Camel trekking
You ride a camel up the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sun go down over the Sahara.
★ 5/5 · Daily departures · Local Berber guide
I'm Ayoub, a Berber guide. You come to the desert and I take you to my homeland.The desert isn't visited: it's lived.
I pick you up in Marrakech, we cross the High Atlas together and you sleep in my camp under the Sahara. No agencies, no middlemen: I plan your route and reply to you myself.
Choose how you want to see the desert
I plan every route myself, from a quick 3-day getaway to the full tour through the imperial cities.
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Behind Morocco Pulse Travel
Hi, I'm Ayoub
I was born and grew up right by the Sahara, in a Berber family that taught me to love this land. I'm not here to sell you a tour. I'd rather open up my home, my people and the traditions I grew up with.
I look after you in Spanish, French, English and Italian, and I plan every day as if I were coming along with you. To me, that's what travelling is really about.
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“Getting to know Morocco is much more than visiting places: it's understanding its people, sharing its culture and feeling part of it.”Message me and let's plan it →
Booking is this simple
No agencies in between: you write to me and we plan it together, step by step.
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Choose your adventure
Have a look through the tours and tell me which one appeals to you. Any questions? I'll answer them myself, no pressure.
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We talk within 24h
I confirm availability and the final price by WhatsApp. No upfront payments, no fine print.
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Enjoy the Sahara
I take care of every detail so you can just relax. Out here, you're my guest.
★ My most requested tour
Sahara 4 days from €280
My favourite route: luxury camp, UNESCO kasbahs and a Berber night under the stars. Departures all year round, and I guide you myself.
Your 4-day Sahara route, day by day
From Marrakech to the desert and back. Here's what each day looks like, so you know exactly what to expect.
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Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou
We cross the High Atlas
Over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO). Night in Ouarzazate.
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Day 2 · Todra → Erg Chebbi
By camel to the dunes
Valleys and the Todra Gorge; at sunset, a camel ride to the luxury camp in Erg Chebbi.
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Day 3 · Sahara
4×4, gnawa and stars
Sunrise over the dunes, 4×4 to Khamlia and Berber music. Night under 10,000 stars.
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Day 4 · Back to Marrakech
Return via the Dadès
One last ride through the dunes, then back through the Dadès valley. I drop you off in Marrakech with memories that stay with you.
Why travel with me
You travel with a local, not an agency
I've spent my whole life on these roads and I plan each one myself. I'll talk you through what every day involves, set the pace to suit your group, and stay with you from start to finish. No rushing, no last-minute surprises.
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Luxury camp · Erg Chebbi
A local guide
No middlemen. I know every kasbah, every dune and every secret of the Sahara, because it's my home.
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upfront. You write to me and we sort it out within 24h.
What you get to do in the desert
Every route brings together the things that show off the Sahara best. These are the ones travellers ask me for most.
Luxury camp
A private tent with a proper bed, a Berber dinner and a sky full of stars.
Quad bike
A guided quad ride across the sea of dunes, at your own pace and with all the gear.
4×4 jeep
Khamlia, the old mining villages and corners of the desert only a local knows.
Sandboarding
You ride down the big Merzouga dunes, surfing the golden sand.
Music by the fire
Gnawa drums, mint tea and the quiet of the desert before dawn.
What our travellers say
★ 5/5 · 35 reviews from real travellers on TripAdvisor.Here are a few, collected after the trip.
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"Montar en camello al atardecer fue mágico. Dormimos en una jaima bajo un cielo estrellado espectacular."
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"È stata una delle esperienze più belle della mia vita. Non pensavo di poter vivere il deserto così."
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"El equipo es educado, amable y atento, y habla varios idiomas. Una experiencia inolvidable."
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Every review comes from a real traveller who has been out with us, and you can check them on TripAdvisor. We don't run incentivised reviews or take the negative ones down.
Do I need to pay upfront?
No. You write to me on WhatsApp, we book your spot and we agree on payment simply. No surprises, no fine print.
Are departures guaranteed?
Yes, my shared departures are guaranteed. And if you prefer, I'll organise a private tour tailored to you on the dates you want.
What languages do you speak?
I look after you myself in Spanish, French, English and Italian. Speaking your language is what lets us actually connect, rather than it feeling like just a service.
Can I customise the itinerary?
Of course. Tell me what you're after (days, pace, budget) and we design the trip together.
What exactly does the price include?
Private transport with driver, accommodation (including the luxury camp in the Sahara), breakfasts and dinners in the desert, a camel ride and a local guide. I'll detail everything that's included before you confirm, no surprises.
Is it safe to travel to Morocco?
Yes. Morocco is one of the safest countries to travel in across North Africa. You're always with me and my local team: we know the area well and we're on WhatsApp throughout the trip.
When is the best time to visit the desert?
From September to May the climate is ideal: warm days and cool nights in the dunes. In summer I organise the routes to avoid the hottest hours. Guaranteed departures all year.
What should I pack?
Comfortable clothes in layers (desert nights get cool), closed shoes, sun protection, a cap and a light jacket. I'll send you a complete list when you confirm your spot.
Four guarantees so you book with peace of mind
Travelling to the desert should be something to look forward to, not something to stress about.
So I've taken the hassle and the risk out of booking.
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No upfront payment
You book your spot by WhatsApp and we agree on payment simply. You decide when and how.
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Reply within 24 hours
I reply myself with availability and the final price in under a day. A real person, not an automated form.
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Local Berber guide
I was born next to the desert and I'm Berber. No middlemen: I know every kasbah, every dune and every secret of the Sahara.
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Support in your language
I'm with you in Spanish, French, English and Italian throughout the trip, on the ground too.
Let's talk
Tell me your ideal trip
Fill in the form and I'll reply to you myself within 24h on WhatsApp, with availability and the final price. No commitment.
I reply personally, usually within 24h