South Morocco Discovery
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Tour Overview
Venture into the best of south Morocco on this 11-day adventure, where you’ll get to stay in a family gite in the Atlas Mountains, camp under the stars in the deep Sahara and experience a traditional riad in Essaouira. Visit the grand Ait Benhaddou kasbah, go on a camel safari at sunset in the desert, hike in the oasis of the palm groves and feast on tagine, couscous and fragrant Moroccan tea. This is the perfect trip to get off the beaten track and discover the charm of southern Morocco.
Trip Code: XMSF
Start
Marrakech
End
Marrakech
Destination
Morocco
Meals
10 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
4WD, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Desert Camp (multishare) (1 night), Gite (1 night), Hotel (6 nights), Riad (2 nights)
Days
11
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Take a guided hike through the High Atlas Mountains and spend a night with an Amazigh family’s gite.
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Travel in a camel convoy and a 4WD to Erg Chigaga in the deep Sahara – the most majestic place to watch the sunset – and spend a night in an Amazigh camp under the North African stars, away from any sound or light pollution.
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Veer off the beaten track to Tata and Tafraoute, deep in the Anti Atlas Mountain Range. Check out giant blue rocks, visit the traditional granary, meet the women at a local women’s coop producing Argan oil and duck in and out of souqs.
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Recharge with two days in seaside Essaouira where Jimi Hendrix spent time in the 60s, and explore the whitewashed houses, lively port and tiny, picturesque alleyways.
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Explore Ait Benhaddou – a UNESCO World Heritage site with a grand history and a long list of film and TV credits, on a walking tour with a local guide who knows all the local insights.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
10 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
4WD, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Desert Camp (multishare) (1 night), Gite (1 night), Hotel (6 nights), Riad (2 nights)
Included activities
- Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Tamegroute - Ancient Library
- Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
- Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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