DATE

26 May - 02 Jun 2025

PRICE

$ 2759.00 cnd

G Lux Upgraded Experience -   8 Day tour of Morocco

Experience an unforgettable elevated journey through Morocco with Sanja!

Picture this:  you’re on the set of a blockbuster as you wander through the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou—no acting required! Then, lace up your hiking boots and get ready to tackle the breathtaking Dades Gorge, where the views are so good you might just forget to take your camera out (but don’t!).

And what’s better than a camel ride at sunset? It’s like the world’s most majestic carousel—just you, your camel, and a sky painted in hues of gold and pink, followed by a cozy night in a desert camp under a blanket of twinkling stars that look like someone spilled glitter all over the sky!

Stroll through the serene villages of Ouirgane, where olive and juniper trees welcome you like old friends, and dive into the daily life of a Berber family—trust me, the hospitality is as warm as the Moroccan sun!

If you’re searching for the true heart and soul of Morocco, pack your bags and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your OMG Day: Cultural Heritage of the Sahara or Oasis Exploration With Local Farmer, Merzouga
Your Foodie Moment: Tagine Cooking Class, Aït Ben Haddou.
Complimentary arrival transfer.
Welcome dinner.
Hike through the valley of Dades Gorge.
Climb a sand dune at sunset in the Sahara.
Guided tour of Aït Ben Haddou.
Take a cooking class to learn how to make a traditional tagine.
Aromatherapy wellness experience in Ouirgane.
Hike in the surroundings of Ouirgane and share lunch with a local family.
Farewell dinner.
Departure Transfer.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

*** AIR TO MARRAKECH NOT INCLUDED ***

If you have travelled with All Seasons private groups and G Adventures before
– you will receive an additional 5% OFF the price

To reserve a place on one of the tours, a deposit of 350.00 CND / 250.00 EUR is payable.

The rest of the payment is due by FEBRUARY 20, 2025

All transportation is by private vehicle.

It is planned that the accommodation will be shared with another person (double rooms).

(If you want your own room, please let us know). 

Air transportation is paid extra, and we can provide you with a flight from Toronto, Belgrade, other cities of North America or Europe.

Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 – Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 12

Age requirement: 18+

Day 1 Marrakech: An introduction to Morocco

Images of desert palms, camels and exotic food float through your head as you make your way from the airport to the hotel. See the mix of the old and new as you pass modern buildings and ancient structures that begin to tell the story of this bustling city. We welcome you to Morocco, and invite you to embrace all of the new cultural traditions, landscapes and delicious food that await.

Arrive to Marrakech at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a local restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner accompanied by traditional music, storytelling and entertainment that will set the tone for the adventure ahead.

Please Note: Your time in Marrakech is short, if you want to visit the medina we recommend arriving a day early.

Arrival Transfer Marrakech Menara Airport – Marrakech 30m-30m
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group – Evening
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 Dades Gorge: Gateway to the Sahara

See the landscape change dramatically as you pull away from Marrakech, passing verdant green farmland and rocky desert outcroppings before crossing the Atlas mountains along a winding road. You arrive to Ouarzazate, considered to be at the crossroads of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert, where the land becomes more stark as you approach the striking valley of the Dades Gorge.

Drive from Marrakech to the Dades Gorge via the Atlas mountains, stopping in Ouarzazate along the way for lunch and a chance to stretch your legs. Make your way to Dades and enjoy an afternoon walk through the gorge before dinner.

Private Vehicle Marrakech – Gorges du Dadès – 6h
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from Marrakech to Dades with a stop along the way in Ouarzazate.

Dades Gorge Guided Walk Gorges du Dadès – 1h 30m – Evening
Traverse the winding Dades Gorge, taking in the dramatic landscape and rich colours of the mountains all around you. Listen to weird and wonderful facts about the fascinating geology of the area.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 Merzouga: Desert Camp

Keep the camera handy as you continue east to the sprawling expanse of the Sahara Desert wilderness. There is something magical about the sea of sand for as far as the eye can see, and particularly stunning at sunset. Reaching your comfortable desert camp by 4×4 and riding a camel up the dunes for sunset will be an unforgettable experience, and watching as the sky starts to glimmer with stars as you take it all in from around a campfire.

Drive to Merzouga with a stop in Arfoud for lunch and a brief visit. You arrive in Merzouga and continue by 4×4 to the desert camp. Climb a nearby sand dune riding on the back of a camel at sunset and enjoy a mint tea accompanied by melodies from bedouin musicians as you settle into the evening.

Private Vehicle Gorges du Dadès – Merzouga – 7h
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from Dades Gorge to Merzouga with a stop along the way to the town of Arfoud.

