Our once-a-year Cyber Sale is now on. Get up to 20% off* a huge range of trips for a short time only. Book Now!

South Morocco Discovery

10 Days | From souk to Sahara, see the best of Morocco’s south

4.9 out of 5 based on 338 reviews submitted.
Explorer
From
EUR €560
View dates and book

From the colourful, chaotic Marrakech medinas to the vast, serene Sahara desert, this trip immerses you in the rich cultures and landscapes of South Morocco. Stay in traditional accommodation and explore villages off the beaten track. Feast on tagine, visit the grand Ait Benhaddou kasbah, travel through the Sahara on a camel and relax in seaside Essaouira. This ten-day tour is perfect for travellers looking to discover the diversity of Morocco’s south in a short amount of time.

Please note: This trip is currently being rerouted to avoid the Atlas Mountains. The effected areas will be replaced with equivalent experiences or destinations. For more information, visit intrepidtravel.com/travel-alerts

Trip overview

Map of South Morocco Discovery including Morocco
Start
Marrakech, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Morocco
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Trip code
XMSF
This trip generates 30.94 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Travel through the Sahara Desert in a camel convoy and spend the night in a Bedouin camp, listening to tales by the campfire.
  • Recharge with two days in seaside Essaouira and explore the whitewashed houses, lively port, and tiny alleyways.
  • Explore Ait Benhaddou, a World Heritage site with a grand history and a long list of film and TV credits, and pop into a community-run teahouse that provides income for local women.
  • Get to know bustling Marrakech, with its wild medina full of colour, its lively locals and its thriving Djemaa el-Fna Square.
  • Enjoy a discovery of Morocco with a local leader who knows all the best secrets, tips and tricks.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the High Atlas Foundation. Donations help manage their sustainable agriculture programs in Morocco's High Atlas Mountain region, which builds plant nurseries and provides skills training for locals.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Some of the accommodation on this trip is more basic, like the desert camp and the homestays, but these will be great opportunities to gain a deeper insight into local life.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of South Morocco Discovery including Morocco

Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

4x4, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi

Accommodation

Camp site (1 night), Gite (1 night), Hotel (4 nights), Riad (3 nights)

Activities
  • Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
  • Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
  • Ait Benhaddou - Tawesna Tea Break
  • Tamegroute - Ancient Library
  • Sahara Desert - Camel Ride
  • Sahara Desert - 4WD to Erg Chigaga dunes
  • Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
  • Essaouira - Guided walking tour
Add on activities
  • Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - MAD150
  • Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Palais Badi - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Saadian Tombs - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef - MAD40
  • Marrakech - Museum of Marrakech - MAD40
  • Marrakech - Hamam (public baths) - MAD250
  • Marrakech - Photography Museum - MAD40
  • Aroumd - Mule Ride from Imlil to Aroumd - MAD80
  • Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner - MAD100
  • Ait Benhaddou - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
  • Ouarazate - Atlas Movie Studios - MAD80
  • Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - MAD20
  • Essaouira - Hamam (public baths) - MAD200
  • Essaouira - Berber Massage - MAD350
  • Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD250
  • Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD80
  • Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
  • Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
  • Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
  • Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2050
  • Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
  • Marrakech - Ourika Valley Day Tour - MAD1817
  • Marrakech - Oukaimeden Day Tour - MAD1882
  • Marrakech - Asni & Ouirgane day trip with lunch - MAD1806
  • Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
  • Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD630
  • Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD350
  • Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD350

Dates and availability

Loading trip dates and availabilities...

Important notes

2023 ITINERARY CHANGES
There are itinerary changes for this trip effective until further notice to avoid earthquake-affected areas. We have replaced the nights in Aroumd & Taroudant with a stay in Agadir and an additional night in Essaouira:
Day 2 - Ait Benhaddou
Day 3 - Zagora
Day 4 - Sahara Desert
Day 5 - Agadir
Days 6-8 Essaouira

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 2 (Gite) and Day 5 (Desert Camp) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

Read Essential Trip Information

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 338 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

Filter by rating

Amelia · Traveled October 2023
A well planned, diverse trip. Many fantastic stops and lots of local knowledge.
Review submitted 09 Nov 2023

William · Traveled October 2023
Mohamed was such a good tour guide. I felt extremely supported and comfortable in his presence. He always communicated extremely well and kept the group organised.
Review submitted 08 Nov 2023

Rachel · Traveled October 2023
Our Morrocan guide was amazing, the experiences I had will last a lifetime, who could ever forget riding a camel at sunset in the Sahara. Magic.
Review submitted 06 Nov 2023

Antoine · Traveled October 2023
The tour leader Omar was amazing and really made the trip worth it. We went through several interesting spots, including the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara, and some Atlantic Ocean coastal cities (in addition to Marrakech). Felt safe throughout.
Review submitted 02 Nov 2023

Sandy · Traveled October 2023
The southern Morocco trip was amazing, trip of a lifetime. It was very organized, an amazing tour leader Omar, with a wealth of knowledge, who is truly passionate about his country , great group of people that became family. We learned, experienced and saw so much. The Sahara camping and camels was the highlight, absolutely stunning. Highly recommend this trip to anyone considering doing a tour. Don't hesitate, solo or couples, we all shared our passion of travellling.
Review submitted 04 Nov 2023
South Morocco Discovery
From
EUR €560