South Morocco Discovery

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

4.9 out of 5 based on 345 reviews submitted.
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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
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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

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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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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 345 reviews submitted.
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Steven · Traveled November 2023
I very much enjoyed discovering Morocco's country and culture. Since I have already done intrepid trips in four different countries (Australia, Costa Rica and Vietnam)so far, I absolutly expected my latest, the Moroccan one to be nothing but excellent. As usual intrepid, but also on this particular trip, our group leader Mohammed made that happen and managed to exeed my expectations. Not only did he make sure we stayed at wonderful accommodations, felt safe, got indepth information about the country, culture and customs, but also did he manage to create and foster a spectacular group dynamic as well as a positive, humorous and familiar atmosphere among us fellow travellers. Thanks a Million Mo;) Furthermore I would especially like to mention that I very much appreciate the many opportunities we had in getting to meet locals and seeing the amazing, authentic and hands-on charity work intrepid is offering to local communities, be it in creating jobs for women as well as people in general at the places we visited in Morocco. I will absolutely recommend this magnificent trip to friends and family! Cheers guys!;)
Review submitted 20 Nov 2023

Stanislav · Traveled November 2023
2 in 1, North and South Morocco in 18 days is just what I would recommend to anyone.
Review submitted 17 Nov 2023

Andre · Traveled November 2023
Our tour leaders Jini abdelouahd and Fatima were incredible and they were very helpful during the trip explaining everything about the Moroccan culture in each step of our trip.
Review submitted 17 Nov 2023

Neil · Traveled November 2023
Very good tour, but a lot of travelling with mainly single night stops.
Review submitted 13 Nov 2023

Hazem · Traveled November 2023
This trip was not upto standard comparing to the North of Morocco. there was alot of driving and very little time to actually enjoy the destinations. The drive was scenic and nice but it was rough and intense. i would have only done the north and do a separate 2-3 days trip on my own for the desert.
Review submitted 16 Nov 2023
South Morocco Discovery
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EUR €640