Meet the founder

Hello, I’m Mohamed. Let me show you the Morocco I grew up in.

I was born in the Sahara, studied tourism in Morocco and the UK, and have spent more than ten years in travel. Today I plan private journeys across Morocco: nights in the dunes of Merzouga, hikes through gorges and mountains, and real time with the people who live here.

Private tours only. Every quote is tailored, with no obligation. Or browse our private tours.

Mohamed Ait Bahadou, founder of Morocco Best Trips, walking along a dune ridge in the Sahara at Merzouga in a red robe and blue scarf
In the Sahara dunes of Merzouga.
  • 100% Berber-ownedWhat you pay stays in Morocco
  • Tourism degreesEarned in Morocco and the UK
  • World Travel MarketRepresenting Morocco Best Trips in London
  • Support 24/7Every trip followed live
Mohamed Ait Bahadou smiling at the Morocco stand at World Travel Market in London
Representing Morocco Best Trips at World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
My story

Desert hospitality, international standards

I learned hospitality before I learned to read. In the Sahara, a guest is welcomed like family. We call it karam, and it still shapes every trip I plan.

To pair that warmth with professional standards, I earned university degrees in tourism in Morocco and the United Kingdom, then spent more than ten years working in hospitality and travel. Today I also represent Morocco Best Trips at international events such as World Travel Market in London.

For you, that means the reliability of an international agency, with the heart of a local host.

Mohamed Ait BahadouFounder & Director, Morocco Best Trips

The MBT way

How I make every trip authentic

Authentic isn’t a label I put on a tour. It’s a set of choices I make for every traveler, every time.

Designed around you

Every trip is private and built from scratch around your pace and interests. Nothing is fixed until it feels right to you.

Only places I’d send my family

I personally check every riad and desert camp we use. If I wouldn’t host my own family there, I won’t host you.

People, not just places

I introduce you to the Morocco behind the sights: desert families, artisans, cooks and farmers who welcome you as guests.

Your time stays yours

No forced shopping stops, ever. Want to linger, take a detour or rest? Your guide adapts the plan on the day.

Looked after, day and night

My team follows every trip live and is reachable 24/7, even deep in the dunes.

Good for Morocco

What you pay stays in Morocco and supports the communities you visit. See our impact.

In the Sahara

The Sahara, the way I’d share it with family

The dunes of Merzouga are where I feel most at home. This is how a desert stay with us unfolds.

Mohamed with four study abroad students beside a quad bike on the Sahara dunes
With study abroad students in the Sahara dunes.
  1. Afternoon

    Tea before anything else

    You’re welcomed the desert way, with mint tea poured high and time to slow down.

  2. Golden hour

    Into the dunes of Erg Chebbi

    By camel, on foot or by quad bike, then a quiet sunset from the top of a dune.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at a camp I trust

    A desert camp I’ve checked myself, a slow-cooked tagine and stories by the fire.

  4. Night

    More stars than you’ve ever seen

    No city lights for miles: the same sky nomads once used to find their way.

  5. Sunrise

    The dunes turn gold

    Up early for the quietest hour in the desert, then breakfast at camp.

Plan my Sahara trip
Beyond the desert

Beyond the dunes, on foot whenever possible

Morocco is best discovered slowly. Wherever your trip takes you, I plan it with the same care as the desert.

Mohamed taking a group photo with travelers from the US between the red cliffs of the Todra Gorge
Walking the Todra Gorge with travelers from the US.

Hiking is my favourite way to travel

Nothing connects you to Morocco like walking it. Between the red walls of the Todra Gorge, or along the paths that link Atlas villages, you see the country at the pace its people live it.

I match every walk to you, from a gentle stroll to a full day on the trail.

Fes and Marrakech

Medinas explored with local guides, and only the workshops you actually want to see.

The High Atlas

Mountain passes, Berber villages and trails for every level of walker.

Kasbahs and valleys

Aït Benhaddou, the Dades Valley and the old caravan road to the desert.

Chefchaouen and the coast

Blue lanes in the Rif mountains, and the Atlantic breeze of Essaouira.

Our guests

Real trips, real travelers

Private groups, families, couples and study abroad students have explored Morocco with me. There are no stock photos on this page: every picture comes from my real work and real trips.

Mohamed and smiling clients from the US holding fresh oranges at a roadside fruit stand during their private trip
A roadside orange stop with clients from the US, during their private trip.
Read our guests’ stories
Good to know

Questions travelers ask before booking

Can’t find yours? Message me on WhatsApp and you’ll get a real answer from a real person.

Will I be dealing with Mohamed directly?

Yes. I’m personally involved in planning every itinerary, and you can reach me or my team at any time, before and during your trip.

Is the tour private, or shared with others?

Always private. It’s just you, the people you’re travelling with, and your guide.

Can we change the plan once we’re in Morocco?

Of course. If you want to stay longer somewhere, skip a stop or add a hike, your guide adapts on the day.

What if something goes wrong during the trip?

My team follows every trip live and is reachable 24/7, wherever you are, even deep in the desert.

Will we be taken to shops for commission?

Never. We have a strict no-forced-shopping policy. If you’d like to shop, I’ll point you to places I trust.

How does booking work?

Send the form below with your dates, group size and interests. I’ll reply with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote, and nothing is booked until you confirm. Our terms and conditions explain the rest.

Plan your trip

Let’s plan your trip together

Tell me your dates, who’s travelling and what you’d love to experience. I’ll reply with ideas and a tailored quote.

  • I reply with a first route idea and a clear quote
  • We adjust it together until it feels right
  • Nothing is booked until you say yes

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