Upgraded Moroccan Family Adventure

Fall in love with Morocco and its allure on this captivating adventure through the teeming markets of Marrakech to the looming desert dunes of the Sahara. Listen to bewitching musicians and storytellers about the Amazigh or Berber heritage, and get a chance to create your own local dish during a hands-on cooking session. See the colourful geology and weird rock formations in Dades Gorge and open up your heart to a truly wonderful country.

Day 1 Marrakech
Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.

Day 2 Marrakech/Ouarzazate
Travel with the group through the red sloped and green terraced valleys of the High Atlas Mountains. Indulge in a picnic lunch by the river before arriving in Ouarzazate. Learn about the magic behind the camera at a film studio and gain insight into how they make these desert landscapes come alive on the big screen.

Day 3 Ouarzazate/Merzouga
It’s onward to the desert town of Merzouga today where you’ll be staying at a hotel near Erg Chebbi. Watch the sun set behind the dunes and enjoy a traditional Amazigh dinner before partaking in some prime stargazing beneath the desert night sky.

Day 4 Merzouga
Ride across the dunes in a 4x4 to check out fossils left behind, then find yourself mesmerized by Gnaoua musicians in a local village. Take advantage of some free time to take a dip in the pool or opt for a camel ride across the desert sands. After working up an appetite feast on a delicious Amazigh dinner before sitting around a warm bonfire for a storytelling experience.

Day 5 Merzouga/Dades Gorge
Dades Gorge is on the list for today. You’ll be able to see the grand scenery carved by the Dades River and stop at a local village for lunch and a special treat. From there embark on a guided walk through the gorge’s landscape learning about it’s many unique features. At night chill out at the hotel with some free time.

Day 6 Dades Gorge/Aït Ben Haddou
Onward to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou today for some wandering amid winding alleys and clay houses behind fortified walls. Let your taste buds rejoice during a hands-on tagine cooking demonstration in which you get to eat your creations for dinner.

Day 7 Aït Ben Haddou/Marrakech
Travel to Marrakech, known for its many buildings erected from red clay and rest up at your hotel. Then, visit a local henna shop where you’ll have your hands painted with this temporary tattoo art. Visit the vibrant Djemaa el Fna marketplace in the main square of Marrakech before taking advantage of free time to become better acquainted with the city.

Day 8 Marrakech
Hear the call to prayer across the city and enjoy breakfast in your hotel. Embark on a guided walk of the labyrinthine streets of the medina and check out the shops filled with spices, rugs, and so much more. See more or Marrakech on your own doing all of the things you didn’t have time for yesterday and in the evening come together for a farewell dinner in a riad and reminisce about your trip.

Day 9 Marrakech
Depart at any time.