How Much Does It Cost to Visit Sahara Desert?
Average daily budget: $1500-2000
What Sahara Desert costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 3-5 days. Local currency: MAD (Moroccan Dirham).
Daily budget by travel style
Overnight camel trek + standard bivouac: 400-700 MAD ($40-70). Dinner at a desert camp: usually included. 4x4 half-day excursion: 300-500 MAD ($30-50). Merzouga guesthouse: 150-300 MAD ($15-30/night).
Where to stay, by price level
Small desert town at the base of Erg Chebbi, guesthouses within walking distance of the dunes, local restaurants, no frills
Permanent tented camps 2km into the dunes, communal dinner, drumming, stargazing; quality varies widely so check recent reviews
Private tents with proper beds, hot showers, and a generator, the most comfortable option but the generator noise undercuts the silence that's the whole point