Marrakech, Sahara & Surf - 11 days

Imagine camel trekking and surfing on the same holiday…well you can on this action packed adventure holiday! Just a few hours travel from Europe, Morocco is a culture and many worlds away and a perfect setting for a Xmas adventure holiday! On this hotel based tour you’ll experience the Gorge du Dades, Todra Gorge with it's 300m high gorge walls, camel trekking and overnight in a Berber camp in the Sahara, a visit to Ait Benhaddou's famous Kasbah and a tour of Marrakech. All this topped off with a surf trip to the Atlantic coast as well!!

The land price is 'all inclusive'.

Day 1: Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco! You arrive in Marrakech and, after a short transfer from the airport, spend the first night in a hotel in the centre of town and meet your fellow travellers at a pre-departure meeting at 6:00pm. (Dinner and overnight - Marrakech)

Day 2 : Gorge du dades

Leaving Marrakech, we venture through the Gorges du Dades, a stunning valley which extends from the High Atlas to the Jebel Saghrou range in the south. Berbers built many kasbahs in the vicinity of gorges for defence purposes and these, combined with the area’s natural beauty make this a fitting start to your adventure. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight - Gorge du Dades)

Day 3: Todra Gorge

Discover the charm of Todra as you explore the Gorge, from its plunging depths to its 1000 foot high cliffs. Witness its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. Feeling lazy? No problem - just chill out for the day! (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight - Todra Gorge)

Day 4: Sahara Desert - Berber Camp

Crossing the Jebel Saghrou, we head down to Erg Chebbi where sand dunes signify the start of the mighty Sahara Desert. We leave our vehicle and take a camel trek into the desert to a Berber camp, enjoying local food and a night under the Saharan stars. To seal this as an experience of a life time, why not surf the Sahara Desert and try Dune Boarding!

Day 5: Ouarzazate

We leave the Sahara Desert and continue the adventure through the Draa Valley along the route of 1000 Kasbahs, a beautiful landscape. We continue on to Ouarzazate, which African traders once used on their journeys up to Europe. Its appeal is best conveyed by the fact that it has been used as a film set so many times - Alexander the Great, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Living Daylights. We leave the Sahara Desert and continue the adventure through the Draa Valley along the route of 1000 Kasbahs, a beautiful landscape. We continue on to Ouarzazate, which African traders once used on their journeys up to Europe. Its appeal is best conveyed by the fact that it has been used as a film set so many times - Alexander the Great, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Living Daylights. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight - Ouarzazate)

Day 6: Aït Benhaddou

On a hill along the Ouarzazate River we find Aït Benhaddou, a ‘fortified city', situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara Desert and Marrakech. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it boasts great examples of kasbahs some of which remain inhabited. This site too has been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. We then travel over the High Atlas mountains on our way to Marrakech. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight - Marrakech)

Days 7: Marrakech

Glowing red, like a welcoming campfire, against the snow capped High Atlas Mountains, the very name Marrakech conjures up images of a mysterious, distant city, of magic carpets and snake charmers and frankincense and myrrh brought in by camel trains. You can explore the medina with its rose-coloured walls and tangle of winding streets and bustling souks. The focal point is the central square, the Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place, full of colour, spicy aromas and traders. It is best seen in the evening when overflowing with food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and henna artists – a great place to practice your bargaining skills! Towering over all this is the Koutoubia mosque, the tallest building in the city, and a reminder of the importance of Islam to the lives of the city's residents. Try a traditional hamman, a steam bath followed by an exfoliating massage - its the ideal end to the day as your adventure holiday comes to an end. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight - Marrakech)

Day 8: Taghazoute

The adventure continues this morning as we drive south to the Souss Valley and the Agadir coast, stopping en route for lunch. Your base for the next two nights will be the small fishing village of Taghazoute. The laid back atmosphere, beautiful beach and traditional charm of Taghazoute, has made it popular with hippies since the 60’s and surfers soon discovered its world class point breaks, making it the surfing Mecca it is today. After checking into our surf accommodation, spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps heading to the beach or exploring Taghazoute.

(Lunch, dinner & overnight – Taghazoute)

Day 9: Surfs Up!

This morning it's time to put on our wetsuits and head to the beach for a morning of surf coaching and riding the waves! Enjoy a free afternoon relaxing on the beach and topping up your tan, or choose from our exciting optional activities - continue perfecting your surfing skills with more coaching or horse trek along the beautiful Moroccan coastline.

(Lunch, dinner & overnight – Taghazoute)

Day 10: Marrakech

This morning is free for you to spend at your leisure or the final opportunity to try one of the optional activities. We have lunch in Taghazoute before heading back to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, stopping en route for dinner.

(Lunch, dinner & overnight – Marrakech)

Day 11: Marrakech

The adventure holiday finishes after breakfast.

Optional activities - (see tour dossier for full details)

●Rock climbing - (Todra Gorge)

●Quad biking – (Ouazazate)

●Horse riding - (Taghazoute)

●Hamman – (Marrakech)

Nomadic Expeditions ltd is an independent tour operator offering adventure holidays in Morocco. We provide a variety of exciting itineraries including hotel, trekking, overland, surf&ski and xmas/new year holidays.

With over a decade of operating experience, the company has worked throughout West and North Africa for individual clients, other tour operators as well as charities and schools.

The company was founded on a family led approach by Mark Stallwood and Diana Codrington and has established its place in the industry as a reliable provider of good value adventure holiday's in Morocco.

On our tours, we aim to capture the magic and mystery of this awe inspiring country whether it be the quiet vastness of the Sahara Desert or the colorful hustle and bustle of Marrakech. come and join us on a Moroccan adventure!!