Standard — €100 per person
€30 deposit at booking. Standard Sahara camp at or near the edge of the dunes with shared toilets and showers. The first-night hotel is the same as the Luxury option.
Shared/group tour
Marrakech to Marrakech Shared Desert Tour
A three-day shared Sahara loop from Marrakech through the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge and Merzouga before returning to Marrakech.
3 days / 2 nights
From €100 per person
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Route facts
- Start city
- Marrakech
- End city
- Marrakech
- Format
- Shared/group
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
Does this endpoint fit your itinerary?
This route returns to Marrakech on day three. It fits travelers whose accommodation, flight or onward plans remain in Marrakech after the Sahara.
Price and payment
From €100 per person
A deposit is paid at booking. The remaining balance is due 7 days before departure. Bookings made within 7 days of departure require full payment immediately. WeTravel remains the final checkout and price source.
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Pickup and drop-off
Pickup is normally between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. Accessible accommodation is served directly. When a riad or other accommodation cannot be reached by vehicle, the nearest practical meeting point is assigned after booking.
The exact pickup time and meeting point are communicated one day before departure after the departure-day schedule is finalized.
Return to Marrakech is expected in the late afternoon to early evening. Drop-off is at accessible accommodation or the nearest practical accessible point. Timing varies with traffic, weather, stops and group logistics.
Route overview
- Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Rose Valley / Tinghir
- Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Sahara camp
- Merzouga → Marrakech
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech to Rose Valley / Tinghir
- Morning departure from Marrakech through the High Atlas and Tizi n'Tichka Pass with scenic stops.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, then continue after lunch through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and Rose Valley.
- Dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel in the Rose Valley or Tinghir area.
Day 2
Todra Gorge to the Merzouga dunes
- Visit Todra Gorge and join a local guided walk through the oasis area.
- Continue to Merzouga and transfer luggage separately before the sunset camel ride into the dunes.
- Sandboarding, dinner and overnight at the selected Standard or Luxury Sahara camp.
Day 3
Merzouga back to Marrakech
- Sunrise and breakfast in the Sahara.
- Drive back toward Marrakech with practical stops for meals, bathrooms and stretching.
- Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon to early evening.
Along the route
Choose your option
Standard and Luxury change the Sahara camp category. The route and vehicle remain shared.
Luxury — €150 per person
€50 deposit at booking. Luxury Sahara camp deeper within the dunes with a private en-suite bathroom, shower and air conditioning. The first-night hotel is the same as the Standard option.
Accommodation
One night is in a comfortable hotel with a private bathroom and shower. The second night is in the Sahara camp selected at booking. Named properties are not guaranteed and equivalent substitutions may be used when operationally necessary.
Standard
- Camp at or near the edge of the dunes.
- Shared toilets and showers.
Luxury
- Camp deeper within the dunes.
- Private en-suite bathroom and shower.
- Air conditioning.
Meals and dietary requests
Included: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners.
Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged. Declare allergies and dietary requirements during booking and mention them again to the driver on day one.
Transport, group format and luggage
Shared departures normally use 8-seat or 17–18-seat vehicles. Additional vehicles may operate when demand requires. Vehicles are air-conditioned.
This is a shared/group tour. Unrelated travelers may join the same departure and vehicle. One traveler can book; no minimum group size is required for an individual booking.
One carry-on-sized bag plus one small backpack or personal item is recommended. Travelers bringing more luggage should contact the operator before departure so available vehicle space can be checked.
Solo travelers may receive a private room or tent when availability allows. When capacity requires sharing, they are paired with another traveler of the same gender.
How shared tours workIncluded and not included
Included
- Air-conditioned shared vehicle and tour driver
- Local guide in the Tinghir / Todra area
- Sunset camel ride or 4x4 transfer to the camp
- Sandboarding
- Two breakfasts and two dinners
- One night in a comfortable hotel with private bathroom
- One night in the selected Standard or Luxury Sahara camp
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional Ait Ben Haddou local guide contribution, usually about 20–30 MAD per person depending on group size
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional quad biking and other paid desert activities
Important before booking
- Departures operate daily except December 25 through January 4. Regular departures resume January 5.
- Pickup is normally between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. The exact time is communicated one day before departure after the pickup schedule is finalized.
- Accessible accommodation is served directly. For riads or other accommodation that vehicles cannot reach, the nearest practical meeting point is assigned after booking.
- One traveler can book a shared departure; no minimum group size is required for an individual booking.
- Driver service is available in English, French or Spanish.
- Travelers who do not want to ride a camel may use a 4x4 transfer to the desert camp.
- Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged. Allergies and dietary requirements should be declared during booking and mentioned again to the driver on day one. Travelers with serious allergy or cross-contamination concerns should contact the operator before booking.
- There is no child discount. Each traveler occupies a seat and is charged the applicable per-person price.
- An optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou may be hired on site. The usual traveler contribution is approximately 20–30 MAD per person, depending on group size.
- Optional quad biking may be available in Merzouga and is paid separately.
- The route includes long driving sections and uneven terrain. Travelers with significant mobility requirements should contact the operator before booking.
Cancellation summary
- 14 days or more before departure
- 100% refund
- Between 48 hours and 13 days before departure
- 50% refund
- Less than 48 hours before departure
- Non-refundable
- No-show
- Non-refundable
Also see the booking terms or contact support for an existing booking.
Route FAQs
Return to Marrakech is expected in the late afternoon to early evening. Traffic, weather, stops and group logistics can change the exact arrival time.
Both options use the same first-night hotel. Standard uses a Sahara camp at or near the dune edge with shared toilets and showers. Luxury uses a camp deeper in the dunes with a private en-suite bathroom, shower and air conditioning.
Yes. A 4x4 transfer to the Sahara camp is available as the alternative to the camel ride.
A private room or tent is provided when availability allows. When sharing is required, solo travelers are paired with another traveler of the same gender.
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