Moroccan adventure holiday

A small-group tour spending 10 days discovering Morocco’s highlights, from Marrakech to the High Atlas, with a camel ride and a night camping in the Sahara, and a Berber homestay. Great price, too!
Marrakech High Atlas Mountains Aroumd and Berber homestay Ait Benhaddou Zagora camel ride in the Sahara Taroudannt Essaouira
Price
£685£548To£780excluding flights
Duration
10 Days
Type
Small group
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CO2
30.94kg
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Single supplement from £175 - £195.
Offers
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 30 Dec, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 03 Feb, 08 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 02 Mar, 07 Mar, 11 Mar
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Description of Moroccan adventure holiday

From the colourful, chaotic Marrakech medinas to the moody Sahara desert landscape, Morocco is a land filled with rich culture and wonderful scenery. On this 10-day trip you’ll stay in traditional hotels and riads and explore villages off the beaten track, spending one night sleeping under the stars in the desert, spending an evening by the campfire listening to Bedouin tales, and a night in a family-run mountain home in the High Atlas, enjoying Berber hospitality and food.

Learn the secret to the perfect Moroccan couscous, unwind in a traditional hamam, visit the grand kasbah at Ait Benhaddou, travel through the Sahara on a camel and relax on Essaouira beach. You will also trek into the High Atlas Mountains on a guided hike and walk through scenic Berber villages, to discover the culture and tradition of an indigenous population that has stood the test of time.

You’ll travel by 4x4, private vehicle, public bus and taxi, and the trip starts and ends in vibrant Marrakesh. Here, visit Koutoubia Mosque, Palais Bahia and the city’s largest outdoor food market, Djemaa El-Fna. When night falls on this square it transforms into a hive of activity. Snake-charmers, henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. It’s a great place to round off your Moroccan adventure, tasting local food and rubbing shoulders with the locals.

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Price information

£685£548To£780excluding flights
Single supplement from £175 - £195.
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Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.

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2 Reviews of Moroccan adventure holiday

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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2023 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Hard to choose from such a varied trip - maybe lying on the sand dunes in the desert, looking up at the amazing night sky

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Leave space in your luggage for shopping - so many temptations! And take travel sickness pills!

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Definitely benefited local people - we had meals with local families and visited several local projects

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent - very varied, brilliant local guides, good accommodation

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2018 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Overnight stay in Sahara desert.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


You don't need extra days in Casablanca.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes supported locals.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.

Planet

While on our trips in Morocco you'll have opportunity to meet plenty of local people. During this trip there is a chance to enjoy a meal in a local family's house in Ait Benhaddou, staying with friendly locals will give you a better understanding of the way of life for a normal rural Moroccan family. You'll also have some fun by learning how to make Morocco's most famous dish, cous cous!

People

In Morocco we have built strong links with local communities, craftspeople, animal hospitals, artists, and the handicapped - all of which directly rely on the assistance of donations and products purchased by our travellers and other visitors. You will have an opportunity to interact with locals, to value their activities and crafts and help towards sustaining their livelihoods.

Wherever possible, we contract local Moroccan suppliers and assist them to improve the quality of their services. By booking this tour, you'll be helping us to support Morocco service providers, artists, small businesses, Guest House owners and the disadvantaged in communities throughout Morocco. We use local guides with wide experience and knowledge of cultural traditions and an ability to interpret the cultural heritage of the people in the places visited.

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