Morocco on your bucket list? Enjoy an 8-day, 7-night  cultural adventure through the South of Morocco. Stay in premium accommodations handpicked by Open Doors Morocco. Travel in a private vehicle with other small group participants. Enjoy a cooking class in the desert. Drive through the Atlas Mountains and through small Berber villages. See how daily life happens in this beautiful country.

Note: This trip needs a minimum of 6 to start. We will let you know mid-November if the trip will go and that it is safe to purchase flights. If the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants, deposits will be refunded.  

Upon arrival, you'll meet your guide and be taken to your riad. Depending on the timing, you may want to get a jump on exploring the city. The official kickoff of the tour is the Welcome Dinner! Here you'll meet fellow participants and get to know your local guide for the week. 

Overnight in a Premium Riad
welcome dinner and breakfast included

You'll have a half day city tour where you'll see various sites inside the medina (see below for examples.) Afterwards, your ODM guide will take you to see other sites that you can't see with the city guide. 

Various Sites to Explore Inside the Medina

Souks (Markets): A maze of narrow streets filled with vibrant markets selling spices, textiles, pottery, leather goods, and more.

Mella (Jewish Quarter): A historic Jewish neighborhood with synagogues, a cemetery, and a unique cultural blend.

Bahia Palace A beautiful 19th-century palace featuring intricate architecture, stunning gardens, and ornate rooms. 

Saadian Tombs Resting place of the Saadian dynasty members, discovered in the early 20th century and showcasing intricate decorations. 

Rahba Kedima Square A market square often referred to as the "Spice Square," offering an array of colorful spices, herbs, and traditional medicines. 

Bab Agnaou One of the main gates of the medina, known for its intricate decorations and historical significance.

Jemaa el-Fnaa Square The bustling heart of the medina, known for its lively (and touristy) atmosphere, street performances, food stalls, and traditional entertainment. Note: For those not interested in highly touristy activities, we recommend avoiding this area at night.

Sites Outside the Medina (visit with the car)

Menara Gardens A picturesque garden featuring a large reflecting pool and a pavilion offering stunning views of the Atlas Mountains.

Jardin Majorelle A vibrant garden designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle, featuring exotic plants, cobalt blue structure, and a Berber Museum. 

Yves Saint Laurent Museum A cultural institution celebrating the fashion designer's legacy through couture pieces, sketches, and personal items.

El Badi Palace A ruined palace that once displayed grandeur, now featuring vast courtyards and the remnants of its former opulence.

Jardin el Harti A public garden with lush greenery, fountains, and walking paths, providing a peaceful escape. 

Overnight in a Premium Riad
breakfast included

Highlights: 

Take photos as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains.

Visit Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah an UNESCO world heritage site.

Arrive in a 16th century village known for its beautiful date palm groves. 

Stay in a beautiful kasbah tucked away among the palm groves and ruins. 

Overnight in a Premium Kasbah
dinner and breakfast included

Highlights: 

Pass through through Nkob, a small village famous for the 45 kasbahs nearby.

Stop for coffee in the town of Tazaraine, where Babel was filmed.

Enter the small town of Rissani, known as the original home of the Alaouite Dynasty, the family of our current king.

Feel small while viewing the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga

Overnight in a Desert Luxury Camp
dinner and breakfast included

Highlights:

Visit a nomad family. 

Enjoy Gnawa music In the Khamlia village.

Learn to make Nomad Pizza. 

Camel trek to a desert luxury camp. (optional)

Overnight in a Desert Luxury Camp

dinner and breakfast included

Highlights: 

Pass through the small city of Arfoud known as the International Capital of Dates.

Enjoy stunning landscapes dotted with Berber villages.

Explore the village of Tinghir known for its crumbling kasbahs and lush oasis.  

Arrive in beautiful Dades Gorges and stay in a beautiful inn. 

Overnight in a Beautiful Inn
dinner and breakfast included

Highlights:

Travel through the Rose Valley and its main village, Kelaat M’Gouna.

Pass through Skoura Valley, a fertile oasis lined with palm groves, olive trees, and the ruins of kasbahs dating back to the 12th century.

Stop at the Telouet Kasbah in the Ounila Valley. 

Photo your way through the Atlas Mountains, crossing the highest peak in North Africa, Tichka, and return back to Marrakech. 

Overnight in a Premium Riad

breakfast included