Step into a Morocco few ever truly experience
A journey where every day reveals something unforgettable — Atlas villages on horseback, gorge country, the Sahara under the stars and the artisan soul of Marrakech.
From September 3–10 · £799 per person
Reserve your journeyRide through traditional villages and mountain landscapes on horseback, where authentic hospitality and a qualified tour guide welcome you into the heart of the Atlas spirit.
Wander through the breathtaking cliffs of Dades Gorge and the towering canyons of Todra Gorge, then rest with dinner and an overnight stay in the beautiful Dades Valley. As the journey moves into the Sahara, feel the thrill of a sunset quad ride across golden dunes before gathering around a desert campfire under the stars at a luxury desert camp.
Wake up to an unforgettable sunrise over the sand, then discover the soul of Morocco through leather and metal artisans, traditional handicraft workshops, bustling souks and artisan quarters. Share lunch with a welcoming Berber family and experience the warmth, culture and generosity that make Morocco so special.
Journey Highlights
- Horseback riding through traditional Atlas villages
- Dades Gorge cliffs & Todra Gorge canyons
- Sunset quad ride across the Sahara dunes
- Overnight at a luxury desert camp under the stars
- Lunch with a welcoming Berber family
- Artisan workshops, souks & handicraft quarters
Where you'll go
Glimpses of Real Morocco
From the red walls of Marrakech to golden Saharan dunes — every day of this journey looks like this.
Merzouga · Sahara
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Valley of Roses
Dades Gorge
UNESCO Ksar
Ait Benhaddou
Marrakech Medina
Souks & Jemaa el-Fna
- Marrakech — The Red City
- Imlil Valley
- Dades Gorge
- Todra Gorge
- Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Ait Benhaddou
- Earthen Kasbahs
What to expect
What’s Included & Excluded
Included
- 7 nights’ accommodation (riads, guesthouses & luxury desert camp)
- Daily breakfast & selected lunches/dinners as per itinerary
- All ground transport in Morocco, including airport transfers
- Qualified English-speaking Moroccan tour guide throughout
- Horse-riding experience in the Atlas Mountains
- Quad-bike excursion across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Guided artisan workshop & souk visits in Marrakech
- Lunch with a local Berber family
- Group facilitation with Sheikh El-Mahdi Abdalla & Imam Faisal Latif
Excluded
- International flights to/from Marrakech (book early — seats sell fast)
- Travel insurance
- Morocco visa fees (if applicable)
- Lunches/dinners not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, souvenirs & optional tips
- Single-room supplement (available on request)
Flight Information
Flights are not included — these are the group's reference flights. Book early, seats sell fast.
Wed, 3 September · Ryanair
London Stansted (STN) → Marrakech (RAK)
06:40 depart · 10:20 arrive
Wed, 10 September · Ryanair
Marrakech (RAK) → London Stansted (STN)
10:45 depart · 14:20 arrive
7-Day Journey
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1Wed, 3 Sept
Arrival in Marrakech
Land at Marrakech Menara Airport at 10:20 AM and transfer to your riad in the historic Medina. After a traditional Moroccan lunch, tour the Red City — Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the colourful souks, artisan quarters, Kasbah Mosque and lively Jemaa el-Fna Square. Welcome dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Accommodation: Riad Khabia or similar
- Day 2Thu, 4 Sept
Atlas Mountains & Imlil Valley
Travel into the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a memorable horse-riding experience in Tahnaout, then continue to Imlil — gateway to Toubkal National Park — for a traditional lunch with a Berber family. Guided afternoon walk through mountain villages and terraced fields.
Accommodation: Riad Oussagou or Jnane El Karma
- Day 3Fri, 5 Sept
Imlil to Dades Gorge
One of Morocco's most scenic drives across the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, through Ouarzazate, the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, arriving in the dramatic Dades Gorge.
Accommodation: Dar Essyaha or similar
- Day 4Sat, 6 Sept
Dades Gorge to Merzouga Desert
Journey through the magnificent Todra Gorge to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Quad bike across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, then a traditional dinner and an unforgettable night under the stars at a luxury desert camp.
Accommodation: Palais du Dunes Camp or similar
- Day 5Sun, 7 Sept
Merzouga to Ait Benhaddou
Sunrise over the Sahara, then journey west to the UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou — famed for its earthen architecture and film history — with a guided visit on arrival.
Accommodation: Riad Mektoub or similar
- Day 6Mon, 8 Sept
Return to Marrakech
Cross back through the High Atlas to Marrakech. Free afternoon to explore the Medina, cafés and Jemaa el-Fna at your own pace before a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Riad Khabia or similar
- Day 7Tue, 9 Sept
Marrakech Artisan Experience
Guided visit to Marrakech's artisan workshops and cooperatives — pottery, leatherwork, textiles, carpets and metalwork — plus time in the souks for authentic handmade souvenirs.
Accommodation: Riad Khabia or similar
- Day 8Wed, 10 Sept
Departure
Early breakfast and transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for the Ryanair flight to London Stansted, departing 10:45 AM.
Only a handful of seats remain
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Group size limited to 15–20 guests for an intimate experience. Book your flight early — seats going fast.
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