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Berber Adventure Tours

Desert and Mountain Hiking, Custom trips and more

Adventure- Culture- Immersion

Welcome to Berber Adventure Tours, your experts for personalised tours to make your dreams come true. While our passion lies with our desert trekking tours, we also plan mountain hikes, custom trips, roadtrips and individual itineraries for anyone looking to experience something special.

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co chiesa
3 weeks ago
Highly recommended.
Prices are a bit higher than with completely local operators, but the more "European" cost was worth it: contacted with very little notice, in less than two days they organized a tour, taking into account our requests and the characteristics of the group (including a six-month pregnant woman and a five-year-old daughter).

Hassan, the Berber guide who accompanied us, was extremely helpful, speaking both English and French fluently, attentive to our needs, and sensitive to what a European tourist is interested in. The tour was very varied and interesting, both in terms of activities, explanations, and landscapes. During the tour, we ate the best Berber pizza and one of the best tagines of our trip.

Eva and Hassan were also very helpful with providing advice and contacts for other areas of Morocco.

It's possible to arrange to stay overnight in nomad tents. Unknown to us, we stayed overnight in tourist camps.
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Kim Wegs
2 months ago
I can wholeheartedly recommend Berber Adventure Tours! Eva and Hassan's communication and organization were fantastic (especially since our tour had to be planned quite spontaneously!). We had a wonderful desert hike with Hassan, which could have been adjusted whenever needed. They clearly care about ensuring the money goes where it's intended. This certainly won't be our last tour with them :) Thank you so much again!
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Christine Henkel
2 months ago
In April 2026, we experienced an unforgettable 3-day trek in the Sahara near Merzouga with Berber Adventure Tours and our 5-year-old son – accompanied by our wonderful guide, Eva. After some research, we deliberately chose Eva because her blog addresses the specific needs and limitations of young children in the desert in great detail. Safety was especially important to us – and we felt completely safe and secure at all times.

Eva put together a fantastic program that was perfectly tailored to our wishes and, above all, to our son's needs. The days were varied and full of little adventures: We searched for fossils, discovered diverse landscapes – from impressive sand dunes to a fascinating rocky desert – identified animal tracks, and saw many lizards and even camels.

A particular highlight was our overnight stay with a nomadic family, which gave us a profound insight into life in the desert. Eva managed to convey knowledge in an exciting and child-friendly way, so we all – young and old – learned an incredible amount.

In addition, Eva provided us with many valuable recommendations and tips for the rest of our trip. She even arranged a suitable guide for us for a hike in Monkey Finger Canyon, which was a huge help.

This tour was a unique experience for our family, one we will never forget. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the Sahara safely and authentically with children!
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Stoyan Radoslavov
2 months ago
Fantastic trip – fantastic team! Open, flexible, reliable, and always solution-oriented. Especially suitable for those who don't want mass tourism in the desert. Would gladly book again!
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Reza Mir
2 months ago
Thank you Hassan, Ahmad, and Addi (and our camels) for an amazing 15 days in the desert! The food was excellent and you took care of us for the entire time to make sure we had a memorable adventure. We saw so many incredible things. Also thank you Eva for all the useful pre-trip info and logistics.
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CO O
4 months ago
We went to a NYE desert trek with Berber adventures. It was an incredible experience thoughtfully curated and led by Eva and Hassan - it ended too soon! We trekked across fairly remote areas of the desert across beautiful dunes, had tea with the nomads and stayed in a local family run hotel/tent in less touristy part of the desert, with our last day spent having Berber pizza with a local family in a village. It was an authentic experience and felt the food served was cooked with care for guests. The most memorable time had to be watching last sunset of the year with our group of 5 on the top of a sand dune.

