Home / Areas of Study / Southern Morocco: Culture and Humanities, 8 Day Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Transfer to Marrakech (Approx 4,5h)
Lunch Break
Check-In, Relax & Refresh
Free Afternoon
Farewell Group Dinner & Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Marrakech, Morocco for Home