- Experience the extraordinary variety of Morocco, from the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains
- Discover the grand ksar of Ait Benhaddou – a World Heritage site
- Journey into the Sahara by camel and spend a memorable night under the stars
- Stay in Tighza, a remote Amazigh village that has welcomed our groups for years
- Walk in the magnificent Atlas Mountains, guided by our tour leader
- Explore Marrakech with an expert local guide, visiting the lively souks and more
Marrakech & the Sahara
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Discover Morocco’s incredible variety, from the vast expanse of the desert to the rippling High Atlas Mountains
Experience the grandeur of the Sahara on a journey that takes us from Marrakech and across the High Atlas Mountains. En route, explore the historic ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou, before a camel trek and night under a thousand stars at a camp in the Sahara. On our return to the city, we stop in the remote mountain village of Tighza to enjoy a peaceful walk and authentic hammam. Finally, there is time to explore Marrakech, one of the great cities of the Arabic world.
Highlights
Key Information
- Accommodation: 5 Classic nights (hotels), 2 Simple nights (1 gite, 1 Sahara camp)
- Travel by private minibus and camel
- Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
- Combine this trip with Discover North Morocco & Chefchaouen
- Countries visited: Morocco
What's Included
- All breakfasts and three dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Arrival and departure transfers
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
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Itinerary
Marrakech Marrakech
Adventure starts in Marrakech
Buzzy Marrakech is an invigorating introduction to Morocco. However, today is a relaxing one, a chance for our group to congregate and settle in. If you have time you may want to jump in a taxi to visit Djemaa El Fna, the central square, where you can explore the souks and watch the world pass from a cafe.
Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers at the hotel, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Moroccan welcome over an optional dinner together (which is included for all in 2026).
Want to explore further? Secure pre-tour nights through your sales representative.
Accommodation: Hôtel Palais Al Bahja (or similar)
Across the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou
With time to explore Marrakech at the end of our adventure, we leave the Red City and head into the Atlas Mountains. Our destination for the day is the well-preserved ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. This World Heritage site is one of the most spectacular landmarks in the Atlas and the filming location for several Hollywood movies, including Gladiator (2000). Our route takes us over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the highest in Morocco, and we arrive mid-afternoon.
We then join our tour leader for a tour of the ksar, navigating the maze of alleys as we make our way to a hilltop granary, where we can enjoy views back over the site and to the Atlas Mountains. We then return to our hotel for dinner.
Drive time: Four hours with two stops
Accommodation: Rose du Sable (or similar)
Hike through Todgha Gorge; lunch prepared by a local family
Leaving Ait Benhaddou after breakfast, we travel through Ouarzazate, nicknamed the door to the desert because it used to be a crossing point for African traders on their way to Europe. It is now home to the Atlas Film Studios, the setting for many Hollywood films and Game of Thrones.
We then carry on to Todgha Gorge, a spectacular river canyon with towering limestone walls. Here, our tour leader takes us on a 1hr 30min walk and we enjoy lunch cooked by a food-loving family in their home.
Drive time: 4hr 30min with two stops
Accommodation: Hotel Kasbah Taborihte (or similar)
Camel trek into the Sahara; night at an Amazigh camp
We journey to the largest hot desert on Earth after breakfast. Upon arrival, we explore the dunes and desert landscape on a one-hour camel trek with expert handlers showing us the ropes and guiding our convoy.
The trek ends at our desert camp, where we are sleep on beds in Amazigh-style tents. Surrounded by silence and millions of stars, we can appreciate the immensity of the desert and enjoy dinner in the communal dining tent.
Please note: You need to pack an overnight bag for the Sahara – your remaining luggage stays with the vehicle.
Drive time: 4hr 30min
Accommodation: Yasmina Chebbi camp (full-service camping)
Transfer to Zagora; optional walk in the Draa Valley
We wake in the desert silence. Rise early to climb a nearby dune and catch sunrise from the top, a magical experience. After breakfast, we return to our vehicle and drive to Zagora, a town in the Draa Valley.
After a night in the desert, you might like to relax in the hotel gardens or take a dip in the pool. Later in the afternoon, we can take an optional walk into the valley and around this famous desert outpost.
Drive time: Five hours
Accommodation: Hotel Chez Ali (or similar)
Walk to Tighza in the Atlas Mountains
After breakfast, we travel west through the Draa Valley to join the Ounila Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. We then leave our vehicle for a hike with steep inclines, which takes us through a series of small mountain villages. After about 1hr 30min, we arrive at our gite (a simple inn) in the village of Tighza, where we spend the night.