If you’re looking for a Moroccan desert trekking experience that focuses on more an adventure-type experience and less catered to mass tourism - we highly recommend Berber Adventures!! Will return!
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Lisa Mcguire
5 months ago
What a perfect way to ring in the new year -- in the spacious desert with new friends and endless starry skies! The tour was well organized and executed, gave enough time for space and reflection, and we walked in the desert a total of 38 km at a comfortable pace. We explored the plants and animals as we walked, visited with nomad families and enjoyed delicious Moroccan meals at the riad. The team was friendly, professional and fun! I highly recommend Berber Adventure Tours!
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Florian Schrage
1 year ago
Our desert tour with Eva and Hassan was the highlight of our two-week trip to Morocco. The two of them took us and our two children (15 and 8) on a two-day hiking tour through remote and beautiful desert landscapes in the Merzouga region. It was fantastic all around! The advance planning via email was straightforward and professional, and Eva's suggestions were just right for us. Once we arrived, we received a warm welcome and immediately felt in good hands. Because of the heat and potentially tired children's legs, we hiked in the mornings and spent the afternoons in the sand dunes and visiting a nomadic family. The children loved that Eva could tell them so much in German about the nature, the people, and the customs, and Hassan, who is from Merzouga, made sure everything ran smoothly: tents for the night in the dunes, a friendly and personable driver with a good off-road vehicle, and fresh vegetables for the best tagine I've eaten on this vacation. Both hikes were truly amazing and very varied, something we didn't expect in the desert. We also really enjoyed the accommodations that Berber Adventure Tours booked for us. Thank you, Eva and Hassan, for the fantastic time! We wholeheartedly recommend a tour with you!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Vielen Dank für diese tolle Bewertung, Florian und Sara!Es ist schön zu hören, dass wir genau das richtige Programm für euch geplant haben und dass euch die Wanderungen und die Unterkünfte so gut gefallen haben. Wir freuen uns immer sehr, wenn Kinder mit uns wandern und vor allem, wenn sie so neugierig und aufgeschlossen sind, wie eure!
Our 4 day Merzouga desert tour was incredible. The changing landscapes, the great colors, the delicious food, the people with their kindness and warmth...everything was exactly as we had hoped. And above all, it was authentic.
That's why we came up with Eva and Hassan. You made everything that was important to us possible. Everything had to be real and original and was perfectly organized.
We were able to take so many impressions with us and create unforgettable memories.
A wonderful adventure. We thank you for this from the bottom of our hearts. ????????
Alexandra and Iris

My second tour with Berber Adventure Tours went to the north of Morocco with Eva.
I really wanted to have Eva with me because I didn't think I could travel alone as a woman. And so it was just perfect. She took care of everything organizational (accommodation, drivers, guides, activities). We were then able to just let ourselves go on the tour. We got along really well. It felt like I was traveling with a friend and there was always someone there to talk to.
The tour lasted a total of 8 days, with several stops, from Fes via Chefchaouen to Tangier.
We experienced a lot: from classic sightseeing, food tours, cooking classes, hiking in the mountains to a leisurely stroll, strolling through the market and enjoying the atmosphere in the streets/cafés, it was all there. Of course we also ate a lot and delicious food, from sweet to savory. And there were the best fresh juices and milkshakes of my life.
I can't even decide which was my favorite food or my favorite place because every place was special to me. Everything always had its own colors and its own magic.
I'm looking forward to traveling with Eva again in the future and exploring other areas of Morocco.

My third trip with BAT was with Hassan and the crew for 9 days in the desert in and around Erg Chigaga.
Since I already knew the crew from the last hike, I had no concerns about starting this trip all by myself as a woman traveling alone.
It was wonderful to hike in the silence of the desert, to be alone with my thoughts, to enjoy the varied vegetation. There was so much exciting to see and experience. An abandoned oasis, lots of animals and fossils.
We also met nomads on the way again. And above all, there were sand dunes that took your breath away. Beautiful sunsets, starry skies and even a shooting star. Baking bread in the sand.
I was so happy again that I can hardly put it into words. I love the food our chef prepared and was well looked after and protected throughout the day. I didn't miss anything.
Eating together was always a highlight and there was a lot of laughter. It felt like “coming home” again and the crew became family to me.
It was particularly exciting when a male ostrich chased us because he wanted to protect his nest. But even then the crew kept a cool head and knew what to do.
Eva's suggestion to spend another night in Zagora (at the end of the tour) in order to arrive again, process impressions and not be abruptly taken away from this beauty of Morocco was exactly the right thing. Take a leisurely stroll through the streets and experience and enjoy Moroccan life.

