Morocco: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains & Sahara - 1 - 8 November 2027* dates to be confirmed.
Join us for an unforgettable 7-night adventure through Morocco, exploring the vibrant streets of Marrakech, the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert.
Total cost £1200.00 dependent on numbers. Deposit of £300 is due by 15 January 2027. Two further payments of £450 due in March and May 2027. All payments are NON REFUNDABLE.
Price includes return flights from Gatwick to Menara airport, all accommodation on half board basis. 15kg luggage per person. Students will need to make their own travel arrangements to and from Gatwick airport.
Students should ensure that there is at least six months validity on their passports from the start date of the trip. Travel insurance is included but students are strongly advised to take out their own insurance for personal items such as cameras.
Detailed Description
Our journey begins in Marrakech, where we will explore the historic city before travelling into the High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, we will stop for breathtaking landscape photography and experiences of rural Berber life.
From the mountains, we travel south through the spectacular Draa River Valley towards the Sahara. We will visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, explore the historic Ksar Tamnougalt and travel by 4x4 towards Mhamid Ghizlane and Tamagroute, including a visit to its traditional potters' village.
We will then take an unforgettable camel ride into the Sahara Desert, where we will spend the night at a Bedouin camp beneath the desert sky.
Returning towards Marrakech, we will spend time exploring Imlil and the surrounding mountain villages, including a walk to Douar Armed, before finishing the trip back in Marrakech with a visit to the modern city and the Menara Garden.
Throughout the journey, there will be extensive opportunities for photography — from dramatic mountain and desert landscapes to architecture, street life, traditional crafts and portraits of the communities we encounter.
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Terms and conditions
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