Short Morocco Itineraries

Short escapes from Marrakech — enough to sleep under the stars in the Sahara, cross the Atlas or reach Fes, without giving up a whole holiday.

Private transport
Local guide
Meals on request
Video call first

Private, 2 to 5 days

9 tours

New year eve 3 days

New year eve

3 days Marrakech

Plan your new year trip in Morocco with our local Moroccan specialists. Discover all our traditions in this special time. Celebrate …

PriceOn request

See the tour
Small groupsfor a better experience
Fair pricinga clear quote, no extras
Simple bookinganswer within 24 h
24/7 supportbefore, during and after your trip

Good to know

Questions about our short desert trips

Can I reach the Sahara from Marrakech in five days?

Yes. Two 5-day tours run Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Merzouga: one loops back to Marrakech through Agdz, the other carries on to Fes through Azrou.

What is the shortest trip that includes a desert camp?

Two days, from Essaouira to Erg Chigaga for the Gnaoua and Taragalte festivals. There is also a three-day New Year trip from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga, and a four-day tour from Marrakech to the Chegaga dunes.

Where do you spend the night in the desert?

In a camp at the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga or at the Erg Chigaga dunes, in standard or luxury tents. The route on each tour page names the dunes it reaches.

Are these short trips private?

Yes. You travel privately throughout: a private air-conditioned 4×4 with a dedicated driver on the road trips, and a private charter on the helicopter escape to Erg Chegaga. Almost all leave from Marrakech; the festival trip starts in Essaouira.

They travelled with us

What our travellers say

5.0 37 reviews on Tripadvisor
An Amazing Experience We had an AMAZING experience in Morocco! Mustapha was exceptional in helping us plan our two week adventure, secure the best guides in each city, ensure our lodgings, meals, and excursions were top-notch. He was kind, professional, knowledgeable and simply the best. We always felt safe and in the best care. We can’t wait to recommend Mustapha to other friends! Thank you for filling our memory bank with joy
DR
Dreamer38240356701 Tripadvisor · April 5, 2026
A safe, pleasant and educational trip in Morocco We had Mustafa as our safe, reliable and friendly guide and driver for almost four weeks. He contributed great knowledge of both geography, history, and culture. We also learned a lot about the modern Morocco and the rapid changes and advances made in the school system and training, industry, business and agriculture. We would like to come back another time, and most preferably with Mustafa as the driver, guide and very knowledgeable and nice travel accompaniment.
KE
Knut Erik N Couples · March 1, 2026
Super nice and very nice people Everything very well arranged fine camel ride to the accommodation which looked super nice, good food and nice campfire. Sleeping place was clean and fine. Beautiful sand and super sweet people. Outside the summer for super nice weather. I recommend it to everyone:)
AD
Adventure65107271742 Couples · February 4, 2026
Amazing trips with Mustapha in Morocco We have done two trips with Mustapha in Morocco and both were incredible. He both guided us to amazing experiences and was also very responsive to our desires and needs. Whenever we had a challenge (which was rare), he helped us solve it. He now feels like part of the family. I could not recommend partnering with Mustapha more for your next trip to Morocco.
ME
Meander39023 Tripadvisor · January 4, 2026
60 years in the desert Great experience with family and for my birthday. Beautiful discovery of a piece of desert of Merzouga and its camp in the middle of the dunes.
PD
Pascal D Tripadvisor · December 29, 2025
Phenomenal experience. What a phenomenal experience. Mustapha was the consummate host. Entertaining, funny and ever present. He is both proud and knowledgeable about his native and beautiful country. The tours are all inclusive of meals, hotels and entrance fees to the various attractions en route. All were faultless as was his skilful driving on the rough off road terrain. I cannot recommend Mustapha and his tours highly enough. I would definitely book him again.
MJ
Mary J Windsor, United Kingdom · November 23, 2025

Reviews published on Tripadvisor — read all 37 reviews on Tripadvisor

Can’t find the right tour?

Get in touch and we will build a tailor-made itinerary around what you want to see.

Contact us
Write to us on WhatsApp