12 days Sahara Photography Tour | Sunrise and Sand Dunes

Name: 12 days Sahara Photography Tour | Sunrise and Sand Dunes
Start: 2025-11-01T08:00:00+01:00
Location: 45 Derb Toudgha Av. El Glaoui Marrakech 40000, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco

Schedule

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

45 Derb Toudgha Av. El Glaoui Marrakech 40000, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco | Marrakesh, MR

Tour description of 12 days Sahara Photography Tour
This is not a fast trip. It is slow and peaceful. You will start in Casablanca and travel all the way to the quiet dunes of the Morocco Sahara Desert. This journey is made for people who love soft sunrises starry nights and true moments with people.
You will walk through old towns and green valleys. You will drive across wide deserts. You will drink tea with Berber families and sleep under the stars. You will take photos that show real life not just nice places.
Every day brings something new. New colors new faces and new moments to stop and look. You do not need a big camera. A phone is just fine. What matters is how you see the world.
This trip helps you slow down. You see more. You feel more. And when you go home you take more than just pictures. You take memories that stay with you for a long time.
Day 1 Welcome to Casablanca
You arrive in Casablanca and we meet you with a warm smile. No stress. We take you to a small guesthouse near the old medina. The air smells like bread and jasmine. You relax with a glass of mint tea. Then take a slow walk with your guide. As the sun goes down we visit the Hassan II Mosque by the sea. It is peaceful and full of golden light. A great place for your first photos. Dinner is at a local spot. Try fish tagine or a fresh salad. We talk about what you want to see and capture during this trip.
Day 2 Casablanca to Fes with a Stop in Rabat
After breakfast we head north. We stop in Rabat the quiet capital. Walk through the old medina see the Kasbah of the Udayas and take photos of blue doors and sea views. We have lunch at a small café with tea and pastries. Then we go on to Fes. You arrive in the late afternoon. Check in to a riad in the old city. Rest then take a calm walk through the alleys with your guide. Dinner is in a quiet courtyard. You are now in the heart of Morocco.
Day 3 Discovering Old Fes
We start early when the city is still quiet. The morning light is soft. We walk into Fes el-Bali the old part of the medina. Life is real here. Donkeys carry goods. Bakers pull bread from ovens. Craftsmen make copper pots. We visit the tanneries and see the bright colors of the leather. Then we explore schools courtyards and tiny alleys. In the afternoon we go to a rooftop. From there you see the whole city. In the evening we look at photos together and share simple tips.
Day 4 The Makers of Fes
Today is about the people who create. We meet a potter a metalworker and a tile artist. You can watch them work. With their okay you can take photos and ask questions. After lunch we visit quiet old places with mosaics and fountains. These spots are calm and full of light. In the late afternoon we find a rooftop café. Drink tea and watch the sunset. The city glows. This day is about colors hands and stories.
Day 5 Middle Atlas Mountains Ifrane and Azrou
After breakfast we leave Fes and drive into the mountains. The road passes green forests and tall cedar trees. We stop in Ifrane a town that looks like it came from Europe. Then we visit Azrou a Berber town known for woodwork. Walk through the market and maybe see monkeys in the forest. Lunch is simple and made by a local family. In the afternoon we reach Midelt. It is a small town between the mountains. We sleep in a guesthouse. The stars come out early here.
Day 6 Ziz Valley and Erfoud
We drive through the Ziz Valley. Palm trees mud houses and golden hills. We stop often for photos. Farmers children and soft light on the land. At midday we reach Erfoud. This town is known for fossils and date farms. We visit a small fossil shop. You can take photos of hands and tools. Later we go near Merzouga. In the late afternoon we ride camels into the dunes. We arrive at the desert camp just before dinner under the stars.
Day 7 Sunrise in the Desert
Wake up early before the sun. Wrap up in a warm blanket. Walk up the sand dune. Sit and wait. Then the sun rises. It is quiet and golden. Take your time. Breathe and take photos. After breakfast at camp relax or take a nap. In the evening we walk again in the dunes. Then we eat under the stars. No noise. Just fire music and the sky. This is the best night to take star photos. Your guide will help.
Day 8 Life in the Desert
A slow morning in the dunes. Walk barefoot. Take photos of camel tracks and shadows. We visit a nomad family. Drink tea with them. Learn about their life. Take honest portraits with their okay. After lunch we ride camels back to the village. Then drive to Rissani. It is a busy town with a big market. Walk through the alleys and see how people live. Sleep in a simple guesthouse. Eat early. Watch the stars again.
Day 9 Todgha Gorge
We drive to Todgha Gorge. The canyon is tall and cool. Walk by the river. The rock colors change with the light. Great for wide and close photos. We eat lunch in a small café. Then we visit a Berber village nearby. Meet families and maybe bake bread with them. Later we go to Nekob. It is a quiet town in an oasis. Dinner is calm. The night sky is clear.
Day 10 Skoura and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs
We drive through the Dades Valley. The land has strange rock shapes and rose farms. We stop often for photos. Then we reach Skoura. It is full of palm trees and old mud castles. After lunch we walk through the gardens and visit a kasbah. The light is soft. The air is warm. Dinner is on a terrace. Listen to the wind and the crickets. This place feels like a dream.
Day 11 Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
We visit Ait Benhaddou. It is one of the most famous places in Morocco. You may know it from movies. Walk through the village. Climb up and take photos of the red clay and the desert view. Then we go to Ouarzazate. It is known for films. Visit a studio or just walk through the town. Later we start our way back. We sleep in a hotel near Marrakech.
Day 12 Goodbye Morocco
We leave early and drive to Casablanca. On the way we stop in Marrakech for a short walk in the big square. Then we go to Casablanca. We help you check in to your hotel. Rest. Shower. Maybe do some last shopping. In the afternoon we say goodbye. You are leaving Morocco but you take photos and memories that will stay with you for a long time.
NOTE : If the itineraries that we offer By Morocco Photography Tours does not match what you’re looking for contact us and we will prepare a trip that suits your own needs and requirements.
What is Includes in Sahara Photography Tour 12 days :
-11 nights in guesthouses, riads, and a desert camp
-Daily breakfast + 6 dinners (including meals with families)
-Local English-speaking photography guide
-All transport: private van, camel rides, walking
-Visits to artisans, villages, dunes, and historic sites
-Mint tea, snacks, and water on travel days
-Small group (max 6 people)
-Photo tips for sunrise, sunset, stars, and portraits
-Support for phone and camera users
What is Excludes in Sahara Photography Tour 12 days:
-International flights to and from Morocco
-Travel insurance
-Lunches and a few dinners
-Personal expenses like souvenirs or laundry
-Tips for driver, guide, or local hosts (optional but appreciated)
-Extra snacks, drinks, or alcohol
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