Morocco: Deserts & Beaches
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Morocco on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Fall in love with the desert life and Moroccan culture on this 11-day tour through the country. Guided by your trusty CEO (Chief Experience Officer), you'll visit incredible sites like the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, spend the night in unique accommodations like a traditional desert camp, and hit the coast with surf lessons of the beaches of Taghazout.
Highlights
- Stand in the shadows of Dades Gorge
- Venture on a camel ride through sand dunes
- Explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- See history come to life in ancient medinas
- Go surfing in Taghazout
- Wander around the coastal city of Essaouira
Trip Details
Product Code: 1915
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private air-con van, public bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DCKM
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Marrakech Your Big Night Out Moment: Marrakech
- Dades Gorge walk
- Sand boarding in the desert dunes
- Guided medina visit in Marrakech
- Sunset camel ride in the desert
- Traditional dinner and drums under the stars
- Aït Ben Haddou kasbah tour
- Surf lesson in Taghazout
- Sunset beach bonfire
- Essaouira orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts, twin-share), desert camp (1 nt, multi-share), surf house (2 nts, multi-share)
- 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private air-con van, public bus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $824 ($75 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech
Arrive at any time.
After tonight's welcome meeting get ready to channel all of the buzz and excitement of arriving in a new place by opting to head out on the town with your CEO and crew. Take the fun to new heights, grab drinks, kick back at a rooftop bar, and get to know your new travel companions as you prepare for the thrilling journey ahead.
Day 2: Marrakech/Skoura
Depart Marrakech in the morning and transfer to Skoura, one of Morocco's beautiful oases. While Ouarzazate, further west is now the region's commercial centre, Skoura's historic mud-brick castles remain a testament to the past. Explore the area on a guided visit, soak up the atmosphere of this green haven, and listen to the wind catching in the palm trees lining the streets. During your visit you will see different Kasbahs in the area, and learn about their historical and cultural significance. Later, spend free time at the hotel and enjoy a swim in the pool before dinner on your own this evening.
Day 3: Skoura/Merzouga
Leave Skoura behind and journey into the vast, golden reaches of the desert. Along the way stop to spend some time walking in Dades Gorge before continuing on to Tinghir for a lunch stop on your own. Later, saddle up and travel by camel to the perfect perch atop the dunes to view the sunset as it paints the sky hues of red, blue, and yellow. Under a canopy of stars, enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment by the campfire. Let your imagination run wild as you listen to traditional music on the drums alongside stories about the region. We dare you to top this campfire experience!
Day 4: Merzouga
Have breakfast at camp before returning to civilization. Then, opt to spend time further exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, and discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursion, or simply relax at the hotel. Later, attend a cooking class to learn about local cuisine and taste your creations. Cap off the day with a sunset sand boarding experience from the highest dunes with the sun turning everything a shining gold!
You can pre-book this optional 4x4 desert excursion when booking your tour on the check-out page.
Day 5: Merzouga/Aït Ben Haddou
Leave right after breakfast and travel along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most iconic and beautiful kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the narrow alleys and admire the uniqueness of this place both in traditional architecture and historical significance. At the end of the visit, climb to the highest point of the kasbah and witness the views of the surrounding desert and the Ounila River around golden hour and sunset. In the evening, you can choose to join an optional cooking class to make tajine. Otherwise, dinner will be on your own.
Day 6: Aït Ben Haddou/Marrakech
Journey to the "Red City," Marrakech. Unlock the many secrets this ancient city has to offer in its maze-like alleys, ornate palaces, and lush gardens. Enjoy a guided visit of the medina and see the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jamaa el Fna square. End the day with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Day 7: Marrakech
Take advantage of more free time in Marrakech to wander the Djeema el Fna square in the heart of the medina. Try to keep up with the ever-changing market as it switches up its offerings throughout the day. In the evening, welcome new friends to the group and join your CEO and fellow travellers for a night out on the town. Cheers to the next several days of making memories!
Day 8: Marrakech/Taghazout
This afternoon we make our way through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the market town of Taroudant. Concealed within striking red walls, Taroudant is often called “Little Marrakech.” Wander through the old town at leisure and browse its lively markets before continuing on to the fishing village of Taghazout.
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion.
Day 9: Taghazout
Wake to the soft tones of waves crashing along the shoreline, then suit up for a surf lesson. Hit the waves for a free afternoon of surfing or swimming. Prefer land surfing? Opt to go hiking or do yoga. After a day of embracing your wild side, what could be more fitting than gathering around a bonfire on the beach as the sun kisses the horizon goodnight?
Day 10: Taghazout/Essaouira
Take coastal living northward to colourful, sun-drenched Essaouira. After an orientation walk around the city, enjoy free time to get to know the ramparts and rocky beaches of Essaouira further. No rest for the weary? Not true here — opt to pre-book the Traditional Hammam Experience and enjoy a spa experience that is ritual for the many of the locals.
Day 11: Essaouira/Marrakech
Hit the road one final time and return to Marrakech. Even though your trip ends on arrival, make sure you take the time to take plenty of photos with newfound friends to commemorate the memories made. (Morocco scrapbook, anyone?)
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Suki W. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was exactly as it was described. It was very well organized with a detailed itinerary. The whole trip was extremely easy and enjoyable. It was also lovely to experience the beauty of Morocco with other fellow solo travelers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Abbie T. - Traveled, November 2023
it's an amazing way to fit so much in a short period of time stress free because it's all planned out. Truly a fabulous adventure holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Nathan G. - Traveled, November 2023
Had the best time and it exceeded my expectations though out all of the tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Mischa J. - Traveled, November 2023
Beautiful Country, Amazing Locations and the Greatest CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Lisa L. - Traveled, November 2023
Der Guide war hervorragend und die Reise wurde sehr gut gefŸhrt!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Robert R. - Traveled, November 2023
I really enjoyed the trip and it was a type of travel I had not done before
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Sarah T. - Traveled, November 2023
You get to see so much in a short space of time, and the CEOs and guides are so passionate about their country it really feels like an immersive experience into a new culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Benedikt K. - Traveled, November 2023
Top-CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Philipp H. - Traveled, October 2023
Because I enjoyed travelling with G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
Guto J. - Traveled, October 2023
Brilliant guide with great knowledge, and a fully packed itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/14/2023
Nina S. - Traveled, October 2023
Had a good time, good price value ratio
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Vera S. - Traveled, October 2023
Very well picked locations, super organized and a great CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2023
Matthew E. - Traveled, October 2023
Easy and enjoyable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2023
Christoph W. - Traveled, October 2023
Great experience in both my G tours so far
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2023
Luke A. - Traveled, September 2023
Very accessible, has a bit of everything, reasonably priced
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2023
Mandip P. - Traveled, September 2023
It is a lot of travelling with some stops/visits that were really unnecessary. And some lack of professionalism from the guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2023
Caitlin O. - Traveled, September 2023
Unprofessional guide and disorganized travel route, with modifications made at the last minute, unclearly communicated to travelers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2023
Maria O. - Traveled, September 2023
I like to explore a country as a whole so personally I like to visit as much cities and towns as possible. I think it is a better way to explore and get to know the culture instead of staying in one place the whole time of the holiday like for a week in Agadir.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Elena L. - Traveled, September 2023
I've been on a number of G tours, and I just love how the experience is always very local, you really get to experience local culture, but also the tours are fun and you get to meet lots of great people and do different cool activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Katharina B. - Traveled, August 2023
We have seen a lot
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
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