Shared desert tours in Morocco are the easiest and most affordable way to reach the Merzouga dunes. You share the vehicle, the driver and the itinerary with other travellers, so you pay less and meet people along the way.
At Desconecta2Viajes we run departures from Marrakech of 3 to 6 days, tours from Fes of 2 and 3 days, and 3-day routes between Marrakech and Fes via the desert, in both directions. Every tour includes a night in a camp in Merzouga, and you choose between a standard or a luxury camp. Prices start at 90 € per person.
What is a shared desert tour?
On a shared tour you do not book a car just for yourself. Instead, you book your place in a group that leaves for the desert on the same day. The itinerary, stops and accommodation are the same for the whole group.
- Price per person: you only pay for your seat, not the whole vehicle.
- Set itinerary: the route and stops are already organised.
- Group atmosphere: you travel with people from different countries.
- Ideal for solo travellers: you do not need to find a travel companion to go to the desert.
Shared desert tours from Marrakech
Marrakech is the most common starting point for the Sahara. On the way you cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visit the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you reach the Dades and Todra valleys and, finally, the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
From 90 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
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Shared 4-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga from Marrakech
From 155 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
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Shared 5-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga from Marrakech
From 180 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 5-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga from MarrakechShared 6-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga from Marrakech
From 210 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
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Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
From 160 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to FesShared desert tours from Fes
From Fes the road to the desert crosses the Middle Atlas. Along the way you pass Ifrane, the cedar forest of Azrou and the Ziz Valley before reaching the Merzouga dunes. You can return to Fes or end your trip in Marrakech.
Shared 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
From 140 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to MerzougaShared 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
From 160 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
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From 180 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to MarrakechShared desert tour prices
These are the prices per person. The price depends on the camp you choose for your night in the desert.
| Tour | Duration | Standard camp | Luxury camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech – Merzouga – Marrakech (3 days) | 3 days | 90 € | 145 € |
| Marrakech – Merzouga – Marrakech (4 days) | 4 days | 155 € | 210 € |
| Marrakech – Merzouga – Marrakech (5 days) | 5 days | 180 € | 235 € |
| Marrakech – Merzouga – Marrakech (6 days) | 6 days | 210 € | 265 € |
| Marrakech – desert – Fes (3 days) | 3 days | 160 € | 215 € |
| Fes – desert – Marrakech (3 days) | 3 days | 180 € | 235 € |
| Fes – Merzouga – Fes (2 days) | 2 days | 140 € | 195 € |
| Fes – Merzouga – Fes (3 days) | 3 days | 160 € | 215 € |
Standard camp or luxury camp
When you book, you choose where you will sleep in the desert. The rest of the trip is the same for the whole group.
Standard camp
- Private tent.
- Shared bathroom.
- Dinner and breakfast.
Luxury camp (+55 € per person)
- Private bathroom with hot shower.
- Double bed with a real mattress.
- Electricity and sockets.
- Heating or air conditioning.
- Special dinner.
What our shared tours include
Each tour has its own list of services, so always check the tour page. In general, our tours include:
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech or Fes.
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver.
- Accommodation: a hotel in the valleys and a night in a camp in Merzouga.
- Breakfasts and dinners.
- A dromedary ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Sunset and sunrise in the desert.
Not usually included: lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips.
Shared tour or private trip: which one to choose?
| Shared tour | Private trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Shared with other travellers | Just for your group |
| Itinerary | Set | Tailor-made |
| Dates | You choose the departure date | Fully flexible |
| Price | Per person, from 90 € | Quote depending on the trip |
| Best for | Solo travellers, couples and friends on a budget | Families and groups who want their own pace |
If you prefer a private trip, see our private 10-day tour from Tangier to Marrakech or our 15-day family trip to Morocco.
If you are travelling solo
Shared tours work very well if you are travelling on your own. You book your place and share the experience with the rest of the group. Here is what travellers who took our 3-day tour from Marrakech say:
Traveller reviews
5.0/5 · 16 reviews from travellers who took this route
★★★★★
Abdoul was an excellent driver. As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe throughout the journey.
Madeline · Australia · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Simply incredible! One of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets of my life. I booked the luxury camp and it exceeded my expectations. The camel ride, sandboarding and quad ride were amazing. Fatimah, our guide, is wonderful, very kind and very helpful. She made sure we were all fine and having a great time.
Joevan · United Kingdom · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
I spent three absolutely fantastic days with Fatima and Youssef. Fatima is kind, interesting and genuinely cares about all her guests and their wellbeing. She is a wonderful person and the best guide! Youssef is an exceptional driver who adds a lot to the tour with his jokes and kindness. This tour is much more than a simple visit to the Sahara: you learn a great deal about the culture and meet many great guides along the way.
