This is our most-booked route: a fixed-departure group trip that starts with your arrival in Marrakech, then heads over the High Atlas passes, through Berber valleys and dramatic gorges, and into the Sahara for a camel trek and overnight desert camp — all shared with a small group of fellow travelers.
Transport, driver-guide, and accommodation are shared across the group, which keeps the per-person cost far below a private itinerary covering the same route.
Pick-up from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) and transfer to your hostel in the medina. The rest of the day is free to explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square and the surrounding souks — this is also your chance to meet the rest of the group before departure the next morning.
Early morning group departure from the hostel. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at the Ait Benhaddou kasbah (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and continue through the Valley of Roses to an overnight stay in the Dades Gorges.
Drive on via Tinghir and Erfoud to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara. Late afternoon camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at your desert camp in time for sunset — dinner around the fire, live music, and a night under the stars.
Optional sunrise over the dunes before camels carry the group back to Merzouga. Scenic drive back across the Atlas, with a stop in Ouarzazate, arriving in Marrakech by evening. Drop-off at your own accommodation in the city — trip ends here.
Three nights, shared throughout.
Riad Dia, immediately next to Jemaa el-Fnaa — 9.3/10 on Hostelworld, rooftop pool, free breakfast and WiFi. Backup: Hostel Riad Marrakech Rouge, 2 minutes from the square.
Luxury Dades Riad or Auberge Tissadrin, half board (HB) — a kasbah-style riad in the Dades Valley with mudbrick rooms, terrace gorge views, and dinner included.
Ideal Desert Camp, half board (HB) — a Berber-style camp at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes with dinner and breakfast included, campfire music, and a night under the stars.
Confirm current availability directly before booking — allocation shifts seasonally.
Groups are capped at 16 travelers to keep things sociable without losing the personal touch. Departures run every Saturday year-round — reserve early in peak season (October–April) as routes sell out.
Day 1 includes airport pick-up and a night at our Marrakech hostel before the group sets off the next morning. On Day 4 you're dropped off at your own accommodation in Marrakech — if you haven't booked anywhere yet, we can drop you at the same hostel instead.
Want your own private room instead of sharing? Let us know when booking — it's available as a paid upgrade, subject to availability.
Booking terms: Send an enquiry first; we confirm the departure, final price, and payment instructions by email. No payment is taken through this website.
Groups on this route typically run between 6 and 16 travelers, depending on the season.
Yes — the €292 price is based on shared twin/dorm rooms in Marrakech and the Dades Gorges, and a shared tent at the desert camp. A private room upgrade is available on request for an additional cost.
Desert nights get cold even in summer — bring a warm layer, plus sunscreen, a scarf or hat for wind and sun, and comfortable walking shoes.
Absolutely — most of our travelers on this route arrive solo. You'll be paired with a same-gender roommate for shared rooms unless you book a private upgrade.
Day 1 includes airport pick-up and transfer to our Marrakech hostel. On Day 4 you're dropped off in Marrakech at your own accommodation — if you haven't booked anywhere yet, we can drop you at the same hostel instead.
Unlike many group operators, our departures run on fixed weekly dates regardless of group size — your trip runs even if only a few seats are booked.
New route5daysPair Marrakech's medina with Berber valleys, Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorge and a slower Sahara camp experience.
One-way route6daysAit Benhaddou, the Dades Gorges and a Merzouga desert camp, then two nights and guided sightseeing in Fes.
Coast & desert8daysCombine the Sahara, Marrakech and the laid-back Atlantic port of Essaouira in one balanced small-group journey.
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