Morocco – Marrakesh, Sahara Desert & Essaouira - November 2024 - December 2025

From £2198pp
8 Nights
Solo
Worldwide

Highlights:

Explore ancient merchant routes, kasbahs, and botanical gardens while enjoying mint tea with fellow solo travelers. Visit UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, and the Draa Valley. Discover Tamegrout’s library and pottery, explore Marrakesh’s medina, and visit Essaouira for its coastal charm and art scene. 

Traverse ancient merchant routes, ramble around traditional kasbahs, and drink mint tea in the heart of botanical gardens alongside fellow solo travellers.

Follow in the footsteps of Berber tribes along the ancient merchant routes, from the shadows of the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Begin your adventure with a visit to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a backdrop for numerous films and TV series. In the company of like-minded explorers, wander within the mudbrick walls and amongst the alleys of this historic village. Your journey continues to Ouarzazate, known as the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’. En route to Zagora, pause in Agdz, a serene palm oasis nestled amidst the arid desert. Upon reaching Zagora, immerse yourself in its unique architecture and venture into the Draa Valley, where ancient kasbahs and palm groves adorn the landscape.

Next on your itinerary is Tamegrout, a nearby village renowned for its Quranic library, one of Morocco's oldest, and its traditional pottery craftsmanship. Savour a homemade lunch of local dishes, and as the sun sets, embark on an exhilarating 4WD adventure across the Sahara Dunes. Spend time in the ‘Red City’, Marrakesh, discovering its medina, bustling souks, opulent palaces and intricate mosques during a guided tour. Embrace leisurely moments to further explore Marrakesh at your own pace, perhaps visiting the Saadian Tombs, Jardin Majorelle, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Finally, venture to the port city of Essaouira, where you'll be enthralled by its coastal charm, thriving art scene, and history of argan oil production.

Price Includes:

  • Eight nights’ accommodation in Marrakesh (3 nights), Ouarzazate (1), Zagora (2), and Essaouira (2)
  • Eight breakfasts, one lunch and eight dinners, including a welcome drink and dinner and a farewell dinner
  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou and Taourir
  • Visit to Agdz and guided walk through the Draa Valley
  • Tour of Zagora, visit to Tamegrout, and a 4WD drive in the Sahara to Oulad Driss
  • Tour of Marrakesh
  • Return flights to Marrakesh
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel throughout
  • Fully escorted by friendly, experienced tour managers
  • During December, an astronomer will be present for the Geminids meteor shower

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From £2198pp
8 Nights
Solo
Worldwide

Highlights:

Explore ancient merchant routes, kasbahs, and botanical gardens while enjoying mint tea with fellow solo travelers. Visit UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, and the Draa Valley. Discover Tamegrout’s library and pottery, explore Marrakesh’s medina, and visit Essaouira for its coastal charm and art scene. 

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