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





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

- 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
- 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.
- 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
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
4x4, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
Camp site (1 night), Gite (1 night), Hotel (4 nights), Riad (3 nights)
- 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
- 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
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.
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