Here’s something that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about desert travel: while Morocco emerged as Africa’s most-visited tourist destination in 2024, welcoming 17.4 million international tourists, there’s a hidden story behind these staggering numbers that most travelers never discover. I learned this the hard way after booking what I thought was the “adventure of a lifetime” – only to find myself crammed into a bus with 47 other tourists, following a predetermined route that felt more like a desert assembly line than an authentic Sahara experience. But then something remarkable happened. My Berber guide, Youssef, pulled me aside during our lunch break and whispered, “You want to see the real desert? The one my grandfather showed me when I was seven years old?” That single question led me to discover why smart travelers are abandoning group tours in droves, choosing private desert Morocco Tour Package experiences instead. And honestly? The difference isn’t just night and day – it’s like comparing a postcard to stepping into a living, breathing masterpiece. The 89% Rule That Travel Companies Don’t Want You to Know Here’s a statistic that’ll shock you: according to recent surveys from Morocco’s leading desert tour operators, 89% of travelers who experience both group and private desert tours say they’d never go back to group experiences. Ever. Why? Because Morocco’s soaring popularity is fueled by once-in-a-lifetime experiences like camel trekking, but here’s what they don’t tell you in the brochures: on group tours, your “once-in-a-lifetime” camel trek lasts exactly 45 minutes, follows a predetermined path worn smooth by thousands of previous tourists, and ends with everyone taking virtually identical photos at the same “Instagram-worthy” spot. Now imagine this instead: You’re on a private desert Morocco Tour Package, and your guide notices you’re fascinated by traditional navigation techniques. Suddenly, your camel trek becomes a masterclass in desert survival, where you learn to read wind patterns in the sand, identify edible plants, and understand why certain dunes sing when the wind hits them just right. That’s the difference between tourism and transformation. Why Morocco Desert Excursions Private Tours Are Becoming the Gold Standard Let me paint you a picture that perfectly captures why tourism in Morocco has risen by 35% since 2019, with private desert experiences leading this unprecedented growth. It’s 5:47 AM. Instead of being awakened by the sound of diesel engines warming up and tour guides shouting instructions through megaphones, you’re gently roused by the smell of fresh mint tea brewing over an open fire and the soft murmur of your guide preparing for the day’s adventure. This isn’t just luxury – though Morocco desert luxury accommodation has certainly raised the bar for comfort in the middle of nowhere. This is about having the freedom to experience the desert on your terms, at your pace, following your curiosity rather than someone else’s schedule. Your private desert Morocco Tour Package means when you spot that incredible geological formation in the distance and want to explore it, you can. When.

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We went on the 5 day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Chefchaouen. We customised our tour from the tour packages offered to include an additional day in Fes. This was... read more provided at a very reasonable price, given the luxury of the hotel and the amount of travelling we needed to do (Merzouga to Fes was 8-9 hours drive!). The organiser was very quick to respond and was well organised. We had Hassan as our driver and he was very accommodating to our needs/stopping whenever we wanted, and bringing to different locations that suited our wants. Overall a great experience, would recommend!
23/06/2023 -
I must say we really enjoyed the 3-day tour especially the hours in the Sahara, Dades, Todra and Ait Ben haddou as well as the 2 hotels & restaurants that... read more you recommended. These days serve a big break for us after lots of hassle in Marrakech as we were couple so outstanding there. Abdou, our driver, was very nice, friendly & helpful and he is the type person that does not keep you on talking which perfectly fits our style. Last not not least, thank you Abdoul of taking care of us during the 3 day and we'll not hesitate to recommend Private desert tours
31/05/2019 -
Found this company on the website and from the start Abidine was really fantastic. He was very quick in replying and accommodating to our requests. We did a 10 day... read more trip with them. We were met at Marrakech airport by our driver Ismail. I think luck was on our side when we got this guy. He spent the next nine days with us. He was a fantastic driver, yet cautious and caring about our needs. Every night he would escort us to our Riad and did not leave till we were settled in. True regard for us. The highlight, of course was the desert trip. Ismail was born and raised in the desert, so was no stranger to the surroundings, which made us very comfortable. He turned out to be a good musician, playing the drums at the night get together around the fire. The trip included going to Essaouira, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fes, Dades Valley, Aitbenhaddo, among other very interesting places, all taken care of by PDTours. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the local people, the tantalizing food,the camel ride and the magic of the desert all in part to Ismail. I highly recommend this company and I cannot say enough about our driver, as the driver can dictate how your vacation will be and ours was extremely good.
