Journeys: Morocco Highlights

The journey continues to Merzouga, where a 4x4 excursion into the Sahara includes a visit to the village of Khamliya and mint tea with nomads. Dades Gorge offers a brief walk amid towering cliffs, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou showcases ancient kasbah architecture. Marrakech’s bustling medina, spice shops, and a cooking class bring the sights and flavours of Morocco’s cultural heart to life.

Travel between destinations happens mostly by minivan or 4x4, and the accommodation is comfortable local hotels with some climbs and quirky practicality expected. The itinerary’s noted brisk pace means early starts and less free time, but covers a wide variety of settings and moods within just over a week.

New to Morocco? Our Morocco guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.