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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything travellers ask us before a Morocco desert tour, from choosing a desert to packing for the camp night.

Desert tours

For a first taste, 2 days is enough: Zagora is around 7 hours by road from Marrakech, usually with a stop at Ait Benhaddou on the way. For the tall dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), plan at least 3 days, as the drive is closer to 9 or 10 hours.

Zagora is closer and perfect for a short trip. Merzouga offers the higher golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and a more remote Sahara feeling. Still unsure? Our guide to the best desert to visit in Morocco will help you decide.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) bring warm days and cool nights. Winter is sunny, but desert nights can drop close to freezing, and summer afternoons are very hot. More details in our guide to the best time to visit the Moroccan desert.

You ride into the dunes around sunset, dinner is a slow-cooked tagine, followed by Berber drums around the fire and a sky full of stars. You can choose a standard or a luxury camp. Read what it is really like to sleep in a Berber tent.

Yes. Our New Year’s Eve tour takes you to the dunes for a night of music, campfire and stars. We recommend booking early for the end of the year.

Booking and payment

Send us your dates, the number of travellers and your starting city through our contact page, by email or on WhatsApp. We reply with a private itinerary and a clear price. Your booking is confirmed once you receive our written confirmation.

The deposit and payment methods are shown in your quote and explained in our Terms and Conditions.

Cancellation conditions are set out in our Terms and Conditions and repeated in your quote. If your plans change, let us know as early as possible.

Each quote lists exactly what is included, such as private transport, accommodation, meals and activities, and what is not, such as flights, insurance, drinks and tips.

On the tour

Yes. You travel in your own vehicle with a local driver or guide, so you set the pace and choose where to stop.

Yes. Our tours start with a pickup at your hotel or riad, or at the nearest point a car can reach when your riad is inside the medina.

English, French, Spanish and German, as well as Arabic and Berber.

Light layers for the day, a warm jacket for the evening (desert nights are cold, especially in winter), sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat or a scarf against the sun and sand, comfortable shoes, a small bag for the camp night and your passport.

Southern Morocco is a welcoming destination for solo travellers, and a trusted local guide makes it even easier. Our solo travel safety tips for the Sahara cover the rest.

Yes, families are welcome. Tell us the ages of the children and we will adapt the pace, the driving time and the camp.

Tailor-made trips and partners

Of course. Tell Lahbib your dates, interests and budget, and the team will build a tailor-made Morocco tour around you, from one night in the dunes to a two-week circuit.

Visit the Desert was founded by Lahbib Lamail, a Berber guide born in the desert. He runs the company with Mustapha and a small team of local guides and drivers. Meet the team.

Yes. Travel agencies and tour operators can work with us as their local DMC. Everything is explained on our page for travel agencies.

Still have a question?

Send us a message. Lahbib and the team will get back to you with a clear answer.

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