Arfoud Visit – Arfoud
Pause along the journey to Merzouga in the picturesque town of Arfoud. Often celebrated as the, “Fossil Capital of Morocco” there are plenty of cultural and natural wonders of the Sahara region to discover during your time here. Arfoud is nestled within the heart of Morocco’s southeastern expanse and also boasts some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.

4×4 – Merzouga – Sahara Bedouin Camp – 1h 30m
Take a 4×4 vehicle to reach our desert camp in Merzouga. Upon arrival, check in, then hold on and enjoy a ride on camel up to the highest dune for sunset. Bring your camera for some fantastic photos of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips as the group climbs the dunes in the Sahara to observe the sunset. Tea and blankets will be available.

Merzouga Traditional Dinner Experience – Merzouga
After arriving to your accommodation for the night, slip into the traditional attire laying on your bed and indulge in a desert-infused dinner at the camp’s restaurant by the warm glow of a fire. Local Berber musicians will play enchanting melodies for you beneath the sprawling desert sky.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4 Merzouga: Your OMG Day

The people who live in this area have thrived despite the harsh environment, settling near natural oases where water and date palms provide some essential elements to survive. Set off into the dunes in 4x4s where you’ll have the choice to focus more on the cultural traditions of the Sahara meeting with nomads and villagers, or to focus more on the natural history of the desert, exploring an oasis and meeting with a local farmer.

Choice of activity in the morning, both including lunch. Enjoy some free time in the late afternoon for optional sandboarding or a buggy ride before settling into camp again for the night.

Your OMG Day: Cultural Heritage of the Sahara or Oasis Exploration With Local Farmer

Option 1: Board a 4×4 and cruise into the breathtaking panorama of Erg Chebbi’s sand dunes and stop at a Kohl mine and learn about this ancient mineral. Deeper in the region you will encounter the welcoming Amazigh nomads and be able to immerse yourself in their ways of life. Sip some mint tea in the heart of their traditional dwellings. Continue on to the village of Khamlia and learn about Gnaoua music. Then, delight in a Medfouna cooking demonstration in Taous village and savor the delicious traditional dish after your lesson.

Option 2: Start by exploring the camp’s traditional organic garden where you will witness how sustainable ancient methods came to be and learn more about this agricultural haven’s commitment to sustainability. Travel by 4×4 and traverse Erg Chebbi’s dunes before arriving to the palmeraie (oasis). Accompanied by a local farmer, wander through this lush landscape, an emblem of life in the Moroccan Sahara, and delve into the intricacies of how the lands are shared among the local communities. Enjoy a Medfouna cooking demonstration by locals and savor this delicious traditional dish with nature’s beautiful landscape as your backdrop.

Free Time Merzouga – Afternoon
Spend the afternoon free and try some of the optional activities in the area. Opt for a thrilling buggy safari or a sand boarding session on the dunes.

Merzouga Traditional Dinner Experience – Merzouga
After arriving to your accommodation for the night, slip into the traditional attire laying on your bed and indulge in a desert-infused dinner at the camp’s restaurant by the warm glow of a fire. Local Berber musicians will play enchanting melodies for you beneath the sprawling desert sky.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

 

Day 5 Aït Ben Haddou: The Caravan Route

Leaving the desertscape behind, you’ll head back through farmland and dusty, rocky terrain on the way to the ancient kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Wandering the narrow alleyways next to massive clay buildings, picture yourself in one of the many famous movies or tv shows which have been filmed here, all of which the locals will be thrilled to tell you about.

Drive from Merzouga to Aït Ben Haddou and take a guided tour of the site. In the evening take a cooking class to learn how to make a traditional tagine for dinner.

Your Foodie Moment: Tagine Cooking Class
Learn all about the quintessential Moroccan dish — tagine. Start with an introduction to the tagine itself (a clay pot) and the different ingredients and spices used. Get hands on with the ingredients and then tantalize your taste buds by indulging in your delicious creations for dinner.

Private Vehicle Merzouga – Aït Ben Haddou – 6h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour – Aït Ben Haddou – 2h
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6 Ouirgane: The High Atlas

The views are stunning as you head up into the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Berber villages and along lush valleys on the way to Ouirgane. The town itself sits next to a reservoir of the river amongst olive trees, and is the perfect base for exploring the area.

Travel to Ouigane with some stops along the way to take in the beautiful Atlas Mountain scenery, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy a stroll in the beautiful and fragrant gardens of the hotel before dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7 Ouirgane: Berber Villages

The picturesque mountain scenery will be your playground as you set off on a hike through olive and juniper trees and quaint villages. Immerse yourself into the daily life of a Berber family and take part in some of their routines like harvesting crops, mastering the art of tea-making, and creating of butter from freshly obtained milk before sharing a delicious traditional meal with them.

Hike from Ouirgane in the surrounding mountains and spend time with a local family in a Berber village. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the garden of the hotel in the evening.

