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The 15 Desert & 4×4 Day Trips That Earn the Road Time

37 day trips  ·  from $13 a seat

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 desert & 4×4 day trips worth a whole day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride - Tahnaout and the argan oil stop
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

1.From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,709 reviews · 8 hours · from $17Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Imlil in a small group of up to 14, with a local guide, mountain walk, mint tea, Berber family lunch, argan oil cooperative visit, and camel ride. Guides such as Abderrazak, Abdellatif, and Abderriham are praised for friendly local insight.

“We had a tour with the guide Abdelrrahim Didi and the driver Abdul Aziz. It was super nice. The car was in excellent condition and clean. I particularly loved the local music they put on. The guide offered a lot of interesting info and I must confess we had a soft spot for him as he was super nice to our kid. I totally recommend this duo and their tour.”

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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride - The Agafay camel ride comes first
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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

2.Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,856 reviews · from $23Top rated

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle for an argan oil cooperative, a short Agafay camel ride, Atlas Mountain villages, Imlil Valley, and a waterfall walk. Guides such as Mustapha, Redouane, Samira, and Ayoub have helped make the day personal, though lunch costs extra and the pace is full.

“Worth the price the Camel ride was amazing and the lunch was great in a good location enjoyed the hike”

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Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca - Koutoubia Mosque and the shape of Marrakech
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Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca

3.Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · from $110

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and a camel ride in the Palmeraie. Expect about six hours on the road and several hours walking through the Medina, with stops at Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and the souks.

“So far, the tour is not off to a good start. The tour operator was late to the pier so our tour started 40 min late. We do not have a tour guide on our shuttle so we really don't know what is going on.”

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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech - Leaving Marrakech for Agafay’s rocky desert
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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

4.Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $16

Travel from Marrakech through Agafay, Berber villages, Imlil, Asni, and the Atlas foothills. Expect hotel pickup, mint tea, a short camel ride, mountain scenery, and an optional 7-euro lunch. Guides such as Samira, Omar, Yassine, and Mohamed Larbi have earned especially warm praise.

“Brilliant day out. Our driver and tour guide Mustapha could not have done more for us. One of the best value for money experiences I have ever had.”

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From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip - A gentle camel ride through the Palmeraie
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From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip

5.From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · 7 hours · from $97

Leave Marrakech for a small-group day of camel riding, quad biking, mint tea, and a traditional hammam. You’ll ride for an hour on camelback, spend 1 hour 45 minutes on a quad, then receive a black-soap scrub and argan oil massage. Drivers such as Mohammed and Brahim are praised for friendly, careful service.

“this is one of the best excursions l have made. Everything was well organized from the transport to the spa. lf you wanna do something great go then on this trip.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour - Tangalooma gives you a real base for the day
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

6.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Take a 75-minute boat from Brisbane to Moreton Island, then spend the day at Tangalooma Island Resort. Ride an ATV for 45 minutes along beach and bush tracks, use the pools and beach, enjoy a $25 lunch voucher, and attend the 3:15pm dolphin presentation before returning at 4pm.

“Trip was pretty fun especially with the ATV. Just note the short amount of time after arrival to obtain the ATV pass and then you can enjoy the rest of the day after the fun thrilled ride!”

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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4x4 Day Trip with Lunch - Youssef ben Tachfine Dam and the dry country
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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

7.Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $49

Travel south from Agadir in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Youssef ben Tachfine Dam, Tiznit, Tifnit dunes, a fishing village, and a Berber home for lunch. Guides such as Hicham, Simba, Ilyas, and Nouredine add local context. Expect a full day, modest dunes, and an optional short camel ride.

“This was a fun trip, especially the off road part! Plenty stops for photos. Lunch was delicious. A very well organised day.”

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From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina - Before dawn from Lima
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From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

8.From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 409 reviews · 17h 30m · from $61

Leave Lima before dawn for a two-hour boat trip around the Ballestas Islands, then continue to Ica for lunch and wine and pisco tasting. Finish at Huacachina with a dune buggy ride and sandboarding. English and Spanish guides may include Alvaro, Giancarlo, Scott, Joel, or Gabby.

