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Harvest in the Middle Atlas

Sahara caravan trail — Marrakesh, mountains & desert

9 days from $6,695pp
Harvest in the Middle Atlas
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Tour highlights

  • Embark on a 'tasting trail' through vibrant Marrakesh, discovering the country's delicious cuisine.

  • Spend a night in a luxury tented camp in the Sahara Desert.

  • Hike through the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and meet a local Amazigh family.

  • Visit Aït Benhaddou, an iconic ksar town used as a location in many Hollywood films.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival, you'll be met by a private car and taken to Hassan II Mosque, where you will meet your guide for a visit before continuing to Marrakesh.

    • Marrakesh souq
      Marrakesh souq
    • Woman outside the Hassan II mosque. Casablanca, Morocco
      Woman outside the Hassan II mosque. Casablanca, Morocco
    • Spices in the medina, Marrakesh
      Spices in the medina, Marrakesh

  • This morning, you'll take a privately guided tour of the city's historical highlights. Late this afternoon embark on a tasting trail through Marrakesh with your private guide, sampling some of the country's delicious cuisine from stalls and restaurants.

    • Orange seller in Marrakesh, Morocco
      Orange seller in Marrakesh, Morocco
    • Souqs of Marrakesh
      Souqs of Marrakesh
    • Dried fruit and nut stand
      Dried fruit and nut stand

  • Today embark on a cookery course at La Maison Arabe.

    • Traditional tajine, Morocco
      Traditional tajine, Morocco
    • Traditional Moroccan cooking
      Traditional Moroccan cooking
    • Cookery course at La Maison Arabe, Marrakesh
      Cookery course at La Maison Arabe, Marrakesh

  • Leave Marrakesh today for Skoura, via Telouet and the iconic ksar town Aït Benhaddou.

    • Large kasbah in Skoura's palm grove
      Large kasbah in Skoura's palm grove
    • Skoura, Morocco
      Skoura, Morocco
    • Skoura, Morocco
      Skoura, Morocco

  • Journey with your private driver to the Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert today, staying in a luxury desert camp overnight. Watching the sunset over the dunes and gazing at the unbroken starscape panorama will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your trip.

    • Sahara Desert, The Erg Chebbi
      Sahara Desert, The Erg Chebbi
    • The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
      The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
    • The Erg Chebbi, Morocco
      The Erg Chebbi, Morocco

  • Leave the desert and continue to Ouarzazate via the spectacular scenery of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge.

    • Old Kasbah in the South of Morocco
      Old Kasbah in the South of Morocco
    • Ouarzazate, Morocco
      Ouarzazate, Morocco
    • Small village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco
      Small village, near Ouarzazate, Morocco

  • Today you'll be driven to the High Atlas Mountains.

    • Errachidia Oasis, High Atlas Mountains
      Errachidia Oasis, High Atlas Mountains
    • The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
      The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
    • The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
      The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco

  • This morning embark on a hike through the Ouirgane Valley with your private guide, visiting a Berber family on the way. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel in the foothills of the mountains.

    • Ouirgane Valley, Morocco
      Ouirgane Valley, Morocco
    • Berber village in the High Atlas Mountains
      Berber village in the High Atlas Mountains
    • Goats in Argan Trees, The High Atlas Mountains
      Goats in Argan Trees, The High Atlas Mountains

  • Your private driver will return you to Casablanca today, in time for your onward flight.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Casablanca
 
Marrakesh
 
Skoura
 
The Erg Chebbi
 
Ouarzazate
 
The Atlas Mountains
 

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