I would like to thank Hassan and the crew from the bottom of my heart for these unforgettable and special experiences! It won't be the last tour together.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Danke Alexandra und Iris für die tolle Bewertung! Wir hatten vier sehr schöne Tage mit euch auf unserer 4-Tagetour ab Merzouga. Es hat Spaß gemacht, eure Freude an der Landschaft und den Menschen zu beobachten. Ich hoffe, die Erinnerungen bleiben euch für eine lange Zeit erhalten!Danke, Alexandra, für dieses schöne Feedback zu unserer gemeinsamen Reise. Es hat wirklich Spass gemacht, den Norden Marokkos mit dir zusammen zu erleben!Und natürlich freuen wir uns sehr, dass du dich auch ein drittes Mal dazu entschieden hast, mit uns zu reisen. Hassan und die Crew hatten eine tolle Zeit mit dir und die Erinnerungen, vor allem an die Straußendame, werden noch lange bleiben!
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Brent Hirose
1 year ago
My wife and I had a wonderful trip into the Sahara organized by Eva and Hassan. Eva's communication was excellent and she proved to be friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us all the information we needed to prepare for our hike into the desert. We had great time walking through the dunes, camping under the stars and enjoying amazing meals prepared by our cook who was even able to accommodate my wife (she is vegan) which is a tall task in Morocco! Hassan shared his extensive knowledge of the area and made us feel at ease while we explored the beautiful nature of the Sahara. A true highlight was staying overnight with a local Berber family and their kindness and hospitality was outstanding, truely a unique opportunity to see how others live and make connection, the reason so many of us travel in the first place. If you are looking to explore the beauty of Morocco, we highly recommend them. Happy travels!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you Brent and Amanda! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed your camel trekking adventure with us so much! We will pass on your compliments to Addi, your cook.
Eva put together a very individual tour for us. Everything was perfect, from the hotel in Merzouga to the luxury camp in the desert to the hotel in Errachidia. Drivers were nice and reliable. I can highly recommend this agency for an unforgettable trip to the desert and the Berbers.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Danke Gabor, für diese schöne Bewertung! Es hat Spaß gemacht, euch diesen kurzen individuellen Aufenthalt zu planen und wir freuen uns sehr, dass es euch so gut gefallen hat.
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Lori Cuveele
1 year ago
We had an amazing three-day trek with Berber Adventure Tours in Merzouga. Our guide, Eva, was enthusiastic, full of stories, and had a lot of experience. It was also nice that Hassan joined us despite the Ramadan.
The landscape was absolutely stunning, offering a lot of variety throughout the journey. The hikes were easy and not too long, which made them very enjoyable. However, for very sporty hikers, they might feel a bit short. The program was flexible, allowing for adjustments along the way to match our pace and interests.

The accommodation was basic but comfortable, and the food was absolutely delicious. The route they planned for us was well thought out, allowing us to experience different types of desert landscapes. On the last day, they also incorporated some cultural experiences.

The only minor downside was that we sometimes felt a bit like "paying guests," as tips and extras were not included and there was a slight sense of expectation around them.