“I had such a great time on this tour! It’s really cool because you get to experience different things in the same day, each with its own vibe. I especially loved the buggy ride, the adrenaline and the views were amazing! I totally recommend the whole experience. Plus, our guide, Giancarlo, was super friendly and kind to everyone.”

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From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride - The early ride from Casablanca
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From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride

9.From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan, ride a camel in the Palm Grove, then explore Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, the Medina, souks, and Jemaa el Fna with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and return transport are included.

“It was a great trip! I loved our driver and tour guide. We were over an hour late starting at the fault of the company. Because of this, the trip felt very rushed.”

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Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes - Leaving Lima before sunrise
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Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

10.Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 16h 30m · from $100

Leave Lima before dawn for a full-day run to Paracas and Huacachina. You’ll cruise past sea lions and penguins, see the Chandelier Lines, taste pisco and wine at CulturPisco, then race across desert dunes by buggy. Guides such as Miguel Angel and Mayer are often praised for keeping the long day on track.

“We had a really good time on this day trip! It’s well worth the drive. A lot of sea animals in Paracas and beautiful sand dunes in Huacachina! Love the buggy ride on the dunes. It was a fun family day out. Highly recommend this trip to all!”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad - The early road from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

11.From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minibus for Essaouira, with stops at an argan-oil cooperative and local cafés. You get about four hours for the port, medina, beach, shopping, and optional camel, horse, or quad rides. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for careful service.

“Our driver Moncif was really nice, he drives well and is very friendly. He arrived at the combined time. Essaouira is about 3 hours away from Marrakesh, which is quite a bit. But the stay of about 4 hours was enough to see the main points of the city.”

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From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride - Koutoubia Mosque and the first view of Marrakech
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From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride

12.From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 161 reviews · 10 hours · from $114

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech in a small group of up to 15. Visit Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, the Mellah, souks, Secret Garden, and Menara Gardens, then ride a camel through the Palmeraie. Guides speak English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

“Mohammed our driver was fantastic and took good care of us we highly recommend him to future guests. You get a great overview of the main sights of Marrakech and the tour is well worth it. The drive and scenery in the desert and mountains enroute from Casablanca makes a pleasant journey despite the distance. Abdul our tour guide in Marrakech whilst ok and pleasant was way too rushed with us and went too fast not giving us much time to pause between each place and take things in or get photos. We felt it a struggle to keep up him a lot of the time.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari - Tangalooma gives you more than a beach stop
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

13.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 142 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Take a 75-minute cruise from Brisbane to Tangalooma, then spend the day using the resort pools, beaches, cafés, and facilities. A 4WD Desert Safari takes you to the dunes for sand tobogganing. Lunch, a boat drink, Eco Ranger activities, and the dolphin video are included.

“A really fun day, all the staff on the boat and island are lovely, the island is so stunning it’s absolutely worth going, the desert safari and sand boarding was so fun! It was great to have the food voucher and it’s enough money to cover nice options in the restaurants there and you do have a variety to choose from. I do wish we had some more time on the island but overall was a great day!”

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Luxury private day trip - Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels - Imlil and the walk through Berber country
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Luxury private day trip – Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels

14.Luxury private day trip – Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $232

Travel privately from Marrakech to Imlil and the High Atlas Mountains, then cross the Agafay Desert by 4x4 and camel. Guides such as Ibri and Elhoussain tailor the hike, while lunch at a family home, argan oil tasting, and hotel transfers add a personal touch.

“super guide ( elhoussain) qui partage sans limite l'amour de sa region avec un chauffeur également super”

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Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option - Taroudant’s souk and old city walls
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Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option

15.Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 99 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Agadir through the Sous Valley to Taroudant, where you’ll browse a traditional souk and climb old ramparts. Continue to Tiout’s oasis for couscous or tajine, fruit, and salad beside a kasbah. Guides such as Abdul, Nordine, Simba, and Mohamed are praised for friendly service and safe driving.

“Our guide SIMBA told us many interesting things. He is very good guide and driver.”

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