Nomadic tent, Sahara Desert Tannery, Fez
DAY 9 • Sahara Desert walk & camel ride • Farm visit • Khamlia
Choose to rise before dawn to watch the sunrise in the Saharan dunes followed by a guided walk. Later, explore the desert on the back of a camel( weather permitting). Then, journey by 4x4 vehicle to a local farm, followed by a visit to the remote village of Khamlia for a lively Gnawa musical performance. Later, enjoy a cup of tea with nomadic women, and learn about Islam from our Trip Experience Leader.
Meals: B, L, D | Private tented camp
DAY 10 • Ouarzazate • Berber museum Set off for the oasis town of Ouarzazate, making a stop in Tinejdad to take a walk inside one of the ancient fortified ksars( walled cities). We’ ll also visit a Berber museum before arriving in Ouarzazate.
Meals: B, L, D | Hotel Dar Kamar or similar
DAY 11 • A Day in the Life of Asfalou village • Imik Simik Women’ s Association • Ouarzazate
Experience A Day in the Life of Asfalou village where you’ ll sit for tea with the family of a local brick maker. Then, visit the Grand Circle
Foundation-supported Imik Simik Women’ s Association, where we’ ll meet some local women who are learning new skills to improve their lives.
Meals: B, L, D | Hotel Dar Kamar or similar
DAY 12 • Cross High Atlas Mountains • Marrakesh • Djemaa El Fna
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh. Along the way, pause high above narrow green valleys to take in sweeping views. Once we arrive in Marrakesh, we’ ll check into our riad. Tonight, walk to Djemaa El Fna to sample food from the street stalls.
Meals: B, L | Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 13 • Marrakesh • Horse-drawn calèche ride Explore Marrakesh on foot, stopping at the Koutoubia minaret, the Moorish spice market, the opulent Bahia Palace, and the famous medina. Later, you may choose to join your Trip Experience Leader to see a demonstration of Berber weaving. Afterwards, ride through Marrakesh in a traditional horsedrawn calèche.
Meals: B, D | Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 14 • Marrakesh • Optional tours • Controversial Topic: Feminist youth activism
Discover Marrakesh from above on our optional Marrakesh Hot-Air Balloon Ride, or join our optional Marrakesh Museums tour. This evening, a local young woman will lead a conversation about a Controversial Topic: the personal choices of young Moroccan women while adhering to social norms.
Meals: B, D | Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 15 • Casablanca & Hassan II Mosque Upon arrival in Casablanca, visit the Hassan II Mosque followed by a discovery walk through the city center. Then, enjoy lunch at the Women’ s Solidarity Association. Travelers taking our The Atlantic Coast: Artistic Essaouira & Casablanca post-trip extension will depart for Essaouira after breakfast.
Meals: B, L | Radisson Blu Hotel Casablanca or similar
DAY 16 • Return to U. S. Head to the airport after breakfast for your flight to the U. S.
Meals: B
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30 Morocco Sahara Odyssey