Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 5 Day Moroccan Sahara Discovery. The Sahara Desert: a name that itself evokes images of sprawling dunes, blazing sun, and endless blue skies. And this five-day adventure will have you experiencing all three. You’ll start off travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 to a desert camp near an oasis where you’ll sleep beneath the stars. There, you’ll witness some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets on Earth, while also feeling like you’re on another planet all together as you explore this vast, storied corner of Morocco. Perfect as a standalone read more experience or combined with another Morocco adventure, this trip to the Sahara will blow you away.
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Trip Length
5 Days
Trip Starts
Marrakesh
Trip Ends
Marrakesh
Departures
May 2026 to Jan 2028
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
14
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
DCSD
Itinerary
Arrival Day. Make your way to the joining hotel for a brief welcome meeting before driving to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at our accommodations there. Please arrive at the hotel meeting point before 2:30PM. Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Marrakech no later than 12:30PM.
Accommodation: Ecolodge Ouednoujoum
Included Meals: Dinner
Included Experiences
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon. From Ourzazate we drive to Zagora along rural roads. In Mhamid (Oulad Edriss) we meet the local crew and start the desert journey to Erg Lihoudi. Any luggage will be brought to camp by jeeps. Dinner will be served fireside. The camp is in Erg Lihoudi. Our camps will be comfortable, but still somewhat basic. You’ll see some spectacular night skies.
Accommodation: Hotel Zagour - Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Atlas Film Studios Tour: Discover the sets of blockbusters from years past at Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world. Get behind-the-scenes access to the sets and props used in the making of films like Raiders of the Lost Arc and Gladiator (2000), as well as TV show Game of Thrones. Wander past jetplanes, through a colosseum, and into a tomb as your guide reveals the scenes that they were used in and how they were built.
- Desert Walk: Head out into the vast landscape of the Sahara, one of the world's largest deserts and walk along the sand dunes around you. Make sure to bring your camera for some fantastic photos of the desert's formidable landscape of sand.
- Overnight at a Desert Camp: After travelling by foot into the desert enjoy some tea and watch the sunset near our desert camp for the night. Eat dinner around the fire and enjoy a quiet night beneath the starry skies.
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Bertam to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music.
Accommodation: Chez Belhou: Mobile desert Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- 4x4: Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
- Berber Desert Journey: Today you have the choice to walk or ride a camel. Its about a two to three hour walk or ride ride until we reach our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for centuries.
- Bertam Oasis Overnight: After travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 we'll arrive at the Bertam Oasis. This temporary overnight camp is more basic, and has been set up just for the group. Catch another desert sunset, enjoy dinner and stories around a fire and spend another night in tents under the stars.
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura.
Accommodation: Skoura Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- 4x4: Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
- Free Time: Wander the town, visit the palm plantations, visit the markets, and imagine discovering this haven after days or months travelling through the desert.
After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech. The tour ends on arrival to the airport around 1pm, or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights. Please do not book any departing flights earlier than 4PM
Included Meals: Breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- Hike or ride a camel in the Sahara.
- Sleep in a desert camp.
- Ride a 4x4 to an oasis to catch sunset.
- Experience otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking desert views.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Film Studio visit in Ouarzazate
- Welcome Tea and bonfire at Erg Lihoudi desert camp
- A camel ride and 4x4 jeep excursion to desert oasis camp
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, walking, 4x4
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hotels (2 Nights), Desert Camp (2 Nights)
- On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels and desert camps, which vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning, showers or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.
- Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower.
- This itinerary includes one night at a developed desert camp that includes a restaurant, toilet facilities, and simple showers, and two nights (days 2-3) at a simple camp with pop-up tents and portable toilets. There will be no access to showers on these days.
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
Dates & Pricing
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Friday
10 Apr 2026
10 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Tuesday
14 Apr 2026
14 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Saturday
11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Wednesday
15 Apr 2026
15 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
12 Apr 2026
12 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
16 Apr 2026
16 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Wednesday
15 Apr 2026
15 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Sunday
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$649
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
17 Apr 2026
17 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Tuesday
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
18 Apr 2026
18 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Wednesday
22 Apr 2026
22 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Sunday
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Wednesday
22 Apr 2026
22 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
28 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
25 Apr 2026
25 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Wednesday
29 Apr 2026
29 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
30 Apr 2026
30 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Wednesday
29 Apr 2026
29 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Sunday
03 May 2026
03 May 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$689
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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