Luxury Moroccan Sahara Tours made for you
Start PlanningA vast, magical desert region under a carpet of twinkling stars
The great Sahara, around the same size as the USA or China, is the world’s largest hot desert. Spanning northern Africa from the Atlantic to the Red Sea, this arid expanse covers some 11 countries, with its north-eastern edge just about spilling over into Morocco.
Morocco’s corner of the desert lies south of the High Atlas Mountains, a smattering of oasis towns becoming less frequent the further you venture, eventually reaching the golden dune seas that evokes the most romantic images of the Sahara.
It’s here you’ll find camel trains emerging from the heat haze led by blue-scarfed Berbers, a nomadic people who have preserved their own language and culture for over 4,000 years while watching Carthaginian, Roman, Arab and French empires come and go.
There’s no better way to experience the desert than a night or two camping out among the nothingness in the traditional Berber-style. Camps are best enjoyed in private, perhaps a camel trek in time for the purple sun set, dining around a fire under the starry sky and retiring to your tent.
Experiences picked by our destination specialists
A word from one of our experts
There is something truly magical about the desert, the vast remoteness and the beauty of it is hard to put into words. In the Moroccan Sahara you’re completely removed from daily life, totally off the beaten track - it’s very adventurous. However, the hospitality and graciousness of the local Berber who look after you and show you their way of life, makes you feel undeniably at home.
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in the Moroccan Sahara
There are some incredible places to stay in the Moroccan Sahara. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Trip inspiration
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Discover more of Morocco
Casablanca
This city is the chief port, the financial, commercial and manufacturing centre of the country.
Essaouira
On Morocco’s Atlantic coast, a little under three hours due west of Marrakesh, Essaouira is a laid-back port town cooled by the vents alizés trade winds gently blowing in from the ocean.
Fes
The city of Fes, Morocco’s second largest, is considered to be its cultural and religious capital and often referred to as the Mecca of the West.
High Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains are a rugged chain that span North Africa from the Atlantic coast through Algeria and Tunisia, an imposing barrier between the fertile Mediterranean coast from the vast Sahara Desert.
Marrakesh
With its rich atmosphere, fascinating history and rich Berber culture, the city of Marrakesh encapsulates what draws people from around the world to Morocco.
Oualidia
200km north of Essaouira, between El Jadida and Safi, is the peaceful town of Oualidia. Overlooking a coastal lagoon frequented by migratory birds, beyond which is the vast expanse of the Atlantic ocean, its setting couldn’t be more idyllic.
Skoura
Skoura is an oasis town that sits south of the Atlas Mountains at the gateway to the Sahara beyond. Once an important trading post where camel trains would offload spices and gold to be hauled over to Fes, its illustrious past can be glimpsed in the sand coloured Kasbahs that still stand here today.
Tangier
Morocco’s northernmost city, looking out across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain, Tangier is a place with a fascinating history. Known as ‘The Door of Africa’, it has changed hands dozens of times.
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When to visit
The best time to visit the Moroccan Sahara is during the slightly cooler months from October to May. In December and January, nights can sometimes drop below freezing, but camps will provide you with plenty of warm blankets. The height of summer, from June to August, is too hot and the sun too intense so many camps are either closed or move north during this period.
Cold Nights
December–January
Best Time
October–May
Hot Seaon
June–August
Plan your trip to the Moroccan Sahara
Whatever you want from your adventure in the Moroccan Sahara, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
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Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