Diandra · Canada · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
The drive to the desert was long, but we had some interesting activities at several stops along the way. The transport was comfortable and the driver was excellent. We had a delay beyond our control when rivers flooded the road, but we reached our destination safely! The dromedary ride to our camp was a lovely experience. In the morning we chose to leave the desert by quad for an extra fee, and we loved it. Watching the sunset from the dunes was simply magical. All the visits and activities made the long drive worthwhile. We were picked up and dropped off at our accommodation, which is really appreciated. The guide and driver were very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it.
Sophie · Canada · 22 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Everything was perfect! The programme was very well organised and adapted to every situation. Our guide Yassine was always smiling and helped us at every moment. Our group was also very friendly, which made a big difference to our unforgettable time. Everyone who was part of our experience deserves congratulations. Highly recommended!
Argyro · Greece · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
This trip is really worth it! Abdul Ahmad was an excellent driver: very well organised, and we felt very safe in the comfortable car. It was a wonderful tour that is about much more than Erg Chebbi! What we especially enjoyed was learning about Amazigh life on the way through the Atlas and its valleys.
Dominik · Germany · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Moha Zawit and Ali were fantastic guides. I recommend the experience with a private luxury tent, for the bathroom and for the experience itself.
Angelo · Italy · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
This was one of the best tours I have done so far. My husband and I were celebrating our first wedding anniversary, and the visit to Merzouga was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Boubaker, was friendly, polite and respectful, as was our driver. I really enjoyed the experience and meeting people from all over the world; everyone was very friendly and lovely. Unfortunately, some parts of the itinerary did not go as planned because of traffic caused by flooding, but I understand this was outside the operator's control. I had hoped to do more activities in the desert, but I understand time was limited. All the meals during the trip were good, although I was a little disappointed by the last hotel restaurant on the way back, as I did not particularly enjoy the food. Overall, the trip was fantastic, memorable and worth it. I am grateful for the wonderful memories we made and would love to come back.
May · United Kingdom · 22 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
It was an exciting trip with interesting places, and we felt safe the whole time. Our guide, Youness, was really helpful, well prepared and patient, and always looked after us. The Atlas and the desert were beautiful; we really enjoyed our time there.
Richard · Germany · 22 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Our guide, Hakim, was extremely polite and showed an in-depth knowledge of all of Morocco, as did the other guides on the trip. I would definitely do the tour again: the Sahara was incredible!
Felipe · Brazil · 22 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
A must if you come to Morocco! A truly life-changing experience. If you have the time for this tour, do not let the distance stop you. Thank you to my wonderful guide, Boubaker.
Bailey · United States · 22 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Abdul, our guide, was very friendly. The transport was good and there was Wi-Fi throughout the tour. The accommodation was also excellent. We had a great time.
Laura · Hungary · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Fatima was great! Youssef was also an excellent driver. I cannot recommend it enough; the experience exceeded all my expectations.
Harry · United Kingdom · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Moha, as our guide, managed to involve the whole group and make this a truly unique experience. Highly recommended!
Salvatore · Italy · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
An incredible experience. Moreno, an extraordinary and fun guide, made the trip wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
José Alejandro · Mexico · 21 Oct 2026
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★★★★★
Fatima and Yusuf were excellent guides during the tour.
Carsten · Germany · 21 Oct 2026
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More group tours in Morocco
Besides the departures from Marrakech and Fes, we also run group tours that start in Tangier or Agadir and cross the desert.
Shared 7-Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakech via the Desert
From 160 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
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Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
From 120 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Marrakech
Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes
From 160 € / person
Shared group · 50 € deposit
View trip: Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to FesHow to book your shared desert tour
- Open the tour you like and choose your departure date.
- Select how many people are travelling.
- Choose a standard or luxury camp and check the final price.
- Fill in your details and send the booking. You pay nothing online.
- Pay a 50 € deposit via PayPal to confirm your place. The rest is paid later.
Shared desert tours: frequently asked questions
How many days do I need for the desert from Marrakech?
Merzouga is far from Marrakech and the drive is long. That is why the shortest tour from Marrakech is 3 days. With 4, 5 or 6 days you travel more calmly and make more stops. From Fes, which is a little closer, there is also a 2-day tour.
Can I join if I am travelling solo?
Yes. You book a place for yourself and travel with the rest of the group. It is one of the main reasons people choose a shared tour.
How much do I pay to book?
You pay nothing on the website when you send the booking. Afterwards you pay a 50 € deposit via PayPal to confirm your place, and the rest later.
Is it safe to travel to Morocco?
Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advice for Morocco, for example the UK Foreign Office travel advice, and make sure you have travel insurance.
Any questions before booking?
Message us and we will help you choose the tour and camp that suit you best.