Ouirgane Hiking & Local Farm Experience – Ouirgane – 6h
Today’s adventure includes a hike through Ouirgane’s quaint villages passing through olive and juniper trees. The higher you climb the more the landscape will change into the striking reddish mountains. Connect with local life as you enter the home of an Amazigh family and their daily rhythm. Engage in hands-on activities like harvesting crops, the art of tea-making, and milking cows. If lucky, the local women will share their wisdom and guide you in creating butter from the fresh milk. Together cook a nourishing lunch and sit down around the table to share the meal with your Amazigh hosts.
Elevation: 817-1575m (2680-5167 ft)
Meals included:  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8 Marrakech

Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Morocco will live on.

Drive to Marrakech in the morning, where the tour ends on arrival. Outbound flights should depart no earlier than 2pm.

Private Vehicle: Ouirgane – Marrakech Menara Airport – 1h 30m-2h – 61km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals included: Breakfast

If you are interested in a Single Room, please let us know.
Single Room supplement is $1,459.00 cad

ACCOMMODATION
(please note, this can change due to the number of travellers we end up with!)

Day 1 –

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Kenzi Rose Garden Marrakech (or similar)

Day 2

Hotel Xaluca Dades (or similar)

Day 3-4

Your OMG Stay Imperial Glory Lodges Merzouga

Imperial Glory Lodges Merzouga

Merzouga, Morocco

This comfortable desert camp has tents with a private terrace overlooking the dunes. Every tent has its own bathroom, air conditioning, two king beds, and a sitting area. There is a shade-covered common sitting and relaxing area and also spots for both indoor and outdoor dining.

Day 5

Kasbah Isfoula Ait Ben Haddou (or similar)

Day 6-7

Domaine de la Roseraie Resort Ouirgane (or similar)

 

For everyone who wishes to stay in Marrakech 2 to 3 additional nights, this will be arranged by All Seasons Travel, along with sightseeing, shopping, dinner reservations and a visiti to the YSL Museum, Secret Garden and the Jardin Majorelle.

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

ITINERARY PACE
This is a very fast paced itinerary which covers lots of ground. While this is great as it allows us to see a huge amount in the available time, it also means some early starts, some long drives in the mini van and less free time than many other G Adventures. We feel that if you enter this trip with this knowledge and expectation, you will appreciate even more the variety of locations we are able to include in this itinerary.

TRANSPORT
The legroom in the minivan is possibly smaller than you may be used to and taller passengers may find space a little cramped. It is important to be aware that as it is not a legal requirement in buses in Morocco, your vehicle may not be equipped with seat belts.

WEATHER
Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave. Bedding is provided in the desert camp and the gîte, but in winter months if you feel the cold you may wish to bring a sleeping bag too.

HEALTH

DRINKING WATER It is advisable to drink bottled water in Morocco.

Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.

There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit, hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements . Please be aware that we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities for some time during this trip, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc.

When selecting your trip please carefully read the G Adventures brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please contact us at travel@gadventures.com should you require any clarification on what is involved on your itinerary. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.

MONEY EXCHANGE

The local currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

ATMs are very common in Morocco with Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. .While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work – it is important you check with your bank before departure and advisable to travel with more than one type of card.

Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards, but are generally only useful for larger/expensive purchases. You should be aware when purchasing products or services on a credit card, that a fee usually applies.

The foreign currency most commonly accepted in Morocco is the Euro. You will be able to exchange Euros, as well as GBP and USD at money exchange offices in major cities.

Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of cash (Euro/GBP or USD) and cards is best.

As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com

  1. Camel Riding at Sunset:
    • Comfortable Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler evening temperatures.
    • Camel Riding Tips: Hold on tight and try to find your balance; camels can be a bit wobbly when they get up or sit down.
    • Sunset Views: Find a good vantage point to capture the sunset; it’s one of the most magical moments in the desert!Sleeping in a Desert Camp:
      • Pack Layers: Nights can get chilly in the Sahara, so pack warm layers for your desert overnight stay.
      • Stargazing: Take advantage of the clear desert sky for some incredible stargazing—bring a blanket and enjoy the view!
      • Local Experiences: Sumptuous Moroccan meals are often served at these camps, so be sure to try the local dishes!Visiting Ouirgane:
        • Engage with Locals: Take the opportunity to converse with the Berber family and participate in daily activities; they often share delicious traditional meals.
  • Nature Walks: Walk through the olive and juniper trees and enjoy the tranquility of the village—perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic.
  • Cultural Sensitivity:
          • Dress Appropriately: While Morocco is welcoming to tourists, dressing modestly shows respect for local customs.
          • Learn Basic Arabic or Berber Phrases: Simple phrases like “Shukran” (thank you) can go a long way in connecting with locals.