3-Day Sahara Adventure: Luxury Desert Stay

Delight in a 3-day journey in a comfortable minivan or SUV, with accommodations in hotels and a desert camp. Begin your adventure traversing the mountains, exploring historical Kasbahs, valleys, and the Sahara Desert. Then, travel north through palm trees and cedar forests, concluding the tour in Fes.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ait Ben Haddou - Aït Benhaddou is a historic ighrem or ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
What's Included
  • One Night Desert Camp (Standard or Luxury)
  • Camel Ride
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan/SUV
  • One Night Hotel
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Dinner & Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Ait Ben Haddou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pascal
Mar 31, 2025
Driss, the perfect guide from Marrakech to the desert! - Great guide, Driss, a kindness and inexhaustible explanations. An unforgettable experience to make with friends or family. The quad bike ride at sunrise in the dunes is absolutely necessary.
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Kb3249
Feb 25, 2025
A unique discovery of Moroccan landscapes and culture - We left 3 days with Dissolved our guide and Momo our driver, we were a small group of 8 then 5. This team made us discover beautiful and varied landscapes safely and in a good mood. They answered all our questions and organized according to our interests magnificent meetings (Rissani walk, fossils,) Thanks to them for their thoughtfulness and attention
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Vigilant_bd
Feb 12, 2025
Go Only If You’re Doing the Trip with Moha (Mohammad) - We took the standard tour, which had two distinct parts—one with an average guide and another with an exceptional guide. First Part of the Tour Our journey started at 7:30 AM on the first day. The driver we had was just that—a driver. Although he spoke English well, he was either very reserved or unfriendly. There was no briefing or explanation about the itinerary; he simply drove and stopped at different places, and we only found out what to do once we arrived. One of the stops was Aït Ben Haddou, where we were handed over to a local guide. While the guide was knowledgeable, he told us that each person needed to pay a 40 MAD entrance fee—which we later discovered wasn’t actually required. You can check this information online. He also never provided a receipt. He also asked if anyone wants to pay him tips, bt thats also a push tactics he was doing infront of each and everyone. Additionally, he attempted some pushy sales tactics, such as selling scarves (which were not excessively overpriced but still better to buy in Marrakech). For lunch, the guide took us to a restaurant where there was only one set menu option for 140 MAD per person. He claimed we would only need to pay 120 MAD, but even that was overpriced—though it seemed acceptable. At night, we stayed at Kasbah Didis near the Dades Gorge. Both the hotel and the location were nice. On the second day, the same driver picked us up in the morning. We stopped at multiple locations, but again, since there was no briefing or explanation, I hardly remember the details. At one point, he handed us over to another guide, who took us to a restaurant offering a buffet for 110 MAD (excluding water). This was actually good value for money, and the environment was pleasant. We arrived at the desert around 4 PM. From there, we rode camels to a spot for sunset viewing. However, about 15 minutes before sunset, the guide made us walk to a car to return—without camels. Walking back was difficult, and we wanted to ride camels, but due to the language barrier, the guide didn’t seem to understand. That night, we stayed at Oasis Desert Camp, which was a great experience. There was music and dancing in the evening. • The toilets in the tents were clean. • The tents themselves were well-maintained and comfortable. (It gets cold at night. But there was plenty blankets) • Dinner was good. The next morning, there were no camels or any arranged activity for sunrise viewing. We had to explore on our own if we wanted to see the sunrise. Breakfast was enjoyable, and after that, a car picked us up and transferred us to another minibus with a new guide. Second Part of the Tour – Exceptional Experience Our new guide, Moha (Mohammad), was the complete opposite of the first guide. From the very start, he briefed us properly, explaining what we would be doing and how long the journey to Fes would take. His stops were well-organized: • Rissani – He introduced us to a local guide and made it clear that we didn’t need to pay anything. • Mountain viewpoint – He stopped for us to enjoy a panoramic view. • Lunch stop – This was the least touristy restaurant of the entire trip. • Restroom stops – He made two stops upon request. • Feeding stray dogs – While passing through Itzer, he unexpectedly stopped to share his own food with stray dogs, which was really kind. • Timahdite (Monkey stop) – He advised us to pay only 10 MAD (no more) for peanuts or spinach to feed the monkeys. • Fes (New Town stop) – He stopped so we could buy bus tickets. Before dropping us off, he also warned us not to pay more than 20 MAD for a petit taxi ride between the old and new town, even if there were three passengers. This last part of the journey was the highlight of our trip. Moha was constantly engaging, pointing out landmarks, and making the journey interesting—exactly what a guide should do. I am giving 5 stars only because of Moha’s excellent service on the last day. Tips for Future Travelers: 1. Always carry water, as meals do not include it. Buying bottled water during the trip costs 10-25 MAD. 2. Buy your scarf in Marrakech in advance instead of purchasing one during the tour. 3. Carry 1-2 MAD coins for restroom fees (although none of the places Moha took us to required payment).
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Francodw6634rf
Dec 26, 2024
From Fez to Marrakesh with Moha! - Superb experience! We were afraid of the cold in December but it was in fact the best, just bring warm clothes and you'll be fine, the accomodations were more than addecuate. Moha was the best, an awesome driver! He was super attentive and always in the best of moods!
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363martm
Dec 22, 2024
Awesome Moroccan Travel experience - Had a great time with Mohamed Buzga!! He was punctual, very safe & steady driving, informative and above all, a great sense of humor that made the long journey very enjoyable. Great time with this gentleman! Thank you very Marrakech!
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James
Dec 22, 2024
Great desert trip - Moha moha was the best driver. Took care of everything. Super helpful. Would book again! Answered all our questions and was very informative.
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Passport29007304063
Dec 17, 2024
Moha is a very good driver - Moha is a very good driver. Excellent attention to safety, and customer satisfaction. He made the whole journey filled with happiness. Thank you.
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Mariloud809
Nov 16, 2024
From Fez. The opinion of Quebecois. - Thank you Moha, very good driver, punctual and always smiling. Beautiful landscapes across the road. Breathtaking mountains. Camping in the desert great! Excellent food. The only disappointment is that sandboarding was included in the tour and we couldn’t do any.
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Marie270299
Feb 13, 2025
Nice desert tour! - Nice tour through the desert, we had a lot of stops during the three days, some of them we could have skipped (e.g. the stop to take pictures in the typical Berber cloth). The desert camp was comfortable but mind the very cold temperatures in winter, take a winter coat and gloves/scarf! Food was ok, you are brought to a restaurant for lunch, so you can’t choose where to eat! Was a bit pricy though (12€ pp). Dinner and breakfast always typical food (lots of tagine).
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Miguelom3653va
Oct 23, 2024
Highly recommended - The food a little slack, but the driver Moha from the desert to Fez super friendly. Great desert, 100% recommended.
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