Morocco: Historic Cities & Sand Dunes of the Sahara
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Morocco: Historic Cities & Sand Dunes of the Sahara
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12 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Morocco — where history, vibrant cultures, and tantalizing flavours meet across breathtaking landscapes, ancient cities, and bustling souks.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit, Marrakech Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Dinner in Fés, Fès Your Foodie Moment: Lunch with a Local Family Midelt, Midelt
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque
- City visit of Rabat
- Meknes medina walking tour
- Volubilis guided visit
- CEO-led walk of Chefchaouen
- Guided tour of Fes medina
- Lunch inside a traditional Riad
- Stop in Ifrane for tea
- Learn about the art of Henna from local women
- Hike through Berber Villages in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
- Visit the town of Arfoud and learn about the production of dates
- Ride on camels to the desert camp
- Watch sunset atop a sand dune
- Enjoy a Berber dance performance and dinner by firelight
- 4x4 ride through Erg Chebbi's dunes
- Medfouna cooking class in Taous village
- Guided city tour to the Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs
- Ait Ben Haddou visit
- Cross Tishka pass en route to Marrakech
- Optional CEO-led walk of Marrakech’s city centre
- City tour with Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, Koutoubia Mosque, and Marrakech medina
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts), Desert Camp (1 nt), Lodge (1 nt)
- 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, 4x4, walking, camels.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- See the impressive ruins of Volubilis on a guided visit
- Explore Morocco’s Blue City with a CEO-led tour through Chefchaouen’s vibrant streets and colourful alleys
- Immerse yourself in the Fés medina on a guided tour and end with a delicious meal in a traditional riad
- Ride a camel across the Sahara’s red dunes to a desert camp
- Join local women for a homemade lunch at a community cooperative near Marrakech
Trip Details
12 days
Private vehicle, 4x4, walking, camels.
English
Casablanca, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca
If you're looking for more time in Casablanca, we recommend booking a pre-night and exploring some of the many amazing sites in the city.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville
Day 2: Casablanca/Meknès
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Casablanca and Meknés. Along the way there will be a stop in Rabat for a city tour.Activity - Meet your local guide for a tour of Rabat. Learn about the city's history as you walk the streets and visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, a walled quarter with beautiful gardens and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Then wander through the Medina and Souks for a true sense of the local atmosphere daily crowd. Once inside the group will make a stop for mint tea and a few Moroccan sweets. Cap off the visit with Hassan Tower after going to the Mohamed V Mausoleum. A well-rounded experience in a unique place.Accommodation - Hotel Swani
Day 3: Meknès/Chefchaouen
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Arrive to Meknes and set off on a tour of the city with a local guide. Visit historical landmarks like Bab Mansour, Bab El Khmiss, and the bustling souk area of Meknes with stalls selling spices, handcrafts, clothes, and food in a lively, fast-paced atmosphere. Make a stop by Dar Jamai, the National Museum of Music and learn about Morocco's musical heritage and traditions. Finish up at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Have lunch on your own at one of the local spots nearby.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Torre Hadra
Day 4: Chefchaouen/Fès
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Join your CEO guided visit of the blue city. Begin at the hotel and then climb up the stairs to explore the incredible blue streets. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique Moroccan city. Finish the walk at Rass Elma and climb to the Spanish Mosque to watch sunset glow over the tops of the Rif Mountains.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - After arriving to the hotel in Fés in the late afternoon, you will join the group for a delicious dinner of city's culinary delights like the sweet and salty pastilla. In Fés it's typical for it to be served as a dessert and known as Jowhara, or "Pastilla with milk" This pie is a staple of the region and definitely a must-try while in Morocco.Accommodation - Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal
Day 5: Fès
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.Free_time - Immerse yourself in this new city. Where to go, what to eat, the choice is all yours.Accommodation - Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal
Day 6: Fès/Midelt
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Fes and Midelt. There will be a stop along the way in Ifrane to break up the journey.Activity - Upon arrival to Midelt the group will sit down for lunch at the home of a local family and have a traditional home-cooked meal. Savour the delicious flavours of Berber cuisine and enjoy the hospitality of local women using the cooking methods passed down through generations. Learn more about the region's culinary heritage while getting a taste of it for yourself.Activity - Set off on a peaceful and scenic walk through the lovely Berber villages in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. As you walk through apple orchards and farmland, you’ll be treated to beautiful mountain views. Along the way, you may meet friendly locals and smell the apple blossoms in the air. Get a closer look at rural life while enjoying the fresh air, scenic landscape, and witness the daily goings-on of the locals. The flat, well-marked path is easy to follow, making it perfect for all skill levels. As you walk through apple orchards and farmland, you’ll be treated to beautiful mountain views. Along the way, you may meet friendly locals and experience the calm of village life. The fresh smell of apple blossoms fills the air, making this an easy, relaxing, and memorable experience.Activity - After today's rewarding walk/hike, sit down and experience the ancient art of henna from skilled local women. They will adorn your hands with intricate designs which are cherished among the Berber community.Accommodation - Hotel Kasbah Asmaa Midelt
