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Private Sahara Desert & Morocco Tours from Marrakech

Morocco, planned by locals — booked in minutes. Your own driver and a born-and-raised guide, from the souks of Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga.

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Local Marrakech agencyWe run every tour ourselves.
Welcome to Marrakech Express Tour

We plan and run private Morocco trips —
from Marrakech, by locals.

We are a travel agency based in Marrakech. Since 2020 we have taken more than 15,000 travellers into the Sahara, up to the Atlas and out to the Atlantic coast — with our own drivers, our own guides and camps we know by name.

Tell us how many days you have and what you want to see. We build the route, fix the price, and stay on WhatsApp with you until we drop you at the airport.

Our own driversYour own driver and vehicle. Change the route on the day, stop where you like.
Our own guidesBorn and raised here. English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Berber.
Camps we know by nameWe run the desert camps ourselves — no middlemen, one team start to finish.
Our experiences

Sahara tours, day trips & balloon rides

Private departures every day of the year, plus shared Sahara tours from €100. Prices per person, pick-up included.

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Marrakech
Day trip Shared

5.0275 reviews5 hour

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Marrakech

  • Witness a breathtaking sunrise from a hot air balloon
  • Fly above Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains
  • Enjoy traditional Moroccan tea and pastries before takeoff

from · per person€140.00

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Shared Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour
Bestseller Shared

5.03,284 reviews3 Days / 2 Nights

Shared Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour

  • Journey through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou with free time to discover its ancient kasbah
  • Visit the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Sahara

from · per person€100.00

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Private 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Popular Private

5.05 reviews3 days / 2 nights

Private 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

  • Private tour exclusively for you and your travel companions.
  • Discover the breathtaking Middle Atlas Mountains.
  • Visit the alpine town of Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco."

from · per person€760.00

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Shared Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour
Bestseller Shared

5.01,984 reviews3 Days / 2 Nights

Shared Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour

  • Journey from Fes to Marrakech through Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.
  • Travel in a comfortable shared air-conditioned minibus.
  • Visit the charming town of Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco."

from · per person€140.00

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Shared Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour
Bestseller Shared

5.02,301 reviews3 Days / 2 Nights

Shared Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour

  • Journey through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou with free time to discover its ancient kasbah
  • Visit the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Sahara

from · per person€110.00

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Shared Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
Day trip Shared

5.01,987 reviews7–8 Hours

Shared Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech

  • Escape Marrakech and discover the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains.
  • Visit authentic Berber villages nestled in the Ourika Valley.
  • Explore the famous village of Setti Fatma at your own pace.

from · per person€15.00

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Shared Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
Day trip Shared

5.01,988 reviews10–11 Hours

Shared Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech

  • Comfortable shared transportation from Marrakech
  • Scenic drive across the Haouz Plains
  • Visit a traditional Berber women's Argan oil cooperative

from · per person€15.00

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What we do

Private tours across Morocco, run from Marrakech

Marrakech Express Tour is a local travel agency. We plan the route, drive the car, guide the day and book the camp — four kinds of trips, all run by our own team.

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Day trips from Marrakech

Short on time? Leave your riad in the morning and be back for dinner — the Ourika Valley waterfalls, the ramparts of Essaouira, or quad biking and camel rides in the Agafay desert. Browse all day trips from Marrakech. Shared day trips start from €15.

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Hot air balloon rides

Watch the sun come up over the palm groves and the Atlas foothills on a sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech, followed by a Berber breakfast in a traditional tent. We pick you up from your hotel before dawn and drop you back by late morning.

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Multi-day & custom tours

Landing in Casablanca? Our multi-day private tours take in the imperial cities, the Sahara and the Atlas. For anything else, send us your dates and we'll build a custom private itinerary with a fixed price.

Planning your trip? Read our Morocco travel guides, or browse all our tours.

Real reviews from real adventurers

Reviews of our Sahara desert tours & day trips from Marrakech

Rated 5.0 out of 5 in over 15,000 verified reviews on TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and Viator. Here is what travellers say about our 3-day Sahara tours to Merzouga and our day trips from Marrakech.

