Shared tours are the most affordable way to reach the Sahara. You travel in an air-conditioned minibus with other travellers from around the world, with a local driver and a ready-made itinerary: all you need to do is book your seat.
Every route includes the night in a Berber camp, the camel ride at sunset and sunrise, and breakfasts and dinners. You can start in Marrakech or Fez and finish in the same city or the other one.
Available shared tours
How a shared tour works
- Pick-up at your riad or hotel (or a nearby point if cars cannot enter the medina).
- Transport in an air-conditioned minibus with a Moroccan driver.
- Accommodation in a hotel or kasbah on the first night and in a desert camp on the second.
- Included: breakfasts and dinners, the camel ride and sandboards at the camp.
- Not included: lunches, drinks, optional local guides and entrance fees.
Shared or private?
| Shared | Private | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Lowest | Depends on group size |
| Vehicle | Minibus with other travellers | Just for your group |
| Itinerary | Fixed | Flexible stops and pace |
| Dates | Scheduled departures | Any day |
| Best for | Solo travellers and backpackers | Couples, families and groups |
Prefer to travel at your own pace? See our private desert tours.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some tours have two prices?
The “from” price is for the Comfort camp category (private tent, shared bathrooms). The Superior category has a tent with a private bathroom and costs a little more.
Can I start in Marrakech and finish in Fez?
Yes. There are shared routes from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga and from Fez to Marrakech, so you never have to backtrack.
What should I pack?
Comfortable clothes, a warm layer for the desert night (even in summer), sunscreen, sunglasses and a small backpack for the camp night.