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Southern Morocco: Marrakech, the Atlas Mountain & the Sahara

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
12 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Hike along the stunning scenery of the Dades Gorge.

Take a camel ride up a dune for sunset in the Sahara.

Set off in 4x4s over the sand dunes to your desert camp.

Hike through the villages of Ouirgane and share a meal with a local family.

Itinerary

Southern Morocco’s vibrant spirit comes alive on this 8-day explorer trip, perfect for experienced travelers and seniors with a flair for adventure. Begin in Marrakech, where ancient kasbahs and bustling souks set the scene. Trek through the breathtaking Dades Gorge, ride camels at sunset, and spend a night under a starlit Sahara sky in a desert camp. Wander among olive and juniper trees in Ouirgane and share a meal with an Amazigh family, immersing yourself in authentic daily life. Accommodation, meals, and expert guidance are all included, ensuring a seamless experience. The unique selling point: an immersive blend of natural wonders, active exploration, and genuine cultural connection in the heart of Morocco.

day 1Marrakech

Images of desert palms, camels and exotic food float through your head as you make your way from the airport to the hotel. See the mix of the old and new as you pass modern buildings and ancient structures that begin to tell the story of this bustling city. We welcome you to Morocco, and invite you to embrace all of the new cultural traditions, landscapes and delicious food that await.
Arrive to Marrakech at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a local restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner accompanied by traditional music, storytelling and entertainment that will set the tone for the adventure ahead.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Kech Boutique (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Dades Gorge

day 3Merzouga

day 4Merzouga

day 5Aït Ben Haddou

day 6Ouirgane

day 7Ouirgane

day 8Marrakech

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (5nts), Desert Camp (2nts).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.Merzouga Traditional Dinner Experience
Transport
Private vehicle, 4x4, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit & Lunch, MoroccoYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour OMG Day: Cultural Heritage of the Sahara or Oasis Exploration With Local Farmer, MerzougaComplimentary arrival transferWelcome dinnerHike through the valley of Dades GorgeClimb a sand dune at sunset in the SaharaGuided tour of Aït Ben HaddouHike in the surroundings of Ouirgane and share lunch with a local familyFarewell dinnerDeparture TransferAll tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Syed HVerified Traveler
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Excellent

Extraordinary trip and worth every penny. Well-deserved 50th birthday treat for myself!

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Charles MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

A wonderful experience. We were very happy to have added this tour following the 15-day tour to Spain, Portugal and Northern Morocco.

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Karen SVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

So glad we took the time for this trip (it was an add on after our Spain, Portugal Morocco trip)

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Cory OVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Overall, very enjoyable and well orchestrated adventure. We learned a lot, mainly thanks to our guide Abdu. The long travel time between each point was well broken up with stops along the way and commentary from Abdu. The experiences were memorable and unique. My only request for consideration would be to assess whether the accommodations actually meet the standard for ‘deluxe’.

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FergusVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This trip exceeded our already high expectations thanks to our amazing CEO Abdul. All travel was arranged by a luxury bus, the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary was well put together. We have had the best experience of Morocco and would definitely go again.

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