Morocco: Sahara & beyond

Introduction

The culture of the Berbers in northern Africa dates back as many as 5,000 years. Discover their enduring legacy on this 15-day adventure into Morocco’s rich cultural heritage. Explore the souks and streets of Marrakech and Fes, spend a night in a comfortable tented camp in the Sahara, enjoy dinner with a traditional Berber family, and unwind amid the coastal beauty of Essaouira. Throughout this magical ride, open your eyes to each dazzling place — and earn a new point of view.

What's included

  • ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (13 nts), comfortable desert camp (1 nt).
  • MEALS 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Tour the city of Meknes and ruins at Volubilis
  • Guided walking tour of Fes medina
  • Guided night walk of Djemaa el Fna square with local meal
  • Explore Marrakech with a local guide
  • Visit the ancient kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
  • Sahara Desert excursion by 4x4 with overnight in a comfortable desert camp
  • Explore the Draa region
  • Visit to Tafraoute
  • Explore Essaouira
  • Visit Menara Gardens and the Jardin Majorelle
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Itinerary

DAY 1 CASABLANCA

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

DAY 2 CASABLANCA/FÈS

Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. After seeing the ruins, it’s off to Fes.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 FÈS

Step back in time and embark on a walking tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Medina of Fes. Explore winding lanes and alleys to visit the many artisans, tanneries, and shops with an expert local guide. After, enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional tagine lunch at a cooperative that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This evening, visit a nearby café where we meet a local expert in Islamic calligraphy for a demonstration on “beautiful writing”.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Meknes Community Lunch| Your Journeys Highlight Moment Islamic Calligraphy Class
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 4 FÈS/MARRAKECH

Travel to Marrakech. In the evening, experience all the colour and chaos with a visit to the famous Djemaa el Fna square. Watch storytellers and acrobats as you enjoy a simple and delicious local meal at a market food stall.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Foodie Moment Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 5 MARRAKECH

In the morning, take a historical tour of the city, including the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs. After, visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class from a master Moroccan chef, and enjoy the lunch that you have prepared.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Moroccan Foodie Experience
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 6 MARRAKECH/AIT BENHADDOU

Travel to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Atlas Mountains, and explore this ancient “Kasbah” (fortress) village.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 7 AIT BENHADDOU/ERG CHIGAGA

Travel through the Draa Valley to Zagora and venture into the desert on 4x4s. Stop at Tamegroute to visit the library of ancient Islamic texts and local pottery makers. Continue off-road to the great dunes of Erg Chigaga to our comfortable desert camp. Opt to take a camel ride or to climb to the top of the dunes for views of the vast Sahara. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 8 ERG CHIGAGA/ZAGORA

Cross the desert back to Zagora and enjoy a talk on the history of the Draa region. You’ll also get to visit some of the local historical sites.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 ZAGORA/TAROUDANT

Head towards the Anti-Atlas region to the carpet towns of Tazenakht and Taliouine, where saffron is harvested. Continue to Taroudant for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10 TAROUDANT

In Taroudant, visit the famed leather tanneries and local markets. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 11 TAROUDANT/TAFRAOUT

Enter the Anti-Atlas region known for its natural rock formations and visit Aït Mansour Gorge and the Painted Rocks. Continue through a palm valley and have lunch in a local village house. After, take a hike through the Chapeau du Napoleon before continuing to Tafaroute for the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 12 TAFRAOUT/ESSAOUIRA

Travel to the Atlantic coast to the port town of Essaouira. Opt to visit a local “hammam” (traditional spa and steam baths).

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 13 ESSAOUIRA

Enjoy a day of leisure in this coastal city. Watch the colourful and lively spectacle of the return of the boats to the port with their baskets full of fish. Pick out the best of the bunch, which we’ll take to a local restaurant to cook up for our lunch. Opt to browse the shops and art galleries, visit a traditional hammam or take a stroll along the long, sandy beach. The active might choose to take a surfing or windsurfing lesson, or rent a fishing rod.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 14 ESSAOUIRA/MARRAKECH

Return to Marrakech and visit the Menara Gardens and the Jardin Majorelle. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group in Marrakech.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

DAY 15 MARRAKECH

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

NOTES

AVAILABLE EXTRAS (Add these to your tour when you book)

TRADITIONAL HAMMAM EXPERIENCE – FROM $77.00
Visit a hammam, a great way to get squeaky clean and soothe sore muscles. Enjoy a body scrub and massage in a traditional Moroccan bathhouse with multiple rooms (dry and steamed). Begin with a dry or hot room to prepare your skin and body, followed by a hot steam room. Enjoy a body scrub and massage followed by a traditional mint tea.

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