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Experience Overview
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 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.
Highlights
- 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1936
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, walking, 4x4.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Supplier Code: DCSC
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- 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
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), Traditional Riad (3 nts), Desert Camp (2 nts).
- 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking, 4x4.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1701 (CAD $142 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate
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.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The adventure begins. After a brief welcome meeting, where your CEO will review the details of your tour you'll be on your way to Ouarzazate.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Ecolodge Ouednoujoum
Day 2: Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Discover the sets of blockbusters from years past at Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world. Get behind-the-scenes access to the sets and props used in the making of films like Raiders of the Lost Arc and Gladiator (2000), as well as TV show Game of Thrones. Wander past jetplanes, through a colosseum, and into a tomb as your guide reveals the scenes that they were used in and how they were built.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Head out into the vast landscape of the Sahara, one of the world's largest deserts and walk along the sand dunes around you. Make sure to bring your camera for some fantastic photos of the desert's formidable landscape of sand.Activity - After travelling by foot into the desert enjoy some tea and watch the sunset near our desert camp for the night. Eat dinner around the fire and enjoy a quiet night beneath the starry skies.Accommodation - Hotel Zagour - Camp
Day 3: Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp to Bertam Oasis.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Today you have the choice to walk or ride a camel. Its about a two to three hour walk or ride ride until we reach our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for centuries.Activity - After travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 we'll arrive at the Bertam Oasis. This temporary overnight camp is more basic, and has been set up just for the group. Catch another desert sunset, enjoy dinner and stories around a fire and spend another night in tents under the stars.Accommodation - Chez Belhou: Mobile desert Camp
Day 4: Bertam Oasis to Skoura
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Take advantage of some free time in Zagora to freshen up at the hotel. Grab a hot shower washing the desert dust away and spend some time by the pool before lunch. It's the perfect way to feel refreshed after our desert adventure.Free_time - Wander the town, visit the palm plantations, visit the markets, and imagine discovering this haven after days or months travelling through the desert.Accommodation - Skoura Lodge
Day 5: Skoura/Marrakech
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Marrakech's lively and bustling atmosphere is just waiting to be enjoyed. Wander through the Medina searching for the best North African flavours and spices to add to your home collection. You can shop for a carpet, a lamp, or pottery while trying Moroccan delicacies along the way. You could visit Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, or relax in the Hammams.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Not to be confused with the popular tagine, "tanjia" is distinct to Marrakech and one of the best local experiences for any traveller. Learn the history and culture behind this dish, then head to the market to pick up a clay vessel called tanjia - which the dish is named after - and the ingredients you will need, traditionally some meat and spices. Drop off your tanjia at the neighbourhood "furan" or communal oven to have it cooked in the ashes that heat the nearby hammam. The next day, pick up your tanjia and enjoy a delicious meal with the group.Accommodation - Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Day 6: Marrakech
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a guided tour of the Medina in which you will make stop to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the tour with a stop at the bakery to grab some Moroccan bread to go with your tanjia lunch.Free_time - Explore Marrakech on your own. Go back to the food stalls in the Medina, or visit the Djemaa El Fna Market in search of souvenirs.Accommodation - Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Day 7: Marrakech
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Travel to North Africa's highest multi-tiered waterfalls. At a height of 360ft (110m), the Ouzoud Falls are named after "the act of grinding grain" in Amazigh culture.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Day 8: Marrakech/Agadir
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Marrakech's lively and bustling atmosphere is just waiting to be enjoyed. Wander through the Medina searching for the best North African flavours and spices to add to your home collection. You can shop for a carpet, a lamp, or pottery while trying Moroccan delicacies along the way. You could visit Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, or relax in the Hammams.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Souk Lhad is the biggest souk (market) in Morocco’s city of Agadir. A popular place with locals and tourists alike. There are about 6,000 different stalls with vendors selling a wide assortment of Moroccan items from clothing and rugs to fresh fruits and vegetable. Wander the stalls, find some delicious treats to try, and soak in the beautiful atmosphere of a bustling market in Morocco.Accommodation - Hotel Aferni Agadir
