When planning a Sahara trip, one of the most common questions travellers ask is whether to choose a private or shared desert tour. Both options offer unforgettable experiences, but they differ in comfort, flexibility, and price.
Understanding the differences will help you choose the best option for your travel style.
A private tour is organised exclusively for you and your travel companions, with a dedicated driver-guide and flexible itinerary.
These tours typically depart from cities like or elsewhere in Morocco:
Advantages of private tours
Private tours also allow you to spend more time in places like:
A shared tour groups travellers together in the same vehicle and follows a fixed itinerary.
Advantages of shared tours
These tours still include key highlights such as:
Choose a private tour if you:
Choose a shared tour if you:
Shared tours generally cost less because transport and logistics are split among travellers.
Private tours vary depending on:
Many travellers find private tours provide better value for comfort and experience.
Private tours offer:
Shared tours offer:
Both include the core Sahara experience:
For many travellers, yes.
Private tours:
They are especially recommended for first-time Morocco visitors.
They cost more, but the price difference is smaller for groups and families.
Yes, both tour types include the desert experience.
Usually, no, they follow fixed itineraries.
Both are safe, but private tours provide more control and flexibility.
Private tours are increasingly preferred by couples and families seeking comfort.
If you’re looking for flexibility, comfort, and a tailored experience, private desert tours offer the best way to discover Morocco’s landscapes, kasbahs, and dunes.
Options include departures from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and other major cities, with itineraries ranging from 3 to +10 days.
Our Morocco tours depart from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Rabat, and Errachidia, offering private and small-group desert tours to Merzouga, Zagora and imperial cities. Designed by local experts, our itineraries combine culture, adventure, and comfort.
