About Kasbah Trails
A trip that feels like Morocco, not a package
- 100% privateJust you and your own driver-guide
- 33 itinerariesEvery one of them ready to tailor
- 4 start citiesMarrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier
- Honest pricingA clear quote before you commit
Our story
Local guides, handpicked stays, honest pricing
We've spent years driving these routes, staying in these riads and drinking tea in these villages — long before any of it went on a website. That's the difference you feel on the road: the shortcut around the tour-bus queue at the kasbah gate, the family who waves you in for tea, the viewpoint a few switchbacks past where every other itinerary tells you to turn around.
Every one of our 33 itineraries is a starting point, not a fixed package — tell us your dates, pace and interests and we'll adjust the route, swap in extra nights, or build something from scratch around what you actually want to see. There are no strangers added to your group and no fixed departure dates to work around: it's just you, your travel companions, and a dedicated driver-guide in your own vehicle for the whole trip.
Why travel with us
The difference is in who plans it
Guides who grew up here
Fluent in English, French and Arabic — the kind who know which stall in the souk still bargains fair, and will tear up the day's plan when something better comes along.
Handpicked places to stay
Character riads inside the medinas, comfortable camps in the dunes — not roadside chain hotels. Every stay is one we've slept in ourselves.
Honest, all-in pricing
Your quote spells out exactly what's included before you commit to anything. No carpet-shop detours, no surprises at checkout.
Safe, comfortable travel
Modern, air-conditioned vehicles and licensed drivers who know the mountain passes in the dark, and a phone number that actually gets answered.
How it works
From first message to first morning
- 1
Tell us your dates
Message us with when you're coming, how long you have and what you'd love to see — even if all you've got is a rough shape and a handful of names you've read about.
- 2
Get a draft itinerary
We send back a day-by-day plan with routes, riads and a clear price, built around what you told us — move things around until it's exactly the trip you want.
- 3
Confirm with a deposit
Happy with it? A small deposit locks in your dates, your vehicle and your driver-guide. The balance isn't due until you arrive.
- 4
We meet you on day one
Your driver-guide is waiting at the airport or your riad with your name on a sign, and from there the road is yours.
Good to know
Questions, answered
The things travellers ask before their first message. Something not covered here?
Are Kasbah Trails tours private, or do we join a group?
Every Kasbah Trails itinerary is 100% private — just you, your travel companions, and a dedicated driver-guide in your own vehicle. There are no strangers added to your group and no fixed departure dates to work around.
Can you customize an itinerary, or do we have to book one exactly as listed?
Every trip on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests on WhatsApp or through the form below, and we'll adjust the route, swap in extra nights, or build something from scratch around what you actually want to see.
What's included in the price of a private Morocco tour?
Standard inclusions are a private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and tolls, an English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip, accommodation in riads, kasbahs and a desert camp, the Erg Chebbi camel trek, daily breakfast, local guides in the imperial cities, and all local taxes. International flights, most lunches and dinners, entrance fees, tips and travel insurance are not included.
How much does a private Sahara desert tour cost?
Pricing depends on group size, season, and the level of riad or kasbah you choose, since every trip is quoted individually rather than sold at a fixed group rate. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and traveller count for an exact quote — there's no obligation to book.
Is Morocco safe to visit, and is a guide necessary for the Sahara?
Morocco is a well-established, welcoming destination for private travel, and the desert routes we run — through Ouarzazate, the gorges and Merzouga — are on paved and well-travelled roads. A local driver-guide isn't strictly required to enter the country, but it makes the long mountain and desert legs far easier, and it's how a camel trek and desert camp get arranged properly rather than booked blind.
When's the best time of year for a Sahara desert tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) give the most comfortable temperatures for both the High Atlas passes and the dunes. Summer is workable but hot in the desert by midday; winter nights in the Sahara and the mountains can be cold, so pack layers if travelling between November and February.
Which cities can a tour start and end in?
Most itineraries start or end in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca or Tangier — wherever your flight lands. Filter the tours by city to see what's available, or ask us to build a route between two different cities if you don't see the combination you need.
Begin your journey
Your Morocco begins here
Tell us your dates and what you'd love to see. A real person on the ground in Morocco replies with a route and a price, usually within the hour.