Day 9: Agadir/Sidi Kaouki
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Tamri Beach is a coastal haven that captivates with its unique blend of beauty and adventure. Stroll along the pristine shoreline, where time has sculpted mesmerizing rock formations. Venture further to discover towering sand dunes that invite the thrill of sandboarding. The golden slopes offer an exhilarating experience, a perfect fusion of adrenaline and joy.Activity - Visit a local family for lunch, a regional cuisine cooking class, and a bread making experience with the hosts. After lunch, enjoy a tea on the terrace then end the day with the opportunity to walk along the beautiful beach of this small fishing town that is quickly becoming a favorite with surfers.Accommodation - Dar Afoulky Sidi Kouaki
Day 10: Sidi Kaouki/Oualidia
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Essaouira has a very spirited vibe. This walled city is the oldest international port city in Morocco. It's also home to a colourful harbour with a lively, bustling medina.Activity - Safi is a must stop to see the largest pottery market in Morocco, which features some of the best examples of Moroccan pottery. Browse through some the beautiful inventory here and enjoy the hum of constant activity around you. Afterwards pay a visit to the old town and the ceramics market.Accommodation - Hotel L'Hippocampe Oualidia
Day 11: Oualidia
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day in this sleepy little village. Overlooking a truly beautiful coastal lagoon, Oualidia serves as a wonderful place to enjoy the happy and tranquil living here in Morocco. There's a large variety of outdoor activities like swimming, birdwatching, and surfing. Kayak rentals and standup paddle board rentals are available.Accommodation - Hotel L'Hippocampe Oualidia
Day 12: Oualidia/Marrakech
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kevin L. - Traveled, December 2023
Fantastic experience, good cost and flexibility. Attentive staff
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Ding D. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was well organized, everyone on this trip loved their experience. Most importantly, our CEO, Abrahim is just amazing! He made this trip so unforgettable for all of us!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023
Anett K. - Traveled, November 2023
The tour was well organized, and met the things I was expecting prior, and the CEO was amazing the whole way which made my experience 10*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023
Sarah M. - Traveled, November 2023
We had a great time and memories we will have for a lifetime
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Ian B. - Traveled, November 2023
All the tours I've done with G have been good, but I feel that sometimes there's a lack of thought in some areas.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Jane S. - Traveled, October 2023
Because the experience was great better than I expected Said was amazing and went out of his way to ensure that we were all happy and looked after
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Clare K. - Traveled, October 2023
The CEO, Saaid, was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Cheryl K. - Traveled, September 2023
some Hotels did not have hot water The food was bland and the same Too long on buses Very cold camping at night
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Catherine S. - Traveled, September 2023
Generally the activities undertaken were great, but far too much time was taken driving around (it felt like the second half of the trip was just driving and sleeping) and the hotels and food weren't good enough
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Jacqueline P. - Traveled, October 2023
The trip is mostly for younger people or people not expecting nightly comforts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Christine F. - Traveled, October 2023
Loved seeing so much of Morocco
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Eva K. - Traveled, October 2023
The overall trip was very good! Karim, our guide was amazing! Some over night stays like the 2nd night camping in the desert was very poor! Expecting 2 grown elderly women to spend a night together in a pup tent was ridiculous.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Manuela F. - Traveled, October 2023
Great combination and options of tours. Always a great mixture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Deborah G. - Traveled, October 2023
Beautiful trip and CEO but description of tour for our desert experience was deceiving
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Dana S. - Traveled, October 2023
Activity and location diversity.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Carina S. - Traveled, October 2023
Balance between group experience and Individual activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Frazer S. - Traveled, October 2023
Amazing experience. Some of my friends would not like camping in the desert
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Hal S. - Traveled, October 2023
Having traveled with a few service providers we like the overall style of travel and level of accommodation and level of fitness we are able to choose with G Adventures. Specifically with this trip we had a good schedule that worked relatively well, I'll share a few thoughts on that later, and had a superb CEO in Said.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Rhiannon D. - Traveled, October 2023
Very well run tour, fantastic value for money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Richard B. - Traveled, October 2023
G Adventures are excellent but are not appropriate for many of my family members, mostly because of age or disabilities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
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