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★★★★★TripAdvisor

A magical 3-day Sahara tour and luxury camp

“The 3-day Sahara tour was absolutely magical! Our guide was knowledgeable, the luxury camp was incredible, and watching the sunset over the dunes was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Tour: 3-day Sahara desert tour
Sophie MartinParis, France · Verified booking
★★★★★GetYourGuide

Quad biking and a sunset camel ride in Agafay

“Best day trip we took in Morocco! The quad biking in Agafay was thrilling and the sunset camel ride was so peaceful. The dinner with Berber music was the perfect ending.”
Tour: Agafay desert adventure
James & EmilyLondon, UK · Verified booking
★★★★★Viator

Riad pick-up and a beautiful day in Essaouira

“Essaouira was beautiful! The guide picked us up right from our riad and the drive through the argan countryside was gorgeous. Highly recommend this tour company!”
Tour: Essaouira day trip
Marco RossiMilan, Italy · Verified booking
Travel journal

Morocco travel guides to plan your Sahara trip

Practical advice from our Marrakech team — before you book your Sahara desert tour.

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Frequently asked questions

Twelve things travellers ask us most. Can't find your answer? Message us — a real person replies in under two hours.

01How do I book a tour?

You can book directly on this website, via WhatsApp, or through GetYourGuide and Viator. For a custom trip, just send us your dates and preferences and we'll come back with an itinerary and a price, usually within two hours.

02Are your tours private or group?

Most of our tours are private — just you, your travel companions, and your dedicated born-and-raised local guide, never grouped with strangers. We also run a few shared small-group departures (clearly marked shared) for travellers who prefer a lower price.

03What languages do your guides speak?

Our guides speak English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Berber. Italian and German-speaking guides are available on request — tell us when you book so we can assign the right person.

04What is included in your tours?

Private transport, a professional local guide, and the activities listed on each tour. Multi-day tours also include accommodation and most meals. Flights, travel insurance, drinks and personal spending are not included.

05Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Yes — Morocco is one of the safest countries in Africa for travellers, and with our experienced local guides you'll feel welcome throughout your journey. Your guide stays with you for the whole trip, and we're reachable on WhatsApp at any point during the tour.

06What is your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, for a full refund. After that, or for no-shows, the booking is non-refundable. Hot air balloon flights cancelled by us for weather are always refunded or rescheduled.

07When is the best time to do a Sahara desert tour?

March to May and September to November are the most comfortable: warm days, cool nights, clear skies. Summer in the desert is very hot in the middle of the day, and winter nights in Merzouga get cold — the camps have heavy blankets and heaters. We run tours all year round.

08What should I pack for the desert?

Layers, closed shoes for the dunes, a scarf for the wind, sunscreen, a power bank and a little cash for tips and small purchases.

09Can I travel with children? Is there a child price?

Yes, families are very welcome and the desert camps have family tents. Child rates and car-seat needs depend on the tour and the ages — message us on WhatsApp with your children's ages and we'll confirm the exact price.

10How do I pay, and do I need to pay everything upfront?

You can pay securely online by card through our encrypted checkout. On most private tours a deposit confirms the booking and the balance is settled at the start of the tour. We never store your card details.

11Do I need a visa for Morocco?

Travellers from the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and many other countries can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days with a passport valid for at least 6 months. Rules change, so please check with your own country's foreign office before you travel.

12What happens if the weather is bad?

Desert tours run in almost all conditions — your guide adapts the timing. Hot air balloon flights and mountain roads are the two exceptions: if it isn't safe, we reschedule you for the next available day or refund you in full.

Sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
Erg Chebbi, MerzougaSahara · sunrise
Marrakech · Sahara · Atlas · Atlantic coast

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Send us your dates and what you'd like to see. We reply with a full day-by-day itinerary and a fixed price — no deposit, no obligation.

  • Private & tailoredYour own driver and guide
  • Pick-up in MarrakechHotel, riad or airport
  • Free cancellationUp to 24h before
  • No hidden feesThe price you see is what you pay

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