The desert safaris range form a one-day tour to several weeks. The length of your tour will mainly depend on how many days you have. If you are on a tight schedule, a half a day tour is a good option.
The one-day tour starts usually around 14h, when a car will pick you up form your hotel and take you to a desert resort. The ride will take approximately one hour. Most desert resorts consist of several bungalows with beds, a restaurant and some shared bathrooms.