Day 7: Midelt/Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Midelt and Merzouga. Stop along the way in the town of Arfoud.Activity - Pause along the journey to Merzouga in the picturesque town of Arfoud. Often celebrated as the, "Fossil Capital of Morocco" there are plenty of cultural and natural wonders of the Sahara region to discover during your time here. Arfoud is nestled within the heart of Morocco's southeastern expanse and also boasts some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.Activity - Hold on and enjoy a ride on this even-toed ungulate, also known as the desert horse. Bring your camera for some fantastic photos of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips.Activity - After getting settled at camp the group will meet back up and climb to the top of the nearest dune to watch an amazing sunset over the rolling hills of sand.Accommodation - Camp- Auberge Dunes D'Or Camp
Day 8: Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Board a 4x4 and cruise into the breathtaking panorama of Erg Chebbi's sand dunes and stop at a Kohl mine to learn about this ancient mineral. Deeper in the region you will encounter the welcoming Amazigh nomads and be able to immerse yourself in their ways of life. Sip some mint tea in the heart of their traditional dwellings before continuing on to the village of Khamlia where you'll learn about Gnaoua music. Later, delight in a Medfouna cooking demonstration in Taous village and savor the delicious traditional dish after your lesson.Activity - After arriving to your accommodation for the night, slip into the traditional attire laying on your bed and indulge in a desert-infused dinner at the camp's restaurant by the warm glow of a fire. Local Amazigh musicians will play enchanting melodies for you beneath the sprawling desert sky.Accommodation - Auberge Dunes D'Or
Day 9: Merzouga/Skoura
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. There will be a stop along the way to the town of Tinghir to break up the journey.Activity - Skoura is a fertile oasis lined with large palm groves and this is where the group will set off on a guided city tour of the Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs. Enjoy the views of the snowcapped Atlas Mountains in the distance alongside a desert landscape. Along the way your guide will offer commentary on Skoura's significance, and provide an overview of the landscape and its defining features. There will be stops along the way at key interest points so that photos can be taken. The walk will start and end at the hotel.Free_time - Spend a relaxing evening at the hotel enjoying the many amenities on the property.Accommodation - Dar Panorama Skoura
Day 10: Skoura/Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. It's a collective grouping of dwellings inside defensive walls and was once one of the many trading posts on the route linking Sudan to Marrakech. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.Activity - Your CEO will be leading a guided walk to explore Gueliz and you are welcome to join or stay behind at the hotel. This city centre of Marrakech is a great place to learn more about the local history and see evidence of it as you walk. The route will end at Menara Gardens, built in the 12th century by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min.Accommodation - YAAD Hotel Marrakech
Day 11: Marrakech
Back in Marrakech the group will explore the tranquil courtyards, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace. This splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government. Then, see the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 14th-century Islamic college known for its beautiful Moorish architecture and intricate tilework. Start the guided visit of Marrakech's medina and prepare for a fully immersive experience of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of this incredible market. The optional farewell dinner tonight will be at a local food stall within the Djemaa el-Fnaa square.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head to the Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative for a visit and to learn more about the work this G Adventures-supported initiative is doing to support the local community and preserve cultural heritage. First see the organic tree nursery started alongside a historic Jewish cemetery, and learn more about the project while having lunch and talking with the women who are gaining financial independence here as part of the community.Activity - The name “Bahia,” translates to “brilliance,” and reflect the palace’s beauty and the ambition behind its creation. The palace showcases a blend of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles, featuring intricate marquetry, stunning tile work, and ornate ceilings. Its design includes several riads (traditional Moroccan houses with interior gardens), a harem section, and a grand courtyard, which was used for entertaining distinguished guests.Activity - Visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa, an Islamic college in Marrakech built in the 14th-century and reconstructed in the 16th-century. Rebuilt by the Saadian Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib in 1564, it housed up to 800 students across 130 small dormitory cells. Explore the fine example of Moroccan craftsmanship, featuring a central marble courtyard with a reflective pool, elaborate Zellij tilework, and intricate carvings in cedar wood and stucco.Activity - Enjoy a guided visit of Marrakech's mighty medina starting by Koutibia mosque. Standing as the city's largest mosque, this structure was a prime example of the12th-century Almohad architecture and it's defining feature is the towering 77-meter minaret, visible throughout the city. Head into the maze of tiny streets and alleyways of the ancient medina to really get a taste of everyday life in Marrakech. Shop to your heart’s content in the souk and seek out spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or the famous Moroccan lanterns.Accommodation - YAAD Hotel Marrakech
Day 12: Marrakech
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion. Please ensure you allow enough time to return from the activity when planning your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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From
AUD $1949
Duration: 12 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Morocco — where history, vibrant cultures, and tantalizing flavours meet across breathtaking landscapes, ancient cities, and bustling souks.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 06 Jun 2026
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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.
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