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Morocco: Deserts and Beaches

Canyons, sand dunes and beaches!

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Duration:

11 days

Age Range:

18-39

Group Size:

Max 14

Trip Highlights

  • Spend the night in the Sahara Desert with a camel ride and cosy campfire included – plus sandboarding!
  • Escape to the sleepy village of Taghazout for a surfing lesson and bonfire on the beach
  • Visit breathtaking fortress towns like Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura and Taroudant (aka “Little Marrakesh!”)
  • Fall in love with the colourful streets of Essaouira, intertwined with the Moroccan coastline
  • Explore everything that Marrakesh has to offer: medina magic, ornate palaces and tombs, bustling city squares and more!
  • Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style

Trip Overview

Discover the enchanting contrasts of Morocco on this 11-day, budget-friendly group trip. Your adventure starts and finishes in vibrant Marrakesh, as you explore the Sahara Desert and surfer shoreline for an unforgettable travel experience. Stunning seaside villages, historic hidden gems and lively city medinas all give Morocco a unique edge. Immerse yourself in a whole new world in under two weeks, featuring beach campfires, sandboarding, camels, ocean waves, epic fortresses, sensational food and so much more. Morocco is pure magic.

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  • Group leader
  • On-trip transport
  • 11 nights accommodation 
  • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners 
  • Sand boarding in desert dunes 
  • Guided medina visit in Marrakech
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Campfire dinner and entertainment in Merzouga
  • AÏt Ben Haddou kasbah tour
  • Surf lesson in Taghazout 
  • Beach bonfire in Taghazout
  • Essaouira orientation walk
  • 24/7 support

What's Not Included

Accommodation

This tour includes 10 nights of accommodation, including 7 nights in twin-share hotels, 1 night in a multi-share desert camp and 2 nights in a multi-share surf house.

Meals

This tour includes 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners. You are expected to purchase the remaining meals yourself, which is an excellent opportunity to experience local cuisines.

Time to meet your group! Arrive at any time and get excited for your adventure.

Today we'll visit Skoura, home to shaded palm trees and lush greenery in the heart of the desert. Get to know this historic city on our walking tour and marvel at the snowy Atlas Mountains in the distance. Enjoy a free afternoon to wander around town, grab dinner in town or chill by the hotel pool.

This morning, we'll discover the Dades Gorge's dramatic beauty and have the chance to grab lunch at Tinghir. Our next adventure is truly once in a lifetime, as we ride a camel through the Sahara desert at sunset. Enjoy a magical evening under the stars, with a traditional dinner, campfire and music!

Enjoy a free morning, or as an optional extra, explore the Sahara Desert's iconic dunes on a 4x4 tour. Later we're learning how to make a local staple dish called Medfouna (a flatbread stuffed with fillings of your choice) at our authentic cooking class. When the sunset hits, we'll go sandboarding back in the Sahara!

Today we'll take a scenic journey through the Route of 1000 Kasbahs to see the Moroccan countryside and experience stunning contrasts in nature: red deserts and little emerald oases. After arriving at Aït Ben Haddou, we'll go for a walking tour around this legendary location as seen in Game of Thrones and Gladiator! Settle in for an enchanting sunset and enjoy a free evening, or optionally join a tagine cooking class.

Back in Marrakech, we'll experience the "Red City" like never before on our Medina walking tour. From the secret alleyways with traditional lanterns to the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace, today's adventure is truly special.

Enjoy some free time today to see the best of the lively city! Tonight, it's time to test out the Marrakech nightlife with your group!

Today we head to "Little Marrakech", hidden in unique red walls! We'll spend some time exploring the Taroudant before continuing to Taghazout! Take an optional tour through Amazigh villages to see banana plantations and the production of honey.

Rise and shine for a surf lesson! Spend your day enjoying the waves or trek some epic hikes! Snap pics of a stunning beach sunset as we eat a delicious bonfire meal together!

Swap out one gorgeous coast for another! Take an introductory tour to Essaouira and explore the buzzing streets and shops. Opt to pre-book onto a traditional Hammam spa experience.

Enjoy one last breakfast together as we head back to Marrakech where our tour will end. We recommend booking onward transport after 4pm and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore Morocco on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.

Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

You may arrive on Day 1 at any time as there are no planned activities on the first day. Once you arrive in the starting accommodation, you will be able to find details about your Welcome Meeting in the reception area. 

You can get a taxi from the airport. It is approximately a 20 minute drive to the starting accommodation. You can also pre-arrange an arrival transfer, which will meet you outside the airport. 

Your tour ends on Day 11. We will arrive in Marrakech at approximately 12pm so it is advised you do not book onward travel until after 4pm. Your group leader will be able to assist with onward travel. 

Age & Eligibility:

The minimum age to join this group trip is 18 years old. This trip is designed for travellers aged 18-39.

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Suki

The trip was exactly as it was described. It was very well organised with a detailed itinerary. The whole trip was extremely easy and enjoyable. It was also lovely to experience the beauty of...

Jonathan

Fast-paced, fun, and informative. I felt I saw the whole of Morocco in just 10 short days and for that I am incredibly happy. The whole experience was relatively stress free and the tour guide...

Chantelle

The trip was amazing I loved all the places we went. Was incredibly organised and made me feel safe and taken care of! The tour guide on the trip could not have been any more helpful and amazing.

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