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Family Atlas Mountain and Sahara Adventure

8 days
Start and end in Marrakesh
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech

    Start point
    154, Med El Beqal، Marrakech 40000, Morocco (Hotel Meriem, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bleu Sea Le Printemps), Hotel (Kennedy Hospitality Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jardin Majorelle
    • Explore medina and souks
    • People watch and sip mint tea in Jemaa el-Fna Square
    • Optional dinner with Explore Leader
    Landmarks
    Jemaa el-Fna Square
    Jardin Majorelle
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  2. Day 2

    Marrakech to Tighza

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Berber cuisine in small tearoom, dishes made using fruit and vegetables grown in family garden)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Gite Tighza), Home-stay (Gite Tighza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around Tighza village (2.8 km, approximately 90 meters ascent/descent)
    Landmarks
    Tizi n'Tichka Pass
    High Atlas Mountains
    Telouat Kasbah
    Anmiter
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  3. Day 3

    Tighza to Ait Ben Haddou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local house in village of Tizgui)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel La Kasbah), Hotel (Hotel La Kasbah (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike through valley (approximately 2-3 hours, 4.5 km, 23 meters ascent, 170 meters descent)
    • Lunch in local house in village of Tizgui

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Ait Ben Haddou
    Ounila Valley
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  4. Day 4

    Ait Ben Haddou to Tamnougalt

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kasbah Itrane), Hotel (Kasbah Itrane (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride from Ait Ben Haddou to Ouarzazate (21km)
    • Visit Atlas Film Studios and tour film sets
    • Swimming pool time at Ouarzazate hotel
    • Drive through Draa Valley
    Landmarks
    Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
    Atlas Film Studios
    Kasbah Tamnougalte
    Draa Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Zagora to Ouled Driss

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Zagora), Dinner (Hearty Berber dinner under the star-strewn sky of the Sahara)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ouled Driss desert camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Draa River valley to Zagora
    • Camel trek into Oued Ben Akki dunes
    • Bread-making session at desert camp
    • Berber dinner at desert camp
    Landmarks
    Zagora
    Ouled Driss oasis
    Oued Ben Akki dunes
    Draa River
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  6. Day 6

    Sahara Desert to Ouarzazate

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate), Hotel (Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride north from desert camp
    • Visit to 17th-century zaouia in Tamegroute
    • Visit to local potters' cooperative
    Landmarks
    Tamegroute
    Tamegroute Zaouia
  7. Day 7

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bleu Sea Le Printemps), Hotel (Kennedy Hospitality Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Marrakech
    • Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
    • Visit to Bahia Palace
    • Fresh pastries from traditional bakery
    • Guided walk through medina and souks
    • Visit to spice shop
    Landmarks
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Bahia Palace
    Marrakech Medina
  8. Day 8

    Marrakech

    End point
    154, Med El Beqal، Marrakech 40000, Morocco (Hotel Meriem, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.4
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  • A
    April 11th, 2023
    4.3
    Walking and cycling in the Atlas mountains for the adults; camel ride and dunes/sleeping in Saharag for the kids
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 27th, 2023
    4.2
    Arriving by camel and sleeping in the Sahara camp Stay in remote Atlas village and walk through ancient settlements
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 16th, 2023
    4.3
    Camping under the stars in the desert, staying in the village house in the Atlas mountains, watching my children make...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 16th, 2023
    4.7
    Kids riding dromedaries Stunning hotel locations Sleeping in the desert
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  • A
    April 24th, 2023
    4.7
    The trip up into the atlas on Mules and trekking down again was really good. Also the desert trip and overnight in...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 19th, 2023
    4.5
    The best bit for me was the mules and the mountain village, such a wonderful insight into how remote communities...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 22nd, 2023
    4.5
    Sleeping under stars ⭐️
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    July 30th, 2023
    4.7
    We enjoyed the Atlas Mountains village stay and trek, and we enjoyed our night in the Sahara. The trek was a perfect...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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  • A
    December 14th, 2023
    4.8
    Days we spent in the High Atlas mountains, our kids played football with the village kids. TRully memorable...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    November 8th, 2023
    4.3
    Staying in desert. Meeting people in the country. Marrakech medical.
    Traveled in October 2023
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    Olga

    Asked on January 17th, 2026

    I'm plus sized/overweight and wondering if there are weight limits for the camel and bike rides. Please share what you can.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      The specific tour you are asking about is a Family tour and you do need to be travelling with someone under 18 to be able to join this tour.

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    Glenn

    Asked on September 30th, 2025

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for this tour? Additionally, could you advise on how this tour is designed to accommodate families with kids?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2025

      For the family trips, we do have some restrictions like age range: Children 7+ to 16, adults considered 17+. The accommodation is listed on the trip notes under each day and named, so you can check out each accommodation. Also, if you go to the reviews on the trip page, you can see some extra photos of the trip from a travellers perspective. Price adults: US$1,240 pp Price children: US$1,110 pp

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    Derek

    Asked on December 16th, 2024

    Can I book a Family Tour if I’m not traveling with a child?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.

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    Brittany

    Asked on November 5th, 2022

    is it correct? no possibility to ride a mule? can it be suitable for a kid of 6 years old?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2022

      For our Family trips, our minimum child age is 7 years.

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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