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Sahara Desert Weekend from Marrakech

NOV 27 – 29, 2026

About trip — 5-day Sahara desert group trip from Marrakech

This is the Morocco you’ve seen in the movies. Epic mountain roads, ancient kasbahs, desert dunes and landscapes that look almost unreal - all packed into one social road trip with music, games, spontaneous moments and a new crew.

MarrakechStart / Finish
Roadtrip energy
Moviespots
Secretchallenge
Travel map of southern Morocco with the Sahara trip stops

Sahara trip route

Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou and Atlas Studios → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga and the Sahara desert → back to Marrakech.
Sahara Bingo card and black-and-white Sahara dunes

What to expect

A fun social road trip through southern Morocco - mountain roads, ancient villages, desert dunes and one unforgettable night in the Sahara.
Expect local culture, fun games, spontaneous moments, new places and a new crew.
Difficulty: Easy - mostly road trip, exploring and short walks.

Camel caravan with a Berber guide crossing the Sahara dunes

Day by Day — Sahara trip itinerary

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[ DAY 1 ]

Marrakech

Your first day is about meeting your new crew and settling into Marrakech at your own pace. Check into the riad, drop your bags and explore the city. In the evening, we come together for dinner — a chance to get to know each other, share a few laughs and start the trip as a crew.

  • Meet the crew
  • Social games
  • Free time
Day 1 of the Sahara trip: card games in a Marrakech riad and the Ben Youssef Madrasa

[ DAY 2 ]

Atlas & Cinematic Stops

After breakfast, we jump into our party van and drive through the High Atlas Mountains - epic views and photo stops. Then we explore an ancient village featured in famous movies and series, stop for lunch, with the option to visit Atlas Studios. By evening, we reach the hotel, have dinner together and recharge for the next day.

  • Sahara bingo
  • Local guide
  • Movie set moments
Day 2: Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas and the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou

[ DAY 3 ]

Todra Gorge & Sahara

After breakfast, we explore Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon between red cliffs. Then we reach the Sahara, ride a camel across the dunes or choose a quad adventure before heading to our desert camp. We arrive in time for an unforgettable sunset, followed by dinner, Berber music, laughs around the fire and a night under a starry sky.

  • Secret mission
  • Sahara sunset
  • Berber instruments
  • Starry sky
Day 3: Todra Gorge canyon, campfire and dancing on the Merzouga dunes

[ DAY 4 ]

Sahara & Marrakech

We start the morning with sunrise over the Sahara and some sandboarding on the dunes before breakfast. Then it’s road trip time back to Marrakech, with beautiful views and a lunch stop along the way. The final stretch is all music, games, stories and laughs with the crew before we arrive in Marrakech and settle into our riad.

  • Van disco
  • Dune jeeping
  • Roadtrip laughs
Day 4: sunrise at the Sahara desert camp and friends on the dunes of Erg Chebbi

[ DAY 5 ]

Marrakech

Our last day together starts slow - breakfast with the crew, one more walk around Marrakech and time to enjoy the city together. It’s the day for last photos, last laughs and making plans for where we’ll meet again.

  • Slow morning
  • Big hugs
  • Last coffee
Day 5: Marrakech souk, mint tea and orange trees on the last day of the trip

Sahara trip: what’s included and price

What’s included:

  • Comfortable transport
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Accommodation
  • Camel ride
  • Sandboarding
  • Local guide

What’s not included:

  • Lunches
  • Dinner on the first day
  • Personal expenses
  • Quad riding
  • Atlas Studios entry
  • Flight to Morocco

Looking for different dates or a room upgrade?
Contact our manager

Price.

shared room

Perfect if you’re here to meet people, laugh a lot and make new friends somewhere between Marrakech and the Sahara.

300€/ per person

double room

Travelling with your partner or bestie? Adventure all day, then come back to your own space at night.

395€/ per person

single room

Love the crew energy but also love closing your own door at the end of the day?
This one’s for you.

470€/ per person

Accommodation on the Sahara trip

Each stop brings a different vibe — from the charm of Marrakech to cozy stays along the road and a magical night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars.

Marrakech1-Night & 4-Night riad

Colorful riad terrace with blue walls and Moroccan lanterns in Marrakech — nights 1 and 4

Dades Valley2-Night kasbah hotel

Kasbah-style hotel among palm trees in the Dades Valley — night 2

Sahara Desert3-Night desert camp

Sahara desert camp tents and carpets on the Merzouga dunes at sunset — night 3

Sahara Dates — upcoming group departures

Pick the dates that work for you and reserve your spot

Good to know before the Sahara trip

Footprints in orange Sahara sand
Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech — the trip starts and ends in Marrakech

Start & Finish

The trip starts and ends in Marrakech. Arrive on Day 1, explore the city and meet your new crew. After the desert, we return for one last night to relax before heading home.

Desert nights are cool

The Sahara can be hot during the day and surprisingly cold at night.
Bring a warm layer, hoodie or jacket so you can comfortably enjoy the desert evening, campfire and stars.

Vintage yellow van — the Sahara trip is a real road trip

We’re on a real road trip

Getting to the Sahara is part of the adventure.
Some days include longer drives, but the journey is filled with music, games, Sahara Bingo, random conversations and beautiful stops along the way.

Cash — bring some Moroccan dirhams for lunches and extras

Bring some cash

Keep some Moroccan dirhams with you for lunches, cafés, local shops, souvenirs, optional activities and personal extras.

Sahara trip photo gallery

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