From the terrace, you can look down into the valley and watch the sun set over the mountains. It is a peaceful retreat and provides the opportunity to meet local villagers and share their way of life.
In the evening, we visit the village hammam, built with money raised by our groups. This is a truly authentic experience. It is very much a traditional hammam and you are likely to get the opportunity to mix with the villagers, which further adds to the experience. Please don’t expect a spa treatment. A standard treatment is included, but you need to purchase a scrubber and soap for 20 Moroccan dirham (US$2) and pay a customary tip of 20 dirham. We return to the gite for our dinner in the mountains.
Drive time: 4hr 30min to 5hr
Accommodation: Tighza gite
Explore Marrakech: Djemaa el Fna, Bahia Palace and souks
We leave the gite after breakfast, making the scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech, with some stunning scenery along the way.
In the afternoon, we have a walking tour to see the spectacular sites of Marrakech. Our city guide leads us to the Bahia Palace, we see the outside of the Koutoubia, the largest mosque in Marrakech, and continue through the labyrinthine of souks where you can barter for souvenirs.
We can then have dinner together in a restaurant overlooking the square. Alternatively, you may prefer to head off on your own today and take a calèche (horse-drawn carriage) to Yves St Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens.
Drive time: Four hours
Accommodation: Hôtel Palais Al Bahja (or similar)
Adventure ends in Marrakech
Our journey comes to an end after breakfast. Hop into your free transfer to Marrakech Airport to catch your flight. If you’d like to extend your adventure, take a free transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca and join our Discover North Morocco and Chefchaouen trip – speak to your sales representative to book.
Hotels, mountain 'gite' and Sahara camp
On this Moroccan adventure, we spend five nights in hotels, one night in a gite and one night in a Sahara camp. The normal accommodations used are on the day-to-day itinerary.
However, the highlight for many is our night in the Sahara, where we can stargaze and spot shooting stars. Distractions are few, which allows everyone to share, what is for many, a bucket-list experience.
We also spend one night in a mountain gite, the name for modest rural accommodation (like a refuge or hostel) in Morocco. Here, we receive a lovely welcome from our hosts, who bring us tea as we sit on the terrace taking in countryside views. Our rooms are basic and sparse, and you could be sharing with other group members depending on room availability; however, the spectacular location and chance to spend a night in a traditional village is reason enough to visit.
Worth knowing
- There are shared bathroom facilities at the Sahara camp and mountain gite.
- Single supplement not available in the desert camp or mountain gite.
Reviews
Add your own reviewMagic In Action — A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Morocco
I’ve traveled far and wide, Morocco being my 58th country. But this trip wasn’t just travel – it was transformation, standing apart as one of the most enriching, moving, and unforgettable adventures of my life.
From the sweeping dunes of the Sahara to the winding alleys of the ancient Medina and the energy of Marrakesh, the poetic beauty of the Atlas Mountains, and the Kasbahs, villages, markets, homes — each day was filled with wonder, beauty, and genuine connection—with the land, its people, and with myself.
As someone who prefers traveling spontaneously and on my own, rather than in coordinated groups, two friends and I decided to try it this time, and joined strangers on this organized trip.
A huge part of what elevated this journey well beyond expectations was our extraordinary guide, Mohamed. His deep knowledge, thoughtful storytelling, and sincere care brought the history, culture, nature, and spirit of Morocco to life in unforgettable ways. He didn’t just show us Morocco—he shared it with us. With his passion, and genuine kindness, he didn’t just lead us—he welcomed us into his culture with warmth and generosity. From shared laughters to heartfelt stories, he made Morocco come alive in ways no brochure or solo travel ever could. The experience was poetry for all senses.
Equally important was our driver, Abdoul, whose calm, confident presence made every journey feel completely safe, no matter how winding the road or how chaos-like the road. His skill behind the wheel allowed us to trust, relax, and truly take in the shifting landscapes.
The itinerary struck a perfect balance between adventure and rest, busy and quiet, and the thoughtfully selected accommodations—including the magical desert camp and the rustic charm gite —created an atmosphere of authenticity and comfort. And the food! Every meal was a sensory delight, and I found myself not just tasting Moroccan food and tea but truly savoring it as a cultural expression. Oh, and I will never forget surrendering to the traditional —non-touristy — hammam with the local ladies in Thigza at 6400ft altitude. I felt cleansed not just on my skin, but deep scrubbed from years of inner hurts.
And the most beautiful part of this trip? The unexpected connections—with locals and with moments of quiet awe. This was more than a vacation. It was a passage into wonder. I have returned transformed and with a yearning to return.
