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Morocco: Marrakech & The Sahara

8 Days Marrakesh Return
Morocco: Marrakech & The Sahara
Morocco: Marrakech & The Sahara
Morocco: Marrakech & The Sahara

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Morocco: Marrakech & The Sahara. Step into a desert world in the Sahara and go deep into Marrakech on this week-long exploration of Morocco. Hike to a desert camp and catch the sunset over the dunes before sleeping near an oasis. Then, in Marrakech, dig deep into the regional cuisine with a tanjia-making demonstration before heading to the Ouzoud oasis and waterfall for a swim and tasty lunch. Believe us when we say this trip will have your belly, heart, and soul all feeling equally satisfied.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Marrakesh

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Marrakesh

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Classic

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

14

Pace
Pace

Leisurely

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

DCSQ

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)

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Trip Inclusions

  • Experience otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking desert views.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy a full-day excursion to the Ouzoud oasis and waterfall for a swim and lunch.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Marrakech
  • Your Foodie Moment: Tanjia Cooking Class, Marrakech
  • 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
  • Cooking class in Marrakech
  • Food tasting in the medina
  • Tea on terrace overlooking Jemaa El Fnaa
  • Visit to Jardin Secret or Bahia Palace
  • Local bakery stop for some moroccan bread
  • Tanjia pots lunch
  • Visit to Ouzoud, an oasis waterfall
  • Dinner in Jamaa Fnaa Square food stall
  • Free time in Marrakech
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (2 Nights), Desert Camp (2 Nights), Traditional Riad (3 Nights)
  • On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels, desert camps, and a traditional Riad, 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 one night at a simple camp with pop-up tents with portable toilets and no access to showers. For three nights we will be staying in Riads which are traditional Moroccan houses that typically include indoor gardens or courtyards and showcase Moroccan architecture.

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • 7 breakfasts, 4 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
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.
Trip Style: Classic
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.

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Dates & Pricing USD USD

Friday 27 Feb 2026 27 Feb 26 Marrakesh
Friday 06 Mar 2026 06 Mar 26 Marrakesh
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Saturday 28 Feb 2026 28 Feb 26 Marrakesh
Saturday 07 Mar 2026 07 Mar 26 Marrakesh
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