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Hosted group trip
Sahara Desert Group Trips
Camel rides, desert camps and starry nights in Erg Chebbi, with a host and a small group, from Marrakech.
- Best forFirst-time visitors, friends, communities
- Duration4 to 8 days
- Best seasonOctober to April
- GroupSmall hosted group
- PaceEasy to moderate
The Sahara is the trip everyone dreams of, and it is even better shared. On a hosted desert trip you cross the High Atlas, visit kasbahs and gorges, then ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes with your host and a small group.
The nights at the camp are the heart of the trip: dinner together, drums around the fire, a sky full of stars and sunrise over the dunes. Our team in Marrakech organises the transport, the camps and the guides, so the group simply enjoys it.
A desert trip is the most popular first trip for hosts and their communities. Choose an open date to join a group, or bring your own community and we design the trip with you.
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Why travel with a host
Why Join a Hosted Trip With Us
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Real desert camps
Camps in the Erg Chebbi dunes with beds, blankets and dinner around the fire.
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Share the moment
Sunset on a dune is better with friends, old and new.
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The best route
The High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou and the gorges on the way to the dunes.
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Safe and simple
Experienced drivers, local desert guides and our team on WhatsApp.
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Local families
Camps and guides from the Merzouga area, so your money stays local.
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Clear places and prices
Every trip shows its price, its group size and the places left.
Highlights
Experiences You Will Love
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Camel ride at sunset
Ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes as the sand turns gold.
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Night at the desert camp
Dinner, Berber drums around the fire and a sky full of stars.
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Sandboarding
Slide down the big dunes of Merzouga with the group.
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Gnawa music in Khamlia
Meet the musicians of the village at the edge of the dunes.
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Aït Ben Haddou
The famous earthen village on the road to the desert.
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Sunrise on the dunes
Climb a dune before breakfast for the first light over the Sahara.
Trip ideas
Group Trips You Can Join or Host
Hosts adapt every route to their group: length, pace, accommodation and activities.
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5 days
Marrakech to the Sahara
Marrakech · Aït Ben Haddou · Dades · Merzouga
The classic hosted desert trip, with two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
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8 days
Kasbahs & Gorges
Telouet · Skoura · Todra · Erg Chebbi
A slower route through kasbahs, palm groves and red gorges to the dunes.
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4 days
Short desert escape
Marrakech · Dades · Merzouga
A shorter trip for groups with little time, with one night in the desert.
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Best Time to Go
The best months for a desert group trip are October to April: warm days and cool nights. Winter nights in the dunes are cold, so the camps provide extra blankets. In summer, hosts plan the activities early in the morning and at sunset.
Usually Included
- Transport with a local driver, for the group only
- Guesthouses, kasbah hotels and a desert camp
- Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfasts and dinners as shown in the programme
- Local guides on the way
- Support from our local team
Good to Know
- Your main luggage stays in the vehicle: pack a small bag for the camp night
- Bring a warm layer: desert nights are cold, even after a hot day
- A scarf protects you from sun and sand
- Bring a power bank, there are few sockets at the camp
- Always ask before photographing people
Want to Host This Kind of Trip? Creator, teacher or group leader? We design and run this trip for your community, with one clear price per person.
Become a hostQuestions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nights in the desert?
Most hosted desert trips include one or two nights in a camp in Erg Chebbi. Each trip page shows the exact programme.
Is the desert camp comfortable?
Yes. You sleep in tents with real beds and blankets, with access to toilets and showers. Some hosted trips use a luxury camp with private bathrooms.
Do I need to be fit?
No. The camel ride is short and the walks are easy. Tell us about any health condition when you book.
Where do desert trips start?
Most hosted desert trips start and end in Marrakech, with pickup at your hotel or riad. Some start in Fes. The start is shown on each trip page.
Can I join a desert trip alone?
Yes. Many travellers join hosted trips alone. You can share a room with another traveller or book a private room.
Can I host a desert trip for my community?
Yes. It is the most popular first trip for hosts. Apply on the Host a Group Trip page and we send you an itinerary and a price per person.
Plan your trip
Helpful Group Travel Guides
Desert
Sahara Desert Trip Guide: Merzouga, Zagora or Erg Chigaga?
A night in the Sahara is the highlight of most Morocco trips. Here is how to choose your desert, how many days you need and what the camp is really like.
Read the guide
Planning
The Best Time to Visit Morocco: A Month-by-Month Guide
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots, but every season has something to offer. Here is when to go for the desert, the mountains, the cities and the coast.
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Hosted trips
What Is a Hosted Group Trip? How Hosted Trips to Morocco Work
A host you trust, a small group with the same passion and a local team that organises everything. Here is how hosted group trips to Morocco work, from booking to the last day.
Read the guide
Ready to Join a Group Trip?
Ask us about the next hosted dates, or about hosting your own group. We reply within 24 hours.
- Free answer, no obligation
- Join a group or host your own
- Local team based in Marrakech
- Reply within 24 hours