4-Day Morocco Student Discovery
Marrakech · Dades · Merzouga · Todra · Marrakech
Three days can feel rushed. With four, you get a full free day in the desert: sandboarding, tea with a nomad family, and live Gnawa music in Khamlia.
Day by day
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Day 1
Marrakech to the Dades Valley
Cross the High Atlas, walk through Aït-Ben-Haddou, and stop in Skoura. Night in a hotel in the Dades Valley.
About 7 hours on the road, with stops -
Day 2
Todra Gorge to the Merzouga dunes
Walk in the Todra Gorge, then drive to Merzouga. Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Night in camp.
About 5 hours on the road -
Day 3
A full day in the desert
Try sandboarding on the dunes. Visit a nomad family for tea. In the village of Khamlia, listen to Gnawa music. Back to camp for a second night by the fire.
Short drives by 4x4 -
Day 4
Back to Marrakech
Sunrise on the dunes, then the drive back through the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate.
About 10 hours on the road, with stops
What's included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
- English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- 1 night in a hotel with dinner and breakfast
- 2 nights in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride, sandboards and 4x4 day
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Local guides at the sites (optional)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions about this trip
Is sandboarding hard?
No. Most students try it sitting down first. Our team shows you how.
Can we add a night in Fes?
Yes. We can end the trip in Fes instead of Marrakech.
