Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 12 Day Southern Morocco: The Sahara, The Coast & Marrakech. Can’t choose which amazing Morocco experience to have? This epic trip means you don’t have to. You’ll hike through the Sahara to a desert oasis camp where you’ll stay overnight and watch the sun rise and set over towering dunes.
Next, you’ll explore the markets of Marrakech and Agadir, learn about regional cuisine with a tanjia-making demonstration, and then visit the Ouzoud oasis and waterfall for a refreshing dip and a delicious lunch. Then, you’re off to the coast! You’ll read more sandboard on dunes and visit a Berber Village, visit the walled city of Essaouira and the ceramic market of Safi, before capping off your trip by kicking back on the beach at Oualidia.
Next, you’ll explore the markets of Marrakech and Agadir, learn about regional cuisine with a tanjia-making demonstration, and then visit the Ouzoud oasis and waterfall for a refreshing dip and a delicious lunch. Then, you’re off to the coast! You’ll read more sandboard on dunes and visit a Berber Village, visit the walled city of Essaouira and the ceramic market of Safi, before capping off your trip by kicking back on the beach at Oualidia.
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Trip Length
12 Days
Trip Starts
Marrakesh
Trip Ends
Marrakesh
Departures
Apr 2026 to Jan 2028
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
14
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
DCSC
Itinerary
Arrival Day. Make your way to the joining hotel for a brief welcome meeting before driving to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at our accommodations there. Please arrive at the hotel meeting point before 2:30PM. Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Marrakech no later than 12:30PM. Stay: Ecolodge Ouednoujoum (D)
From Ourzazate we drive to Zagora along rural roads. In Mhamid (Oulad Edriss) we meet the local crew and start the desert journey to Erg Lihoudi. Any luggage will be brought to camp by jeeps. Dinner will be served fireside. The camp is in Erg Lihoudi. Our camps will be comfortable, but still somewhat basic. You’ll see some spectacular night skies. Stay: Hotel Zagour - Camp (B/D)
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Bertam to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music. Stay: Chez Belhou: Mobile desert Camp (B/L/D)
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura. Stay: Skoura Lodge (B/L/D)
Travel back to Marrakech and enjoy free morning to see the city. In the afternoon the group will attend a cooking demonstration and learn how to make tanjia, a different form of tagine. We'll make the dish and seal it in the clay pot to cook overnight in the hamman. Then, explore the various food vendors in the Medina with your CEO and learn about the different ingredients. End the day with evening tea on the rooftop terrace overlooking the main square of Jemaa El Fnaa. Stay: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (B)
Visit the important sites within the medina this morning. Make stops to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the morning adventure with a trip to the bakery to learn a brief introduction into Moroccan bread making, then have a taste. Collect your tanjia lunch on the way back to the Riad. Enjoy your own cooking as lunch on the terrace. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Marrakech on your own. Don't miss a chance to visit Jardins Majorelle with their vibrant blue garden houses and thriving plants. Stay: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (B/L)
Set out on a full day excursion to Ouzoud, a beautiful oasis waterfall near the Atlas Mountains. Walk up the stairs to the top of the falls and enjoy breathtaking views of the flowing water. After a delicious lunch right near the falls the group will travel back to Marrakech. Enjoy a local dinner in the heart of Jamee Lafna Square. Stay: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (B/L/D)
Take advantage of a free morning in Marrakech to do some walking around and maybe shop in the medina for spices and Moroccan pottery. Depart for Agadir in the early afternoon. Upon arrival, visit Souk Lhad, the local market and have dinner on your own from one of the many food stalls. Stay: Hotel Aferni Agadir (B)
Today we go local. Drive to Sidi Kaoukki and walk along Tamri beach to take in the views of the shoreline and rock formations before an exhilerating sandboarding experience on the nearby towering dunes. Finish the journey to Sidi Kaouki for lunch and take part in a cooking class with a local family. After lunch, have tea on the terrace and end the day with free time to simply go for a walk along the beautiful waterfront of this small fishing town or stroll down the beach and search for the perfect place to watch sunset. Stay: Dar Afoulky Sidi Kouaki (B/L)
Travel to Oualidia today with a few stops en route. First up is Essaouira for a visit to this historic walled city. Spend time in the old city and oldest international port city in Morocco. Choose to grab some lunch or visit the beach and sample some of the fresh fish dishes prepared by the local food stalls along the water. Then continue further north to Safi, famous for having the largest pottery market in Morocco. See the old town and the Ceramic Market. You’ll arrive in Oualidia in the evening. Stay: Hotel L'Hippocampe Oualidia (B)
Enjoy a full free day in Oualidia. Here the beach is beautiful and there’s a lagoon that allows for a more quiet area for swimming away from the surf. Later in the day choose to go to the OSTREA oyster farm for a farewell dinner overlooking the beach. In the evening if the weather is permits, the group will enjoy the sunset. Stay: Hotel L'Hippocampe Oualidia (B)
After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech, about three hours from Ouilidia, arriving around 12pm. The tour ends on arrival to the airport or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights. Please do not book departing flights any earlier than 4PM. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Ride a 4x4 to a desert oasis to catch the sunset.
