Tours From Marrakech
The classic gateway to the dunes
8 Tours From Fès
Descend from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas straight into the golden silence of Merzouga.
6 Tours From Casablanca
Land on the Atlantic and loop the whole kingdom
5 Tours From Tangier
Begin where Europe meets Africa and travel the length of the country to the dunes.
Why Travel With Us
The Difference Is Local
Big enough to look after you, small enough to still care about every sunset.
Safety First
Well-maintained 4×4s & minibuses, seatbelts, and experienced drivers who know every bend of the road.
Real Local Knowledge
80+ destinations and the family kind of tips no guidebook holds — the best mint tea, the quietest dune.
Tailor-Made Freedom
Over 50 ready itineraries — or build your own. Change the pace, the hotels or the whole route. It's yours.
Fast, Honest Planning
A quick chat on WhatsApp and a clear, personal quote — no hidden extras, no pressure.
Best-Stay Guarantee
From boutique riads to premium Sahara camps with private tents, hot showers and candle-lit dinners.
Always Reachable
Before, during and after your trip we're one message away — in English, Spanish, French or Italian.
Simple From Start To Sunset
Planning Your Journey
Three easy steps between you and the dunes.
01
Tell Us Your Dream
Message us with your dates, group size and what you'd love to see. We reply within hours with ideas & a clear quote.
02
Confirm With a Deposit
Happy with the plan? A small secure deposit locks in your guide, vehicle and camp. The rest is paid on arrival.
03
Arrive & Wander
We meet you at your hotel or the airport. From there, every road, meal and campfire is quietly taken care of.
Guest Stories
Travellers Who Became Friends
A few words from the people who trusted us with their Moroccan adventure.
"The camp at Erg Chebbi was pure magic — private tent, candle-lit dinner and a sky I'll never forget. Youssef felt like family by day two."
"We changed our plans twice and they just smiled and rearranged everything. The Marrakech-to-Fès route was the trip of a lifetime."
"Honest advice, spotless vehicle and a guide who spoke perfect Italian. Todra Gorge at sunrise left us speechless. Grazie mille!"
Your Sahara Awaits Let's turn your Morocco dream into a plan
Tell us what you imagine and we'll craft a private journey around it — honest advice from people who call this desert home.