Morocco Sahara Desert Tours and Tickets

Yes, you can visit the Sahara Desert in Morocco. It's a popular attraction and an unforgettable experience. Group and private tours offer different activities and cater to a variety of budgets. You can go more basic or luxurious, choose camping or glamping for a night, take a camel treks, or see the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.

Try to visit the Sahara Desert in May or October, when the temperatures are mild. You’re more likely to have colder weather and sandstorms in the other months—weather conditions that make sleeping in Berber tents, riding camels, sandboarding, sipping Moroccan mint tea, and eating desert tagines a lot more uncomfortable.

Head to Merzouga as a starting point into the Moroccan Sahara Desert. From there, hop on a camel heading to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which are perfect backdrops for photos of you riding camelback. There are loads of Berber desert camps, perfect for spending a night under the stars.

Cover yourself up when you visit the Sahara, to protect from both wind and sun. Be prepared for warmer days and colder nights with long sleeves. One thing to wear is a blue Berber scarf, which helps both block the sand and fit into the desert fashion.

Yes, a visit to the Sahara Desert is worth it, especially for the sunrise, sunset, and chance to learn about Berber culture. Stay for a tagine dinner and Berber singing and hand clapping. Then, recline as the stars come out. You can also ride camels for the full desert experience. You can also visit the Dades Valley, located between the Morocco Sahara Desert and the High Atlas Mountains.

Stay away from the Sahara Desert in the height of summer when temperatures become intense. Try to go in spring or fall, when temperatures are mild—you’ll also avoid sandstorms and chilly winter temperatures. Note that spring and fall are tourist seasons, so you probably won't be alone.