Morocco: Journey to the Sahara

Marrakech - Dadès Gorges - Merzouga - Ait Ben Haddou

Photography, Adventure, Videography

Discover the best of Morocco on a journey that begins in the bustling city of Marrakech, and takes you to the majestic Sahara Desert. Wander through an Arab marketplace (souk), roam palaces, experience a traditional hammam, smell fragrant spices, taste tajine, dance under the stars and so much more.

  • 9 days

  • 8 - 20 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels

  • 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 6 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) , between 8 AM and 5 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Marrakech City Tour
  • Moroccan Cooking Class
  • Dadès Valley Nature Walk and Tea
  • Canyon Hike
  • Sunset Camel Ride
  • Dune Sandboarding
  • Ait Ben Haddou Tour
  • Hammam Experience

Other Inclusions

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
  • Local Guide throughout trip
  • All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Food and alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Airport transfers outside of designated times
  • Tips for Guides

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Welcome to Morocco! We’re so excited to have you join us on this trip of a lifetime! You will be greeted at the airport and transported to your hotel in Marrakech where your adventure begins.

transfer

20 MIN

Arrival Transfer

Arrival Transfer

meal

dinner

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Red Hotel

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2

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Day 2

Wake up in Marrakech and enjoy your first full day exploring this lively city.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

4 HOURS

Marrakech City Tour

Your guided tour of Marrakech will begin at the colorful and highly decorated Bahia Palace, said to be the first building in North Africa decorated with stained glass. Your next stop will be the Majorelle Garden, a 2.5 acre botanical garden, with a bright blue villa. You’ll tour the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, with its minaret standing 230 feet tall. Lastly, the winding alleyways of Marrakech will take you to the souks (marketplaces) and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.

activity

2 HOURS 30 MIN

Moroccan Cooking Class

Indulge your senses with this yummy cooking lesson all about traditional Moroccan cuisine! Drive your tastebuds wild as you explore the flavors of tajine, seksu (couscous), zaalouk and khobz. You’ll try your hand at one or more of these delicious dishes and enjoy your finished product for lunch. Score!

meal

lunch

Lunch after cooking class is included.

accommodation

Red Hotel

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 3

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Day 3

Today you’ll leave the bustling streets of Marrakech and head east to the gorges of the Dadès Valley, ‘The Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs’.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Dadès Valley Nature Walk and Tea

Explore this ancient city with its historical kasbahs. Take in the magnificent views of the rugged Dadès Gorges and experience Maghrebi, Moroccan mint tea. No visit to the Dadès Valley is complete without Maghrebi, the ancient ritual that is central to the Moroccan way of life.

meal

dinner

Dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Riad Bahamou

Overnight in Dadès Valley.

Day 4

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Day 4

This morning you and your fellow Travelers will take time to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views, before spending the afternoon at your leisure.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

3 HOURS

Canyon Hike

Lace up those hiking boots and head for the slot canyons on a scenic, yet adrenaline-pumping hike through the canyons of this area. Climb over, under and around as you get up close and personal with the dramatic beauty of this region. Distance: around 5 KM / Duration: 3 to 4 hours (depending on the physical ability) / Difficulty: Easy to moderate / Elevation change: 100 to 700 m

meal

dinner

Dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Riad Bahamou

Overnight in Dadès Valley.

Day 5

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Day 5

You're off to the Sahara! Grab an early breakfast before you begin the scenic drive into the desert. This evening, enjoy a night of cultural exchange with a local Nomad Family and glamp under the stars.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

30 MIN

Sunset Camel Ride

Saddle up! You’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience—a camel ride in the Sahara at sunset. After a short pre-trip instruction, you’ll climb onto your camel and head out for the sunset ride. The seemingly endless silence of the desert is an experience never forgotten and the sight of the massive dunes will take your breath away.

meal

dinner

Dinner at camp is included.

accommodation

Madu Camp

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 6

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Day 6

Wake up to another day in the Sahara.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at camp is included.

activity

2 HOURS 30 MIN

Dune Sandboarding

Strap on your board and carve your way down the massive dunes.

meal

lunch

Lunch at camp is included.

meal

dinner

Dinner at camp is included.

accommodation

Madu Camp

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 7

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Day 7

It's time to wave goodbye to the desert and make your way west, back toward the cities.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Ait Ben Haddou Tour

Welcome to Ait Ben Haddour, a Moroccan city of earthen clay architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city has also been used as a location for countless movies, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

accommodation

Kasbah Tamdakht

Overnight in Ait Ben Haddou.

Day 8

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Day 8

On your last full day in Morocco, you'll return to Marrakech for some last-minute shopping or exploration, the day is yours!

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

30 MIN

Hammam Experience

Come and enjoy a hammam, a traditional Moroccan steam bath. The hammam is made of marble or stone that encapsulates hot steam for a deep and refreshing cleanse. Vitamin-E and olive based soaps are used to nourish and exfoliate the skin.

meal

dinner

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Red Hotel

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9

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Day 9

All good things must come to an end. Until next time!

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

transfer

20 MIN

Departure Transfer

Departure transfer

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