Morocco Desert Routes: Sahara Trips

The best Morocco desert routes to Merzouga and the Sahara.
Practical tips for planning a trip to Morocco: seasons, customs, holidays and what to expect.

The best Morocco desert routes to Merzouga and the Sahara.

Tailor-made private Morocco tours designed with you from start to finish.

Discover the best private Morocco tours and their Sahara desert routes.

Morocco in winter: sunny 18 to 22 °C days, cold desert nights and snow on the Atlas. Weather by region, best places, desert tours and packing tips.

Fes to Merzouga: about 460 km and 7 to 8 hours through Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Route, stops, transport and tips.

Morocco tours from Casablanca airport: how private tours start on arrival, driving times to Marrakech and Fes, train or driver, and tours from 4 to 9 days.

Tangier to Marrakech compared: the train with the Al Boraq, the direct drive, and a private tour via Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara, plus ferries from Spain.

A Chefchaouen day trip from Tangier or Fes: distances, driving times, day trip or overnight, what to see, tips and tours that include the blue town.

Merzouga vs Zagora compared: dunes, distances from Marrakech and Fes, ideal trip length and highlights, so you can choose the right Sahara trip.

Morocco with kids: the best season, things to do, family-friendly routes, car seats, food and tips, with a short FAQ for parents.