Overall, it was a well-organized and beautiful adventure—highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the Moroccan desert in a comfortable and authentic way!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Lori! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trek with Berber Adventure Tours and that we made it a memorable experience. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the variety of landscapes, the flexibility of the itinerary, and the cultural experiences along the way.We completely understand your point about tips and extras. These are not included in the price because they are meant to be discretionary, allowing guests to decide based on their experience and level of satisfaction. This approach ensures fairness to the staff at our accommodation, while also respecting the common travel practice of tipping for exceptional service.We truly appreciate your feedback and are so glad you would recommend our tours.
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Sandra Buchmann
1 year ago
We had a wonderful time in Morocco. The arrangements and organizations in preparation for our trip were absolutely great and super reliable. If you are planning a trip to Morocco and want to get to know the people and the country individually and not just on the usual tourist routes, you are in the very best hands with Eva and Hassan. Eva planned and organized a perfect 11-day tour for us. There was a lot to admire and experience and we were able to meet so many great people. Dear Eva, dear Hassan - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unforgettable, wonderful trip.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Liebe Sandra, vielen Dank für dieses wunderbare Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass euch die Rundreise so gut gefallen hat und es war total schön, 2 Tage mit euch hier in und um Merzouga zu verbringen.
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Dan Murphy
1 year ago
Great trip, highly recommend. Eva & Hassan made the logistics of planning very simple and delivered a terrific experience.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed your 3 days hiking trip with us!
I really enjoyed the desert tour organized by Berber Adventure Tours. The company listened to our needs and wants and tailored the itinerary to us, even making on-the-fly changes around the hikes and sleeping arrangements. Our guide Hassan spoke perfect English (and apparently French and Arabic and Berber), was full of information about the flora and fauna, and was a lot of fun to hang out with (he's great with a frisbee, not so bad at cards either!). The desert was really gorgeous. I loved the variety of terrain in the selected hikes, and the meals and side trips to local families and villages, giving me a sense of the culture of the place. Relatedly, I really appreciated the value the company placed on the environment and economic prosperity of the region. I am especially upset with the proliferation of dune-destroying quad bikes. While I'm sure Berber Adventure Tours would accommodate you if you want to ride one, they specialize in leave-only-footprints take-only-pictures type tours that emphasize the natural peace and quiet and beauty and provide the local people with some of the tourist income through meals and tips.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Reading this makes us so happy, Nicole!We really love adapting our tours to our guests' needs to give everyone exactly the trip they were looking for. And thank you for recognizing our efforts to be as sustainable as possible with our tours as this is super important to us!
We did a 5-day tour with Berber Adventures in January 2025, which took us from Marrakesh to Merzouga and back again. We had never visited Morocco before, so to plan our trip we sent a fairly general email to Eva and Hassan explaining that we would like to hike and get to know the local culture in a respectful way. They sent us a detailed proposal within 24 hours that corresponded perfectly to what we wanted. The execution of the proposal was also flawless. The hotels were comfortable and the activities were fun (hikes, camel ride, dinner with a local family, etc). We particularly appreciated the driver/guide that Eva and Hassan linked us up with (Aziz), who was punctual and courteous, and took road safety very seriously. He also had many interesting things to show us and to tell us (in excellent English).
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you so much Thomas! We are glad you enjoyed the trip and loved meeting you here in Merzouga! We will pass on the compliment to Aziz!
10/10, inspirational trip! The guide was so knowledgable and fantastic.
Had such a great time.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thank you Lucien and Georgia, we are happy you enjoyed the trip!
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Lauren Papierski
3 years ago
My boyfriend and I did a 5 day/4 night Sahara trek with Berber Adventures in October. The trek was nothing short of amazing and they were able to help us customize to ensure we got everything we wanted out of our trip. Eva was very communicative and helpful and really made the planning very easy for us. They were THE ONLY company I could find in my research that allowed for actual hiking and camping without car transfers etc and they were able to accommodate not only a riding camel, so that we could get the experience of riding as well as walking but also a private tour, all for a very reasonable price. They were very flexible, which I didn’t necessarily find with other tours.

Out of our entire time spent in Morocco, the food was the most authentic that we had and was absolutely delicious. The amount of time trekking per day was perfect and allowed for us to play with some of the nomad kids, spend time with a berber family and relax and really take in the beautiful desert environment. Hassan, our guide, was AMAZING, and knows SO much about the desert and Morocco in general. We had a fantastic time with the entire crew and out of an almost 20 day trip, this was by far our favorite experience. It challenged us just enough while also showing us an authentic side to Moroccan berber life. We have already talked about coming back and doing this again, I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a true desert trekking experience.
First of all - we are a couple from Austria and loved to be in the desert with Eva (German) and Hassan (Berber).

In April 2023 (in the Ramadan) we had the opportunity to hike three days (3 hours per day) in the desert and have nice accomodation (aubergè and tent) in the desert. It was amazing, how different the desert can be and to see so many different landscapes in such a short time. The trip was very well organized and we loved to come close to the culture of the Berbers (thanks Hassan for organizing fasting breaking with your sister and your brothers!). At Ouzina you can feel the modesty of the people which we forget pretty fast in Europe.

We even had one night in a private tent which was very special!

It was an outstanding tour with Eva and Hasan and we will definitely come back for another adventure!

What do you feel like?

We, Eva and Hassan, started Berber Adventure Tours to show you the beautiful Moroccan desert that we call home. Over time, we have added hiking in the mountains and custom trips to our program.

If you would like to take an individual trip, somewhat off the beaten tourist track, then you have come to the right place.

We want you to experience the hospitality of the Berbers, the diversity of the Sahara (and the rest of Morocco), and, of course, the delicious food that we Moroccans are so proud of.

Why should you book with Berber Adventure Tours?

