Southern Morocco: Culture and Humanities, 8 Day Itinerary

Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Dades
Duration: 8 days
Area of Study: Culture

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Program Includes

  • 7 Nights of Accommodation
  • All Ground Transportation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Full Time Local Guide
  • 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
  • Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
  • Tips & Gratuities

Program Highlights

  • Medina Tour
  • Historical & Cultural Tour of Ouarzazate
  • Service Learning Activity
  • Activity: Camel Ride
  • Activity: Walk around Todra Gorge

Program Itinerary

day 1 / DEPARTURE

Depart Home for Marrakech, Morocco

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, nearby
pharmacies, markets, ATMs, health, safety and what to do in case of an emergency. etc.

Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu
options to cater all diets.

day 2 / MARRAKECH

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Activity: Historical & Cultural Tour - Jemaa el-Fna Square, Mellah (Jewish quarter), Medina
(labyrinthine alleyways of the old town), Souks (Marketplace, Artisans), Koutoubia mosque,
Bahia Palace, Kasbah and more...

Lunch Break

Program Orientation: an in-depth cultural orientation will be provided.

day 3 / MARRAKECH - OUARZAZATE

Breakfast & Day Briefing

SPECIFIC PROGRAM ACTIVITY

Departure to Ouarzazate: (Aprox 2.5h)

Lunch Break

Activity: Historical & Cultural Tour of Ouarzazate – This ancient caravan stop between the
Sahara Dessert and the main Moroccan cities is today the Hollywood setting for classics such as
Lawrence of Arabia or Gladiator.

day 4 / OUARZAZATE - MERZOUGA

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Transfer to Merzouga (Approx 5,5h)

Lunch Break

Check-In, Relax & Refresh in a Kasbah

Service Learning Activity - Learn all about the Khettaras (oasis irrigation water system) and
help the families clean these waters coming from dunes

day 5 / MERZOUGA

Breakfast & Day Briefing

SPECIFIC PROGRAM ACTIVITY

Lunch Break

Activity: Camel Ride - Get ready for an enjoyable camel ride and to enjoy the sunset over the
dunes.

Group Dinner with Local Berbers - Savor your dinner under the stars in the desert, while
listening to the nomad Berber music, and spend the night in the glamping style nomad yurts.

day 6 / MERZOUGA – DADES

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Transfer to Dades (Approx 3h)

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Activity: Walking around Todra Gorge - Enjoy the marvelous views of the canyons

Group Reflection

day 7 / DADES - MARRAKECH

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Transfer to Marrakech (Approx 4,5h)

Lunch Break

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Free Afternoon

Farewell Group Dinner & Program Closing

day 8 / RETURN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Airport Transfer

Depart Marrakech, Morocco for Home

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