Experience Morocco through the Expedition Humanitarian lens: a blend of breathtaking landscapes, cultural depth, and meaningful community connection. This 10-day journey invites curious, compassionate travelers to step into the heart of the Sahara through immersive cultural experiences. 

Your adventure begins as you depart for your overnight flight to Casablanca or Marrakech. Direct routes are available from many major U.S. cities. Rest up…Morocco’s magic awaits.

Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your traditional riad, your home for the next several nights. After settling in, enjoy a guided introduction to the city's vibrant medina, where colorful souks, winding alleyways, and centuries of history await around every corner. Depending on arrival times, enjoy free time to wander before gathering together for a rooftop welcome dinner overlooking the city's skyline.

Welcome dinner included
Overnight in Marrakech

Wake up in the heart of Marrakech and begin the day with a guided exploration of the historic medina, discovering hidden courtyards, bustling markets, and artisan workshops. After lunch, visit the stunning Jardin Majorelle, one of Morocco's most iconic gardens, famous for its vibrant blue architecture and peaceful botanical collection.

This evening, roll up your sleeves for an authentic Moroccan cooking class where you'll prepare traditional dishes before enjoying the delicious meal you've created together.

Breakfast, dinner, and cooking class included
Overnight in Marrakech

Escape the city for a full-day adventure into the breathtaking Ourika Valley, nestled within the High Atlas Mountains. Travel through traditional Amazigh villages, lush river valleys, and dramatic mountain scenery before reaching the beautiful waterfalls that make this region one of Morocco's favorite natural escapes. Enjoy time to hike, relax, and soak in the peaceful surroundings before returning to Marrakech for the evening.

Breakfast included
Overnight in Marrakech

Today's journey leads deep into southern Morocco, where every stop offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural traditions. Visit a local women's argan oil cooperative to learn about this treasured Moroccan export before continuing into the High Atlas Mountains for spectacular panoramic views.

Along the way, meet local artisans during an Indigenous carpet weaving demonstration and enjoy lunch with a family preserving generations of traditional textile craftsmanship. Continue through the fragrant Valley of Roses near Kelaat M'Gouna before exploring the fascinating Al Foaud Fossil Museum, showcasing Morocco's prehistoric past.

By evening, arrive in the dramatic Dades Valley, surrounded by striking rock formations and endless desert landscapes.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight in Boumalne Dades

Today the landscapes become even more extraordinary as we journey toward the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Upon arriving in Merzouga, trade four wheels for four legs as camels carry us across rolling sand dunes toward our luxury desert camp. We'll have a traditional homemade lunch with a local Amazigh family.

As the sun sets over the Sahara, settle into camp for an unforgettable evening beneath one of the clearest night skies in the world. Enjoy traditional Moroccan hospitality, music around the fire, and the unforgettable silence of the desert.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp

Experience the Sahara beyond its breathtaking scenery with a day of meaningful cultural connection. Travel by 4x4 across the dunes to share traditional tea with a local nomadic family and learn about life in one of the world's most unique environments.

Continue to discover the region's historic kohl mining traditions before visiting a nearby village, where we'll enjoy lunch and explore opportunities to support the local school and community initiatives.

As evening falls, we'll celebrate Jodi's birthday surrounded by the beauty and magic of the Sahara Desert.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp

Leave the towering dunes behind as we continue west through Morocco's ever-changing desert landscapes toward Zagora. Along the journey, enjoy a scenic picnic lunch while taking in sweeping views of rocky plateaus, palm groves, and ancient caravan routes that once connected North Africa to Timbuktu.

Arrive in Zagora in the evening and settle in for a relaxing night.

Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner included
Overnight in Zagora

This morning we journey through the beautiful Draa Valley, stopping to explore the peaceful Fint Oasis, a lush hidden paradise surrounded by dramatic desert cliffs and traditional villages. Enjoy time to wander this remarkable landscape before continuing to Agdz, a charming oasis town known for its palm groves and kasbahs.

Spend a relaxing evening soaking in the slower pace of southern Morocco.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Overnight in Agdz

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive back to Marrakech, retracing the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco through mountain passes, valleys, and desert vistas. Upon arrival, enjoy free time for any final shopping, café hopping, or simply relaxing before your journey home.

Breakfast included
Overnight in Marrakech

Enjoy one final Moroccan breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

As you depart, you'll take with you far more than photographs. You'll return with meaningful connections, unforgettable experiences, and memories of Morocco's incredible landscapes, generous people, and enduring spirit.

Breakfast included
Airport transfers included