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Upgraded Moroccan Family Adventure

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Price on request
Duration
9 days
Countries
Morocco
Activity
easy

The adventure

Fall in love with Morocco and its allure on this captivating adventure through the teeming markets of Marrakech to the looming desert dunes of the Sahara. Listen to bewitching musicians and storytellers about the Amazigh or Berber heritage, and get a chance to create your own local dish during a hands-on cooking session. See the colourful geology and weird rock formations in Dades Gorge and open up your heart to a truly wonderful country.

At a glance

Duration
9 days
Route
Marrakech → Marrakech
Countries
Morocco
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History, Food & Drink
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

Breathtaking landscape of the Atlas Mountains featuring rugged terrain and lush greenery in Morocco.
Your journey through

Morocco

Day 1Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers…
Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
Day 2Travel with the group through the red sloped…
Travel with the group through the red sloped and green terraced valleys of the High Atlas Mountains. Indulge in a picnic lunch by the river before arriving in Ouarzazate. Learn about the magic behind the camera at a film studio and gain insight into how they make these desert landscapes come alive on the big screen.
Day 3It’s onward to the desert town of Merzouga…
It’s onward to the desert town of Merzouga today where you’ll be staying at a hotel near Erg Chebbi. Watch the sun set behind the dunes and enjoy a traditional Amazigh dinner before partaking in some prime stargazing beneath the desert night sky.
Day 4Ride across the dunes in a 4x4…
Ride across the dunes in a 4x4 to check out fossils left behind, then find yourself mesmerized by Gnaoua musicians in a local village. Take advantage of some free time to take a dip in the pool or opt for a camel ride across the desert sands. After working up an appetite feast on a delicious Amazigh dinner before sitting around a warm bonfire for a storytelling experience.
Day 5Dades Gorge is on the list for today
Dades Gorge is on the list for today. You’ll be able to see the grand scenery carved by the Dades River and stop at a local village for lunch and a special treat. From there embark on a guided walk through the gorge’s landscape learning about it’s many unique features. At night chill out at the hotel with some free time.
Day 6Onward to the UNESCO World Heritage site…
Onward to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou today for some wandering amid winding alleys and clay houses behind fortified walls. Let your taste buds rejoice during a hands-on tagine cooking demonstration in which you get to eat your creations for dinner.
Day 7Travel to Marrakech
El Badi Palace in Marrakech under a clear blue sky with a reflecting pool in the foreground.Marrakech
Travel to Marrakech, known for its many buildings erected from red clay and rest up at your hotel. Then, visit a local henna shop where you’ll have your hands painted with this temporary tattoo art. Visit the vibrant Djemaa el Fna marketplace in the main square of Marrakech before taking advantage of free time to become better acquainted with the city.
Map showing Marrakech
Day 8Hear the call to prayer across the city…Marrakech
View of historic red walls and lush gardens under a blue sky in Marrakesh, Morocco.Marrakech
Hear the call to prayer across the city and enjoy breakfast in your hotel. Embark on a guided walk of the labyrinthine streets of the medina and check out the shops filled with spices, rugs, and so much more. See more or Marrakech on your own doing all of the things you didn’t have time for yesterday and in the evening come together for a farewell dinner in a riad and reminisce about your trip.
Map showing Marrakech
Day 9Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.

Discover Morocco

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Stunning panorama of a Moroccan desert landscape with a winding river and distant mountains.
A breathtaking view of a winding road through the rocky Atlas Mountains under a clear blue sky in Morocco.
Beautiful landscape of the Atlas Mountains with clear skies in Morocco.
Scenic aerial view of a traditional village in Morocco surrounded by desert mountains.
Captivating view of the Moroccan countryside with palm trees and dramatic evening sky.
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