I’m deeply grateful to Mohamed and Abdoul, and to all the people along the way, who welcomed us, shared their homes, shared their knowledge, and the love of their country, for taking us far beyond the surface.
If you’re looking not just to see Morocco, but to feel it, live it, and carry it home in your soul, I can’t recommend this journey with Exodus highly enough.
Most Inspirational Moment
Experiencing the Sahara brought tears into my eyes - starting with the arrival and the incredible experience of the silence and scale of the dunes. But also connecting with the locals during this journey was deeply meaningful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Extraordinary!!! He was hugely responsible for how we experienced the country and learned about the culture, nature, cuisine, and spirit of it. Please see above.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book your flight and trip!
Excellent trip
Food wasn’t amazing but other than that, everything was great. Amazing scenery and culture, friendly people, and no doubt you’ll have amazing people sharing the trip with you.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably the Sahara Desert, with the scenery, sunsets, sunrises, camel ride, stargazing, music and seeing big beetles leaving tracks across the sand dunes. Also the Gite (and Hammam) in the Atlas Mountains, and the storks at Ait Ben Haddou.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, probably the best I’ve had so far.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it! Don’t expect comfort, but it’s amazing trip you’ll never forget.
Stunning
The tour was absolutely amazing. Marrakesh was intriguing and beautiful, the mountain views during the drive to Ait Benhaddou were breath-taking, the Sahara and the camel ride were amazing and the Tighza location extremely picturesque. The whole trip was fabulous!
Most Inspirational Moment
Everything
Thoughts on Group Leader
Said was great; he was very polite, knowledgeable and helpful. He did a great job keeping an eye on us and I felt safe with him the whole time. It felt he knew before we knew it when we needed a break from driving, a toilet stop or some refreshments. Thank you, he made it an amazing trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is an amazing tour.
A magical experience enhanced by a great group and leader
What a beautiful, welcoming country. There were so many magical moments on this trip – taking a camel into the Sahara, watching shooting stars from our desert camp, walking through the mountains – that it’s hard to pick out a favourite. What I do know is that the experience was enhanced by a lovely group and a knowledgeable, friendly guide. I felt like I really got under the skin of Morocco and saw much more than I would have done solo.
Great Variety and Amazing Locations
From busy Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert, this trip covers three very distinct areas of Morocco, all well worth visiting! Marrakech old town – beautiful and plenty of opportunities to haggle for bargains and immerse yourself in local life. Ait Benhaddou was great, and the Berber camp – fantastic. Good facilities even in the desert, lovely home-cooked food (and fresh watermelon) and the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a warm night. Tijhza is a great experience, it’s an authentic Berber mountain village where you can get a sense of how Moroccans live. We had a lovely group and great guide and really bonded over the week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Standing at the top of a dune near our Berber camp in the Sahara desert, feeling like you're miles from civilisation!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hamid was a great guy, good company and clearly passionate about his country. He was very knowledgeable and was able to take us to some interesting extra sites to break up the drives, such as an Islamic library and a kasbah in Zagora.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light for the camel ride to camp and take plenty of water. A good water bottle is a must in general, Hamid was excellent at keeping ours' filled up with cold water. There's an early start for the optional walk in Tijhza, but we found it well worth it!
Amazing
This was an excellent good value tour. The guide was brilliant and the trip was varied, well planned and brilliantly executed. I loved every minute.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Sahara - what magical experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hamid was outstanding - knowledgeable, attentive, thoughtful, caring and very funny! I cannot fault him at all.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You don't necessarily need hiking boots...I took them but didn't use them. Accommodation is basic but still great. Respect their culture and cover up. A little bit of shoulder on show is no big deal, but do cover knees etc...it was actually helpful in such high heat to be covered. Take a really good water bottle you can clip to a belt or bag. We didn't need water purification tablets. Throw yourself into it all as Morocco is very special and the people are wonderful.
Marrakech and the Sahara
At 72 l was a bit worried if l would be a stumbling block with the other travelers. None of it. lt was the most amazing trip l’ve ever had. We were looked after from the word go and l never felt the odd one out. lf l did have a hic cup, my friends would help me. They called me the tough old bird!!!
Most Inspirational Moment
The camel ride in the Sahara. When we got to our destination we all decided to sleep under the stars. AMAZING !!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. No other words.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to enjoy
Camels, souks and tagine!
The holiday was fantastic from start to finish. We started from Marrakech and headed to Ait Ben Haddou, a fantastic historic city used as the backdrop to loads of famous films. The following day we picked up our camels and headed out into the Sahara dessert, staying in a bedouin camp. This was the highlight of the trip, the camels were placid and, although the rocking motion takes a little getting used to, it was a generally comfortable ride.
