9D8N NatGeo Family Journeys: Morocco Ancient Souks to the Sahara (DCKNF) ⚠ Minimum 2 adult(s) per departure
9D8N NatGeo Family Journeys: Morocco Ancient Souks to the Sahara (DCKNF)
⚠ Minimum 2 adult(s) per departure
National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures is a new line of trips for adventure-loving families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together. These itineraries are specially designed so travellers ages seven and up can explore a destination’s rich and diverse characteristics. Each itinerary features unique, interactive activities inspired by National Geographic's expertise in photography and storytelling, wildlife, culture, history, and geography to encourage kids and adults alike to connect with the world around them. Families will enjoy enlightening experiences, the freedom to explore, quality time together—and they’ll return home with a renewed sense of wonder.
Tour Deal
Travel Period: from March 19, 2022 till December 23, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Discover the magic of Morocco on a journey that takes you from bustling markets to soaring desert dunes.~ Meet enchanting musicians and storytellers steeped in Amazigh (also known as Berber) heritage
~ Try your hand at cooking up colourful local dishes.
~ Hike past stunning rock formations, climb windswept sands, and uncover ancient secrets in green oases and grand palaces.
What To Expect
Explore a maze of narrow alleys in the walled village of Aït Ben Haddou, learn to cook traditional Moroccan tagine, discover a sea of sand on an expedition into the Sahara, enter a world of color in the medina of Marrakech, experience Morocco’s rich Amazigh (Berber) heritage.-
Day 1: Arrive Marrakech
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
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Day 2: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
Discover the sets of blockbusters from years past at Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world. Get behind-the-scenes access to the sets and props used in the making of films like Star Wars (1977) and Gladiator (2000) which were filmed here. Wander past jetplanes, through a colosseum, and into a tomb as your guide reveals the scenes that they were used in and how they were built.
: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3: Ouarzazate - Merzouga
Today, travel between jagged peaks and palm oases toward the desert town of Merzouga. Settle into our hotel near the incredible Erg Chebbi, a sweeping sea of dunes formed by wind-blown sand. As the sun sets, savour a traditional Amazigh dinner, then spread a blanket on the sand for an evening of desert stargazing.
: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4: Merzouga
View the golden dunes of the Sahara desert on a 4x4 excursion. Drive around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and take in the view of the seemingly endless sea of sand. Watch the dunes as the colours creep across the landscape and look out for the kohl mine en route to the village of Khamlia. Here you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of Gnaoua music in the Sahara. Enjoy a performance by these talented artists. Depart back through the desert region and visit local Amazigh living in the area, learning about their way of life and sharing in some mint tea in one of the homes.Return to the hotel for free time to cool off in the pool, or opt to explore the desert in style, riding a camel across the sands as ancient travelers once did. Enjoy a tasty Amazigh dinner, then gather around a glowing bonfire for a storytelling session.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Merzouga - Dades Gorge
Venture into the rugged landscape of the Dades Gorge, a dramatic and colourful valley carved by the waters of the Dades River. Visit a local village for lunch and enjoy a special dish—traditional Amazigh pizza! Wind through the valley on a guided walk as you learn about the amazing geology behind the weird and wonderful rock formations of the Gorge. This evening, enjoy free time to relax at the hotel.
: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6: Dades Gorge - Ait Ben Haddou
Drive through the Ounila Valley to the ancient fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site where clay houses crowd together in a traditional ksar behind defensive walls. Explore alleyways twisting between historic structures, and stand guard atop the clay brick ramparts, taking in views of the green oasis around this imposing fort. Entertain your taste buds at a hands-on tagine cooking class, followed by a delicious dinner.
: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Journey through the mountains to Marrakech, known as the “red city” for its walls, houses, and many mosques built from red clay. After checking into your hotel and resting up, head to a local henna workshop to have your hands painted in this ancient temporary tattooing art. Then, explore the lively Djemaa el Fna, an ancient marketplace still used as the main square in Marrakech. After, enjoy free time to discover more of Marrakech.