  • We combine Hassan’s local knowledge and contacts with Eva’s love for trip planning and orgnisational skills
  • You can design your tour however you want; we offer maximum flexibility.
  • We plan according to your wishes or tell you why something is not possible. No “yes, yes, no problem”, and then everything turns out differently than expected.
  • Our drivers for the round trips have very good English skills and are happy to share their knowledge of Morocco with you.
  • We offer private desert hikes on routes that no one else has in their program and you will be accompanied by either Hassan or Eva.
  • If available, we will book accommodations for you that we have visited ourselves. The city and hiking guides we book for you, we have most likely booked and tested for a tour ourselves.

Why us?

The combination of Hassan’s local knowledge and contacts throughout Morocco and Eva’s first-hand experience desert trekking and travelling throughout Morocco (and the fact that she is German, with a natural focus on punctuality, thoroughness, and follow-through) makes us your perfect choice!

We have a deep love for Morocco and the desert and a passion for travel planning – giving you the luxury of relaxing while we make your adventure dreams come true.

All inclusive service

From planning the perfect route for you, to booking hotels, drivers, and guides, to providing camping equipment and all meals and drinks on our hiking tours, we take care of everything.

All you need to do is provide us with some information about your group, your planned length of stay, and your travel dates, and we’ll take care of the rest.

During the hiking trips, you will receive 3 meals per day, snacks, and, of course, round-the-clock guidance and support.

Sustainability

We see the effects of climate change and do our best to reduce our impact on it. We reduce plastic and take our waste and that of others out of the desert with us.

We also source everything we can locally and ensure that your money stays here where it is needed. We support a few local nomadic families and also some women in Merzouga, where we eat couscous with you, for example.

On our longer hikes, we use camels, not cars, to transport luggage, food, tents, etc. from camp to camp.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book my trip?

For the simple standard 3-day trips to Merzouga, you can send us an email with your desired date and we will get back to you.

For our desert hikes, please send us an email or WhatsApp message so that we can arrange the date and details.

For an individual custom trip or road trip plan, please fill out the questionnaire and schedule a phone call/Teams meeting with me.

To confirm your booking, we require your full name and a deposit of 25% of the total trip price. The remainder of the payment is due 1 month before the trip.

What will the temperatures be like?

In times of climate change, this question is difficult to answer. We hope for daytime temperatures between 25-30°C in October and March, 20-25 in November and February, and 15-20 in December and January. Nighttime temperatures can drop close to freezing in the winter months. In summer, i.e. from mid-May to mid-September, temperatures can exceed 40 degrees throughout the country. There are frequent heat waves, which also affect the mountains and coastal regions. In the Atlas Mountains, there can be thunderstorms and strong winds.

What kind of accommodation do I get?

On camel treks, you will sleep in tents, and during our desert hikes, you will sleep in simple guesthouses or a small tent in the dunes.

For custom trips, you can choose the level of luxury/budget yourself. However, it is generally advisable to book smaller riads and hotels in Morocco. They are often beautifully furnished in a traditional style, serve delicious food, and offer typical Moroccan hospitality. We usually choose a mixture of both.

Can I get vegetarian/vegan food?

Yes, definitely. However, the veggie food in hotels is often quite repetitive. Restaurants often only offer salad and vegetarian tagine.

This is not a problem on our hiking tours, where the cooking is more creative.

What we cannot guarantee is gluten-free food, as too much bread is baked and eaten in Morocco. There is often a lack of awareness about gluten-free food or nut allergies. On the hiking tours, we can cook/bake gluten-free food, but the “kitchen” is not gluten-free.

Are the tours ok for solo travellers/Are there group tours?

In principle, yes. However, trips for just one person are relatively expensive. If you wish, we can advertise the trip as a group trip after you have made your booking, and if we find other travelers, it will be cheaper per person. We will then adjust the remaining amount or refund the difference. 

If other people have booked and are looking for other travellers to join, you can find these tours as group tours on our website.

Do I need insurance?

We strongly recommend that you take out at least good travel health insurance. Not just for this trip, but for all trips in Morocco and around the world. Make sure that it covers repatriation to your home country in the event of serious issues so that you can be treated at home.

You should also consider taking out travel cancellation insurance in case you get sick or are injured immediately before your trip and have to cancel.

What about snakes and scorpions?

Snakes and scorpions are very rare and mainly active during the summer months. Nevertheless, it is advisable to always wear shoes (or at least flip-flops) when walking on sand. And be careful when lifting stones, as scorpions may be hiding underneath them. It is very unlikely to see snakes or scorpions in cities or hotels.