This was followed by a night in a gite up in a village in the mountains, the Hamaam was a great bonding experience and the village women were really friendly.
Marrakech itself was interesting and steeped in history. The tombs and palace buildings were beautiful and the souks were vibrant and fun for trying to grab a bargain!
The food throughout was excellent, although it is slightly repetitive. Tagine is on most menus, the meat was always lovely and tender with an array of veg. Other favourite was the chicken pastilla. Whoever combined shredded chicken and almonds with filo pastry, icing sugar and cinnamon is a genius!
The trip had variety in its hotels and stops. Sometimes it felt like we were on the minibus for agaes, but the destinations were always worth it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Sharing a Hamaam with 10 women I'd only met 2 days previously. I'm usually very self concious, but it was a great and funny bonding experience for the group. The camel ride was amazing, the peace in the desert and the shapes created by the winds in the dunes are hynotic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Abdellah was a great leader, he was informative with a good sense of humour. He was well organised and always happy to help answer questions.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We didn't need the water purification tablets recommended as there was plenty of bottled water. Take your good walking shoes, not just your sandals. Don't pick this trip if you like a drink every night, alcohol is largely unavailable. But mint tea and fruit juices are great!
Great intro to Morocco
This trip was a great way to see varied parts of Morocco, from city life in Marrakesh to the desert and up to the High Atlas Mountains, where there was a good amount of snow. This meant that there was quite a lot of time spent on the minibus, but there was some impressive terrain to see. In February, the nights and mornings were cold and dramatically different to the temperature in the mid-late afternoon. There were local crafts to visit (rug making, pottery, argan oil production, spice and incense stores) with retail opportunities, the camel ride into the desert, the steam baths and some down time. I really enjoyed the week, and if this is your first visit to an Arabic country, it’s a tough call between Morocco and Jordan, as the latter has the Lost City of Petra, a great sight / site, which Morocco doesn’t have.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit into the High Atlas Mountains... or maybe the camel ride into the desert... or the souk in Marrakech...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rashid was very friendly and helpful. He looked after us and gave us a lot of information about Morocco and where we were visiting.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If visiting in the winter, make sure you have clothes for hot & cold weather.
Too much shopping.
The only reason this trip did not receive a rating of poor is sure to the fact of the our guide Rashide. The were good points for example the camel ride and the desert as week as the time in Marrakech. However there didn’t seem much time for anything else, we always seemed to be running late. There was far too much time travelling and most of the stops we made were to places where we were expected to buy something. It would have been nice to have the opportunity to explore more of the sites. The driver was not very safe he seemed to drive far too fast and swing us around a lot which caused our belongings fly all around the bus. In the Atlas mountains we were involved in a car accident which was a frightening experience that lucky didn’t involve any injuries to anybody. Accidents do happen but in this case, as previously stated the driver did not seem to be driving with due care and attention . The hamman in the mountains was posponed until the next day and then cancelled which ment that some of us missed out on the walk. Overall this trip did not live up to expectations and was a disappoint ment. There were some good point, the group was lovely as was the guide, but too much time was spent in the bus with few stops to see the sights.
Most Inspirational Moment
The desert
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
No.
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Rebecca for taking the time to review her holiday, although we were concerned to read that her group experienced an accident, and that some other aspets of the trip were disappointing. We would like to assure Rebecca that all Exodus drivers hold the appropriate licences to carry passengers, and Rachid, the tour leader on this trip who has many years of experience, has explained that on this trip he did not consider the driving to be irresponsible. The accident was very minor, involving a local taxi, and fortunately was quickly resolved with no injuries or damage to either vehicle. We appreciate that some of the roads on this tour, especially in the mountains, are steep and windy, and are sorry for any distress experienced.
We are sorry for any disappointment caused by the cancellation of the hammam; this activity is offered in a remote village, and unfortunately at the time of the group’s visit there was not sufficient firewood available to provide this, although we understand that an alternative hammam was available upon the group’s return to Marrakech.
We regret that it was felt too much time was spent shopping. Generally speaking, the most convenient locations to stop in Morocco with suitable facilities will often have shopping areas. We find that many of our clients enjoy having the opportunity to browse and purchase souvenirs and local handicrafts, should they wish, but would like to assure Rebecca that people are of course under no obligation to do so.
We were pleased to read that Rebecca enjoyed other parts of the holiday, such as the camel riding and time spent in Marrakech. Tom Harari – Senior Product Manager
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