: Breakfast
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Day 8: Marrakech
Wake up as the call to prayer echoes across the city. After breakfast, set out on a guided walk through the narrow, maze-like streets of the medina, lined with colorful shops brimming with rugs, spices, and much more. Spend the rest of the day exploring Marrakech on your own, or opt to explore the Marjorelle Garden. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner in a traditional riad, a grand house with an elegant interior courtyard.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 9: Depart Marrakech
Depart at any time.Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 8 nights accommodations~ 8 breakfasts,3 lunches & 4 dinners
~ Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking
~ Arrival transfer
~ All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
~ Attractions as per itinerary
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance
~ Optional activities
~ Tipping
~ Others not mentioned
Where to Visits
| Mar 2023: 11 | RM9550 |
| Apr 2023: 8 | RM9550 |
| Jun 2023: 24 | RM9550 |
| Jul 2023: 15 | RM9550 |
| Aug 2023: 5 | RM9550 |
| Dec 2023: 16 & 23 | RM10530 |
Information
Travel Period: from March 19, 2022 till December 23, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Discover the magic of Morocco on a journey that takes you from bustling markets to soaring desert dunes.~ Meet enchanting musicians and storytellers steeped in Amazigh (also known as Berber) heritage
~ Try your hand at cooking up colourful local dishes.
~ Hike past stunning rock formations, climb windswept sands, and uncover ancient secrets in green oases and grand palaces.
What To Expect
Explore a maze of narrow alleys in the walled village of Aït Ben Haddou, learn to cook traditional Moroccan tagine, discover a sea of sand on an expedition into the Sahara, enter a world of color in the medina of Marrakech, experience Morocco’s rich Amazigh (Berber) heritage.-
Day 1: Arrive Marrakech
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
-
Day 2: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
Discover the sets of blockbusters from years past at Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world. Get behind-the-scenes access to the sets and props used in the making of films like Star Wars (1977) and Gladiator (2000) which were filmed here. Wander past jetplanes, through a colosseum, and into a tomb as your guide reveals the scenes that they were used in and how they were built.
: Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day 3: Ouarzazate - Merzouga
Today, travel between jagged peaks and palm oases toward the desert town of Merzouga. Settle into our hotel near the incredible Erg Chebbi, a sweeping sea of dunes formed by wind-blown sand. As the sun sets, savour a traditional Amazigh dinner, then spread a blanket on the sand for an evening of desert stargazing.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 4: Merzouga
View the golden dunes of the Sahara desert on a 4x4 excursion. Drive around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and take in the view of the seemingly endless sea of sand. Watch the dunes as the colours creep across the landscape and look out for the kohl mine en route to the village of Khamlia. Here you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of Gnaoua music in the Sahara. Enjoy a performance by these talented artists. Depart back through the desert region and visit local Amazigh living in the area, learning about their way of life and sharing in some mint tea in one of the homes.Return to the hotel for free time to cool off in the pool, or opt to explore the desert in style, riding a camel across the sands as ancient travelers once did. Enjoy a tasty Amazigh dinner, then gather around a glowing bonfire for a storytelling session.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day 5: Merzouga - Dades Gorge
Venture into the rugged landscape of the Dades Gorge, a dramatic and colourful valley carved by the waters of the Dades River. Visit a local village for lunch and enjoy a special dish—traditional Amazigh pizza! Wind through the valley on a guided walk as you learn about the amazing geology behind the weird and wonderful rock formations of the Gorge. This evening, enjoy free time to relax at the hotel.
: Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day 6: Dades Gorge - Ait Ben Haddou
Drive through the Ounila Valley to the ancient fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site where clay houses crowd together in a traditional ksar behind defensive walls. Explore alleyways twisting between historic structures, and stand guard atop the clay brick ramparts, taking in views of the green oasis around this imposing fort. Entertain your taste buds at a hands-on tagine cooking class, followed by a delicious dinner.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Journey through the mountains to Marrakech, known as the “red city” for its walls, houses, and many mosques built from red clay. After checking into your hotel and resting up, head to a local henna workshop to have your hands painted in this ancient temporary tattooing art. Then, explore the lively Djemaa el Fna, an ancient marketplace still used as the main square in Marrakech. After, enjoy free time to discover more of Marrakech.