- Take part in a multi-day food experience and preparation of "tanjia": a delicious local specialty.
- Walk along Tamri beach before taking part in an exhilarating sandboarding experience on the nearby dunes.
- Visit a Berber village for a bread making lesson with a local family.
- Your Discover Moment: Marrakech
- Your Foodie Moment: Tanjia Cooking Class, Marrakech
- Your Foodie Moment: Local Lunch and Traditional Cooking Demonstration, Sidi Kaouki
- Visit to the Souk Lhad market
- Tamri Beach Sandboarding
- Bread making and lunch with a local family
- Visit to Essaouira
- A stop at Safi old town and pottery market
- Free time in Oualidia and Marrakech, Cooking class in Marrakech
- Food tasting in the medina
- Tea on terrace overlooking Jemaa El Fnaa
- Visit to Jardin Secret or Bahia Palace and Ben Yousset Medressa
- Local bakery stop for some moroccan bread
- Tanjia pots lunch
- Visit to Ouzoud, an oasis waterfall
- Dinner in Jamaa Fnaa Square food stall
- Film Studio visit in Ouarzazate
- Welcome Tea and bonfire at Erg Lihoudi desert camp
- A camel ride and 4x4 jeep excursion to desert oasis camp
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (6 Nights), Traditional Riad (3 Nights), Desert Camp (2 Nights)
- On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels and desert camps, which vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning, showers or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.
- Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower.
- This itinerary includes one night at a developed desert camp that includes a restaurant, toilet facilities, and simple showers, and two nights (days 2-3) at a simple camp with pop-up tents and portable toilets. There will be no access to showers on these days.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Private vehicle, walking, 4x4
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
Dates & Pricing
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Sunday
01 Mar 2026
01 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
12 Mar 2026
12 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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US$1,649
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Wednesday
04 Mar 2026
04 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Sunday
15 Mar 2026
15 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Friday
06 Mar 2026
06 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Tuesday
17 Mar 2026
17 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Saturday
07 Mar 2026
07 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Wednesday
18 Mar 2026
18 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Sunday
08 Mar 2026
08 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
19 Mar 2026
19 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Wednesday
11 Mar 2026
11 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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22 Mar 2026
22 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Friday
13 Mar 2026
13 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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24 Mar 2026
24 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Saturday
14 Mar 2026
14 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Wednesday
25 Mar 2026
25 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Sunday
15 Mar 2026
15 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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26 Mar 2026
26 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Wednesday
18 Mar 2026
18 Mar 26
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29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 26
Marrakesh
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Friday
20 Mar 2026
20 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Tuesday
31 Mar 2026
31 Mar 26
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Saturday
21 Mar 2026
21 Mar 26
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Wednesday
01 Apr 2026
01 Apr 26
Marrakesh
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22 Mar 2026
22 Mar 26
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02 Apr 2026
02 Apr 26
Marrakesh
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25 Mar 2026
25 Mar 26
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05 Apr 2026
05 Apr 26
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Friday
27 Mar 2026
27 Mar 26
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07 Apr 2026
07 Apr 26
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28 Mar 2026
28 Mar 26
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Wednesday
08 Apr 2026
08 Apr 26
Marrakesh
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Sunday
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 26
Marrakesh
Thursday
09 Apr 2026
09 Apr 26
Marrakesh
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A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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