Private vs Group Desert Tours in Morocco: How To Choose the Right Sahara Trip Option

Journeying into Morocco’s vast Sahara Desert is an unforgettable experience for many travelers. While packaged group tours make visiting the dunes accessible, private and customized tours elevate the experience to new heights.

When choosing a Sahara Desert trip, key factors like your budget, preferences for planning, and desired connections with others will determine if a private or group tour is the best match. Comparing the unique pros and cons of each tour style helps set proper expectations.

As an experienced tour driver with many years in driving both kinds of these tours, I made this guide to examine the core differences between private and group excursions to Morocco’s sea of sand. As you evaluate priorities around flexibility, cost, activities, and comfort level with groups, you can determine which option best fits your Sahara dream adventure. Let us help you decide between the intimate excellence of a private tour or camaraderie and value of a group to find the perfect desert trip.

Private Sahara Desert tours offer the highest degree of personalization:

• Fully customizable itineraries, activities, pacing, and trip duration.
• Ideally suited for solo travelers, couples, or families.
• Undivided guide attention catering the experience to your personal travel style.
• The flexibility to change plans based on how you feel.

Well-organized shared group tours of 3 -days only, with 6-20 travelers per group offer:

• More affordable pricing compared to private tours.
• Opportunities to meet and bond with other travelers from around the world.
• Expert local guides to accompany the entire group.
• Daily departures from Marrakech.

Key advantages and limitations of private Sahara desert tours include:

• Total customization of trip details to your wishes
• Ability to visit remote areas away from crowds
• Intimate and exclusive experience

• More expensive cost than group options
• Advance planning for bookings required
• Solo travelers may want some company

Benefits and considerations for joining a group Sahara desert tour:

• More affordable, lower cost than private
• Meet and socialize with other travelers
• Well-organized logistics and schedules by the operator

• Less flexibility in the day’s schedule and activities
• Less personalized attention from the guide
• Potential to feel “too touristy”

Deciding between private or group tours depends on:

• If total control over activities and trip details is important, choose a private tour.
• If your budget is tight and you enjoy group camaraderie, go with a group tour.
• The maximum group size and guide-to-traveler ratio are offered.

Also evaluate tours based on:

• Destinations and sites visited. (Unlimited range of choice with private tours – Predetermined schedule for group tours)
• Included tour activities like Quad biking, Sandboarding, and camel rides
• Types and levels of accommodations offered

Align these with your personal trip preferences.

Down below you can book your private fully customized Moroccan Sahara Desert adventure, or reserve a spot in one of the daily group tours departing from Marrakech:

Fill in the form below and we will draft an initial itinerary for you, then based on your feedback we will design a unique Desert experience that suits your personal travel style and preferences.

There are only two types of group desert tours available at the moment in Morocco and here they are:

These two tours are operated by our partner at Marrakech City Life – Use the Promo code ARHHAL-MCL for a discount.

PS: the Promo code ARHHAL-MCL is valid for all the experiences Marrakech City Life is offering.

When choosing between private and group Sahara Desert tours, carefully consider priorities around interaction, flexibility, budget as well as personal interests. Private tours allow customizing your ideal itinerary at a higher cost, while group tours provide an affordable way to visit the dunes and socialize.

Evaluate each option against your needs and travel style. For an intimate Sahara adventure catered just for you, a private tour guarantees the experience of a lifetime. If seeking to connect with other travelers on a set itinerary at a lower price, join a trusted group operator. The beauty of Morocco’s sand seas awaits however you choose to venture across them.

• Check out our Morocco Private Tours to see all the fantastic places you can visit in Morocco.
• Customize your own tour using the form on our website to create a vacation that is perfect for you.