: Breakfast
-
Day 8: Marrakech
Wake up as the call to prayer echoes across the city. After breakfast, set out on a guided walk through the narrow, maze-like streets of the medina, lined with colorful shops brimming with rugs, spices, and much more. Spend the rest of the day exploring Marrakech on your own, or opt to explore the Marjorelle Garden. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner in a traditional riad, a grand house with an elegant interior courtyard.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 9: Depart Marrakech
Depart at any time.Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 8 nights accommodations~ 8 breakfasts,3 lunches & 4 dinners
~ Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking
~ Arrival transfer
~ All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
~ Attractions as per itinerary
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance
~ Optional activities
~ Tipping
~ Others not mentioned
| Mar 2023: 11 | RM9550 |
| Apr 2023: 8 | RM9550 |
| Jun 2023: 24 | RM9550 |
| Jul 2023: 15 | RM9550 |
| Aug 2023: 5 | RM9550 |
| Dec 2023: 16 & 23 | RM10530 |
RUE DE PARIS - HIVERNAGE، Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Prime location In the heart of Marrakech – The Hivernage district. Royal Mirage Deluxe offers to its guests an enjoyable approximity of the city center, the Medina and the main ocher city attractions.
Rue Al-Mansour Ad-Dahbi, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
Built in 1991, Le Berbère Palace opens the doors to the desert and its captivating landscapes. In a sumptuous and colorful decor inspired by the local architecture of the Ksours and Kasbahs, it proudly displays its exterior walls covered with adobe evoking the buildings of the region.
Ras el Erg Chebbi, Merzouga 52202, Morocco
Exclusive establishment at the heart of Moroccan Sahara in which was written the Legend of Erg Chebbi. Between tradition and modernity, romance and comfort, our auberge offers a unique change of scenery, a plunge into the culture, the art, and typically Moroccan well-being.
Avda. Zone Touristique B.P, 138, Morocco
At an altitude of 1612 meters, surrounded by majestic mountains at the very spine of the Atlas range, whose impressive ravines sketch out to the winds in the sky, the Xaluca Dades Hotel, enjoys a panoramic view of the Dades Valley, sprinkled with friendly Berber villages and snowy peaks.
Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Located in front of the Kasbah of Aït Ben haddou, classified as a World Heritage Site, Abdellah Hassoun welcomes you to his riad restaurant Maktoub: an ideal setting as a base for excursions in the region, a traditional adobe riad, a restaurant to the generous cuisine and excursion services for an unforgettable discovery of the region.
RUE DE PARIS - HIVERNAGE، Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Prime location In the heart of Marrakech – The Hivernage district. Royal Mirage Deluxe offers to its guests an enjoyable approximity of the city center, the Medina and the main ocher city attractions.
Rue Al-Mansour Ad-Dahbi, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
Built in 1991, Le Berbère Palace opens the doors to the desert and its captivating landscapes. In a sumptuous and colorful decor inspired by the local architecture of the Ksours and Kasbahs, it proudly displays its exterior walls covered with adobe evoking the buildings of the region.
Ras el Erg Chebbi, Merzouga 52202, Morocco
Exclusive establishment at the heart of Moroccan Sahara in which was written the Legend of Erg Chebbi. Between tradition and modernity, romance and comfort, our auberge offers a unique change of scenery, a plunge into the culture, the art, and typically Moroccan well-being.
Avda. Zone Touristique B.P, 138, Morocco
At an altitude of 1612 meters, surrounded by majestic mountains at the very spine of the Atlas range, whose impressive ravines sketch out to the winds in the sky, the Xaluca Dades Hotel, enjoys a panoramic view of the Dades Valley, sprinkled with friendly Berber villages and snowy peaks.
Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Located in front of the Kasbah of Aït Ben haddou, classified as a World Heritage Site, Abdellah Hassoun welcomes you to his riad restaurant Maktoub: an ideal setting as a base for excursions in the region, a traditional adobe riad, a restaurant to the generous cuisine and excursion services for an unforgettable discovery of the region.
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