A luxury Sahara desert trip is the same breathtaking landscape as a classic desert tour, with every detail upgraded: a new 4x4 with an experienced driver, boutique riads and kasbah hotels along the way, and a premium camp in Erg Chebbi with a king-size bed, private bathroom and hot shower.
What is included in a luxury Sahara desert trip
- Private 4x4 or premium minivan with an English-speaking driver
- Boutique riads and kasbah hotels hand-picked by our team
- Luxury desert tent with en-suite bathroom
- Sunset camel ride and an optional private dinner in the dunes
- Sunrise from the top of the dunes with tea and fresh bread
Routes we recommend
From Marrakech, a four-day route reaches the Sahara through Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley and ends in Fes. From Fes, a five-day trip gives you two nights in the desert. Both routes can start or end at the airport.
A day on a luxury Sahara desert trip
Mornings start with breakfast on a terrace above the palm groves, followed by an unhurried drive with stops at kasbahs, viewpoints and local cooperatives. You arrive at the desert in the late afternoon, ride camels to the camp as the dunes turn orange, and find your tent ready with soft lights, a hot shower and a lounge area facing the sand. Dinner is served by candlelight, followed by music by the fire and a sky full of stars.
The next morning, climb the dune behind the camp for sunrise, then enjoy breakfast before a 4x4 tour, a quad ride or simply a long rest. A luxury Sahara desert trip is about comfort and calm as much as scenery.
Good to know
Luxury camps fill up first in spring, autumn and over Christmas and New Year – book a few months ahead if you can. We confirm the exact camp and hotels in your quote so you know exactly where you will stay.
For more about the Merzouga region and its dunes, see the Moroccan National Tourist Office.
What the Luxury Sahara Desert Trip offer includes
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for the whole trip
- Pick-up and drop-off at your airport, riad or hotel
- Accommodation with breakfast in hand-picked riads, hotels and camps
- Dinner and breakfast in the desert camp, camel ride in the dunes
- Fuel, tolls, parking and the driver’s costs
- Support from our team on WhatsApp every day
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides (on request)
- Optional activities
- Tips
Luxury Sahara Desert Trip: frequently asked questions
What is different about a luxury Sahara desert trip?
The route is the same breathtaking one, but every night is upgraded: boutique riads and kasbah hotels, a premium camp with a private bathroom and a newer 4x4 or minivan.
Do luxury desert camps have hot showers?
Yes. The camps we use for a luxury Sahara desert trip have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, flushing toilets and electricity for charging.
Can we add a private dinner in the dunes?
Yes – a candlelit table on a dune away from the camp, with a private waiter, is one of the most popular extras.