08/12/2019 -
This was a unique experience which me and my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you Abidine for making it possible. Your prompt response to all... read more my queries helped me plan my trip better. A million thanks to Ismail (our guide) who made sure we had a wonderful time through the trip. We feel like we made a great friend in him. From introducing us to local music, to tirelessly driving the 4 days, to taking us to these amazing riads run by the most wonderful people, to showing us the main sites to see along the way - he was simply amazing. This tour helped us experience Morocco in a way that no other tour could. We met amazing families who hosted us. The desert camp was spectacular. I was worried that being a vegetarian and not being able to speak arabic or french would be major hurdles - definitely not so. This tour made it so easy to manage. This is something I would recommend to anyone planning on spending time in Morocco.
08/07/2019 -
Fantastic tour, great people! - My wife and I decided to explore Morocco for our Honeymoon - we had limited time (less than a week) and wanted to see many spots. We booked Private Desert... read more Tours and we could not be happier with how it turned out. Our driver, Ismael, was fantastic, professional and accommodating. In 5 days, we visited everything that was on our list: Dade's valley, Erg Chebbi desert, Berber Villages, Fez, Chefchaouen, Casablanca (which wasn't on the list but Isamel managed to make a short detour to accommodate us). The tour started on Monday morning from Marrakesh and ended Friday afternoon back in Marrakesh. We travel quite a bit, and this was one of the most wholesome and complete experience we've encountered - highly recommended.
18/02/2023 -
A Great Experience - We hired Private Desert Tours to take 4 of us around Morocco for 11 days, and we were more than pleased with our experience!
Starting with our communications with... read more Abiden, that were always promptly and professionally answered, to our days with Ismail, as our driver, we were more than happy!
Abiden set our tour up to take us where we asked, and had every detail covered. He had Ismail, our driver , meet us at the airport, and take us to our Riad. From that moment on, Ismail took care of us. He was an excellent, polite and courteous driver through all our long journeys around this amazing country! Every day Ismail got us where ever we were supposed to be. In the evening, he made sure we were settled at our Riad, before leaving us. Ismail would be at our Riad on time each morning to help us get our luggage to the car, and be on our way.
We journeyed from Marrakesh, to Essaouira, to Casablanca, Rabat, then Chefchouan, to Meknès, Merzouga ( the desert), and beyond with Ismail. We switched drivers before heading in through the High Atlas Mountains, as Ismail had to start with a new group. Our new driver, Adeel, was a very careful, confident driver through those rugged mountains, and on to Marrakesh.
In order to see as much of the country as possible, we put on a lot of kilometres. Some days had long stretches of driving, but we saw so many incredible wonders in this diverse and beautiful country!
Many thanks to Abiden, Ismail, and Adele for a trip of a lifetime!
16/11/2019 -
Amazing experience - This year I decided to do my yearly birthday trip in Morocco and I knew I wanted to see more than just Marakesh. I found PDT via Google and after... read more a few emails back and forth Abidene managed to tailor the tour to my desire (from Marakesh to Dades valley, desert, Fes, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Casablanca and back to Marakesh)
The tour itself was lovely, we met very hospitable local people and learned a little bit about the history of Morocco, even managed to forget my fear and rode a camel.
Ismail, our driver, was very nice, friendly and most importantly was an excellent driver which is quite a quality to have here:))
On my birthday (even though I kept it a secret), I was surprised with a birthday cake and a present to remember the trip. Kudos also to the Fes local guide that was amazing and managed to organize for me a lot of tiny surprises on my birthday. He made us regret not spending more time in Fes, maybe next time.
Overall the tour was memorable experience that I definitely recommend. We will definitely book another tour with PDT when we visit Morocco again.
14/06/2023 -
Our honeymoon in Morocco was unreal thanks to Abidine . The planning was seamless and stress free. We simply highlighted the destinations we wanted to visit and the rest was... read more magic. From the hotels, food and guides there was not one complaint. The culture, people and architecture is outstanding.
One highlight of our trip was the outstanding customer service. We received treatment as if we were staying at the Riad everywhere. Moroccan's are deeply invested in tourism. Our driver, Ismail was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He kept us safe and on schedule as well as provided great company. He tied the whole trip together and we could not have imagined a better trip leader.
I am recommending PRIVATE DESERT TOURS to all of my friends and family. We plan to use their service again in the near future.
05/05/2019